David K. Hightower

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Project Coordinator

Seventeen years of experience in planning, coordinating and executing Projects in the Military and

as a Project Manager / Project Coordinator. Extremely skilled in providing the client with quality

work ahead of schedule that meets or exceeds their expectations.

Managing Multiple Project Simultaneously Contract Negotiations

Analyze and define scope of work Manage Subcontractors

Project/Construction Cost Estimates Employee Staffing and Scheduling

Coordinate work with client and contractors Quality Control Management

Summary of Qualifications

Effectively develop and build a strong relationship with the client and contractors.

Excellent analytical thinking, troubleshooting and decision making skills.

Outstanding communication, organizational, coordinating and project/construction

management abilities.

Experienced with various types of contracts and work to include; time and material, lump

sum and cost plus.

Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, Maximo, and SAP.

Ability to meet with client to determine scope of project and analyze systems and

procedures.

Directly communicate with clients regarding contracts, cost controls, schedules and

coordination to ensure client expectations and contract obligations are met.

Collaborate with the team members, client and contractors to develop, monitor and update

schedules.

Team and Subordinate Building.

Forecasts, milestone requirements, earned value, critical issues and tasks, to obtain

progress and performance updates as assigned to the contract.

Administered planning, scheduling, coordinating, resource movement, estimating, cost and

risk assessment for projects.

A solid reputation with clients and contractors to develop methods to accomplish project

goals.

Experience

Material Department Asst. Manager May, 2013 to Present

Performance Contractors Inc. Baton Rouge, LA

Southern Company Kemper County

Planner on the New Kemper County IGCC Plant

Planned and coordinated all upcoming work and construction efforts for the Gas Clean Up

Unit during the 5.5 Billion Dollar Gasifier Coal Plant Build.

o Scheduled all work and resource management.

o Developed a two month look ahead for all upcoming construction efforts.

o Wrote and tracked all RFI’s.

o Tracked and reported all hours Worked, Earned and Claimed.

Material Department Manager

o Took over as Material Department lead.

o Managed Over 800 Million dollars of Material and Equipment

o Managed the flow of Material and equipment from receiving, staging and issuing to

field.

o Managed over 300 direct hire employees

Notable accomplishments

o Developed a new tracking procedure for material and equipment. This new system

shortened the turnaround of Material from two weeks to three days.

Field Engineer/Project Coordinator June, 2012- May, 2013

Jacobs Engineering, Baton Rouge, LA

Mosaic Louisiana Operations

Project coordinator on the Jacobs Project Management team for Capital Projects to include:

Engineering and Design, Construction, Startup and Commissioning.

Typical projects ranging from $12 million to $52 million at Uncle Sam, La. including:

o Plan, development and execution of the June of 2012 E-train Sulfuric plant turn

around.

o Filter Aid / Air scrubber project in Phos. Acid

o 7a/7b conveyor upgrade in Phos. Acid

Field Engineer

o UIC / Deep Well Injection Project

o Pipe Rack Upgrade

Notable accomplishments

o Stepped in and took over all duties as Project and Manager for the UIC Project

during the August of 2012 transition between Mosaics led Capital Projects and the

Incorporation of Jacobs Engineering Capital Management Team.

Construction Manager/Project Manager November, 2011- May, 2012

Starcon, Baton Rouge, LA

Mosaic Louisiana Operations

Responsible for management of capital projects to include: Scope development, +/- 10%

Estimate, Commitment Request, Engineering and Design, Construction Startup and

Commissioning.

Typical projects ranging from $750k to $120 million including:

o Replacing all E.N.U. carbon steel pipe with stainless pipe.

o Mosaic Faustina Rail System upgrade, the addition of a new Weigh in Motion Scale

for load in / load out of rail cars.

o Area Paving upgrade

Responsible for Construction Management on several large projects.

o Micro-Essential Project-$120M

o Installation and lining of E.N.U./ Cansolv caustic tank-$750K

Notable accomplishments

o During Micro-Essential Project took over as the Civil Construction Manager and

helped coordinate the construction efforts between CCC Group, Marcus

Construction, and James Construction.

