Todd A. Thomsen
Overview: Over 30 years experience with Heavy Industrial Construction Management and Process Piping Design working with some of the top engineering firms in the country. I hold certifications for: OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health, Fall Protection Basics, Scaffold Basics, Supervisory Skills & Conflict Resolution, and Confined Space Entry.
I have a proven track record for safety, fairness and most of all increased profits within my projects and department. Under my direction our Department’s reputation has changed to one of professionalism utilizing proper work ethics and a team environment resulting in safety improvement and the division running more efficiently.
I am seeking employment in the Construction Division as a Division Manager or Senior Construction Manager overseeing field operations.
Experience: O’Brien & Gere Alpharetta, GA
Southeast Regional Construction Manager 2007 to Present
Responsible for all construction in the Southeast region including: visiting potential project sites to help with bid documents, providing input for estimates, contract input and review, attending pre-bid meetings, reviewing and developing scope of work for new projects, setting construction schedules, maintaining safe and profitable construction progress with all ongoing projects, and assisting other Engineering Departments in constructability reviews.
Teaford Construction, LLC Alpharetta, GA
Director of New Construction 2005 to 2007
Complete responsibility for all new construction including: P&L, providing administrative direction, overseeing the activities of the New Construction Division, and advising and making recommendations to Engineering Division regarding new construction. I oversaw seven new projects with a net worth in an excess of 150 million and growing at a rate of 27%. I completely revamped the New Construction Division to improve safety, streamline costs, and improve field productivity. The division’s work force consisted of seven Construction Site Managers, fifteen Site Superintendents and a work force that numbered around three hundred.
ESI Inc. of Tenn. Kennesaw, GA
Construction Manager 1999 to 2005
Oversaw day-to-day field operations from start of project thru start-up, final punch list and turnover. Projects included: a new 5.5 million dollar Boiler House for Dupont Corporation that housed 2-80,000 pounds per hour package boilers; three projects as Lead Construction Manager at Celanese Corporation (a 10 million dollar water treatment plant to produce boiler feed water to existing boiler plant, replacement of four burners on an existing coal fired boiler that were replaced with four low nox (Eagle Air) burners, and an existing gas/oil fired package boiler burner that was upgraded with a new Coen low nox burner); construction of a new 4.5 million dollar Boiler House for Rohm and Haas, and a new boiler house for P & G that will house a 40,000 pound per hour Package Boiler.
Georgia Performance Boats Canton, GA
Owner 1994 to 1998
Negotiated to represent major franchises (Mercury Marine, Cougar Boats, B&M Superchargers, Lightning Headers, Mach Propellers) in handling their product; researched companies/pricing schedules; assessed area marketing capabilities for performance boating; arranged contractual terms; negotiated building lease; interviewed/hired staff. Company’s reputation for quality and customer service resulted in contracted jobs which boosted profits beyond projections.
Lockwood Greene Engineers Atlanta, GA
Project Piping Designer/Field Engineer/Construction l989 to 1994
Manager
Oversaw design and construction/start-up of the first production of alcohol free beverage at breweries (Anheuser Busch - Tampa and Jacksonville, FL and Newark, NJ). Engineered plant’s pipe routing/tie-in locations; coordinated design/equipment installation; acted as liaison between company/contractors; set construction schedules, analyzed/corrected mechanical problems, tested all equipment and performed final inspection/walk through. Project’s efficient completion resulted in client’s corporate request to carry out similar duties at two other locations. At Virginia Power, Mt. Storm, VA, reengineered pipe design drawings to prevent interference with existing piping/structure; analyzed design drawings noting problem areas; made necessary routing changes; reviewed vendor’s vessel/tank design; and inspected all installations. The cost effective resolution of problems pushed the project ahead of schedule midway through resulting in a Letter of Commendation from mechanical contractor.
Hayward Robinson, Inc. Edison, NJ
Piping Designer/Field Engineer/Assistant 1986 to 1989
Construction Manager
Assisted in design of a Wet Gas Compressor (BP Oil, Marcus Hook, PA). Followed project to job site where I was promoted to Assistant Construction Manager. Oversaw day-to-day construction operations, implemented design changes, and finished project in the capacity of Resident Construction Manager. Performed “final walk-down†and turnover of plant. Upon satisfactory completion of project I remained onsite per client’s request to act as “Liaison†with the Expansion of the Acid Plant. Oversaw building construction/ installation of new piping, holding tanks, pumps/cooling tower, and made final inspection/walk through. Resultant transformation was completed on schedule enabling double production capabilities.
Webb Institute of Naval Architecture Glenn Cove, Long Island, NY
Engineering Consultant/Model Builder 1985 to 1986
Assisted in the design of a Trans-Oceanic holding tank to transport Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the hull of a super tanker: constructed scale model, performed “rough water†simulation test, analyzed data, made necessary changes, and presented final design for approval. The successful project, meeting all specifications, was completed on time and under budget.
Foster Wheeler Energy Corp./ Foster Wheeler S.P.E.C. Perryville, N.J.
Process Piping Designer/Model Maker 1978 to 1985
Development of process piping drawings, construction of scale models, performed field work, assisted with design of world’s first Linear Manifold and reengineered existing piping to provide expansion of the plant containing the world’s second largest cat cracker (Exxon, Bayway, NJ).
Education: Foster Wheeler Energy Corp. Perryville, NJ
In-house Design School 1978
Technical Training Institute Edison, NJ
Electro-Mechanical Drafting 1977
Middlesex County College Edison, NJ
Civil Construction Engineering Courses 1976
Personal: OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health
Certification of training in: Fall Protection Basics, Scaffold Basics,
Supervisory Skills, Conflict Resolution and Confined Space Entry.
Computer literate, able to work with Windows and MS Works.
Capable of installing hardware and software.
Willing to travel or relocate.
Certified/Registered USA Ice Hockey Coach
PADI Certified Advanced Open Water Diver
References: Available upon request.