Project Manager Power Plant
Resume:
George F. Hopkins, PE
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Education:
Masters of Business Administration – Management
University of North Carolina – Wilmington, 1993
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, 1984
Registration and Certifications:
Professional Engineer
Florida Registration 62684
Louisiana Registration 30737
Professional Expertise:
29 Years Sr. level Project Management, Engineering and Construction Management. Managed P/L for industrial,
commercial, municipal and medical programs and projects ranging in value from small design conversions to $88
million multiphase Capital and Expense funded programs. Directed staff, managed reviews and advancements,
designed work breakdown structure schedules, cost management protocols, and ensured project contract metrics are
adhered to and met. Interacted with clients to create partnership long term relationships. Experience in:
Critical Path and Pert Planning Staff Recommendation development
Employee Structuring Cost Estimation and Tracking
Construction Layout Work Breakdown Structure Design
Field staffing and site Development Analysis and Troubleshooting
Career Experience:
Polaris Engineering, Inc. Aug 2013 – Apr 2015
Lake Charles, LA
Sr. Project Manager
Directed and managed multidiscipline product modification and alteration projects in excess of 75k man-hours for
refineries and process chemical plants in central and east Texas. Managed the budgeting, schedule, work breakdown
structure design and critical path flow for project teams of over 25 engineers, designers and administrators on projects
intended to substantially alter the product mixes at process chemical and refinery facilities. Developed and
implemented work flow processes not previously used at this office leading to accomplishment of projects per schedule
and with successful margins above management projections for project teams.
Denuzzio Hopkins & Associates, Inc. July 2005 – July 2013
Fort Pierce, FL
President
Profit and Loss responsibility for engineering design firm. Management and maintenance of responsible charge for all
plan designs, permit acquisitions from City, County, State and Water Management Districts. Maintained interface
with all clients and governmental agency representatives to ensure timely completion of engineering commitments.
Developed client base throughout South and Central Florida.
URS Corporation: Sept 2002 – Jun 2005
Project Director
New Orleans, LA:
Recruited by URS from competing firm during work in heavy industry facilities in petro-chemical corridor between
Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA. Directed design of flue gas desulfurization systems for the Tennessee Valley
Authority as part of EPA mandates for coal burning facilities emissions reduction regulations within the TVA region.
Managed the coordination of schedule and cost utilization for 90k and larger man-hour design projects and served as
CEI for installation of these units. Developed cost effective strategies to take custom designs and utilize repeatable
work aspects of these programs to reduce man-hour requirements on follow-on designs by up to 30%.
Lockwood Greene Engineering, Aug 1997 – Sept 2002
Director of Projects
Baton Rouge, LA
Managed the conceptual development and site execution of heavy industry power plant and refinery engineering
projects utilizing steam and gas turbine applications throughout the southeastern states. Developed designs and
process requirements, cost estimates, completion milestones and critical path accomplishment plans. Interfaced with
clients and developed expanded business opportunities.
Federal Paper Board Jun 1990– Aug 1997
Project Manager
Riegelwood, NC
Managed the design and construction of capital power plant steam and gas turbine projects within the largest pulp and
coated board mill in N.A. Managed budgets of over $45 million annually and field staff’s of over 200 on up to six
simultaneously occurring projects. Developed steam utilization and instrumentation design methods for systems
utilized to cogenerate steam for process applications. Designed MEP for capital improvements and process designs.
US Navy, Mar 1985 – Apr 1990
Division Officer, 5 Years
USS Nicholson (DD-982)
Charleston, SC
Served as engineering officer on Spruance class Gas Turbine plant destroyer home ported in Charleston, SC. Managed
division of 45 sailors, responsible for its coordinated effort, good order and discipline. Maintained and operated GE
LM 2500 and Alison K-17 gas turbines for main propulsion and 60 Hz power production. Participated in planned
maintenance and oversight of shipyard availabilities for the upgrades of ship prime mover and control systems
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