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Managing and operating a full service mechanical / general contracting and fabrication business, providing fabrication of piping and equipment to customers nationwide. The primary markets of operation are both commercial and industrial sectors. The core activity of this company is to manufacture steel components and assemblies per specifications and drawings. Additional activities include coordinating the efforts and activities of general contractors, engineers, steel contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and various systems suppliers. Accountable for all functional activities required for daily operations. This includes: cost estimating and sales, production control, engineering, scheduling, logistics, project management, procurement, basic finance, and manpower. Ensuring the facility operates at optimal levels for the duration of the manufacturing process. This includes full accountability for budget and schedule variations and / or overages. Planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of all functional areas of the organization to ensure the efficient, effective, and profitable operation of the physical and human assets placed to my charge.

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Managed the fabrication of Process Heating Equipment for industrial applications globally.Accomplished construction project results by defining project purpose and scope, calculating resources required, establishing standards and protocols, allocating resources, scheduling and coordinating staff and sub-contractors, evaluating milestone assumptions and conclusions, resolving design problems, evaluating and implementing change orders.Managed a project team through all phases in the fabrication of a $3MM project consisting of three DH dual helical coil thermal fluid heaters, pump skids and hex skids.Directed sub-contractors by locating, evaluating, and selecting sub-contractors; monitoring and controlling performance.Accomplished construction budget by monitoring project expenditures and identifying variances.Approved construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases and obtaining approvals from buyers.Updated job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging construction practices and standards, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations.Consummated exceptional change management practices to achieve cohesive, productive teams, increased efficiency and reduced expenditure, and improved client relationships.Prepared weekly project status reports for management.Dealt tactfully and effectively with difficult customers.

Provided cost estimates and validation for large and strategic process industry estimates for the manufacturing of natural gas industry.Reporting directly to Owner, estimated dehydration units, molecular sieve units, amine units, indirect fired heaters, and various skid packages from $40K to $10MM plus.Mechanical design of pressure vessels, and supporting structural steel.Sized/selected equipment and accessories in correlation with tender specifications.Comprised estimation summary with respect to the scope of supply.Monitored cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement. Reviewed customer specifications and governing standards and Codes.Prepared, checked, reviewed and revised the drawings and design calculations.Produced 2D and 3D drawings for equipment and components for natural gas industry (such as piping spools, columns, tanks and vessels, skid units and accessories).Provided CAD support for Electrical Engineers and Project Managers.Assisted on special projects focused on cost reduction initiatives and process improvement.Arranged expedited shipments to prevent unscheduled manufacturing downtime.Contacted suppliers to resolve missed deliveries, short shipments and pricing discrepancies.

Prepared and estimated proposals for Oil and Gas (Onshore and Offshore) facilities including oil, gas and petrochemical plants, refineries and chemical plants, etc.Acted as ASME Manager in the absence of Supervisor, on several ASME Code vessel projects.Prepared equipment and piping system design calculations per ASME Code, Sect VIII, Div. 1 and ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code using Compress (CODEWARE).Produced ASME Code vessel design sketches and performed takeoff of all materials.Performed preliminary and detailed mechanical design calculations using Compress (CODEWARE), material requisition for inquiry and purchase, attending bid clarification, pre-award, kick-off and post-award meetings.Produced estimates for production platforms and sub-sea fabrication.Supported the Estimating Manager and participated in cost estimating reviews.Obtained the pricing approval from Director and submission of offer with necessary documents to clients.Supported project procurement activities: prepared technical and commercial bid tab and reviewed technical bid from suppliers, and participated in kick off meeting with fabricator in projects.Acted as a resource to project management during the award/start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding considerations in the estimate including materials and methods of construction.Coordinated with project, purchase departments, Clients and third party inspectors to provide service on tenders and change order administration for ongoing projects.Estimated skid packages from $50K to $2MM plus and prepared piping and structural steel estimates from $50K to $1MM plus.Analyzed completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determined reasons for any discrepancies.

Managed the estimating department functions including wage reviews, work assignments, and performance evaluations.Reviewed all front end documents, instructions to bidders, and interpreted blueprints, specifications and related documents.Performed take-off of all materials and gathered pricing for the materials and purchased items.Assessed labor, material and equipment requirements and developed detailed scope letter of inclusions, exclusions and qualifications.Prepared structural steel estimates from $50K to $5MM plus and estimated the erection cost of marine structures and buildings.Assisted estimating procedures development and implementation of departmental improvement activities.Evaluated price change orders and streamlined follow-up phone calls on bids.Lead efforts in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of FabTrol MRP.Training and guidance to junior estimators under my supervision on all aspects of cost estimation and cost control.

Produced numerous funding grade project estimates, domestic and international,instrumentation and civil.Prepared conceptual estimates for capital projects, domestic and international, primarily for projects of large size, strategic importance.Estimated the cost for fabricated equipment including, vessels, columns, reactors and heat exchangers by using estimating software such as: AspenTechs, Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (formerly Aspen Kbase ®), and in-house software with manual assessment.Prepared material pricing, labor production analysis, equipment pricing, general conditions and direct job expenses and any other cost elements required to complete the estimate.Accumulated, evaluated and documented historical cost data for the development of future estimates.

Responsible for supervision, fabrication, and installation of piping systems, process equipment, weld overlay and automation.Supervised piping and overlay crews consisting of 10-30 men.Dealt direct with the client and engineers to incorporate needs and facilitate changes in scope and requirements.Prepared weekly project status reports for management.

Supervised fabrication of ASME Code petrochemical pressure vessels, tray towers, API tanks, and associated piping and structural systems.Responsible for fabrication and welding practices using SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW processes.Dealt direct with the client and engineers to incorporate needs and facilitate changes in scope and requirements.Trained and supervised a production crew of welders and fabricators and ensured the on time completion of projects.Fabricated or altered parts as needed, using plasma table, plate rolls, angle rolls, press brake, drill press, plate shears, cut off saws, punches, threading machines, drills and lathes.Delivered the highest standards in quality work and productivity levels.Managed tight production schedules and Quality Control procedures.