STEPHEN R. BRADEN

**** * ******** ******, *** *** 904-***-**** Charlotte, NC 28205

ac8uix@r.postjobfree.com

Civil Engineer

Specializing in…Facilities Management / Design Build Experience / Engineering / Preventive Maintenance / Senior Project Manager / Plant Operations / Construction Management / OSHA & Safety Compliance-Certified / Mechanical and Electrical Supervision /Nuclear Facilities / “Q” Clearance / Inactive Top Secret Clearance

SUMMARY:

Degreed Civil Engineer (Hands-on Construction Leader) is seeking a career opportunity to utilize my education, training and project skills managing large-scale projects & contracts while directing cross-functional departments. Working in a team environment as a team player while building and maintaining critical & long-term client relationships, generating consistent results while realigning efforts in changing environments to drive high performance levels. Able to utilize change management to maximize employee productivity to deliver substantial ROI by developing solutions to optimize operations & project initiatives while identifying cost reduction opportunities and bridging internal communication with a stable and progressive company.

EDUCATION, ADVANCED TRAINING & SKILLS:

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY - BS, Civil Engineering, Minor: Hydraulics & Environmental Engineering

GEORGIA TECH – OSHA Construction/Industry

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY – Marine Engineering

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word · Excel · MS Project · Lotus · Power Point / Primavera Scheduling

Core strengths: Facilities/Project & Construction Management · Safety Management · Preventative Maintenance · PMP

2009-2010 NUCLEAR POWER SAFETY TRAINING COURSES: (Savannah River Site - Aiken, SC)

Electrical Systems Safety Hazardous Energy Control Electrical

Lockout Holder Function Hazardous Awareness Electrical Conductor Safety

Hazard Recognition and Awareness Electrical Conductor Safety Hazard Analysis

Asbestos Awareness Nuclear Work Planning and Control Incident Scene Coordinator

Hazardous Analysis Delta Site Supervisor Compliance Savannah River Life Safety

Storm Water Management Savannah River Construction Safety OSHA Construction Safety

Safe Electrical Practices & Procedures OSHA General Safety Radiological Training

Company Policies and Procedures Behavior Based Safety Hazardous Waste Safety

Electrical Hazard Awareness Technical Training Management Training

Resource Conservation Recovery Act Planner for Hazardous Analysis First Aid and CPR Training

OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Project Construction Manager for a wide-range of projects valued at up to $26M. Clients included The Frito Lay Corporation, Federal Reserve Bank, Ford Motor Company, Philip Morris USA, Dominion Resources/Virginia Power and Electric Authority, City of Richmond, and AT&T Corporation.

Initiated a comprehensive automated maintenance and remodeling program that generated $12.5M in gross revenue with a $3M management net.

Value engineered more than $5M in capital and expense projects to meet a facility’s physical needs.

Furnished and installed solar panels and an Energy Management System for 70 roof top a/c units.

Supervised the installation of gas turbine foundations and equipment for Dominion Resources.

Issued and oversaw contractors repairing 450,000 sq ft of 38 buildings retirement facility damaged from termites and poor construction; following the revamp, this location became one of the most lucrative East coast sites. Supervised and managed the installation of 60 roof top Trane units

Supervised and managed the installation of mechanical and electrical systems and equipment on projects ranging from $1,500,000.00 to $26,000,000.00 which includes design build experience on various projects including the Federal Reserve Bank and the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.

CAREER HISTORY-CONTRACT ASSIGNMENTS:

2016- 2018 AMERICAN AIRLINES (TULSA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT), Tulsa, Oklahoma

Facility Maintenance Supervisor: Supervise and manage facility maintenance on 3.3 million square feet of aircraft hangers and commercial buildings.

2013-2016 GENERAL ELECTRIC, Contract – Melbourne, Florida

Senior Planner/Scheduling Engineer: Provide program/Project planning and scheduling service during the development and execution phases of projects and programs. Supervised and manager seven project schedules.

