Project Manager

Home Location: *** Foxborough Square West - Brentwood, TN 37027

Mobile: 615-***-****

E-mail: *************@*******.***

CORE COMPETENCIES:

. Project Management . Requirements Analysis .

Subcontractor Contract Negotiation

. Installation Supervision . Conveyor/Material Handling .

Vendor Bid Analysis and Selection

. MS Project Scheduling . RFI / RFQ Development . Risk

& Issue Resolution

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Senior Project Manager and Mechanical Engineer - Capital Projects

. Complete oversight of turn-key plant material handling capital

projects including equipment layout and installation supervision.

. Experience in planning and directing capital projects from concept

to performance acceptance.

. Extensive hands-on experience in project management, design layout,

engineering, generation of equipment specifications, Operation &

Maintenance procedures, purchasing, budgeting, cost estimating,

hiring, contract and vendor management, relocation & installation

of capital equipment plus commissioning of capital equipment.

. Capable of tracking all schedule milestones through the Life Cycle

of material handling & process systems.

. Strong equipment trouble shooting skills and understanding of

manufacturing and process equipment.

. On-the-floor, hands-on type Project Engineer / Manager who has

planned and designed material handling systems, manufacturing

production processes and process improvements in industrial plants.

. Conducted Root Cause Analysis on various systems to resolve

problems and improve quality. Ability to provide solid analytical

problem solving skills, and to provide leadership in equipment and

process flow layouts.

. Capable of maximizing lean efficiency by analyzing waste, layout of

equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.

. Determined, selected, purchased and justified project costs for

process equipment in order to achieve manufacturing goals according

to product specification.

. Ensured the engineering team and other manufacturing departments

worked together cohesively.

. Relied on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

. Effective communicator who achieves high levels of Stake Holder

satisfaction by managing contract scope of work requirements that

ensure alignment with project financials, schedule, goals and

objectives.

. Strong fundamentals and professional experience implementing PMI's

PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge), Equipment

Commissioning, and Engineering best practices across multiple

industries.

EXPERIENCE:

EMIT, INC. located in Nashville, TN - Primary Projects are FedEx

Distribution Centers.

Senior Project Manager February 2014 - June

2014 (5 months)

EMIT, Inc. is an Electro Mechanical Conveyor System Integrator in

Nashville, TN

My main responsibility was to manage all aspects of FedEx New Conveyor

System Integration Projects. My overall job accomplishments were as

follows:

. Developed the Company's Project Management Plan to be utilized on all

Projects.

. Maintained positive customer relationships by ensuring detailed and

consistent project management tasks were completed professionally and

timely.

. Provided detailed project reporting and schedule updates that were

communicated via email on a weekly basis (and cc'd to CEO and CFO)

. Ran the High-Level Status Update Meetings every Monday and Thursday

morning at 9:00am CST in the absence of the Operations Manager.

. Scheduled and initiated Periodic Project Meetings for ALL active FedEx

projects

. Scheduled and initiated Project Milestone Meetings as defined by the

project

. Created templates for action item punch-lists, pre-install and install

checklists, sign-off sheets, and other required documents for project

execution from start to finish.

. Ensured project milestones invoicing was scheduled in a prompt and timely

manner for ALL FedEx projects

. Monitored changes to the scope of the work and negotiated the

reconciliation of those changes and issued Change Orders for approval.

. Maintained positive employee morale by holding weekly project review

meetings

. Monitored work productivity of the engineers and support staff.

. Monitored the purchasing and receipt of the project materials

. Maintained a working MS Project Schedule for each of the company's FedEx

projects.

. Supported the sales department.

Managed the following projects in accordance with FedEx Ground

Specifications, and prepared all documentation and requirements per

Section 01782 - Documentation Standards, Deliverables, Training & Startup

Assistance methods and requirements. Project Managed Conveyor Integrated

System installation projects concurrently for the following FedEx Ground

(FXG) customers:

.

V Cookeville, Tennessee

V Beckley, West Virginia

V Marion, Indiana

V Sheridan, Wyoming

V Bowling Green, Kentucky

V Dayton, Ohio

.

Contract: AEROTEK, INC to ELECTROLUX CONSUMER HOME PRODUCTS Manufacturing

Plant located in Springfield, TN.

Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer (July 9, 2013

- January 1, 2014)

My most recent project oversight was for a new automated stamping press &

conveyor line for Electrolux Cook Tops. Project was very challenging and

demanding of my time. I was responsible for recording all process equipment

downtime issues, minute by minute, and develop the solution to resolve the

issues to eliminate them from reoccurring (Root Cause Analysis). This

required me to be at the presses at all times, which equates to 12 to 14

hours a day, 7 days a week most of the time. Through my efforts the

System's Downtime was reduced significantly.

Accomplishments:

. Developed a detailed Downtime Data Recording Process and all required

recording templates.

. Trained three shifts of System Operators on the Downtime Data

Recording Process and Methodology.

. Created and initiated a Production Cycle Time Improvement Program,

including Daily and Monthly recording Excel templates.

. Instituted the Scott Cook Top Line Manufacturing Metric (OEE) Overall

Equipment Effectiveness data recording process and required Excel

Template.

. Created a Quality Improvement & Scrap Reduction Program and Scrap

Tracking Process with Excel templates for all production shifts.

FLOSTOR ENGINEERING, INC. located in Brentwood, TN - Distribution and

Warehouse, Automotive & Process Conveyor Equipment Integrator into Process

Systems.

Senior Project Manager (July 2, 2012 -

February 1, 2013)

. Responsible for all aspects of a project's life cycle, from Sales

turnover meeting through final acceptance.

. Purchased and expedited materials for each project.

. Obtained all necessary permits, supervised field work crews, dealt

with aspects of the Uniform Building Code, and worked closely with

all departments within the organization to coordinate a smooth

running, on time project.

. Negotiated reductions in vendor labor costs.

. Produced and maintained MS Project Schedules and field reports

using templates that I custom designed.

. Reviewed, verified, tracked, and expedited customer and vendor

invoice payment requests.

. Established and presented kick off, progress, scheduling and site

safety meetings.

. Interfaced with facility user staff to address their needs and

concerns during system design, installation and customer acceptance

testing.

. Selected and supervised site installation vendors.

Site Project Managed Conveyor & Process Integrated System installation

projects concurrently for the following customers:

.

. FedEx Ground - Hub # 288, Charlotte, NC - Distribution System:

Supported the delivery of solutions including existing

distribution center smalls conveyor redesign and retrofit

project and new FXG conveyor and controls.

Managed the project in accordance with FedEx Ground

Specifications, and prepared all documentation and requirements

per Section 01782 - Documentation Standards, Deliverables,

Training & Startup Assistance methods and requirements.

.

. OnTrac - Salt Lake City, UT - Distribution Material Handling

System:

Supported the delivery of solutions for a new distribution

center project. Managed all aspects of the project including

permitting, purchasing, scheduling, installation and acceptance

testing. Directed and tracked all milestone invoicing. Hired all

installation team members and created the master project

schedule in MS Project.

.

. Driscoll - Tampa, FL - QA Inspection Custom Process Conveyor

System:

Managed all aspects of the project including permitting,

purchasing, scheduling, vendor selection and installation and

acceptance testing.

Accomplishments:

. Maintained forecasted project budgets and project schedule milestones.

. Generated concise and accurate integrated account-level project status

reporting (including a 3 week look ahead) utilizing MS Project

Professional scheduling software which resulted in on time milestone

completion.

. Manage project financial P&L including accurately forecasting costs,

operating within established budgets and attaining margin improvement

objectives up to 30% GP.

RPM . ROBINSON PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Brentwood, TN 1991 - 2011

Position: Self Employed Project Management and Engineering Consultant

PROJECT EXAMPLES (not all inclusive):

Contract: KELLY SERVICES to Nissan Automotive Assembly Plant in Smyrna, TN

Project Type: Manufacturing Material Handling System Design and

Implementation

Project Length: 1.0 year (2011-2012)

Job Function: Mechanical Project Engineer

. Responsible for the conception and engineering of plant wide process

material handling systems. This included needs analysis, cost / ROI

justification to upper management, Layout design and engineering,

planning & monitoring of project budgets and resources, project cost

estimating, bid package preparation, project management, systems

testing and start-up, including Test Plan development.

. Coordinated the utility power and equipment mechanical & control PLC

specifications required for each project.

. Responsible for engineering support for manufacturing and maintenance

troubleshooting.

. Monitored and managed installations on a daily basis to ensure

milestone schedules were kept on track. Created Master MS Project

Schedules.