Construction Coordinator/General Foreman January, 2011- October, 2011

PCL Industrial Construction Co., Alpharetta

Gas & Diesel Blend area at Motiva, Port Arthur TX

Worked closely with Project Management Team and client to develop and execute construction

efforts during the Crude Oil Expansion Project.

Typical daily functions included but were not limited to:

o Planned and developed a work schedule for any upcoming construction efforts.

o Coordinated up to five subcontractors from civil, structural, mechanical, piping, and

heavy equipment to keep the project on schedule and moving forward.

o Ordered all material and equipment for five crews to keep project ahead of

schedule.

o Setup delivery and offload of all material and equipment in an effort to ensure a

smooth transition of all daily construction efforts.

o Worked closely with Field Engineering Group to develop, document and track all

red line drawings and RFI’s

o Worked with multiple frontline supervisors on daily construction task and

reporting.

o Took on responsibilities as a frontline supervisor when needed.

Supervisor January, 2010- November 2010

FLUOR Daniel Services Corp., Aliso Viejo, CA- 03/2010 - 11/2010

AKER Industrial Constructors INC., Houston, TX- 01/2010 - 03/2010

I worked with the Construction Management team and client on the scheduling and execution of

construction efforts on capital projects and routine maintenance of equipment.

Typical daily functions included but were not limited to:

o Receive and review daily and weekly task from project superintendent. Help formulate

a two week look ahead.

o Ordered and staged all needed equipment and material in work area prior to work

beginning.

o Ensured all needed permits were issued for construction task.

o Inspect work area prior to construction activities beginning.

o Held morning safety meeting for construction personnel.

o Plan safe work. Ensure each team member had a clear understanding of task and work

being performed. Allow each team member to weigh in on any concerns they may have

for upcoming task.

o Ensure all equipment checklists are up to date and filled out properly.

o Inspect all work during and after completion to ensure proper construction procedures

are being followed.

o Inform QA/QC Department for final inspection.

o Clean and demobilize from area prior to turning in permits and moving to next task.

Foreman/General Foreman April, 2007- December 2009

FLUOR Daniel Services Corp., Aliso Viejo, CA- 09/2009 - 12/2009

ALERT, Garrett, IN- 08/2009 - 09/2009

BIS FRUCON Industrial Services Inc., Ballwin, MO- 11/2008 - 05/2009

SHMC Construction & Fabrication, Putney, GA- 08/2007 - 11/2008

FRU-CON Construction Corp., Ballwin, MO- 04/2007 - 08/2007

I worked on several large scale projects to include: boiler and turbine outages, rebuilding a lime

kiln, demo and replacement of hundreds of conveyors, erecting pipe racks and other steel

structures. Installing and aligning equipment and pumps. Installed all types of pipe, this includes

underground HTPE, chrome, stainless and carbon.

Gunnery Sergeant August, 1994 – January, 2007

United States Marine Corps-

A combat-experienced U.S. Marine Corps leader specializing in project management, large-scale

logistical operations and employee development. I helped to orchestrate many multi-faceted

projects and operations ahead of schedule and introduced innovative training techniques.

Routinely chosen for, and excelled at, positions typically reserved for more senior leaders.

Planned, developed, coordinated, directed, and supervised the installation, operation and

management of integrated telecommunications and information management networks.

Recognition and Awards

~Rifle Expert Badge ~National Defense Service Medal

~Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ~Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal

~Sea Service Deployment Ribbon ~Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation

~Letter of Appreciation ~Certificate of Appreciation

~Meritorious Mast ~Certificate of Commendation

~Combat Action Ribbon ~Navy Achievement Medal

Education

NCCER certified Industrial Pipefitter

NCCER certified Supervisor

Combat Marksmanship Instructors Certification

Electronic Technician Certification

Ground/Data Communications Certification

Martial Arts Training

Marine Combat Training

Marine Corps Recruit Training

High School Diploma

References

Al Smith CMW Construction Division Manager 225-***-****

Robert Mussro Plant Engineering Sr. Project Engineer 225-***-****

Danny Bourque Valero Sr. Planner 225-***-****

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