EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT● UTILITY CONSTRUCTION ● AUTOMATION ● LOGISTICS
Highly accomplished manager with broad field, automation and management experience. Results-oriented, decisive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Proven track record of customer satisfaction, increasing efficiencies, reducing cost, and profitability.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Leadership • Strategic Planning • Business Development
• Automation • Logistics • P&L Management
• Customer Service • Construction • Alliance Creation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY – Springfield, VA 2010 - Present
Manager - Construction
Serve as a Manager of a $50 million construction operation in the State of Maryland.
As manager, fully responsible for all bottom-line factors affecting construction operations, as well as strategic planning for future success including review of design, permitting, and communities outreach. As a leader, charged with balancing the needs of our stakeholders (customers, contractors, management, and community). We demand the highest level of business practice integrity in achieving our goals, with direct emphasis on safety, and strict adherence to all Federal (PHMSA 49 CFR 192) and State laws as well as company’s policies and procedures. Effective communication was a key success factor to differentiate our operation in the utility industry. Other areas of focus include cost control, project management, and logistics.
Key Achievements
o Successfully manage multiple national contractors working within our Work Management Information System (WMIS) to ensure accurate project scope and billing
o Execute a variety of Engineering projects in relation to the Transmission and Distribution Pipeline Integrity Management Program (TIMP & DIMP). Conducted “Integrity Digs” projects
o Constructed and deployed “smart pigging” technology to examine transmission pipeline.
o Reduce the overall cost of the construction operation by 35% in comparison to other service areas
o Bid development, contract negotiation and work award responsibilities
o Establish a strong working relationship with all levels of our service Community; State Counsel Members, Mayors, and City Officials to better serve our customers and communities
o Serve as an “In Command” field person during emergency response incidents instructing crews and handling all inquiries from other agencies
o Managed over 10 Construction Supervisors and several contractors with over 50 field crews
o Contributed to establishing guidelines for the Procurement process. Established controls for “out sourcing” activities
o Introduced Information Technology into the field to increase efficiency and responsiveness of operation
WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY – Springfield, VA 2007 - 2010
Senior Engineer
Managed $20 million of projects including Regulator Stations, Gate Stations and large diameter transmission pipeline
As a senior engineer, responsibilities ranged from managing existing Transmission and Distribution systems to design of new facilities and Plants. This assignment provided the opportunity to increase my management responsibilities and hone contract negotiation skills. My key challenge was finding ways to improve our project delivery process.
Key Achievements
o Initiated the “Project Management” initiative for the Engineering department to ensure good project management practices.
o Designed large scale transmission projects involving “hot tapping” deploying TDW fittings.
o Reduced the overall cost of departmental projects (contractors, materials, etc.) by developing new processes for awarding projects. Established annual project planning meeting with area contractors to overview upcoming projects. Enhanced the procurement through utilizing a “one bid” process.
o Developed “Welding Procedures” for steel pipeline installations
o Designed and managed an array of projects that included water systems, facilities, power generation building, as well as automation projects.
o Ensures contractors’ disputes are equitably resolved on a timely basis.
WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY – Springfield, VA 2005 - 2007
Senior Automation Engineer
Tasked with migrating SCADA software for new HMI and PLC automation platforms. Developed new “control libraries” to enhance standardization of overall system.
Key Achievements
o Upgrade Automation/SCADA systems including the introduction of new PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) platform and HMI software. Develop complex SQL queries to produce daily reports.
o Develop control logic (LD and FBD) for a la...
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