EDWARD KUMAR
** ******** *****, **** ********* NJ 08816
T: 732-***-**** ************@*****.***
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am a Canadian citizen who has spent the past five years, as a Senior Project Manager for a growing Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Contractor in the state of New Jersey, USA. In this role, I have been directly responsible as the lead Project Manager for budgeting, purchasing, planning, and execution of multi-million dollar Public Works Construction projects. During this period, I solidified my reputation in successfully and profitably managing numerous concurrent projects in compliance with targeted costs, schedules, and regulatory parameters. In addition, maintaining high safety performance standards, minimizing corporate costs and liability while ensuring Client satisfaction, have been a consistent result of my professional commitments. Furthermore, I have excelled at building mutually beneficial relationships, developing a wide network of partnerships including, but not limited to, vendors, laborers, tradesmen, Engineering firms, and Clients.
My skillset and strengths include the following:
Disciplined and Focused Team Leader
Skilled, Analytical-Problem Solver
Meticulous Attention to Detail
5 years of Sr. PM experience in Water & Waste Water Treatment Plant Construction & Rehabilitation for Municipal, State, and Federally funded projects.
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical
Currently, I am exploring professional opportunities that will leverage my project management skills, and am confident that I can make a significant contribution to your organization given the breadth of my varied experience. I have enclosed my resume herewith for your perusal. Do not hesitate to contact me at the above number or e-mail with any questions you may have or if you would like to schedule an interview. Thank you for your time and consideration. Very Truly Yours,
Edward Kumar
EDWARD KUMAR
18 Connerty Court, East Brunswick NJ 08816 T: 732-***-**** ************@*****.*** Summary
Results-driven Project manager with proven track record of delivering complex projects profitably, on time and within budget. Goal- oriented leader with strong communication skills and a propensity for team building and managing large, international cross- functional groups, while maintaining high team morale and energy. Experienced mentor and skilled mediator with an aptitude for resolving conflicts and fostering avenues for professional growth. Over 5 years of experience with efficiently managing demanding objectives within erratic project environments in the U.S. and abroad. Relevant Proficiencies
Process Improvement, Quality Assurance & Control
Budgeting and Forecasting
Purchasing, Procurement & Vendor Sourcing
Work Flow Planning & Execution
Analytical Problem Solving
Effective Time Management
Diligent Work Ethic
Profit/Cost Center Management
Project Lifecycle Management
Systems Integration
Sage 100 Contractor
AutoCAD & AutoCAD Electrical
Microsoft Office Professional Suite
Major Accomplishments
Planned, developed, and launched an Instrumentation and Controls division with UL-Certified Panel shop within the company acquiring all industry required licensing, registrations, and certifications including but not limited to Iconics, Rockwell, Siemens, and GE. Formation of the I&C division increased revenue by 20% and sharply cut costs associated with subcontracting I&C services.
Actively led negotiations in the Corporate Acquisition and Consolidation of two Competitors in line with mutually agreeable terms for all stakeholders.
Implemented new processes in corporate communication and information sharing, reducing costs by 7% Experience
Project Manager
Thomas Controls Inc.
05/2010 to Current
East Brunswick, NJ, United States
Managed various project budgets of $15,000,000+ (See attached exhaustive Project Experience)
Defined project deliverables, monitored status of tasks, and enforced deadlines
Represented corporate interests in all dealings (proposals, meetings, discussions) with the Client and its Representatives
Drafted action plans and led meeting with department executives to review project status and proposed changes
Collaborated with international cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans
Delivered status reports to stakeholders for budgeting and planning purposes
Monitored costs, timescales and resources and directed them to align with corporate objectives
Working knowledge of National Electrical Codes, National Fire Protection Association codes and standards, & Contracting Law
Education
Bachelor of Engineering: Electrical
Carleton University
2010
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Course work in DC Electricity, AC Electricity and Electronics Theory, UPS, Paralleling Switchgear, Generators and Power Distribution Units, Variable Frequency Drives, Digital Signal Processing & Fiber Optic Communication. References
References available upon request.
