Project Manager Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Holmdel, NJ

Posted:

August 10, 2011

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Sean Hayes

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Project Manager Mechanical Engineer

Drives Projects to Completion under Extraordinary Circumstances

Cultivated Long Term Client Relationships with Retail Industry Leaders

Partnered with and Supported Client Teams, Optimizing Project Outcomes

Contractors | International and Local Governments | Municipalities

Areas of Excellence

Client Partnerships

Leadership

Project Management Vendor Relationships

Team Collaboration

Resource Optimization Crisis Management

Problem Resolution

Negotiation Budgeting

Sourcing

Estimating

Demonstrates a spirit of collaboration and a contagious drive

in the delivery of high quality products and services that exceed client expectations

Professional Profile

Freelance Project Manager

Retail Display Manufacturing and Resourcing 2010 to Present

Engaged by top retailers and various retail display manufacturers to manage the client projects considered to be complicated and challenging. Notable Clients: Liz Claiborne, Bon-Ton/RuffHewn, Columbia Emeralds, Cave Shepherd, and Gibbons Company in Bermuda.

Founder and President, B&H Design and Manufacturing, Lakewood, NJ 1992 to 2010

Leveraged mechanical engineering education and training as a manufacturer of high-end retail store displays, growing from a start-up to a 5,000 and later a 60,000 square foot facility, with up to $8M in annual sales.

Managed full service projects up to $1.2M; from design and build, (in factory and onsite), to delivery and installation on land and sea, both domestically and abroad. Manufactured stationery, rollout and collapsible displays; primarily out of wood, metal, acrylic, glass and solid surface materials.

Formed Cooperative Partnerships with Clients

Entrusted by clients to manage critical, top priority projects; providing expertise, research, resources and dogged determination to bring them to successful completion.

Known for delivering manufactured displays that exceeded client expectations for branding and design, guaranteeing the highest levels of quality, utility and functionality.

Conducted in-depth analysis of client needs and expectations, performing meticulous pre work site visits before B&H design or with client provided plans and design criteria, to confirm optimal conditions, identify critical issues and present actionable solutions, thereby minimizing risk and cost associated with redesign.

Built a Reputation as a Leader in Delivering Projects Considered Unattainable by Others

Resourceful in conquering extraordinary obstacles in the areas of lead times, logistics, resources and talent.

Successfully prepared cruise line store for marine safety inspection within a stringent three week deadline: conducted on site assessment, manufactured, assembled and installed displays on time and within budget.

Consistently met stringent four-day project time frames for the onsite building and installation of numerous high-end retail displays for Norwegian Cruise Lines.

Manufactured and delivered displays to Texas within 36 hours for a CEO’s walk through of a store.

Sourced state of the art materials and products in the areas of lighting, technology, materials and components.

B&H Design and Manufacturing, (continued)

Innovated a way to build displays with fittings that improved aesthetics, allowed for 100% factory builds and simple break down for shipping, reduced cost and eliminated the need for onsite construction.

Reduced logistics expense for client by dedicating a team member to source the most economical prices for meeting client timelines; uniquely obtained client approval prior to expense commitment.

Saved a client $400K, demonstrating resourcefulness in replacing halogen lights that caused color distortion.

Optimized Project Team Performance, Managing up to 15 Projects Simultaneously

Mentored and motivated a team of 40 managers, supervisors and frontline employees across functions including sales, design, production, sourcing, estimating, project management, logistics, finance and administration.

Lead project teams that were wholly aligned with the mission and client goals, had their collective sights on the right priorities and challenges, achieved 100% collaboration and communication from start to finish, and viewed challenges as opportunities to exceed client expectations and improve effectiveness.

Relentless in the up-front consideration and resolution of potential challenges at project inception; Meticulous in identifying and evaluating project details and managing through to their completion.

Created custom project management software program for management of multiple projects simultaneously.

Developed skill and talent through the challenge presented by rotating individuals through other team functions; fostered autonomy in making educated and smart decisions.

Introduced Value Added Products and Services to Clients

Travelled worldwide sourcing innovate products and vendors, negotiating fiscally responsible prices and expedient shipping terms; and providing clients with economical and new product solutions such as LED and fiber optic lighting, custom signs, glass, metal and plastic/aluminum extruded components.

Significantly reduced client’s resource and logistics expense by handling the merchandising and staging of displays according to plan o gram; provided this service to over 20 stores weekly, increasing B&H income 20% per project while realizing an overall cost savings for clients.

Lead Engineer, (4 years) | Mechanical Engineer, (4 years)

Irish Fertilizer Industry (IFI), Arklow, Ireland 1982 to 1990

A petrochemical plant that manufactured ammonia (1600 ton/day) and urea fertilizer (1350 ton/day)

Maintained high speed multi stage steam turbines, large gas multi stage rotary compressors, large multi stage impellor pumps, piston pumps, gear pumps and diaphragm pumps across the entire plant encompassing the workshop; ammonia, urea, and bagging plants; and offsite utilities.

Lead meetings project management and budget meetings with managers and supervisors.

Documented all aspects of individual project maintenance; reported critical findings and provided future maintenance recommendations or replacement timing.

Directed preventive maintenance, shut down, removal, repair and reinstallation of units.

Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting; Maintained dry, clean, organized and safe work environment.

Education and Training

CDM Institute, Woodbridge, NJ

Auto Cad (40 hours) | Architectural Drafting

Detail Component Drafting | 3D Drafting Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ

Construction Technology Certification

Surveying | Construction Technology

Construction Mathematics | Architecture

Mechanical Engineer

Irish Fertilizer Industry (IFI), Arklow, Ireland

A petrochemical plant that manufactured ammonia and urea fertilizer

Mechanical Engineer: Completed a four-year program encompassing two years of coursework (onsite and at Technical College, Cork, Ireland), two years onsite training and written and practical exams.

Lead Engineer: Progressive and advanced work experience as lead engineer for IFI’s Maintenance Division.

Technical Expertise

Microsoft Office | AutoCAD Drafting | Architectural Drafting | Component Drafting | 3D Drafting

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