. Selected contractors and administered all contractor contracts during

system design, fabrication, installation and system launch.

Accomplishments:

. Successfully managed 6 projects concurrently. This involved

supervision of plant maintenance team members assisting with the

system installation & testing, and 4 different contractor mechanical,

programming and electrical installation crews.

. Redesigned and improved production performance on existing system

conveyor equipment.

. All projects were successfully completed on time and within budget.

Contract: AEROTEK, INC to Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Plant in Vance, AL

Project Type: Project Management, Scheduling, and Project Tracking.

Project Length: 6 months (2010-2011)

Job Function: Project Coordination Engineer / Project Manager

. Ensured the on time implementation of plant readiness for the new

BR166 Vehicle Program and alignment of all shops (Press, Body, and

Paint & Assembly) for transition to full Series production at Mercedes-

Benz USA. Controlled overall project implementation timeline for

implementation of Project.

1. Establish OEM vendor status updates reporting process.

2. Do a 3 week look-a-head.

3. Merge all schedules into a Master Schedule

Assisted the BIW Body shop team in bringing the Weld Cell

vendor, Comau/Pico, back on the original installation

schedule. Coordinated floor space between contractors & MBUSI operations.

4. Lay-down areas.

5. Logistics BIW vehicle parts storage.

6. Pull ahead work (advanced install).

Assigned outside lay-down areas and equipment staging areas.

Audited contractor timeliness & critical path.

7. Attended shop inspection visits during design/fabrication

phases.

8. Performed site walk-throughs during installation for visual %

complete.

. Developed / delivered progress reports upon request (problem

tracking).

. Created and monitored Master Open Issues List.

. Established recurring meetings (Conducted daily face to face

meetings during installation phase).

. Submitted MS Project schedule % complete reports and Mercedes-Benz

specialized European scheduling program named RPlan.

. Pro-activity assessed project changes and identified potential

risks/ impacts.

Accomplishments:

. Successfully negotiated storage space for Logistics BIW parts storage.

. Established the Construction Turn Over Implementation Plan.

. Developed a Plant wide Master Issues List and tracking / update

process.

Contract: Faithful & Gould to Rolls-Royce - Jet Engine Manufacturing & Test

Plant in Petersburg, VA

Project Type: Project Management, Scheduling, and Project Tracking.

Project Length: 10 months (2008 - 2009)

Job Function: Site Senior Construction Project Manager - MEP

. (Green Field Construction Site) Promoted the client's interests and

assisted them in maintaining their budget, schedule, design and

quality standards by applying sound project management techniques

for the planning and execution of my assigned MEP tasks.

. Attended and participated in open issues, progress, scheduling,

design, state & county government coordination and other meetings

related to the Project and project activities.

. Designed and Produced the Monthly Project Status Report and Open

Issues Lists. Attended and participated in the Building Design

Charette held in Derby, UK. Analyzed, calculated and coordinated

building and plant process utility requirements (mechanical,

electrical, water, gas, etc.) with the local Utility Companies.

Maintained other pertinent project documentation in an efficient

manner.

Accomplishments:

. Assisted in the RFI and RFP Design and Build contractor selection

process through the design, creation and application of Excel Spread

Sheets used for comparative analysis.

. Assisted in the conversion of UK construction standards and building

codes manual (Rolls-Royce Blue Book) to US and International standards

and codes to be used for this and future construction projects.

Contract: TAG to Berry Plastics, Inc. - Manufacturing and Process Plant in

Homer, Louisiana

Project Type: Resolution of Process Quality Issues

Project Length: 6 months (2007-2008)

Job Function: Senior Project Engineer

. Lead project improvement team.

. Applied Root Cause Analysis techniques to analyze and resolve 12

identified production problems.

. Implemented vision inspection technology to verify quality and

accuracy of manufactured product.

. Promoted lean manufacturing concepts within the Engineering

department.

. Created and maintained Task Implementation Status Reports and

Master Project Schedule for presentation to Plant Manager and Team.

Created Site equipment Installation Plans.

Accomplishments:

. Saved the customer over $500,000 annually in reduced product waste by

resolving process issues that were negatively affecting the quality of

the products being manufactured.

. Coordinated and mentored 15 Team members.

. Negotiated $26,000 reduction in equipment cost.

. All projects were successfully completed on time and within budget.

