Christopher R. Caban www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-r-caban-b6286315
Seeking significant Project Management (or leadership role) in a mid-size to large domestic or international design, engineering or development company. Managed project teams of 10 or more individuals in the execution of projects ranging from values of $500K to $100 Million. Experience working with diverse cultures in both Domestic and International settings. Highly organized and detail-oriented with proactive strong work ethic.
Key Strengths
Team Builder
Attentive to Customer Needs
Communication
Presentation Skills
Detail Oriented
Proactive
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Amec Foster Wheeler (formally Siemens Energy, Inc.) Pittsburgh, PA
Project Manager/Proposal Manager 2014 - 2016
Overall responsibility for the management of teams of 10 or more people in the success of the Project both financially and technically.
Managed project up to $12 Million.
Developed project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
Determined project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors, project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
Responsible for all project purchases, schedules, staffing requirements, invoicing and Monthly Reporting to Senior Management and Customers.
Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA
Senior Project Engineer 2013 - 2014
Key Coordinator (or Collaborator) bridging the activities among project managers and technical disciplines to assure effective communication and understanding of objectives among project team members. Project values of $2 Million to $5 Million.
Key customer relationship manager for the technical and engineering project team.
Acts as the primary technical point of contact for the Customer and Engineering.
Competencies in schedule preparation, pre-planning and resource forecasting for engineering and other technical activities.
Siemens Energy Inc. Pittsburgh, PA
Project Engineer/Project Manager 2006 - 2013
Overall responsibility for the Technical acceptance of the project by the Customer.
Provided assistance to Engineering for the specifications of the design, fabrication and installation of Air Pollution Control Equipment- Wet Flue Gas Desulphurization Systems, Wet and Dry Electrostatic Precipitators and Baghouses.
Project values in excess of $100 Million.
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Amec Environment & Infrastructure, (formally MACTEC Engineering & Consulting Inc.) Pittsburgh, PA
Project Scientist 1996 - 2006
Environmental Consulting for Customers in the Petrochemical, Petroleum Refining and
Manufacturing Industries;
Regulatory Compliance, Facility Air and Wastewater Compliance/Permitting, Facility Site
Assessments, Investigations and Auditing.
Groundwater Remediation
Environmental Regulatory reporting according to all Local, State and Federal requirements.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
UNLV, Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering, BS Civil Engineering, Las Vegas, Nevada
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
General Engineering Experience:
Specification Development
Bid Evaluations
Conceptual Ability (being able to work with minimal direction and utilize knowledge of costing and historical cost data)
P&ID Development and Process Flow Diagrams Review
3D Design Development/Preliminary Design Coordination
Project Management:
Significant expertise in utilizing the Project Management Institute Methodology (PMI) to effectively execute Projects
Technical and Commercial review of bid evaluations
Invoicing and payment approvals
Other Responsibilities & Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite
Bentley ProjectWise Project and Design Collaboration Software
3D Modeling Design Coordination
SAP Business Software for financial, purchasing and documentation control
Manage & mentor junior level engineers and staff
Develop & maintain historical bid information and analysis
Manage all aspects and coordination of projects with structured supervision
Completing research and development as needed