Civil Engineering Air Force

JAMES W. KIRKENDALL

****************@*****.***● 337-***-**** ● 5818 Shining Way ●Lake Charles, LA 70605 Summary of Qualifications:

Strong background in managing projects within given deadlines

Prior USAF Officer with a strong sense of dedication to job duties and obligations

Energetic employee of proven work experience and ethics, with an analytical mind and excellent team working skills

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering May 2012 McNeese State University B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology, December 2002 McNeese State University Level 1 Acquisition Management Air Force Institute of Technology TWIC Pipeline Design Coursework

F.E. (EIT) – Louisiana License # 31359

Professional Experience

2018-Present Polaris Construction

Project Manager Sulphur, LA

Manage small capital civil and mechanical projects with budgets from $25M to $1MM

Spearhead multiple projects while maintaining control of cost and schedule

Develop and distribute formal bids and proposals packages that clearly define the scope of work with associated clarifications to minimize risk

Analyze bids submitted by subcontractors to determine the most cost efficient and productive result

Developed rental tracker to prevent rental overrun 2015-2018 Louisiana Pigment Company

Project Manager Westlake, LA

Manage project budgets from $25M to $15MM and ensure company obtains the best possible pricing; determine and minimize risk in contractor selection

Oversee and analyze multiple projects during turnarounds while maintaining control of assigned annual capital projects

Write and distribute bid packages that clearly define the scope of work and general provisions of potential contracts

Ensure that the project team understands all aspects of the prime contract relating to their respective responsibilities, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the prime contract checklist and organizational structure

Negotiate, analyze, and prepare purchase order agreements, subcontracts, and cost control budgets

Manage projects from Process Hazard Analysis through Pre-Startup Safety Review

Identify hazards and procedures that require management of change 2013-2015 Baker Hughes

Pipeline and Process Project Engineer Houston, TX/Lafayette, LA

Establish project requirements and design calculations

Develop and write procedures, quality plans, safety plans, and general project engineering for various scopes of work

Pre-commission, commission, and maintain subsea architecture JAMES W. KIRKENDALL

****************@*****.***● 337-***-**** ● 5818 Shining Way ●Lake Charles, LA 70605

Operate all business activities in accordance with Baker Hughes HSE policies, Legal Compliance requirements and Baker Hughes Core Values.

Insure full compliance and awareness of relevant company and customer safety procedures and policies

Responsible for company representation in HAZID, HAZOP, and SIMOPS meetings 2012-2013 Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

Civil Engineering Project Manager Lake Charles, LA

Perform on-site inspections and evaluations of work to ensure compliance with Parish, State, and Federal regulations, as well as sound engineering practices

Develop, review, and update scope of work and cost estimates for assigned projects

Review, track, design, draft, and maintain plan designs and/or other related engineering documents

Redesigned an aluminum box culvert which resulted in a $33,000 savings 2004 – 2007 United States Air Force

Project/Test Engineer, Rank - 1st Lieutenant Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA

Led a multi-million dollar data acquisition tests of developmental weapon systems with U.S. Defense contractors and a multi-branch personnel team over a 2 day period classified results

Lead Purchasing Officer acquiring test equipment with $150K - $300K average monthly expenditure

Director of Operations - supervised three lieutenants and two enlisted personnel

Made statistical presentations to Generals/Officers and high ranking government officials at the Pentagon regarding feasibility of developmental weapon systems to be implemented into the field based on battle field assessments during Operation Enduring Freedom Internship and Work Experience during college

2011 – 2011 Lonnie Harper and Associates

Engineering Intern Bell City, LA

On site inspector for 20 miles of new road construction with 100% safety record

Coordinated with geotechnical engineer in order to complete the project

On-site inspector for 60 ' pre-fabricated Waskey bridge project with 100% safety record

Completed 30 day bridge project 7 days ahead of schedule

Supervised 7-10 employees with no negative incidents 2009 – 2010 Oil Quip, Inc.

Electronics Technician Lake Charles, LA

Fabricated $250,000 interface control panel project

Produced $60,000 specialized cable project

Both projects completed with 100% safety record on schedule

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