Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
Rifat Karim
Bronx, NY *****
(Home) 718-***-****
(Cell) 347-***-****
*******@***.***
SUMMARY
Mr. Karim is an engineer who has experience in international procurement,
sales and project management. He has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering
(FE) / Engineer-in-Training (EIT) exam.
EMPLOYMENT
4/2013 to 6/2014
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems America, Ltd., Basking Ridge, NJ, USA
(http://www.mpshq.com/)
Senior Procurement Engineer / Project Manager / Buyer
4/2009 to 4/2013
Hitachi America, Ltd., Tarrytown, NY, USA
(http://www.hitachi-america.us/)
Senior Procurement Engineer / Project Manager / Buyer
4/2007 to 4/2009
Hitachi America, Ltd., Tarrytown, NY, USA
(http://www.hitachi-america.us/)
Procurement Engineer / Project Manager / Buyer
> Responsible for complete sourcing, supply management and sales
activities including supplier sourcing and evaluation, development of
RFP, cost estimating, evaluation of bids, negotiation of terms and
conditions, placement of contract, project execution, sales to
internal customer, and shipment activities.
> Used sourcing tools in relation to the procurement of electrical and
mechanical equipment as well as services.
> Handled multiple projects and inquiries in different industries (e.g.
Power, Oil and Gas, Petrochemical) simultaneously.
> Interfaced and communicated with international customers and suppliers
in relation to purchase contracts, sourcing opportunities, and sales
activities.
> Managed the effort to resolve all technical and commercial issues
during execution of major contracts from sourcing through warranty
execution including delivery control.
> Consulted with the Legal team regarding legal issues during project
execution.
> Supported Manager in administrative matters and administered
independently the contracts assigned by Manager.
> Investigated the technical background of the products assigned by
Manager.
> Learnt SAP software for issuance of sales orders, purchase orders and
shipping documentation, as well as a tool for delivery control.
> Mastered and complied with export administration regulations.
> Travelled to customer's and supplier's site as required for the
purpose of contract negotiation, delivery control, expediting,
engineering clarification or inspection support.
> EXAMPLE: I was involved in procurement activities of Hitachi in the US
related to Saudi Aramco projects (e.g. Jazan refinery, Yanbu, SABIC
etc). For example, I was the sole designated procurement personnel in
the US of Hitachi Plant Technologies related to Jazan.
6/2006 to 3/2007
Con Edison, Inc., New York, NY, USA
Management Associate in Electric (Power/Utility) Operations
> Supervised electric construction crews in the physical installation,
maintenance, repair, testing, and inspection of underground equipment
of the Electric Distribution System. Worked with transformers, power
cables, switchgears, capacitors, and other powerline equipment;
ensured environmental health and safety regulations, adherence to
engineering specs, job briefings, PPE; dispatched crews, assigned
work, reviewed productivity. Ordered, coordinated, and ensured
availability and timely delivery of materials, supplies, and
equipment. Ensured that work practices are followed in compliance with
company policy and governmental regulations. Enforced company
procedures e.g. EEO, Alcoholism, Discipline, and Security. Motivated
employees to improve productivity.
> Managed the Con Edison Cable Rehab (Silicone Injection) Project, done
by an external contractor, and also mastered all aspects of the
extremely-current technology. Interfaced with the Control Center,
Engineering, Energy Services and Public Improvement Depts. Planned,
organized, scheduled and assigned personnel to meet operating and
climatic conditions. Certified, accounted for and approved
expenditures for the above plus labor; monitored the accounting for
approval. Ensured contractor compliance.
> Did PowerPoint presentations on technical matters to higher
management.
SCHOOL PROJECT
8/2004 to 5/2005
Con Edison-City College Lockout Relay Project
Project Manager
> Devised a mechanical resetting system (patentable) for an LOR for a
school group project done for Con Edison, Inc.
> Assigned tasks (e.g. CAD drawings) to different group members and
ensured that they were completed on time and in accordance with specs
assigned by Con Edison. Ordered, coordinated, and ensured availability
and timely delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment. Maintained
continuous correspondence with Con Edison.
> Certified, accounted for and approved expenditures for the above;
monitored the accounting to keep the total expense at a minimum.
> Supervised and participated in the manufacture of the final product in
the school workshop.
> Made a presentation of the completed product to Con Edison engineers.
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (2006)
CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK, NY, USA
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP
Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, basic Japanese (JLPT
Certificate), some Arabic (read, write)
FUTURE GOALS
MBA; CPSM
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