JAY WALLS
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PROJECT CONTROLS- PROJECT MANAGER
Dynamic executive leader with expertise in highly competitive global environments. Unique
ability to effectively increase market share in customer segments. Thoughtful, charismatic and
energetic.
Demonstrated achievements in:
Managing and collaborating with internal sales
team, estimators, construction labor, subcontractors, authorities having jurisdiction (DOT, DOE, Utility Companies, and Municipalities)
Creating and executing Traffic Control Plans, TIR- Traffic Interruption Requests, and Permits with city, state, and government agencies
Promoting maximum efficiency and professionalism through project controls, material orders and procurement, vendor relations, and resource allocation
Motivating and aligning successful and
effective teams
Customer Relationship Management delivering project deliverables, invoicing, and meeting spend requirements
Delivering continuous results to maximize growth and profitability
Aptus Group, Charlotte, NC
01/2020-Present
Sr. Project Manager
Operations Project Manager responsibility for US bridge utilities construction
generating $18.0M revenue.
●Updated and designed Traffic Control Plans and Traffic Interruption Requests
for roadway and railway bridge projects requiring lane outages
●Manage Global Key Accounts with State Department of Transportation in NC,
VA, FL, CT, NY, IA, PA, GA
●Served as primary contact for planning, construction, and invoicing customers
for completed field activities.
Nederman, Charlotte, NC (Headquarters- Helsinborg, Sweden)
1/2016-2019
Nederman, Charlotte, NC (Headquarters- Helsinborg, Sweden) 2016-2019
Sr. Global Sales Engineer- Nordfab, Nederman, Mikropul, National Conveyors
Capital Equipment, Aftermarket, Parts and Service sales responsibility for US sales
organizations and dealers throughout USA and Canada generating $7.0M revenue specializing in
wood, chemicals, metals, petrochemicals, plastics, and the Oil & Gas industry.
●Delivered 50%+ growth in revenue each year increasing sales of service contracts, dust
collector spare parts, retrofits, pressure relief valves and rupture discs governed by ASME codes
and regulations while managing interface among marketing, sales and R&D
●Successfully integrated two diverse sales teams into a unified global group with one
strategic direction (Aftermarket Service and Spare Parts Sales)
●Updated and designed technical planners and inspection forms for Service Technicians performing filter system assessments at customer sites. (Technology launched in 2016) ●Manage Global Key Accounts with customers having 10 or more US locations.
Rembe, Inc., Charlotte, NC (Headquarters- Brilon, Germany
2012 to 2015
Sr. Global Sales Engineer- Oil & Gas and Process Safety /
Executive Sales Engineer- Dry Bulk Solids and Explosion Protection
●Delivered 50%+ growth in revenue each year enriching sales of pressure relief valves and
rupture discs governed by ASME codes and regulations while managing interface among
marketing, sales and R&D
● Global Capital Equipment and Aftermarket sales responsibility for 11 sales organizations
throughout USA and Canada generating $7.2M revenue specializing in chemicals,
petrochemicals, plastics, and the Oil & Gas industry.
●Dynamically managed process to develop new venting products for protection of
process equipment (i.e., inlet and outlet ducts, dust collectors, spray dryers, cyclones, etc.)
through innovation and customer feedback
●Designed pressure vessels and venting solutions for process safety equipment governed by
NFPA standards and ATEX Guidelines for clients in pneumatic and mechanical conveying
of dry bulk solids such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturers driving
sales, projected projects, and stocking of spare parts
Turbocoating Performance Coating, Charlotte, NC (Headquarters- Parma, Italy)
2010 to 2012
Global Technical Leader
●Managed start-up operations of Thermal Spray Coatings for Turbine Engine blades and vane
production providing protection from over-temperature and corrosion.
●Increased gross margin by over 5% in combustion engine segment in 6 months
●Responsible for sales development and customer retention for businesses exceeding
$75M (US) annually
●Interview, hire and train production operators for plant start-up.
●Develop plant safety, production and management operating systems.
●Manage key production launch milestones to keep start-up on time and on budget.
●Develop production job descriptions and job safety analysis (JSA), resulting in zero lost time
accidents to date.
