Manager Construction

RICHARD L. PLAUTZ

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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Highly accomplished project manager and senior construction professional with over 20 years of experience leading multimillion dollar projects for domestic and international corporations, primarily focused on design and build-out of complex plants, facilities, and special-use sites. Demonstrated track record of coordinating the full construction lifecycle, from initial design concept through bidding, contractor selection and negotiation, materials estimation and purchasing, scheduling, construction, quality control, inspection, and launch. Outstanding ability to adapt to difficult requirements and potential obstacles to achieve goals on time and within budget.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Construction Management Operational Leadership Project Management Contractor & Subcontractor Management

Team Building & Leadership Construction Design Bid Management RFIs, RFPs & RFQs Negotiation

Project Estimation Materials Purchasing & Procurement Project Scheduling On-Site Safety Maintenance

Quality Control Budgeting & Cost Control Site Start-Up Inspections Process Optimization Risk Assessment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OERLIKON METCO (US), Plymouth, Michigan 2016-2018

International Materials Manufacturing Company producing metal powder for 3-D printing of metal parts

Project Manager

Led a $52 million design-build project to establish a state of the art metal powder production facility for alloy and titanium metals. Spearheaded the vetting and selection of Developer and Designer, and property location. Researched and established metal power production facility specifications to purchase production equipment and to design and build a manufacturing facility to meet current codes and standards for combustible metals. Established and received budget approval, assisted in the development of a fast-track schedule to go from a greenfield to a production ready facility in 12 months, assisted in selection and vetting of subcontractors, assisted in value engineering to reduce construction costs by $2.5 million, and managed all monthly expenditures for progress payments.

Selected Achievements

Made presentations to Township and County Government entities to secure permission to build.

Tracked and monitored construction progress through daily photos and construction reports.

Worked with designer to establish high-end, employee friendly offices, conference, and break room areas.

Coordinated work-arounds for critical path problems (steel supply & erection) to stay on schedule.

Wrote job description for a majority of the to-be-hired technical positions.

JOHNSON SERVICES GROUP (contracted to SHIMIZU NORTH AMERICA), Portland, Indiana 2015

International construction design / build services company for the Japanese automotive industry.

Project Manager

Led a $7.6 million expansion project for the FCC Indiana facility in Portland, overseeing bid requests for a 76,000 square foot addition to the existing plant. Managed complex bid requirements for excavation and structural backfill, concrete footings, equipment and building foundations, slabs on grade, pre-engineered metal buildings, building cranes, air compressors, HVAC, interior and exterior power and lighting, and multiple other stringent requirements across all interior and exterior building areas. Evaluated bids to select and negotiate contractor agreements; continued to manage all monthly P&L and expansion of an additional $480,000 in contract work.

Selected Achievements:

Resolved budget problems arising from the project director’s low estimates for electrical and mechanical work by negotiating with bidders to obtain the lowest possible price, and negotiating with the owner for more funding.

Reduced costs of change orders by more than $100,000 through close monitoring of contractor excavation and backfill work.

Tracked and monitored construction progress through daily photos and construction reports.

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COM TECH CONSTRUCTION, Westfield, Indiana 2014-2015

Small construction company working on execution of local data collection site contracts for the federal government.

Site Project Manager

Completed multiple mission-critical projects to erect data collection sites using anchored steel towers for gathering wind, rain, and air quality information. Projects included Manhattan, Kansas and Puerto Rico, working with both Com Tech and local contracted personnel to meet project requirements for scheduling, foundations, technical construction and implementation, and final approvals – often overcoming environmental obstructions and constraints.

Selected Achievements:

Generated strong profits on the Kansas project by completing it one month ahead of schedule and 15% under budget.

Ensured on-time completion in accordance with quality and safety standards by creating flexible, workable schedules designed to improve prioritization and workflow management.

Supported compliance with NEON project requirements by building a training program for new workers based on daily photographs of construction progress and documentation of work completed.

Adapted to strict NEON project requirements by breaking project areas into smaller components and grouping workers into teams with daily checklists.

ALGAEON INC., Indianapolis, Indiana 2013-2014

Research and development firm focused on developing unique new algae-based products.

Project / Construction Manager

Coordinated design of a facility for expansion from research into production, overseeing space planning and equipment selection to support production needs. Identified and secured a facility suitable for modification to include capacity for production, testing, packaging, and temporary storage. Led construction of facility interior, scalable to future production needs. Orchestrated transition and move to the new site.

