Charles Ray Email & Phone Number

Cape Coral, Fl, Us

Florida, United States

Greater Atlanta Area

●$16.3B sales; a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions.Recruited to manage Corrugated Division Strategic Projects developing totally integrated engineering, procurement, and construction EPC schedules / cost control programs. Drove risk management, forecasting, analysis, and team management. Analyzed construction, commissioning, and production costs. Guided project directors, evaluated monthly contractor and management reports, and assessed data to established… Show more ●$16.3B sales; a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions.Recruited to manage Corrugated Division Strategic Projects developing totally integrated engineering, procurement, and construction EPC schedules / cost control programs. Drove risk management, forecasting, analysis, and team management. Analyzed construction, commissioning, and production costs. Guided project directors, evaluated monthly contractor and management reports, and assessed data to established trends with budgets up to $100M.• Guided capital projects; consulted on $330M project in Mexico in the absence of a strategic plan for implementation.• Saved $15-20M by focusing on risk management, construction / commissioning sequencing, and project milestones. Show less

Aegis Ashore - Slupsk, Poland

●$5.4B sales; acquired by Wood to form a global leader in project, engineering, and technical services to energy / industrial markets.Supervised EPCM project operations for the Aegis Ashore Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) facility in Redzikowo, Poland. Managed 21 direct reports. Coordinated scheduling and contractor / sub-contractor management.• Reduced scheduling delays during incremental weather by realigning project specifications / materials, saving six months.• Maximized budget… Show more ●$5.4B sales; acquired by Wood to form a global leader in project, engineering, and technical services to energy / industrial markets.Supervised EPCM project operations for the Aegis Ashore Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) facility in Redzikowo, Poland. Managed 21 direct reports. Coordinated scheduling and contractor / sub-contractor management.• Reduced scheduling delays during incremental weather by realigning project specifications / materials, saving six months.• Maximized budget by coordinating with engineering team to create 3-D models and value engineering.• Mitigated construction risk by collaborating with design team to create parameters and feasibility reports. Show less

Beer Sheva, Israel; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

$5B annual sales; potash fertilizer and industrial chemicals company.Tasked to design and build a $1.8B manufacturing facility (modular concept) in the Danakil Depression of Ethiopia, the hottest place on earth with the nearest city within 200 miles and nearest port (Djibouti) within 400 miles. Led 200-member exploration team onsite as well as research and development. Completed basic design for worker accommodations for 1000 people.• Led initial design of manufacturing plant onsite and… Show more $5B annual sales; potash fertilizer and industrial chemicals company.Tasked to design and build a $1.8B manufacturing facility (modular concept) in the Danakil Depression of Ethiopia, the hottest place on earth with the nearest city within 200 miles and nearest port (Djibouti) within 400 miles. Led 200-member exploration team onsite as well as research and development. Completed basic design for worker accommodations for 1000 people.• Led initial design of manufacturing plant onsite and established effective earned value systems to measure work.• Drove safety-focused mindset among senior leadership team by writing protocols and procedures. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Brought in for the South American market to bring consistent project / construction management techniques.Projects included:Acted as Project Management Consultant for Intrepid Potash in Carlsbad, NM. Expedited engineering, set construction management processes, and commissioning plan; facilitated completion of $250M TIC solution mining project.• Oversaw Sappi GoCell Project, Ngodwana, South Africa as Senior Construction Manager. Directed 21-month project, 6500 workers, and $325M… Show more Brought in for the South American market to bring consistent project / construction management techniques.Projects included:Acted as Project Management Consultant for Intrepid Potash in Carlsbad, NM. Expedited engineering, set construction management processes, and commissioning plan; facilitated completion of $250M TIC solution mining project.• Oversaw Sappi GoCell Project, Ngodwana, South Africa as Senior Construction Manager. Directed 21-month project, 6500 workers, and $325M budget, achieving 5.2M LTI-free hours.• Supervised 60MW biomass turbine installation in New Page, Nova Scotia, Canada as Senior Construction Manager. Led all construction management, including procurement, document control, quality assurance, safety, and field engineering. Show less

Svetogorsk, Leningrad, Russia

Leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper products in North America, Latin America, Europe, North Africa, and Russia.Coordinated $2B joint venture with International Paper with concentration on the Koryazhma Business Plan. Supervised staff of 50+.• Turned around inefficiencies, including a $190M project in Russia that was one year late and $45M over budget.• Executed strategic changes to contracting and staffing by refocusing managers, departments… Show more Leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper products in North America, Latin America, Europe, North Africa, and Russia.Coordinated $2B joint venture with International Paper with concentration on the Koryazhma Business Plan. Supervised staff of 50+.• Turned around inefficiencies, including a $190M project in Russia that was one year late and $45M over budget.• Executed strategic changes to contracting and staffing by refocusing managers, departments, and staff. Show less

St Petersburg, Russia: Koryazhma, Russia, Bratsk, Russia, Ust-Ilimsk, Russia

Executed $2.1B expansion in Russia at the Koryazhma, Bratsk, and Ust-Ilimsk mills. Project placed on hold due to world financial crisis.• Project concept included relocation of an IP 250 Paper Machine from Scotland to Koryazhma, Russia and new power boiler, and woodyard, rebuild of two recovery boilers, and maintenance upgrades to five paper machines.

Managed all aspects of operations for a general contractor.

Managed multiple greenfield paper machines on an EPC basis to include rebuilds and converting installations. Managed the Savannah office from September 2003 to August 2006.

World History / Military History

Master'S Degree, Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Construction Management