Manager Engineer

Jeffrey R. Wade

703-***-**** **** Rossmay Drive, Westfield, IN 46074 ******@***.***

Qualifications for Senior-Level Commercial Construction Project Management

Offers extensive experience managing the full lifecycle of large-scale, multimillion-dollar construction, engineering, and operations projects for wastewater treatment, fueling systems, heating/refrigeration plants, nuclear waste management, and nuclear power plants—from pre-planning to delivery. Deftly aligns available resources and customer needs with budget, design, and regulatory constraints. Maximizes profitability and reduces costs while complying with all governmental and municipal requirements. Forges positive relationships with all levels of stakeholders to overcome challenges and achieve on-time, on-budget completion. Capably leads and mentors high-performing teams of superintendents, foremen, engineers, craftsmen, and contractors. Expertise spans:

Strategic Planning/Analysis Estimating Scheduling Logistics Safety Quality Compliance Negotiations Expense Control

Conceptual Project Development Commercial Construction Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering Bypass Piping Commissioning

Startups/Turnarounds Facility Management Technical Writing Training/Development Client Relations Revenue Optimization

Selected Highlights

Took over and turned around a waste water treatment plant project (which was two years behind schedule and negatively impacted by poor owner/stakeholder relationships); completed facility startup in eight months through skillful pre-planning, execution, and collaboration with the sanitation authority. Extended contract value from $63M to $90M+.

Recognized by Corps of Engineers staff for timely design and delivery of a heating/refrigeration plant at the Pentagon that featured a centralized distributed control system along with ten 3,750-ton and six 40,000 pound/hour fully automated boilers. Increased contract 70% from original value ($53M to $90M).

Managed complex, multi-level projects at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station to provide two million gallons of jet fuel stored in two aboveground tanks—the demolition phase involved removed of three 600,000-gallon underground tanks and pumps. Seamlessly integrated new capabilities with existing fueling operations after having expanded original contract value 50%, from $17M to ~$26M.

Delivered a complex project on time and within budget, including installation of: 250 linear feet of 60” steel pipe to bypass first-step lime reaction tanks; an 80 MGD bypass pump system to maintain operations during a two-week shutdown to inspect/ replace eight 60”/36” butterfly valves; and a new ferric chloride chemical injection system.

Played a key role in the West Valley Vitrification Plant’s time and material contract making $24M+.

Completed and delivered multi-level projects ahead of schedule, including construction of electrical duct banks, process piping installation, site work, paving, and erosion control.

Developed a carbon source to influent wastewater to supply necessary energy/cell-building materials for metabolic activity of denitrification bacteria in filter systems, including a new influent pumping station, control room, and pipe gallery as part of a methanol feed and storage system.

Became qualified to represent the US Navy’s Charleston Naval Shipyard as a Shift Test Engineer 12-18 months ahead of schedule. Provided technical guidance to establish test and decontamination procedures for acceptance testing of mechanical, electrical, fluid, and structural systems of nuclear reactor plants on submarines. Recognized for consistent excellent performance by shipyard Commanding Officer and other supervisors.

Career Track

THIENEMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC., Westfield, IN 2017 to 2019

Project Manager

Oversees planning and coordination of wastewater treatment plant improvement projects (scheduling, budgeting, ordering materials and hiring subcontractors), department employees and on-site field management. Ensures that our installed products meet the high quality and workmanship standards of Thieneman Construction, Inc. and our clients, while maintaining efficiency and staying within budget. Oversees all communications with clients. Often visits job sites to perform quality control, troubleshoot issues and communicate directly with clients.

Ensure jobs are kept on schedule and within budget. Hire vendors and subcontractors as needed. Oversee quality control on job sites and coordinate with Project Superintendent to ensure that work is being performed to company workmanship expectations. Maintain vendor and subcontractor relationships to determine most cost-effective means of completing work. Oversee the accuracy and efficiency for all documentation and record keeping. Establish and maintain a good working relationship with owner, engineer/architect, vendors and subcontractors - all working together for a common goal, a successful mutually beneficial project.

Jeffrey R. Wade

703-***-**** Page Two ******@***.***

PARAMOUNT BUILDERS, INC., Gainesville, VA June to September, 2017

Northern Virginia Production Manager

Oversees the planning and coordination of project installations (scheduling, budgeting, ordering materials and assigning subcontractors), department employees and on-site field management. Ensures that our installed products meet the high quality and workmanship standards of Paramount Builders, Inc. and our clients. Oversees all communications with clients. Often visits job sites to perform quality control, troubleshoot issues and communicate directly with clients. Ensure jobs are kept on schedule and within budget while maintaining our workmanship and quality standards. Use weekly-monthly goals to determine installation schedule. Source, screen and hire subcontractors and technicians as needed. Estimate, negotiate and determine budgets/timelines for each project. Oversee quality control on job sites and coordinate with Project Managers to ensure that work is being performed to company workmanship expectations. Maintain vendor and subcontractor relationships to determine most cost-effective means of completing work. Oversee production processes and local warehouse operations. Lead safety meetings. Oversee accuracy and efficiency for all documentation and record keeping for project managers and production coordinators.

