Project Coordinator Management
Resume:
Danny J. Rhodes
Yorktown, VA. **690
757-***-**** Cell
*************@*****.***
Resume of Danny Rhodes
WORK EXPERIENCE
Amentum-Hampton, VA. 2019-Present
Engineering Estimator/Project Coordinator
Analyzing and Preparing Engineering Construction Packages to Estimate cost for repairs, fabrication, and needed trades for Piping Pressure Systems throughout the Utility Tunnels and Facilities at NASA that need attention. Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering is part of the Recertification Group for Piping Systems per Processes and Procedures of Standards Under LPR’s and ASME Section VIII for HVAC, mechanical applications, insulations, etc.
Prepare Work Breakdown Structures, Construction Work Packages to support proposal submittals, and work in coordinating with Material Vendors for Specifications and cost, along with all other task associated in the development. Assists in evaluating technical proposals and determines labor hour and material’s that are needed Thru MAXIMO and (CMMS).
Project Coordinate with Contracts, NDE Inspections Plans for Recert efforts with FC’s, FSH’s, technical writing ability to make SOW (Statement of Work) and get work packages together for submission for Procurement of services, along with planning work schedules, time management, and seeing Job thru completion with using PM, CM efforts and assuring all items are on target.
Advex Corporation-Hampton, VA. 2015-2019
Fabrication Cost Estimator/Planner
Analyze solicitations, Government Contracts, blueprints (3D, 2D, Catia files, etc.) plans in addition, other constructive documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for Fabrication projects.
Applying knowledge of techniques, principles, and processes for Manufacturing/Machining in the Aerospace/Military Sectors, Navy shipyard Fabrication from repair jobs to new builds, NAVSEA work items, and ASME Fabrication. Vast knowledge of Coded Notes and Appendices for Shipyard applications.
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
Assist Project management in the development of pricing and negotiating terms with subcontractors.
Coordinate day-to-day Experiences in estimating shop labor, repair projects, figuring for NDE practices, and doing material takeoffs of Structural Steel fabricated projects from assemblies to Intricate machined parts.
Analyzing Engineering changes from plans to see if there are impacts or reductions in cost of projects, calculated cost factors to assist with planning, preparing bids and selecting vendors to reduce costs.
Use my ability to locate material and services to accommodate critical requirements for Projects.
Prepare and submit subcontracts and rental requisitions in support of pricing proposals.
Prepare work breakdown structures to support proposal submittals and negotiations.
Establish execution approach for work requirements with Project, Maintenance and Operations Management.
Research and evaluate subcontractors for special processes that must be accomplished per the contractual agreements, as well as the quality processes that had to be either written or incorporated under different standards (AWS, DOD, DFARS, NAVSEA, and ASME, etc.).
Apply knowledge of calculating the programming times and labor for CNC machined parts, As well as manhours for Fire watch, Trades, etc.
Energy Steel/Graham MFG. - Lapeer, MI 2011-2015
Lead Fabrication Cost Estimator/Planner Responsibilities
Analyze solicitations, Contracts, blueprints (3D, 2D, Catia files, etc.), plans and other constructive documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for Fabrication projects.
Applying knowledge of techniques, principles, and processes for Manufacturing/Machining for ASME Section III to Section VIII fabrications for Nuclear Power Plants, like Bechtel, Savannah River, Duke, etc.
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative
to bids as the project develops.
Assist Project management in the development of pricing and negotiating terms with subcontractors and help in procurement and buying for contracts.
Coordinate day to day Experiences in estimating shop labor, repair projects, figuring for NDE practices, and doing material takeoffs of Structural Steel fabricated projects from Structural weldments, Rebar, Piping to Intricate machined parts.
Analyzing Engineering changes from plans to see if there are impacts or reductions in cost of projects, calculated cost factors to assist with planning, preparing bids and selecting vendors to reduce costs.
Prepare and submit subcontracts and rental requisitions in support of pricing proposals.
Prepare work breakdown structures to support proposal submittals and negotiations.
Establish execution approach for work requirements with Project and Operations
Management.
Research and evaluate subcontractors for special processes that must be accomplished per the contractual agreements, as well as the quality processes that had to be either written or incorporated under different standards (AWS, and ASME, etc.).