Contract: FloStor to Trane Air Conditioner Mfg. Plants in Clarksville, TN &

Fort Smith, AR

Project Type: Manufacturing Material Handling Systems Layout Design and

Implementation

Project Length: 3.5 years (2004-2007)

Job Function: Senior Project Manager / Project Engineer

. Created plant process flow and material handling system equipment

layouts.

. Managed subcontractor contracts on all projects. Authored RFI's, RFP's

and PCO's (Project Change Orders).

. Reviewed, verified, tracked, and expedited customer and vendor

invoice payment requests.

. Established and presented kick off, progress, scheduling and site

safety meetings. Identified, tracked and mitigated punch list issues.

Interfaced with facility user staff to address their needs and

concerns during system design, installation and customer acceptance

testing. Produced and maintained field reports. Acted as SME in pre-

sales meetings with sales representatives.

Accomplishments:

. Supervised site installation contractors with crew sizes of up to 28

per project.

. Developed and instituted a "Project Change Order" Approval &

Documentation Program.

. Achieved customer confidence and satisfaction which resulted in

increased sales of $264,000.

. Negotiated over $137,000 reduction in contractor installation costs

through improved recommended methods.

. All projects were successfully completed on time and within budget.

Contract: ResourceTek to Nissan Automotive Assembly Plant in Smyrna, TN

Project Type: Manufacturing System Design and Implementation

Project Length: 3.0 years (2001-2004)

Job Function: Mechanical Project Engineer

. Created the Tire & Wheel handling and Storage System Layout

utilizing AutoCAD.

. Prepared cost estimates, scope of work (SOW), specification &

Request for Quote (RFQ).

. Obtained Maintenance Department cooperation and backing for project

activities, including installation assistance.

. Developed and updated all departmental master project schedules, and

CPM charts using MS Project Professional.

. Oversight of operational equipment controls applications including all

PLC logic and control system integration testing and acceptance.

Administered all contractor contracts during system design,

fabrication, installation and system launch. Developed the Standard

Specification Bid Package for the entire Engineering Department.

Accomplishments:

. Successfully supervised 3 maintenance team members assisting with the

system installation & testing, and 8 contractor mechanical and

electrical employees.

. Negotiated over $158,000 reduction in vendor equipment and

installation labor costs.

. Redesigned plant equipment layout which reduced project cost by

$253,000.

. All projects were successfully completed on time and within budget.

Contract: ResourceTek to BWSC at Nissan Automotive Assembly Plant in

Canton, MS

Project Type: Field Engineering & Process Piping Installation Inspection

Approval

Project Length: 6 months (2001-2001)

Job Function: Field Process Piping Project Engineer

. Managed the Process Piping portion of the Construction of the Nissan

Plant in Canton, MS for Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc.

Performed Nissan / Subcontractor coordination and Installation

Management of all plant secondary process piping (air, oil, water and

gas) and Tool Rail utilities.

. Created and maintained all project field documentation including

engineering & field change orders.

. Maintained project cost controls and tracking as directed by BWSC.

. Supervised various construction subcontractors and conducted

construction coordination meetings.

. Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures.

. Helped developed system test & debug plans and performed system

commissioning.

Accomplishments:

. Projects were successfully completed on time and within budget.

. No lost time recordable incidents, or near misses.

Contract: SRI to GM Power-Train Manufacturing Plant in Warren, Michigan

Project Type: Manufacturing Process Improvement

Project Length: 9 months (2000-2001)

Job Function: Regional Senior Facilities / Manufacturing Engineer

. Engineered stamping press layouts and scrap take away conveyor

system.

. Planned and designed manufacturing production processes and plant

process improvements.

. Maximized lean efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow,

assembly methods, and work force utilization.

. Conducted Root Cause Analysis on various components to improve

preventative maintenance.

. Determined, selected, purchased and justified project costs for

process equipment in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to

product specification.

. Chaired Plant (IRI) Industrial Risk Insurers Response Team for

resolution of issues previously generated from corporate plant safety

inspection initiative recommended by IRI. All issues were resolved.

. Obtained best IRI Warren Plant Safety Survey Report ever recorded.

Managed Fire Protection System piping and controls installations in

accordance with NFPA guidelines.

. Conducted performance testing and secured Fire Marshall's acceptance.

. Prepared Appropriations request and performed cost estimating.

. Managed Security camera (CCTV) and card access systems upgrade

projects.

