Project Manager Engineer

CHAD GRIFFIN

**** **** *** * ~ Minneapolis, MN **407 ~ 612-***-****

***********@*****.***

[pic]OBJECTIVE

To infuse my skills and knowledge to better the growth of an

organization.

EDUCATION

Herzing College Madison, WI February 2001 to April 2004

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: GPA 3.7

Associate of Science in AutoCAD Drafting Technology: GPA 3.65

Onalaska High School 1984 -1988

KNOWLEDGE

AutoCAD 2000-12, Microstation V8, Microsoft, ProE, SAP, ERP, FMEA.

Courses Taken: PMP, A+, NET+, Web Site Development, WAN and

Telecommunications, Windows 2000 Pro & Server.

EXPERIENCE

Universal Acoustic & Emission Technologies 608-***-****

Cost Estimator

April 2012/Current

. Provide cost estimates and cost analysis by reviewing project

plans using existing databases and tools. Project plans include

drawings, BOM's, notes and system descriptions. Databases and

tools consist of SAP, cost wheel, costing calculator, global

materials reports, system description calculator and pricing

agreements.

. Work with plant managers and materials managers to identify new

opportunities for sourcing.

. Reference historical data (labor and materials) on past builds

for new quotations, with a goal to improve accuracy and

competitiveness on new quotes. Work with plant managers and

materials managers to improve targets for manufacturing to

achieve these targets. Participates in account reviews to

analyze cost & price issues with specific products or customers.

. Act as a bridge between engineering and manufacturing to help

with evaluation of options.

. Identify additional project/program costs and incorporate into

cost estimates such as freight, services including testing and

inspections, sub-contract services, special materials, etc.

. Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best price and term. Develop

and maintain strong relationships with new and existing

suppliers.

Progress Rail Services 715-***-****

Estimator/Signal Engineer II

July 2010 to April 2012

. Maintain the quotation database.

. Interpret engineering drawings, sketches and production

engineering information to generate cost estimates.

. Generate reports for management.

. Accurately and efficiently complete signal plan design changes.

. Assist project leader with project organization, insuring that

all work has been completed for a project within the allotted

schedule.

. Assist in coordinating work assignments for Engineer and verify

the completion of assigned projects.

. Assist project leader by verifying that all appropriate

calculations have been completed for signal plan design within

the project scope.

Specialty Systems, Inc. 952-***-****

Project Manager

July 2007 to May 2010

. Responsible and accountable for all material and labor

pertaining to projects, including cost and availability.

. Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication

with stakeholders at multiple levels, both internal and

external.

. Maintain continuous alignment of project scope with strategic

business objectives, and make recommendations to modify the

project to enhance effectiveness towards its success.

Cogdell Spencer Erdman 608-***-****

Steel Detailer/Coordinator

February 2002 to July 2007

. Detail steel beams and columns using CVSPro and AutoCAD.

. Materials take off for steel, wall panels and accessories.

. Set-up and update steel and wall panel floor plans.

. Detail miscellaneous architectural details.

. Work closely with Structural Engineer's, PM's, and

Superintendents to maintain quality of work.

. Estimating cost of project pertaining to wall panel design.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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