Construction Project Manager

Rodney B. Luedeman

***** ****** ******* **. ***********, Fl. 34614

863-***-**** **************@*****.***

Construction and Engineering Professional

Project Management Construction Supervision Planning and Oversight

Highly qualified and versatile professional with extensive senior management and front-line experience. A career of progressive advancement to positions of increasing responsibility with a leading global advanced materials manufacturer and technology innovator.

Strong proficiency in project management, construction oversight and supervision of installation and upgrades to complex manufacturing and technology development facilities throughout the world.

Skilled in multiple responsibilities, including engineering and planning, costing and procurement, construction and installation and maintenance and upgrades.

Strong communications, interpersonal and leadership skills. Highly committed to achieving positive results and customer satisfaction. Recognized for placing high value on teamwork and respect for colleagues.

Skills and Expertise

Project Planning & Management

Engineering & Construction

Costing & Procurement

Operations Management

Global Project Oversight

Quality Assurance & Inspections

Team Leadership & Supervision

Training and Coaching

Advanced Materials

Manufacturing Facilities

Research Sites

Equipment Installation

Professional Experience

Retired from Corning Inc. in 2011. Since then focused on personal and family pursuits. Now returning to workforce and seeking opportunity to make positive contributions in new position.

Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY and Multiple Locations 1976 – 2011

Advanced through construction, engineering and management positions at leading global developer and manufacturer of specialty glass and advanced materials and technology. Managed projects throughout the world onsite.

Construction Manager, 2009 – 2011

Managed international construction, facility improvements and equipment upgrade projects, traveling frequently to oversee work on site.

Oversaw asbestos removal in Toronto Canada.

Managed construction of television equipment plant in Monterrey Mexico

Rebuilt the fore hearth of plant in Sunderland England.

Constructed clean room facility and Phase 1,2 and 6 batch houses in Tainan, Taiwan.

Inspected equipment to be installed in Taiwan Batch house at supplier sites in Sweden and Holland.

Constructed batch house for Sharp/Corning Inc. in Sakai Japan.

Senior Mechanical Engineer, 2007 – 2009

Oversaw and performed pre-production engineering work for start-up of international projects.

Planned and ordered refractories and equipment for 100 Tank Steuben repair.

Engineered clean room installation.

Designed and installed batching equipment for dry blend facility in Erwin, NY

Project Manager, 2001 – 2006

Managed projects for facilities. Oversaw all phases of work from preparation through completion.

Built and installed batching system for Cormetech. Prepared design engineering for as-build drawings and labeling of all equipment.

Trained all employees in Lock-Out, Tag-Out regulations in Raleigh/ Durham NC.

Installed batching equipment in Cormetech facility in Cleveland TN.

Senior Project Superintendent, 2000 – 2001

Engineered and installed core consolidation furnaces and holding ovens.

Established network connections for Corning.

Worked closely with outside contractors and plant trades to coordinate work activities.

Project Superintendent, 1987 – 2000

Supervised projects for Corning. Also assigned by Corning to work on outsourced basis with other partners including GTE, North American Phillips, and Ford Motors.

Managed hazardous waste usage and removal. Obtained hazmat equipment and oversaw the introduction of day-to-day use. Trained company personnel on usages’ while adhering to OSHA regulations and standards for hazmat remediation

Heated tanks from ambient air to operating temperatures.

Supervised the setting, drilling and removal of electrodes.

Oversaw repairs of Corning’s glass tank.

Senior Engineering Aide, 1981 – 1987

Performed pre-production engineering support for materials, production, on-site inspections and repairs of production tanks worldwide. Processed purchase orders for pre-fabrication equipment.

Senior Construction Cost Analyst, 1976 – 1979

Engineered and installed core consolidation furnaces and holding ovens. Established network connections for Corning. Worked closely with outside contractors and plant trades to coordinate work activities.

Education

A.A. S. Criminal Justice

Corning Community College, Corning, NY

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