Project Manager

Tom Briggs

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Project Manager

Passion for organizing and managing complex engineering and construction activities

Motivated and results-oriented project manager with 30 years of petrochemical engineering experience, as well as a record of success in design and manufacturing of components, leading cross-functional teams, and proposals generation and presentation. Expert in developing and implementing best practices, processes, and procedures that drive performance, productivity, and quality improvements. Demonstrable knowledge of project and product lifecycle methodologies with capability in establishing leading-edge strategies for large-scale enterprise initiatives. Proven abilities to foster teamwork through collaboration and effective communication, coordinate activities across organizational boundaries, and produce results on schedule and within budget.

Highlights of Expertise

●CAD

●Agile Project Management

●Strategic Planning

●Procedure Development

●People Leadership

●2D and 3D Modelling

●API 650/653

●Team Building

●Customer Specifications

●Process Improvements

●Systems Implementation

●Client Relationship Management

Career Experience

Triple C Projects Services, Baytown, TX

OPERATIONS MANAGER/PROJECT MANAGER (January 2018 to March 2020)

Ensured engineering and construction activities progressed as scheduled by coordinating between multiple trades and subcontractors. Headed the project execution process with subcontractors and incorporated lessons learned from similar projects with the project team for smooth implementation.

Actively participated in scope development, as well as planning and organizing site tours required for the bid process.

Generated and approved all project documentation, execution, and implementation and allocated project team members with a summary of key contract elements.

Provided support and leadership to the construction team regarding safety, quality, schedule, and cost and communicated project expectations to the Product manager, project team members, upper management, and other stakeholders clearly and concisely.

Performed daily safety inspections of the worksite to assure compliance with OSHA and job site regulations.

Thoroughly completed pre-mobilization activities before the commencement of any fieldwork, to include certifying subcontractors have an approved safe work execution plan.

Developed and managed all phases of the project’s lifecycle, involving project engineering, planning, execution.

Maintained project quality and cost control, track and forecast the actual performance against the project plan and proactively managed changes in project scope to identify potential crises and generate contingency plans.

Monitored projects on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress and quality, managing issue resolution, and taking corrective action, as necessary.

Managed external RFI process with the client as well as internal RFI process with construction.

Supervised, developed, and coached team members and contractors to ensure efficient and ongoing contribution and highly motivated and productive teams.

Established effective stakeholder management with business and front-line organizations through building business relationships vital to project success.

Substantially improved the everyday office functionality by conceiving and implementing new operating standards and procedures.

Utilized lean-agile approaches to enhance the company’s operations, including HR and Engineering operations and procedures.

Generated flow charts and decision trees for procedure path guidance on areas as established in the project management body of knowledge and delivered WIP reports and weekly project status to management and steering committee.

SNC-Lavalin Engineering and Construction, Baytown, TX

DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR/PROJECT MANAGER (December 2013 to January 2018)

Managed the coordination of network integration projects, including development, implementation, scheduling, coordinating workflow, and assisting in the production of presentations and reports to ensure alignment with management, manufacturing, and marketing staff on specifications and procedures.

Drove team effectiveness and efficiency by coordinating the delivery of services among different project activities.

Identified areas of concern and recommended corrective actions for the project to progress, wherever required.

Implemented an engineering internship program with the local college.

Developed a good team spirit within Engineering personnel and encouraged team working with contractors and other company groups.

Succeeded in accelerating working relations with high volume out of country design firms.

Undertook the HR and supervisory activities, including recruitment and performance appraisals, as well as the development and maintenance of staff.

Created and implemented policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department.

Completed the contract negotiation and preparation of status reports on resources, budgets, bids, contracts, and deliverables.

Measured and analyzed production capability to evaluate design and process capability resulting in a continuous improvement approach.

Built and maintained accurate project budget responsibilities to field operations through proper review, recommendations, and approval of contracts and cost estimates.

Interfaced with clients to present and explain proposals and findings, as well as deliver project specifications to ensure complete delivery of data and materials.

Led and participated in value Engineering workshops for optimizing scope and design.

STORAGE TANK COORDINATOR/PROJECT MANAGER (June 2008 to January 2013)

Maximized quality, cost controls, and efficiency by overseeing the initiation and fulfilment of engineering processes and procedures within the engineering group.

Key player in the development and execution of a five-year tank compliance program for ExxonMobil.

Achieved the single source maintenance contract for design and engineering of 480 active storage tanks by constructing ExxonMobil specific tank design with the engineering team.

Additional Experience

DESIGN TEAM LEAD (2001 to 2008) GDS Engineers – Baytown, TX

MECHANICAL DESIGNER (1991 to 2001) GDS Engineers – Baytown, TX

DRAFTSMAN (1989 to 1991) Babet Engineering - Pasadena, TX

DRAFTSMAN (1989) Gulf-Tex Engineering - Pasadena, TX

Education & Credentials

Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate

San Jacinto College

Associate of Science

San Jacinto College

High School Graduate

Deer Park, TX

Professional Development

●PMP

●Associate of Applied Science

●Microsoft Project

●Computer-aided Drafting

●DISC Employee Management

●National Sporting Clay Instructor

●Private Pilot License

●IT Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Sharepoint, Teams)

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