GEORGE A. BECK
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77549
281.380.0541 (CELL)| GEORGEABECK[at]GMAIL.COM
PROJECT MANAGER
PROJECT Manager with a seasoned record of experience in petrochemical / oil and gas engineering project management experience. Over 20 years of experience and skills include engineering project management, field management, design, estimating and change management. Successful project management through all phases, with consistent accomplishment of on-schedule, within-budget deliverables employing Critical Path Method (CPM) and PMI methodologies.
Strong leadership and flexible capabilities directing operations in remote locations without parent company infrastructure. Senior business perspective with an acute awareness of opportunities and risks. Professional verbal communication skills yielding productive interactions with project stakeholders and team members, and clear composition of technical reports, letters, and memos. PMI-Certified Project Manager with a Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering. Conversational Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) skills.
Core Competencies include:
+ Conceptual Engineering & Planning | Management $250K Projects| Consulting + International Building Code 2004 | UBC | ASTM | CRSI | PIP | OSHA + Oil Movement & Refinery Operations | Terminals and Storage + Gas Production & Processing + Offshore Platforms & Marine Loading + Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
Computer Skills
• MIS Software: Documentum, SAP
• Project Management Software: MS Project
• Design Software: AutoCAD, Bentley AutoPLANT 3D Software, I/RAS B, MicroStation SE/J, & PASCE 3D.
• Office Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Works Suite, and Outlook. Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• LANGUAGE: AUTOLISP
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Delivered design productivity improvements of 10% to 15% for S&B Engineers and Constructors by training design team in LISP routines and CAD publishing.
• Eliminated schedule loss on Northstar offshore Upstream production platform project- by better aligning design requirements to designer capabilities, as project lead for CH2MHill.
• Saved $75,000 thru successful risk management on LNG Plant Compressor project for NANA Colt.
• Accomplished on-schedule completion of deliverables as Lead Architectural Consultant for Veco Alaska for Conoco Phillips truckable modules at the North Slope West Sak Drill site (DS1J). Resolved structural field issues, while meeting client expectations, code, and company requirements to earn recognition with Conono Phillips’ project award.
• Championed use of Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format for Veco specifications and contract documents, triggering its integration by Veco management.
• Designed flexible and expandable architectural conceptual plans – adopted and used in future Dow Chemical Company designs – for a multi-phased, multi-functional wing-shaped facility.
• AVOIDED $75,000 IN ANNUAL ROOF REPAIR COSTS FOR CELANESE CHEMICAL THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF A ROOF MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.
PROFESSIONAL CHRONOLOGY
Civil / Structural Designer, S&B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd., Houston, Texas (Contract) 2007 – 2009
Contributed to two projects for Shell Oil Company. Reviewed civil / structural engineering drawings for Shell Products Grassroots Catalyst Production Facility, evaluating for conformance to design criteria, specifications, codes, drafting
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standards, and constructability. Consistently completed evaluations ahead of schedule. Evaluated and approved drawings from six designers, providing feedback and correcting when necessary. Reported to the Civil Structural department head.
Developed earthwork modification and structural piping support drawings directing 2.3-mile, 30†downstream oil pipeline route, from marine terminal to storage tanks, for Shell’s Martinez Refinery. Provided technical supervision of two junior designers. Ensured compliance to schedule requirements despite study necessary to complete 3D models of civil excavation and rework requirements using AutoCAD instead of optimum AutoCAD Land Desktop software that was unavailable. (rate bonus rec’d for project accomplishments)
Lead Civil / Structural Design Consultant, (Veco, Alaska), Anchorage, Alaska (Contract) 2007
Reversed a two-week schedule deficit, leading structural design effort for Beaufort Sea, "Northstar" offshore production platform debottlenecking for BP. Determined design requirements, assigned drawing responsibilities to three designers, and coordinated project through review, checking, and final verification. Tracked labor hours and updated status at weekly meetings. Inspected and resolved fabrication issues. (bonuses rec’d for project accomplishments and tenure)
Lead Civil / Structural Design Consultant , NANA Colt, Anchorage, Alaska (Contract) 2006 – 2007
Led design project for downstream turbine compressor foundation replacement in a Conoco Phillips LNG Plant, Kenai, Alaska, meeting all design deliverables. Determined structural project scope, design, and detail requirements, managing three designers in an independent leadership role. Completed on-site visits and client meetings. Provided 3D CAD modeling of concrete design for field team. (bonuses rec’d for project accomplishments and tenure)
Civil / Structural Designer, S&B Engineers and Constructors, Houston, Texas (Contract) 2005 – 2006
Obtained measurements on-site and created engineering CAD drawings of structural pipe supports for BP chemical plant blow-down flare upgrade project.
Project Architect, Veco Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska (Contract) 2004 – 2005
Defined design criteria, project scope, and architectural specifications through consultation with inter-discipline project contributors, vendors, and clients. Completed artic upstream design drawings and coordinated product and material requisitioning for procurement and fabrication.
Project Architect, Dow Chemical Company - Dow Design Center, Houston, Texas (Contract) 2002 – 2004
Supervised mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil designers as architectural lead in a global facilities design group. Established and managed project scope and completion, meeting all deliverable targets.
Project manager, CDI Engineering Group, Houston, Texas (Contract) 2001 – 2002
Developed and published architectural design drawings, created specifications, and provided field support for construction of a isocyanurate unit control building.
Architectural Designer, Bay Architects, Inc., Webster, Texas 2000 – 2001
Designed drafted a high school campus construction project.
Project Lead Architect, Bayer Chemical Company, Baytown, Texas (Contract) 1998 – 2000
Coordinated architectural design drawing project of a processing unit building remodel through all phases: from specification development and request for quotes; through cost estimation, project scope, and preparation of bid packages; to field technical support and inspection. Received two recognition certificates for quality and teamwork.
Project Manager, Celanese Chemical Company, Pasadena, Texas (Contract) 1986 – 1998
Managed full-phase architectural projects, up to $1.5 MM.
Project details available on request
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science, Structural Engineering, Columbia State University, Metarie, Louisiana
Associate of Applied Science in Drafting Technology, ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Alvin, Texas
Certification
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL(PENDING 1+ MONTH), PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
• MASTERS CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT, VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY • BENTLEY STRUCTURAL AUTOPLANT 3D USER
Training
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION, VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY (2009) • NORTH SLOPE (TRAINING FOR EXTREME COLD), ALASKA (2005)
• SAP (2005) • WORKING IN A MULTI-CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT (2001)
• DOCUMENTUM (2005) • WORKING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE (2001)
• SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (1995) • CELANESE CHEMICAL WORK PERMIT AUTHORIZATION (1997)
• "WHO MOVED MY CHEESE?" (2002) • HAZMAT LEVEL I (1997)
• DALE CARNEGIE SALES (1990)
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