Selected Achievements:

Accurately estimated space requirements for office, laboratory, production, testing, packaging, and temporary storage by collaborating with cross-functional personnel to determine their needs.

Sourced and secured a potential site in an industrial park with electrical power, natural gas, water, and sewer scaled to meet the project requirements.

Collaborated with C-level executives to secure a long-term lease agreement, create bid packages, negotiate contracts, and deliver construction and equipment installation.

Liaised with the designer and fabricator of a specialized product dryer to research and select the ideal one prior to build, proof testing, dismantling, and shipping from California to Indiana for on-time setup and connection.

SIRIUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, Theodore, Alabama 2010-2013

Provider of contract construction services to global companies in the chemical industry.

Construction Manager

Spearheaded the full lifecycle to translate 3 projects from initial design concepts into completed construction projects in Galena, Kansas; Chester, Pennsylvania; and Theodore, Alabama. Reviewed designs for compliance with state, federal, and local codes. Collaborated with purchasing on cost estimation on design, construction, and start-up. Defined project schedules to ensure realistic timelines for each phase. Monitored construction work and work quality. Responded to RFIs and non-conformances. Addressed product substitutions and submittals. Maintained clear, accurate documentation of all changes. Oversaw contractor selection and negotiations, operations and maintenance startup, and final handover.

Selected Achievements:

Outperformed budget expectations for client Evonik, completing at 5-7% under budget for 3 major projects.

Delivered 2 projects a month ahead of schedule through skillful leadership and close attention to deadlines, deliverables, and timelines.

Completed a fast-track project scheduled for 6 months in a total of 4.5 months.

Brought the standard of quality and on-time delivery for mission-critical piping on the Galena project by transitioning fabrication to a local contractor with a temporary fabrication shop on site, enabling rapid corrections.

Addressed the need for additional space for on-site fabrication of 2 large stainless steel tanks at the Chester site by negotiating with the neighboring plant’s manager to draft a legally binding agreement for temporary use.

Minimized exposure to potentially dangerous, volatile paint adhesive products being manufactured in the Theodore plant by scheduling work during off hours.

Maintained a 0% accident rate on all projects.

Fostered seamless startup by coordinating operations and maintenance training in accordance with owner specifications.

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THYSSENKRUPP STEEL, USA, Calvert, Alabama 2009-2010

Global construction company leading multibillion dollar international projects for major industrial clients.

Construction Coordinator

Worked with the Italian designer to transition the project into a viable project executed by the U.S. firm, achieving rapid turnaround to successfully modify designs and correct for U.S. regulations and requirements. Prepared bid packages and solicited bids to effectively select contractors and negotiate terms for 28 construction packages valued from $5 million to $8 million each. Managed project scheduling. Supervised up to 1,000 personnel on daily construction crews for each phase of the project. Handled stakeholder engagement, compliance with owner requirements, subcontracting and purchase orders, contractor and supplier payments, and budget alignment. Presented cost expectations to upper management as needed to secure additional funding. Recruited, hired, and trained the operations and maintenance teams.

Selected Achievements:

Completed from greenfield to final construction within 18 months despite the complexities of the project.

Overcame legal impediments to the project after failure from one of the contractors through close collaboration with lawyers and legal professionals to settle in ThyssenKrupp’s favor.

Maintained a high standard of quality and safety throughout, with zero work incidents or accidents.

EARLIER ROLES (details on request)

Construction Manager, Northern Arizona Veterans Hospital (2008-2009)

Commercial & Residential Contractor (2004-2008)

Principal Construction Engineer, C5 Engineering (2000-2004)

Construction Engineer, Williams WTP (2003-2004)

Project Engineer, Painted Mesa Water Reclamation Facility (2000-2003)

Manager, Civil & Structural Design Department, Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (1994-1999)

Project manager, Document Control / Records Management, Department of Energy (1994)

Quality Assurance Manager, Residue Elimination Project, Rocky Flats Plant (1990-1994)

FORMAL EDUCATION

Completed Studies toward a Master’s Degree in Construction Management

University of Missouri

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

University of Texas at Austin

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certificate: Personal, Administrative & Interpersonal Skills for Managers – Institute of Certified Professional Managers

Lead Auditor Certification – Union Electric Company

OSHA Competent Person for Excavation & Trenching

Certified in Tower Climbing & Safety Rescue – Com Tech Construction

Project Manager Course – Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plan

Master Fitness Trainer – U.S. Army Reserves

Selected Member of the Year for 1997 – National Management Association

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Society of Professional Engineers of Colorado

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