George F. Hopkins, PE

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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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