Project Manager Engineer

RUSSELL LEE PARISH

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Houston, TX 77096

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Email: ********@***.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced in the fast track construction industry with the responsibilities in various departments. I am reliable, self-motivated, and eager to accept new and challenging roles and responsibilities. Proficient at maximizing profits by controlling cost and meeting schedule milestones. Project leader with broad experience supporting commercial and government clients. Creative problem solver who performs well under pressure.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

June 2016 to Present: FedEx Ground, Houston, Texas

Load and unload packages from trucks for delivery

December 2016 to Present: Goodman Manufacturing, Houston, Texas

Work on an assembly line assembling HVAC components.

March 2016 to December 2016: Staffmark, Houston, Texas

Contracted to Goodman Manufacturing to assemble HVAC Components.

March 2014 to July 2015: Amec Foster Wheeler, Houston, Texas

Technical Advisor I with the responsibility to plan, manage, and coordinate the engineering activities on a very large and technically complex project. I also oversaw, monitored, and managed the day-to-day engineering activities on assigned projects for compliance with budget and schedule. Reviewed model with client to make changes to the project design.

May 2012 to September 2013: D. H. Griffin of Texas, Houston, Texas

Project Engineer with the responsibility for the development of project work plans; project schedule, Site Health and Safety Plan; development of final site reports summarizing demolition activities, and prepared weekly pay application to be submitted for approval by project manager(earned value analysis & progress measurement), preparation of change orders, project revisions; for review by the Project Manager. Attended weekly progress meeting with the client to review last week’s activity and to provide the schedule for the next week’s scheduled activities.

On-site Health and Safety officer with the responsibility to implement the project Health and Safety Plan. Held daily toolbox safety meeting to review the daily activities.

August 2011 to May 2012: Harbor America

Contract On-site Health and Safety officer for D. H. Griffin of Texas. I had the responsibility of implementing the project Health and Safety Plan. Provided on-site health and safety oversight of a demolition project for D. H. Griffin of Texas. Prepared Job Safety Analysis for demolition job task. Held daily toolbox safety meeting to review the daily activities. Attended weekly progress meeting with the client to review last week’s activity and to provide the schedule for the next week’s scheduled activities.

Project Engineer with the responsibility for the development of Project schedule, lift plans, prepared weekly invoice, change orders and project revisions; for review by the Project Manager.

March 2010 to January 2011: Gulf States Protective Coatings Inc, La Porte, Texas

Project Manager with the responsibility of oversight and coordination of sand blasting of steel structures and the painting of steel structures, coordination of testing and removal of blast abrasive materials. Calculated Project Earned Value to monitor project progress and compared actual cost with project budget and schedule and forecasted labor requirements needed to meet schedule milestones. Preparation of cost estimates, preparation of project budgets, coordination and review of drawing preparation, supervision, contract administration; preparation of change orders, project revisions; reviewed project submittals, developed project schedules, cost projections, tracked project cost, review vendor and subcontractor invoice for approval. Competitive bidding and procurement of materials, equipment and Subcontractors. Responsible for managing warehouse and maintaining company owned equipment.

July 2008 to April 2009: Ventech Engineering International Corp, Pasadena, Texas

Project Engineer with responsibility to lead the design group during the conceptual phase for the relocation and redesign of a 60-mcfd gas plant. Directed development of action plans and estimates requirements for resources-management, labor, materials, and time required to complete the project prepared Project Change Request and Variances. Assesses vendors for competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status. Assisted project managers to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and on budget. Prepare RFQ and specifications for procurement of project deliverables and techno-commercial evaluation for quality, budget, and delivery. Reviewed and maintained drawing files (P&ID, Isometric, line list, and Equipment Specification) for accuracy. Calculated Project Earned Value to monitor project progress and compared actual cost with project budget and schedule and forecasted labor requirements needed to meet schedule milestones. Worked with the design group to modify plans as appropriate as problems arose. Coordinated the activities of the design and construction teams. Managed project issues, budgets, and schedules. Prepared monthly reports, detailing progress and costs for top management.

September 2006 to May 2008: Laguna Construction Company, Houston, Texas

Project Manager with the responsibility of providing management developed and maintained databases utilized for tracking of job cost and progress (earned value analysis & progress measurement). Reviewed engineering and construction progress in relation to expenditure and forecast cost, coordinated with subcontractors to maintain the flow of information required for weekly and monthly cost reports. Preparation of cost estimates, preparation of project budgets, coordination and review of drawing preparation, supervision, contract administration; preparation of change orders, project revisions; reviewed and submitted project submittals, reviewed submitted for Request for Information, developed project schedules, cost projections, tracked project cost, review vendor and subcontractor invoice for approval; managed field staff; vendor selection, source selection and procurement process; maintained communication with clients, conducted project status meetings with client; and site-specific health and safety. Maintained all project files and logs.

