Extensive experience in the architectural/ engineering/construction industry leading to Project Management of multi-disciplined projects, both domestic and international, in the manufacturing and industrial industry, including waste water treatment, infrastructure support, research and development, steel, petro-chemical, oil and gas, commercial and health care market sectors. Specific skills include:
Civil/Structural Design Proposal Development for A/E Services Construction Management
Engineering Supervision Contract Negotiations Project Delivery Systems
Business Development Project Management of A/E Services Project Controls
International Projects
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
CH2M HILL, Detroit, Michigan August 2007 to Present
Senior Project Manager
• Overall Project Management responsible for the design and construction of the Daimler/Freightliner Heavy Truck Manufacturing Plant in Saltillo, Mexico
• Managed the proposal process for two international projects, China and Mexico, including, engineering administration, man-hour budgeting, design schedule, construction contract administration, technical coordination, field follow-up, claim resolution, and contract completion.
• Provided business development support during the proposal and developed corporate marketing brochures for the Manufacturing and Life Sciences Business Group .
CAPE Environmental, Atlanta, Georgia January 2007- August 2007 Technical Director
• Provided strategic and tactical technical direction for CAPE’s business groups, with specific emphasis on Clean Construction.
• Managed Technical Lead assignments, the proposal process for Clean Construction, and Cape’s Quality Improvement Program.
• Initiated the construction quality review and project close-out of two military bases for AFCEE in Basra, Iraq.
PATRICK ENGINEERING, INC, Livonia, Michigan February 2006-January 2007
Senior Project Director
• Assigned to initiate and grow the industrial and infrastructure market in Michigan.
• Developed the civil/structural engineering staff to support new and existing Patrick Engineering clients. Quality assurance and quality control of construction documents
• Established Master Service Agreements with potential subcontractors/partners and prepared proposal for engineering services
• Overall Project Management for design and construction projects in the Michigan
GIFFELS INC. (formerly ARCADIS), Southfield, Michigan June 2002 -January 2006 Director, Automotive & Industrial
• Accountable for the profit and loss for the Automotive & Industrial Market Sector; annual revenue approximately $10 to $14 Million, signature authority of $2 Million,
• Supervised six (6) Project Managers and two (2) Business Development Managers.
• Initiated international automotive business strategies in China, India, Mexico and Jackson, MS.
• Successful in the selection of Giffels as a Professional Service Process Delivery (PSDP) Alliance supplier to General Motors.
• Outsourced engineering services to a low cost provider
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THE WASHINGTON GROUP, Troy, Michigan September 1998- June 2002
General Engineering Manager
• Business Development Manager, accountable for identifying opportunities in design, construction management, and maintenance for worldwide automotive projects.
• Successful in the award of Integrated Services Contract at General Motors “Blue Macaw’ Plant in Gravati, Brazil.
• Managed outside engineering services for the construction of major automotive facilities; General Motors “Project Platinum†and Mercedes Plant expansion in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
THE SMITHGROUP INC., Detroit, Michigan , June 1995- September 1998
Senior Project Manager, Associate
• Managed the marketing and business development of The Smithgroup's Industrial Market Sector
• Project Management of international projects in Brazil, France and Mexico, including participation on projects in Thailand and Poland.
• Initiated the strategic alliance between SH&G and ARUP to provide Architectural/Engineering services on a global basis.
ALBERT KAHN ASSOCIATES, Detroit, Michigan July 1989 -June 1995
Project Manager, Associate
• Project management responsibilities for manufacturing and industrial projects, including waste water treatment and infrastructure support, research and development, and health care projects
• Prepared proposals for engineering services including, engineering administration, man-hour budgeting, design schedule, construction contract administration, technical coordination, field follow-up, claim resolution, and contract completion.
• Developed the Issue/Revision Project Delivery System
WALBRIDGE ALDINGER, Detroit, Michigan February 1986-July 1989
Assistant Engineering Manager
• Assistant Engineering Manager for Chrysler Corporation's $900 MM Technology Center.
• Supervised the coordination and liaison of five engineering firms, including the review and coordination of all construction documents, administration procedures, preparation of bid packages, project permitting, technical coordination and quality assurance and quality control.
• Project Management responsibile for the $2.8 MM Construction Office Building.
LOCKWOOD GREENE ENGINEERS, Dallas, Texas January 1983- February 1986
Resident Manager
• On-site engineering responsibile for the $150 MM Continuous Slab Caster for Rouge Steel Company, Detroit, Michigan. Served as engineering liaison for the design office, construction manager, equipment supplier, and Owner. Duties included bid package preparation, technical assistance, on-site design, document control
• Supervised field engineers, managed the field office administration, progress reporting, and as-builts.
Associate Project Manager
• Project Management of industrial projects, including contractual commitments, engineering budgets and scheduling, and technical coordination.
• Prepared design proposals, cost estimates and negotiating engineering contracts.
HYDRIL COMPANY, Houston, Texas March 1982 -December 1982
Senior Project Manager
• Overall accountability for Hydril's planned high-tech $240 MM Tubular Threading Facility. Duties included site evaluation and selection, Architectural/Engineering firms pre-qualification, preparation of Request for Proposals, selection and contract negotiations.
• Prepared engineering and construction budgets, design and construction schedules for facilities projects
TRUNKLINE GAS COMPANY, Houston, Texas August 1978 - March 1982
Manager of Administration Services
• Managed the cost control, material control, and contract processing for all of Trunkline's Engineering and Capital Construction Projects.
Project Engineer
• Directed the civil/structural design and construction, including earthwork, piling, foundations, structural steel, and subcontractor administration for a $500 MM LNG receiving Terminal. Assumed
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TRUNKLINE GAS COMPANY (con’t)
• Responsible for the design and construction of three (3) 600,000 BBL LNG Storage Tanks
Engineer
• Accountable for the civil/structural design of a $10 MM, Three (3) 3000 HP Turbine Gas Compressor Station including: an elevated compressor and control building, pipe yard, meter and microwave building, microwave tower and storage tanks.
M.W. KELLOGG, Houston, Texas May 1975-July 1978 Civil Project Coordinator
• Directed the assignment and supervision of civil/structural engineers, technicians, and draftsman for refinery and petrochemical projects.
Associate Engineer
• Design accountability for reinforced concrete and steel structures supporting heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, vertical and horizontal vessels, and multi-bay pipe racks on spread footings, piling and drill shafts.
Field Engineer
• Accountable for site survey, QA/QC, and construction compliance with drawings and specifications for a $60 MM Anhydrous Ammonia Plant.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute,
PROFESSIONAL:
Registered Professional Engineer, Michigan, Texas, and Virginia
Contributing author, AIAG-Architectural/Engineering Errors and Omissions, 1/6/98
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