Rick Bright

**** **** **** **.

Athens, TN *****

Cell 423-***-****

adf6pr@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To obtain a position whereby I can apply my knowledge and experience to help those around me to conquer new challenges.

Summary: Approximately Thirty years experience in engineering and construction projects. Includes Project Management of complete Life Cycle projects including Automotive, D&D of DOE Facilities, renovation of DOD Facility mechanical systems, Offices and Warehouses, Clean Room labs for NASA and working at a Nuclear Power Plant (TVA - Watts Bar). Experience also includes working as an Engineer and Project Controls Engineer. Experience is supplemented by working in craft while attending school.

Experience

Savanah River Nuclear Services via Global Pundits, Aiken, South Carolina – Oct 2018 to May 2020

-Manage new Construction Projects for DOE from cradle to grave including developing and publishing CD documentation (Critical Decisions 4 and Post CD 4 decisions) via DOE Order 413.

-Review and approve Design, Schedule deviations

-Participate in Design meetings, Budget / Schedule meetings

-Prepare and present Summary Reports to Management on Progress, Design, Schedule and Budget/Cost.

-Chair Progress Meetings with Construction Team, Participate on Stakeholders/Owners Meetings providing Schedule, Cost and Design information

-Interface with Architects, Engineers, Construction Management, Sub-Contractors and Craft

-Conduct Safety Walk down of Site to ensure Contractor meeting all safety obligations

Bechtel Marine Propulsion Company, Niskayuna, NY – Oct 2016 to Oct 2018

-Principal Project Manager

-Manage new Construction Projects for DOE from cradle to grave including developing and publishing CD documentation (Critical Decisions 1-4 and Post CD 4 decisions) via DOE Order 413.

-Review and approve Design, Pay Requests, Change Orders, Schedule deviations

-Participate in Design meetings, Budget / Schedule meetings

-Prepare and present Summary Reports to Management on Progress, Design, Schedule and Budget/Cost.

-Chair Progress Meetings with Construction Team, Participate on Stakeholders/Owners Meetings providing Schedule, Cost and Design information

-Interface with Architects, Engineers, Construction Management, Sub-Contractors and Craft

-Conduct Safety Walk down of Site to ensure Contractor meeting all safety obligations

Denso – via American Technical Associates, Athens, TN – Jul 2015 to Sep 2016

-Sr. Project Manager

-Manage new $30 MM, 200K sf addition onto existing Automotive Parts facility (Including Site; Foundation; Steel; TPO Roof w/ Skylights; Full HVAC incl. Chilled Water, Hot Water, Low Pressure Steam; Compressed Air; Nitrogen; Plumbing; Electrical incl, Substations, 161KV, 13.8 KV, 480V and 208 V Substations, Lighting), and a $7 MM, 8K sf Clinic / Fitness Center

-Review and approve Design, Pay Requests, Change Orders, Schedule deviations

-Participate in Design meetings, Budget / Schedule meetings

-Provide Summary Reports to Management on Progress, Design, Schedule and Budget/Cost.

-Chair Progress Meetings with Construction Team, Participate on Stakeholders/Owners Meetings providing Schedule, Cost and Design information

-Interface with Architects, Engineers, Construction Management, Sub-Contractors and Craft

-Conduct Safety Walk down of Site to ensure Contractor meeting all safety obligations of Denso

Sabbatical Sep 2012 to Jul 2015

-Executor of Parent’s Estate

-Performed all Legal duties along with Consul in managing Liquidating Estate

-Performed corrective actions on Property

-Managed Leases and Maintenance of Property

UCOR – via Energy Solutions / TOPS, Oak Ridge, TN - Aug 2011 to Sep 2012

Project Manager

- Developed Life-cycle baseline estimate and schedule in conjunction with construction supervision

- Reviewed methodologies pertinent to transportation of waste offsite

- Provided written responses to variances on schedules and budgets

- Reviewed work packages with craft and engineering, ensuring that work could be completed as written

- Approved Procurements (materials and subcontracts - up to $ 1mm) were assigned and completed in timely fashion for completion.

- Reviewed/authorized personal on labor charge codes

- Developed/Assisted in formulating project staffing plans

Bechtel-Jacobs Inc. Oak Ridge, TN - August 2004 to July 2011

- Subcontract Technical Representative

- $22M Asbestos Abatement contract, $10M Escort Contract, $30M+ Non-Destructive Analysis contract and $6M Electrical Services Contract.