Projects Experience
"Emergency Generator Project"
Princeton Township, Mercer County, NJ
02/2015-Present
Contract Value: $3,500,000
Description: The work includes installation of a new natural gas emergency generator at SBRSA's River Road Waste water Treatment Plant together with building modifications to accommodate the natural gas generator, modifications to the main substation and switchgear, installation of natural gas piping, and appurtenant work; demolition of the existing turbine type emergency generator at SBRSA's Millstone Pumping Station and installation of a new diesel emergency generator and appurtenant work; and demolition of the existing turbine type emergency generator at SBRSA's South Brunswick Pumping Station and installation of a new diesel emergency and appurtenant work.
"Oxford Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade"
City of Newark, Essex County, NJ
11/2013-Present
Subcontract Value: $2,250,000
Description: The work performed on this Contract consists primarily of construction upgrades to an existing Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Work included General, Structural Steel, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, and related work, all as further defined by the Contract Drawings and Specifications, collectively called Contract Documents.
"Effluent & Wet Weather Pumping Station Electrical Upgrade"
City of Newark, Essex County, NJ
03/2013-Present
Subcontract Value: $15,000,000
Description: Work includes furnishing all labor, materials, supplies, equipment and other facilities required for the replacement and/or upgrade of electrical equipment and instrumentation related to the pumps; installation of new substation no.2 installation of piles, replacement of HVAC equipment and building modifications at the Effluent & Wet Weather Pumping Stations
"Tennent Road Water Treatment Plant"
Township of Marlboro, Monmouth County, NJ
05/2013-06/2015
Subcontract Value: $1,000,000
Description: New treatment process installed at 1.44MGD Tennent Road Water Treatment Plant that was comprised of iron removal by greensand filtration, pH adjustment by caustic soda feed, and pre & post chlorination by sodium hypochlorite feed.
"Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion II"
Doylestown Township, Bucks County, PA
09/2012-10/2014
Contract Value: $2,000,000
Description: Furnish and install new primary electrical service work, secondary electrical service work and all related appurtenance for Wastewater Treatment Plant Modifications Project. Installation of new conduit runs, conductors, all motor control centers
(MCCs), control panels, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and new equipment; Connections of new equipment, MCCs, VFDs, and control panels; installation of new HVAC equipment, update components to conform to current electrical code; Installation of new SCADA system and security system throughout the plant
"Biological Nutrient, Chemical Phosphorus Removal
Upgrade Project"
City of Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA
03/2012-05/2015
Contract Value: $4,000,000
Description: The Scope of work for the Electrical Contract generally included electrical demolition; electrical power distribution; switchgear; motor control centers; panel boards; instrumentation and PLC/SCADA controls; instrumentation and control system wiring, conduit and cable installation, lighting work, and related electrical work.
"Central Water Pollution Control Facility - Aeration Tank Rehabilitation"
Ocean County, Monmouth County, NJ
04/2012-Present
Subcontract Value: $125,000
Description: Replacement of adjustable and fixed weirs, tank drain gates, channel shear gate valves, as well as slide gates to the final clarifiers. Also, the project involved the provision of electrical conduit, wire and instrumentation to monitor air flow to each aeration grid.
"WWTP Upgrade Project"
Frenchtown Borough, Hunterdon County, NJ
03/2012-02/2015
Subcontract Value: $1,500,000
Description: The work included construction of a new influent pumping station, screening and grit removal systems, oxidation ditch, final clarifiers, effluent filters, UV disinfection system, and sludge storage facilities; construction of a new Operations Building and Department of Public Works (DPW) Buildings; demolition of existing wastewater treatment facilities and DPW buildings; and appurtenant site, piping, mechanical, instrumentation and electrical work located at the site of the existing borough-owned wastewater treatment plant and the site of the new DPW buildings.