Accomplishments:

. Supervised 6 maintenance team members, and 3 team engineers.

. Completed more major projects during my 9-month tenure than in

predecessor's 2 years.

. Honored with "Facilities Maintenance Department Achievement Award".

. All projects were successfully completed on time and within budget.

Contract: SRI to GM Manufacturing & Assembly Plant in Doraville, Georgia

Project Type: Resolution of Production Throughput Issues

Project Length: 1.5 years (1999-2000)

Job Function: Plant Resident Engineer

. Analyzed and resolved "Plant Open Issues" concerning production

utilizing Root Cause Analysis techniques and engineering best

practices.

. Conceived, designed, prototyped, tested and managed the installation

of an IP&F carrier positioning fixture.

. Conceived, designed, prototyped, tested and managed the installation

of a safety anti-backup & alarm actuation device for the production

assembly line which eliminated personnel safety concerns.

. Coordinated the Bid Package development.

. Created MS Project Schedule for each assigned project.

Accomplishments:

. Eliminated potential daily damage to vehicles of $80,000 per shift.

. Utilized available on-site components which saved the project $23,000.

. All projects were successfully completed on time and within budget.

Contract: Litton to Ford Kentucky Truck in Louisville Kentucky

Project Type: Multiple system equipment installation projects

Project Length: 1.5 years (1997-1999)

Function: Site Manager Construction & Equipment Installation

. Assigned to establish and manage a Construction & Equipment

Installation Site Management Office comprised of Design Drafters,

Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Controls Engineers, Project Managers,

Millwrights, Ironworkers and Carpenters.

. Managed multiple material handling system installation projects with

conveyor, AGV & ASRS interface, storage racking and fire protection

rack sprinkler system.

. Managed installations ranging in size from $100,000 to $200,000,000.

. Selected and hired local fabricators and union construction tradesmen

for economical completion of outstanding mechanical construction and

electrical issues.

. Supervised system startup test & debug and launch teams.

. Assured that all punch list items were completed in a timely and cost

effective manner.

Accomplishments:

. Oversight Management of mechanical, electrical, controls, piping and

painting subcontractors and their contracts, invoice approval, and

safety program compliance. Contractor manpower totaled approximately

500 skilled craft personnel.

. Saved $784,000 in project losses by establishing Project Document

Control and Change Control Programs.

. Maintained forecasted project budgets and project schedule milestones.

Contract Direct: CONVEYORIZATION, INC. - Louisville, KY

Position: Engineering Department Manager (1.5 years: 1990-

1991)

. Directed conveyor engineering projects through all development phases

from concept to manufacturing to installation and customer acceptance.

. Ensured product designs conformed to required specifications and met

established design and performance standards for the organization.

. Developed deliverables checklist to insure customers' expected scope

of work was achieved.

. Directed and managed efforts of Mechanical Applications, Sales and

Engineering departments.

. Approved all Requests for Quotation and price estimating. Oversight of

proposal, scope of work and specification preparation.

Accomplishments:

. Provided strategic leadership for engineering, hardware, and process

technology. Ensured that all product designs conformed to required

specifications and meet my established design and performance

standards for the organization.

. Established the overall objectives and initiatives for the engineering

and applications department.

. Worked closely with the Marketing team throughout the process to

insure that the customers expected scope of work was achieved.

EDUCATION - CERTIFICATIONS:

Degree - Mechanical Engineering

(CET) Have been certified as an Engineering Technician by NICET

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:

AutoCAD 2010

Microsoft Project Professional - Scheduling

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING:

Certificate - AutoCAD Training by Autodesk

Certificate - MS Project 2007 Basic Level

Certificate - MS Project 2007 Advanced Level

Certificate - Project+ by CompTIA

Certificate - SharePoint 3.0 Level 1

PMBOK study for PMP certification exam

Lean Manufacturing (GM Basic Training Course)

Root Cause Analysis (Ford Basic Training Course)

Six Sigma Basics (GM Basic Training Course)

Job Site Specific Safety training classes

Various 29 CFR and OSHA training classes

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

(PMI) Project Management Institute member - Nashville, TN Chapter

(ASME) American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Board of Directors,

Nashville Section

(NYAS) New York Academy of Sciences - former member

(TSCAR) Tennessee State Children of American Revolution - Society Senior

Vice President

(NSCAR) National Society Children of American Revolution - Mid-Southern

Regional Treasurer

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