Seyer Industries - Saint Peters, MO - 2010-2011
Fabrication Cost Estimator/Planner
Estimated projects for Boeing, Northrup Grumman, Bell Helicopter, etc.
Looked to make sure all parts or assy's were to Spec. per SOW and developed cost for fixtures, tooling, shipping materials and take-offs, planning and setting up with the processes involved, and procurement/buying also.
Knowledge of DFARS and Mil Specs. NAVSEA, And Standards
Analyze solicitations, Government Contracts, blueprints (3D, 2D, Catia files, etc.), plans and other constructive documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for Fabrication projects.
Ability to use tools, equipment, and measuring Instruments on Projects when needed.
LaBarge Products, Inc. - St. Louis, MO - 2007-2010
Lead Cost Estimator/Level II Weld Inspector
Estimated projects for US Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force Projects that entailed Heavy Structural Steel Fabrication to Intricate Machined parts for Boeing, Northrup Grumman, Bell Helicopter, Army and Marine Corp Arsenals, etc.
Looked to make sure all parts or Assy's were to Spec. per SOW and developed cost for fixtures, tooling, shipping matls, take-offs, planning, and setting up with the processes involved and dealing with the procurement of items and buying strategies.
Calculated all fab and welding times as well as negotiating pricing with vendors.
Estimated structural steel projects, including rebar applications, Girders, Beams for Bridges and Highways.
Knowledge of DFARS, Mil Specs. Army, Marine and NAVSEA Docs.
Analyze solicitations, Government Contracts, blueprints (3D, 2D, Catia files, etc.), plans and other constructive documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for Fabrication projects.
Ability to use tools, equipment, and measuring Instruments on Projects when needed.
Tower Automotive - Granite City, IL 2000-2005
Internal Quality Auditor/Quality Weld Inspector, Machine Operator
Supervised and maintained the position of Internal Quality Auditor at Tower Automotive for work, safety, and job instructions out on the floor and offices to maintain compliance, using audit methods with the ISO Systems. Weld Inspected Infrastructures and Full Frames as specified per AWS Standards. Running Machines, robotics, etc.
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, & TS 16949. Certified in all three.
Ability to use tools, equipment, and measuring Instruments on Projects when needed.
Tubular Steel Inc - Staunton, IL - 1999 to 2000
Lead man/Steel Saw Operator
Roof Structures Inc - Litchfield, IL - 1994 to 1999
Saw Dept Supervisor
US Navy, Veteran - Norfolk, VA - 1989 to 1993
Supervisor in Bombs/Missiles Div., USS John F Kennedy CV-67
EDUCATION
Level II Weld Inspector in NDE testing (ASNT-TC 1A)
St. Louis - St. Louis, MO
2009 to 2009
AAS in Business Administration/Management
Sanford-Brown Business College - Collinsville, IL
2005 to 2006
Certificate in Advanced Welding Technology
Southwest Illinois College - Granite City, IL
2002 to 2002
CAPM (Certified Associate Project Mgmt.) 23 hrs. Courses complete
Through PMI (Project Mgmt. Institute)
Certificate of Completion
2020
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Results-oriented, high-energy, hands-on professional, with a successful record of accomplishments for Steel manufacturing Sectors, such as, Nuclear and Commercial Power Plants, Aerospace, Automotive and Military/Defense. I present vast experience/knowledge in Weld Inspection, Estimating/Planning, Materials, Take Offs, R & D, customer service, etc. Experience in Estimating Type of Steel Projects: (Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Columns, Girders, Piping, Storage Tanks, Boilers, and Selection of Pressure Piping, Fittings) With
Extensive knowledge of ASME Section III, II, V, IX, and VIII, as well as Military Specs/Std’s,
In addition, NAVSEA publications. The understanding of GD & T practices under ASME requirements. Major strengths include strong leadership, excellent communication skills, competent, strong team player, attention to detail, dutiful respect for compliance in all manufacturing environments, as well as supervisory skills including scheduling, training, inventory, processes, and other administrative tasks. Use Extensive knowledge
of current manufacturing practices and a clear vision to accomplish the company goals, and the ability to perform under pressure, evaluate situations, and make accurate decisions immediately. Negotiate with vendors for the cost of materials to gain a better profit margin for each of the projects.
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