"WWTP SBR Upgrade and Expansion"
Borough of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA
04/2011-05/2013
Contract Value: $4,500,000
Description: Furnishing of all materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and transportation, as required and perform all labor and services necessary to furnish, deliver, construct, install, connect, interconnect, and test, as required, to complete all work set forth in the specifications, including the removal and disposal of the existing electrical equipment. Provide new electrical service including coordination with local utility. Connect new Substation. Provide power to three (3) new generators, three (3) new transformers, and four (4) new Motor Control Centers. Provide new site lighting and building lights and all interconnection conduit and wiring for equipment, controls, phone, discrete signals, alarms, and interlocks. Excavation and suitable backfill for all underground electrical conduit and duct banks.
"Headworks Project"
Princeton Township, Mercer County, NJ
03/2011-08/2012
Subcontract Value: $1,000,000
Description: Installation of new screening and grit removal systems; construction of a new Headworks Building and grit removal tanks; demolition of the existing grit removal system; excavation, testing and disposal of municipal solid waste material in the area of the new Headworks Building, grit removal tanks and related structures; and appurtenant work.
"Rehabilitation of Pump Stations NPS-1,2,3,5,6,7,8" Ocean County, Monmouth County, NJ
04/2011-11/2012
Subcontract Value: $215,000
Description: Remove and replace existing automatic transfer switch at the OCUA’s Northern Pumping Station (NPS) Nos. 3, 5, & 6. Provide new Generator at NPS No. 5, Provide new roof top radiators at NPS Nos. 6, 7 & 8.
"Thickening Process Improvements"
City of Newark, Essex County, NJ
04/2011-05/2013
Subcontract Value: $1,750,000
Description: Work to be performed on the contract included furnishing, delivering, testing and providing manufacturer's representatives services for field inspection, start-up and training for thickening process improvement equipment complete with controls and ancillary equipment including installation of three new mechanical screens, installation of four new primary classifiers, installation of twenty four new gravity thickener underflow/ sludge transfer pumps, odor control for new sludge storage tanks, and a hydrogen peroxide storage and supply system. Additionally, the work included the installation of one new centrifuge feed pump with grinder, installation of one new polymer blending/feed system, and upgrades to four existing units. Installation of a new centrifuge, upgrades to the three thickener building elevators and one decant building elevator, and the repair, replacement, and /or refurbishment of other equipment, instrumentation, and controls in the thickening building were also a part of this project.
"Pennsylvania Avenue Pumping Station Wet Well
Improvements"
Township of Neptune, Monmouth County, NJ
04/2011-09/2011
Subcontract Value: $155,000
Description: Wet well rehabilitation consisting of cleaning, concrete repair and coatings. Equipment installations include magnetic flow meter, mechanically-cleaned bar screen, sluice and slide gates, comminutor, parshall flume, hydrostatic level sensors and ventilators. Electrical work included new lighting and a new emergency generator with Automatic Transfer Switch.
"Sludge Thickening Modification" Project# S340821-03 Boonton Township, Morris County, NJ
04/2010-06/2011
Subcontract Value: $500,000
Description: The Project consisted of the modification to the existing Sludge Thickening Facility to enable the production of a Thickened Waste Activated Sludge with a higher solids Concentration. The work involved converting the existing Sludge Thickener tanks into sludge storage tanks and the installation of a new mixing system, and the installation of (3) Rotating Drum Thickeners in a new structure; the project also involved installation of a new sludge mixing system in both the Pre-Thickened Sludge Tanks (2) and in the Thickened Sludge Storage Tanks (2). Installation of a new Odor Control System, and the replacement of the existing Sludge Shredder, WAS pumps, Pre-Thickened Sludge Pumps, and Gravity Belt Thickener Feed Pumps with new Electrical equipment, as well as the replacement of the HVAC system.