Vice President of Projects / Engineering

Passionate about execution excellence and building high performance units through strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational improvement.

Areas of Expertise

·         Bringing order, organization, & efficiency

·         Relational leadership

·         Clear communication at all levels

·         Processing and reporting complex data

·         Crisp Excel tables & spreadsheets

·         Operational Improvement

Professional Experience

ITAC

Senior Project Manager                                                                (January 2015 – Present)

·         Design-build project leadership

·             Delivered successful multi-discipline engineering (process, piping, civil, structural, electrical, I&C) for industrial clients (Chemical, Mining, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, etc.) on capital projects with a total installed cost (TIC) of up to $4B.

·         Led cross-functional teams on complex technical projects from the early preliminary stages through FEL/stage-gate processes, through detail design, and construction.

·         Developed relationships with multiple repeat clients while consistently achieving strong profitability.

·         Strong record of establishing organization in Procurement, Change Management, Project Controls, and Document Management

·         Led planning and implementation of project management software (Procore) throughout company.

·         Improved operational processes, increasing productivity, quality, and data availability.

Early Titles: Sr. Eng Project Manager, Project Manager 3, Project Manager 2, Project Manager 1, Project Engineer

CB&I

Project Manager                                                                              (November 2007 – January 2015)

·         Deputy Manager for ten EPC projects with a portfolio value over $100 million. Directed a team of 20+ individuals and multiple contractors.

·         Led engineering team to develop designs, obtain owner buy-in, and prepare bid packages. Oversaw subcontract/procurement processes including preparation, negotiation, award, and contract management. Led project controls to track contractors, and keep activities coordinated and on schedule.

·         Led development of the concrete and constituent production and testing program, overhaul of procedures and specifications, and upgrades to batch plant facilities.

·         Managed Construction Testing and Inspection subcontractors ($25+ million contract value).

Early Titles: Field Engineer 3 (Program Manager), Design Engineer 2

NOVA

Project Engineer                                                                              (August 2007 – November 2007)

·         Led inspections and implemented quality control observations.

·         Helped establish new office and build client relationships.

PSI

Special Project Manager                                                              (February 2006 – August 2007)

·         Managed Boone office - 3 direct reports and $200k+ in annual billing.

·         Delivered 20% profit margins and expanded client base.

·         Full P&L responsibility, and oversight of personnel and office management.

·         Simultaneously managed 25+ projects from Charlotte office - $400k in annual billing, 20+ shared technicians.

·         Completed PSI’s manager in training program.

Early Titles: Project Manager, Staff Engineer

Education

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)  

University of Florida, 2012

Masters of Science— Civil Engineering

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, 2005

Bachelors of Science—Civil Engineering

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, 2004

Past Leadership Experience

¨ Board of Directors and Music/Creative Director for Grace Community Church

¨ Crossway Leadership Development Group

¨ Worship Director for college ministry

¨ College of Engineering Leadership Academy

¨ President of Campus Ministry

Computer Experience

* Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, Publisher, MS Project

* Adobe Pro, Minitab

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) – 2597038

Professional Engineer (PE) – NC 035660