- Monitored the day to day technical field requirements of the subcontract

- Reviewed/approved Subcontractor submittals

- Participated in resolution of technical issues

- Audited/authorized pay requests

- Participated/lead in subcontract formation teams

- Processed Requests for Information

- Participated in review and negotiations of Change Orders

- Superintendent

- Craft Oversight

- Developed Scopes of work

- Ensured tools and materials provided as needed

- Work packages complete and ready to use

- Authorized daily time charges for accuracy

- Ensured craft were current on training

Geo-Marine, Inc. Knoxville, TN 2003 - 2004

Senior Construction Project Manager

- Responsible for managing projects from cradle to grave for Design/Build DOD projects in multiple states.

- Teamed with engineering and business sectors in the development of budgets, schedules, Request for Proposals and award

- Monitored the day to day technical field requirements of the subcontract (Asbestos, General construction, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing)

- Reviewed/approved Subcontractor submittals

- Participated in resolution of technical issues

- Audited/authorized pay requests

- Participated/lead in subcontract formation teams

- Processed Requests for Information

- Participated in review and negotiations of Change Orders

- Reviewed Daily and Weekly reports.

- Reviewed/Tracked schedules

- Perform personnel evaluations of assigned personnel

Bick Group, St. Louis, MO 2001 - 2002

Project Manager

Responsibilities include managing projects from cradle to grave in four states (TN, KY, WV & GA) for Charter Communications. Activities included directing Subs; approving change orders, pay requests and buyoff of punch lists; tracking documentation associated with projects including RFI's, estimating/ negotiating/approving Change Order, Submittals; and reviewing daily and weekly reports. Other activities included chairing meetings, reviewing schedules, submittals and interfacing with client on changes in scope and submittal selections.

Project Manager 1994 - 2001

Consultant, Athens TN - Responsibilities include all aspects projects. This included developing Budgets and Schedules, Financial Reports, Contract Documents, Scope and Requirement Definitions, responses to request for proposals ($10K to $25M) and development of Management Guidance documents. It has also required participating in design reviews to ensure requirements are met, chairing design reviews, awarding of contracts, approving change orders. Directed meetings to buyoff projects and turnover to operations. Consulting positions have included providing PM/Mentoring services to a large mid-west insurance company, verifying lifecycle estimate for metal recycling project ($147M), setting budget, schedules and tracking performance; approving change orders and purchase orders. Also started and ran a small construction company working on school related projects.

Cost Engineer 1991 - 1994

Ebasco Services, Spring City, TN - Coordinated with disciplines in reviewing /documenting performance of government contracts at a TVA power plant. Determining activities with poor performance indices and specifying corrective actions. Estimating and pricing the cost of work from team leader inputs. Tracked budget vs. authorized vs. actuals to provide reports to management. Developed, maintained and tracked staffing levels per project requirements. Developed macro's with various software programs to enhance and increase reporting capabilities.

Project Manager 1987 - 1991

McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Co. Titusville, FL - Responsibilities included being liaison between NASA, MDSSC, Engineers and the contractor; develop budget for new projects; ensure that design and construction were completed within schedule and budget. Chaired requirement and design reviews; conducted constructablity reviews; contractor evaluations; developed and reviewed contract documents; negotiated change orders. Also chaired weekly meetings; and reviews for punch list work off. Developed a Standard Practice for Project and Construction Management; developed and maintained project schedule and designed buildings using Intergraph CAD. Special Projects – Computer Facility, Science Labs, Industrial facilities including Piping for Hazardous Chemicals including Mono-Methyl Hydrazine and Nitrogen Tetroxide.

Engineer 1986 - 1987

Impell Corporation, Knoxville, TN - Performed analysis on Class 2&3 nuclear safety related power plant piping in accordance with ANSI B31.1 and ASME Section III codes on TPIPE and it's Post Processors. Other activities included reviewing and evaluating the results for code compliance and documentation per Project and QA requirements.

Carpenter 1983 - 1984

Daniel International Construction Company, LaGrange, GA - Directed Craft in construction of Non-Woven fabrics plant as directed by Engineers and Prints.

Designer and Contractor 1973 - 1983

Education

University of Tennessee - BS Engineering 1986

Memphis State University - Architecture

Cleveland State Community College - Architecture

Clearances

Current Clearance – DOE Level L

Previous Clearance – DOE Level L and Q

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