THE HOME DEPOT, Chantilly, VA 2012 to 2017

Department Supervisor

Managed all aspects of the paint, lumber, and building materials departments, including inventory control, merchandising, and customer service. Reviewed and adjusted staff schedules for adequate coverage. Supervised 5-11 employees. Enforced all safety policies and standards.

Guided assigned departments to deliver total sales of $8M+ annually.

Earned numerous Homer awards and Store Manager Recognition awards for outstanding customer service and department sales performance. Named Department Supervisor of the Month.

NORAIR ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Landover, MD 2006 to 2009

Project Manager/Estimator, Warrenton Wastewater Treatment Plant Nutrient Removal Upgrade

Initially brought on by a private general construction firm that executed $30M in wastewater treatment plant contracts annually to oversee projects in northern Virginia. Helped prepare winning estimates for two projects. Fostered productive working relationships with all levels of staff while negotiating contracts, monitoring project milestones, supervising construction personnel, ensuring municipal code compliance, and maintaining plant operations with minimal interruption.

Spearheaded all phases, from construction start-up to on-time delivery, of $6M in complex projects involving demolition, time-sensitive bypass piping work, an emergency diesel generator, electrical switchgear, and carbon source provision.

Negotiated change orders, boosting contract value from $5.8M to $6.1M.

Project Manager/Estimator, Warrenton Chase Water & Wastewater Facilities

Provided full lifecycle project management for a $5M water pumping station and wastewater treatment plant for a residential community. Held responsibility for P&L, operations, work sites, contracts, deadlines, staffing, and government/contractor relations. Maintained an excellent working relationship with project owners (Toll Brothers and Fauquier County).

Led a wastewater treatment plant project that entailed treatment building construction (51’ x 118’), screening/grit removal system, pre/post-equalization/dual-tanks sequencing batch reactor, aerobic digester, dual tertiary filters, UV disinfection system, and 60,000-gallon disposal field dosing tank, along with site paving, fencing, and landscape/erosion control.

Facilitated prompt delivery of a water pumping station project, including chemical treatment equipment, 139,000-gallon atmospheric/5,000-gallon hydro-pneumatic water storage tanks, booster pumps, and electrics building.

Revised construction documents, plans, and specifications to slash costs for owner and accelerate construction schedule. Negotiated change orders that increased contract value from $4.8M to $5.3M.

FRU-CON CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, Woodbridge, VA 2005 to 2006

Senior Project Manager, Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant

Brought on by a public general contracting firm that completes $300M in annual work, specializing wastewater treatment plants. Executed the first contract awarded to renovate the water pollution control plant, including demolition and bypass piping. Supervised a superintendent and 15-person construction staff and worked closely with officials to adhere to a tight schedule. Negotiated all project contracts, including those for subcontracting, material/equipment acquisition, and additional necessary work.

Doubled the original contract with negotiations of change orders for additional work, reaching $14M for the installation of: 350 linear feet of 60” steel pipe in footprint of LRT-1; a new storm water treatment system; and a 34.5kV electrical duct bank.

Cultivated a positive work relationship with the owner, which eventually led to the award of the main $200M+ contract to overhaul the entire facility.

Jeffrey R. Wade

703-***-**** Page Three ******@***.***

BELL COMPANY, Rochester, NY Prior to 2005

Project Manager/Estimating Manager/Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer

Provided technical and testing services for plant testing, startup, and commissioning. Directed the creation of system operations and maintenance manuals. Aided in preparing estimate bids for design-build and lump sum contracts. Supervised multiple concurrent projects.

Completely automated the biosolids handling process flow train and linked it to a central SCADA system for the Alexandria Waste Water Treatment Plant. Partnered with sanitation authority personnel to test, build, start-up, and turnover the new facility with zero interruption to the current plant.

Guided four superintendents and up to 90 construction staff in completing projects at Dulles International Airport involving storage of 14 million gallons of jet fuel in aboveground storage tanks and 14 1,200 GPM hydrant pumps controlled by centralized digital controls. Developed sophisticated emergency fuel shut-off, alarm, and foam/water/fuel leak detection systems. Expanded contract by 50% of original value, from $23M to $35M.

Previously served as a Nuclear Shift Test Engineer at the Charleston Naval Shipyard for the United States Navy.

Credentials

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

Licensure: Engineer-In-Training (#11124), State of Virginia

Training: Naval Nuclear Engineering Officers School 10-Hour OSHA Safety Course CPR/First Aid Courses

Affiliations: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) American Nuclear Society (ANS)

Technical Proficiencies: Primavera Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) WordPerfect

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