2009-2013 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE), Contract – Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Subcontractor Technical/Owners Representative: Supervised and managed the work performed by outside contractors on a nuclear power site. Recruited as a general contractor to provide engineering services at government nuclear power plant. Managed projects and work site contract employees. Oversaw Gantry Crane take-down projects.

2008-2009 PROGRESS/DUKE ENERGY, Contract – Hartsville, South Carolina

Procurement Engineer I: Purchased Trane HVAC equipment, motors, pumps, valves and electrical equipment for a nuclear power plant.

1996-2008 VICAR’S LANDING - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Director of Plant/Facility Operations: Managed 50+ acres including 238 (450,000 sf.) condominium units, 68 bed skilled nursing facility, 38 apartment Assisted Living Facility and 25,000 sf. of commercial buildings. Supervised and managed 20 plus employees and 400 members. Supervised and managed the construction of a ($5,500,000) 38-apartment Assisted Living facility. Supervised, designed and installed $100,000 of Trane roof top units.

1981-1996 THE WHITING TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY - Richmond, Virginia

Senior Project Construction Manager (1.6 Billion Dollar Contracting Co.) Administered all phases of contract and trade negotiations, personnel management, scheduling, cost management, document interpretation, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting and equipment procurement on a wide range of projects ranging from $1,000,000 to $26,000,000.

CREDENTIALS:

OSHA/Safety/Certified

United States Navy Veteran, Military Sealift Command (Maritime) (MSC) Merchant Ship

PROJECT SUMMARY:

$9,000,000 Army Headquarters - Constructed a headquarters, fuel station and a ammunition storage facility for the U.S. Army Baghdad, Iraq - Client: U.S. Army

$5,500,000 Assisted Living Facility- New construction of a 39,000 sq. ft Assisted Living Facility, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Client: Life Care Pastoral Services

$8,000,000 Roll Gold Pretzel Manufacturing Facility- Renovation and new construction of a 40,000 sq. ft. facility in Aberdeen, Maryland. Client: Frito-Lay Corporation

$300,000 Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Renovation of the 18th, 19th and 20th floor, plus new construction on a 3-story, precast underground HVAC facility. Client: Federal Reserve Bank

$26,000,000 Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, New construction of a 150,000 sq. ft. (state of the art) airport terminal including High Tech HVAC and electrical equipment. Client: Peninsula Airport Commission

$1, 500, 000 Ford Motor Company, Renovation of existing (F150 Ford truck) assembly plant and hazard waste tank farm relocation and expansion. Client: Ford Motor Company

$8,400,000 Courtland Elementary School - New construction of a 75,000 sq. ft. elementary school. Client: Spotsylvania County School Board

$3,000,000 Manufacturing Up-Grade Renovation of existing manufacturing facility. Client: Philip Morris, USA

$1,500,000 Virginia Power (Dominion Resources) Installed a gas turbine generators, Richmond, Va.

$5,600,000 Innsbrook Technical Center - New construction of a 350,000 sq.ft. Training facility. Client: Virginia Power and Electric Authority

$1,500,000 Water Treatment Plant Up-grade Client: Bear Island Paper Company

$3,700,000 Water Treatment Plant Renovation of existing facility. Client: City of Richmond

$18,000,000 Sixth Street Festival Marketplace New construction of three city block retail mall. Client: Enterprise Development Company

$1,200,000 Retail Store - Renovation of existing retail showroom. Client: Montgomery Ward’s Company

$1,000,000 Showroom - Renovation of existing retail showroom. Client: Best Products Company, Inc.

$1,500,000 Richmond Manufacturing Plant Renovation and new construction of existing production plant. Client: AT&T Corporation

$1,700,000 Waste Water Treatment Plant - New construction. Client: Philip Morris, USA

$1,500,000 Clean room and air purification system, new construction. Client: Philip Morris, USA

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