Project Manager Power Plant
Resume:
Rick Bright
Athens, TN *****
Home 423-***-****
Cell 423-***-****
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Objective: To obtain a position whereby I can apply my knowledge and
experience to help those around me to conquer new challenges.
Summary: Twenty-five years experience in engineering and construction
projects. Includes Project Management of complete Life Cycle
projects including D&D of DOE Facilities, renovation of DOD
Facility mechanical systems, Offices and Warehouses, Clean Room
labs for NASA and working at a Nuclear Power Plant (TVA - Watts
Bar). Experience also includes working as an Engineer and Project
Controls Engineer. Experience is supplemented by working in craft
while attending school.
Experience
UCOR - via Energy Solutions / TOPS, Oak Ridge, TN - Aug 2011 to
Sep 2012
Project Manager
- Developed Life-cycle baseline estimate and schedule in conjunction
with construction supervision
- Reviewed methodologies pertinent to transportation of waste offsite
- Provided written responses to variances on schedules and budgets
- Reviewed work packages with craft and engineering, ensuring that
work could be completed as written
- Approved Procurements (materials and subcontracts - up to $ 1mm)
were assigned and completed in timely fashion for completion.
- Reviewed/authorized personal on labor charge codes
- Developed/Assisted in formulating project staffing plans
Bechtel-Jacobs Inc. Oak Ridge, TN - August 2004 to July 2011
- Subcontract Technical Representative
- $22M Asbestos Abatement contract, $10M Escort Contract, $30M+ Non-
Destructive Analysis contract and $6M Electrical Services
Contract.
- Monitored the day to day technical field requirements of the
subcontract
- Reviewed/approved Subcontractor submittals
- Participated in resolution of technical issues
- Audited/authorized pay requests
- Participated/lead in subcontract formation teams
- Processed Requests for Information
- Participated in review and negotiations of Change Orders
- Superintendent
- Craft Oversight
- Developed Scopes of work
- Ensured tools and materials provided as needed
- Work packages complete and ready to use
- Authorized daily time charges for accuracy
- Ensured craft were current on training
Geo-Marine, Inc. Knoxville, TN 2003 - 2004
Senior Construction Project Manager
- Responsible for managing projects from cradle to grave for
Design/Build DOD projects in multiple states.
- Teamed with engineering and business sectors in the development of
budgets, schedules, Request for Proposals and award
- Monitored the day to day technical field requirements of the
subcontract (Asbestos, General construction, Mechanical,
Electrical and Plumbing) - Reviewed/approved
Subcontractor submittals
- Participated in resolution of technical issues
- Audited/authorized pay requests
- Participated/lead in subcontract formation teams
- Processed Requests for Information
- Participated in review and negotiations of Change Orders
- Reviewed Daily and Weekly reports.
- Reviewed/Tracked schedules
- Perform personnel evaluations of assigned personnel
Bick Group, St. Louis, MO 2001 - 2002
Project Manager
Responsibilities include managing projects from cradle to grave in
four states (TN, KY, WV & GA) for Charter Communications.
Activities included directing Subs; approving change orders, pay
requests and buyoff of punch lists; tracking documentation
associated with projects including RFI's, estimating/
negotiating/approving Change Order, Submittals; and reviewing
daily and weekly reports. Other activities included chairing
meetings, reviewing schedules, submittals and interfacing with
client on changes in scope and submittal selections.
Project Manager 1994 - 2001
Consultant, Athens TN - Responsibilities include all aspects
projects. This included developing Budgets and Schedules,
Financial Reports, Contract Documents, Scope and Requirement
Definitions, responses to request for proposals ($10K to $25M) and
development of Management Guidance documents. It has also required
participating in design reviews to ensure requirements are met,
chairing design reviews, awarding of contracts, approving change
orders. Directed meetings to buyoff projects and turnover to
operations. Consulting positions have included providing
PM/Mentoring services to a large mid-west insurance company,
verifying lifecycle estimate for metal recycling project ($147M),
setting budget, schedules and tracking performance; approving
change orders and purchase orders. Also started and ran a small
construction company working on school related projects.
Cost Engineer 1991 - 1994
Ebasco Services, Spring City, TN - Coordinated with disciplines in
reviewing /documenting performance of government contracts at a
TVA power plant. Determining activities with poor performance
indices and specifying corrective actions. Estimating and pricing
the cost of work from team leader inputs. Tracked budget vs.
authorized vs. actuals to provide reports to management. Developed, maintained and tracked staffing levels per project requirements.
Developed macro's with various software programs to enhance and
increase reporting capabilities.
Project Manager 1987 - 1991
McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Co. Titusville, FL - Responsibilities
included being liaison between NASA, MDSSC, Engineers and the
contractor; develop budget for new projects; ensure that design
and construction were completed within schedule and budget.
Chaired requirement and design reviews; conducted constructablity
reviews; contractor evaluations; developed and reviewed contract
documents; negotiated change orders. Also chaired weekly meetings;
and reviews for punch list work off. Developed a Standard Practice
for Project and Construction Management; developed and maintained
project schedule and designed buildings using Intergraph CAD.
Engineer 1986 - 1987
Impell Corporation, Knoxville, TN - Performed analysis on Class 2&3
nuclear safety related power plant piping in accordance with ANSI
B31.1 and ASME Section III codes on TPIPE and it's Post
Processors. Other activities included reviewing and evaluating the
results for code compliance and documentation per Project and QA
requirements.
Carpenter 1983 - 1984
Daniel International Construction Company, LaGrange, GA - Directed
Craft in construction of Non-Woven fabrics plant as directed by
Engineers and Prints.
Designer and Contractor 1973 - 1983
Education
University of Tennessee - BS Engineering 1986
Memphis State University - Architecture
Cleveland State Community College - Architecture
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