●Led process-improvement teams to reduce overall plant waste below 3%.
●Reduced raw material inventory carrying costs by $2 million by decreasing supplier lead
times, analyzing raw material usage, and improving production scheduling.
●Designed and developed manufacturing process using Six Sigma/lean techniques, resulting in
50% increase in yearly production.
WED Engineering, LLC, Charlotte, NC
2009 to 2010
Project Manager/Design Consultant
●Developed construction documents governing the construction and renovation of upscale
homes, church, municipal, and building construction projects.
●Responsible for the planning, design, production, construction, quality assurance and
inspection of exterior and interior architectural cladding, and detailing fixtures.
●Ensuring customer satisfaction through effective scheduling, material selection, and budget
management.
CCC&TI, Hudson, NC
2008 to 2009
Engineering Instructor
●Lead classes, seminars, and workshops in Principles of Engineering, Introduction to
Engineering Design, and Advanced Mathematics to both community college and high school
students.
●Provided in-house training on Engineering Design Process and Safety Procedures to future
and established industry leaders.
Sets International, Inc., Atlanta, GA
2006 to 2009
Site Project Manager/Geotechnical Engineer
●Conducted foundation inspections, water monitoring well inspections, foundation and
bridge design.
●Managed drilling crews, supervised geotechnical rock stress testing, and performed soil
density, soil mechanics, and proctor compaction tests.
●Coordination of engineering safety compliance, technical training facilitation, and trade
certification.
●Clients include GDOT, Marta, Cobb County, Fulton County and the City of Atlanta.
Stone Age Designs, LLC., Atlanta, GA (Headquarters- Corsica, France)
2004 to 2006
Project Manager
●Managed sales, quality control, cad drafters, and operations of architectural building products.
●Lead in-house design team on special client orders and successfully finished at or under
budget.
●Provided product knowledge support for clients and subcontractors on installation
procedures, shipping, logistics, customer service, and technical support for local and
international clients. Capable of effectively sequencing work to maintain existing operations.
Willamette Industries, Inc., Fort Mill, SC
2001 to 2003
Structural Engineer
●Performed in-house structural design for manufacturing facilities, buildings, bridges and
towers.
●Lead in-house team of designers and CAD technicians utilizing a variety of engineering
Software.
●Delivered sound specifications and calculations supporting concrete and steel designs for
planning projects.
●Developed database for working documents and construction documents.
●Skilled in project budgeting, cost analysis, estimating, codes compliance and
manufacturing quality inspection.
Gannett Fleming Consultants and Engineers, Inc., New York, NY
1999 to 2001
Structural and Construction Engineer
●Managed construction and inspection for a national A-E company on a $200M reconstruction
project that included multi-lane highway rebuild, 11 passenger vehicle bridges and 4 railroad
bridges.
●Supervised construction, and performed final inspections for contractor payment, requested
and implemented field change orders, contract amendments, and purchase orders completed,
while maintaining daily and monthly reports for completed work.
●Experienced in bidding and contracting construction work.
●Clients include NYSDOT, Metro-North, and MTA.
DiCesare and Associates, Inc., Westport, CT.
1998 to1999
Structural Engineer
●Managed multiple projects for a variety of state and local government clients.
●Performed preliminary and final design of infrastructure reconstruction and rehabilitation
projects for DOT Roadways and Bridges, Metro Railways, and Ports.
●Developed and implemented new bidding procedures that resulted in 15% more
contracts.
●Initiated project procedures for contractors and staff and enhanced completion of project
time line.
Corning, Inc., Sacramento, CA
1996 to 1996
Field Engineer (Intern)
Education
B.S. Architectural Engineering
Project Management
Certificate: Energy Conservation
Waste Water Management
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical
State University, Greensboro, NC
1997
Technology Education Certificate
University of South Carolina, Columbia,
SC
2008
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Entrepreneurial Achievement Certificate
Catawba Valley Community College,
Hickory, NC
2011
Kaufman Fastrac New Venture Program
Professional and Community Service Affiliations
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) National Fire Protection Agency
(NFPA)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)