Project Manager Capital

McLyn Efughu

Houston, TX ***** 832-***-**** **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Accomplished Capital Project Manager with over 20 years of experience driving multimillion-dollar projects in EPC, chemical, and industrial sectors. Delivered $600K+ in cost savings and managed $10M+ infrastructure upgrades through innovative solutions and cross-functional leadership. Proficient in full project lifecycle management, enhancing operational efficiency and safety compliance. Eager to contribute strategic expertise to a forward-thinking organization.

Core Competencies

Capital Project Management

Process Safety Management (OSHA PSM)

Cost Estimation & Optimization

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile Methodologies

ISO 9000/14000 Standards

Primavera, AutoCAD

Professional Experience

Capital Project Manager

Magnum-EPC, Houston, TX

Nov 2022 – Present

Directed $10M+ logistics infrastructure and $1.5M fire protect system upgrades, delivering projects on time and within budget.

Achieved $600K+ cost savings by implementing alternative modification methods, optimizing resource allocation.

Led $2M process control upgrade, improving plant efficiency and ensuring safety compliance.

Developed and executed comprehensive Project Execution Plans, integrating engineering, construction, cost estimation, and risk analysis.

Managed internal/external engineering teams, procured equipment, and conducted technical design reviews to align with business goals.

Coordinated safety protocols, permitting, and site surveys, driving proactive risk management and change control processes.

Delivered accurate spend forecasts and detailed closeout documentation, including as-built drawings and operational handovers.

Project Manager

Hargrove-EPC, Houston, TX

Jan 2022 – Sep 2022

Guided multidisciplinary teams through engineering stage-gate phases, ensuring alignment with client objectives.

Streamlined construction and turnaround activities, reducing project execution timelines by 15%.

Project Specialist

CIBG LLC, Houston, TX

Sep 2019 – Feb 2022

Secured contracts via RFQ/RFI submissions, including a 750K-gal fire-water storage tank retrofit project.

Oversaw subcontractor selection and field inspections for wastewater and water purification initiatives, ensuring compliance.

Project Manager

Pilot Chemical, Houston, TX

Jul 2018 – Sep 2019

Spearheaded vent header system upgrade, reducing fugitive emissions by 20% and enhancing safety standards.

Upgraded storage tank and fall-protection systems, improving operational reliability and worker safety.

Project Engineer

Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry, Houston, TX

Apr 2014 – Aug 2018

Executed $6.1M plant-wide capital improvement, installing O2 NIR analyzers and cooling towers to boost efficiency.

Led post-Hurricane Harvey rehabilitation of process, administrative, and lab facilities under tight deadlines.

Project Manager

Baker Hughes/Taft Chemical, Taft, CA

May 2010 – Feb 2014

Installed 2400 sq. ft. three-story building and nuclear level indication system, enhancing operational capacity.

Revamped flue gas flare header system, improving environmental compliance and reducing emissions.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Minor in Gas Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP), Rockhurst University

Effective Team Leadership, Rockhurst University

Member: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), NSBE, Alpha Xi Sigma

CVI – Department of Homeland Security, TWIC

Additional Information

References available upon request.

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