May 2001 to August 2006: Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc., Houston, Texas

Project Manager with the responsibility of oversight and coordination of salvage contractor in the clearing of the waterways and marinas of sunken vessels caused by Hurricane Katrina. The vessels were removed with the use of cranes mounted on barges and land based cranes. Prepared and provided daily reports of project activities and reported daily cost to the Client for approval. This work was performed in Venice, La. for the United States Coast Guard and FEMA.

Disaster Relief Center (DRC) Project Manager with the responsibility of setting up the DRC to register victims of Hurricane Rita for FEMA benefits, interacted with local officials, maintained satellite communication for the Internet and telephone system, and maintain the generators for electrical power.

Assistant Project Manager with the responsibility of assisting the Project Manager for providing management, preparation of cost estimates, development of Site Health and Safety Plan, coordination, supervision, technical direction for the demolition of structures. Constructed flood control detention basins for Harris County Flood Control District. The basins required the installation 86 inch concrete box culverts and 36 inch corrugated metal pipe which also included the construction of concrete head walls at the entrances to the culverts and pipes and a concrete weir to the bayou. The detention basins required the installation of well points to control the inflow of groundwater during construction. Repaired earthen containment berms at hazardous material sites for the state of Texas. Developed and maintained databases utilized for tracking of job cost and progress (earned value analysis & progress measurement). Reviewed engineering and construction progress in relation to expenditures and forecast cost, coordinated with subcontractors and discipline leads to maintain the flow of information required for weekly and monthly reports. Contract administration; project revisions; cost projections forecast, setup preparation and submittal of materials for approval by the client; managing technical and remedial efforts; assisting with vendor selection, source selection and procurement process; developing and conducting training class for field personnel; maintaining communication with clients, and the various state regulatory agencies; and site-specific health and safety.

Project Engineer with the responsibility for overseeing and reporting PCB remediation progress to the project managers and the client; development of verification sampling plans and remediation site work plans; development of Site Health and Safety Plan, development of final site reports summarizing remediation activities submitted to and approved by project managers, client, and EPA; profiling/disposal of PCB impacted soil and liquids; oversight of field construction superintendents; remediation project estimating; developed and maintained databases utilized for tracking of job cost and progress (earned value analysis & progress measurement). Reviewed engineering and construction progress in relation to expenditures and forecast cost, coordinated with subcontractors and discipline leads to maintain the flow of information required for weekly and monthly reports; and direct client and EPA interface.

Project Engineer with the responsibility for the development of verification sampling plans and remediation site work plans; development of Site Health and Safety Plan; development of final site reports summarizing remediation activities submitted to and approved by project managers, client, and local State Agency; profiling/disposal of Mercury impacted soil and liquids.

March 1992 to May 2001: URS Corp, Houston, TX.

Senior Staff Engineer with responsibility for: on-site personnel on Federal and State Superfund sites; site assessment and scheduling of soil and water testing; installation, startup, operation, and maintenance of DNAPL recovery systems; volume calculations using surveying techniques; remediation of TPH and other hazardous constituents in affected soil/water; quality assurance for soil placement and compaction; and installation of a vapor recovery system; prepared daily reports for submission to the client and the EPA.

Field Technician with experience in: installation and development of monitor wells, recovery wells and piezometers; performed various Phase 1 and Phase 2 site assessments; collection of groundwater, storm water and soil samples with proper chain-of-custody procedures; installation of a groundwater/DNAPL recovery system; soil testing prior to construction; and preparation of written bid proposals, including reports and time schedules.

Special Certifications:

Certified to operate nuclear densimeter;

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) Hazardous waste operation training;

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 8-hour Supervisors training;

OSHA Disaster Site Worker Training;

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety;

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety;

Crane Signal Person Training

CPR/ First Aide;

Experienced working in Level B (hazardous environment) area;

Scuba diving certification

Other Qualifications:

Experience with organic vapor analyzer, organic vapor monitor, mercury vapor analyzer, explosive meter, turbidity meter, conductivity meter, pH meter, various pumps, various heavy equipment including front-end loader, forklift, and backhoe.

Computer Skills:

Experience is the use of the following programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Access, Microsoft Project, JD Edwards, Primavera, General Knowledge of AutoCAD, Word Perfect, Insight (Shaw Cost Tracking Program), Ganett, Adobe Writer, Blue Beam, Smart Plant Review, and Outlook.

Education:

Bachelor Science in Technology – Construction Management Major

University of Houston, Houston, TX 1988

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