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Manage project cost by identifying change order opportunities, forecasting financials, and monitoring project cost is in line with percent complete on MEPR projects valuing upwards of $5,000,000.Create facility preventative maintenance programs and recommend budgeting for replacement of mechanical equipment as it reaches EOL.Lead design build project team consisting of internal and external engineers, designers, and crafts men .Develop estimates/proposals for retrofit and new installation MEPR projects.Review plan & spec, design build, and design assist cost estimates, clarify scopes and identify gaps in scope of work packages.

- Manage building automation controls projects in critical validated environments in the pharmaceutical industry. - Communicate potential delays and barriers in the critical path of building automation projects.- Maintain a project log documenting financials, scheduling, opportunities, risk, and change orders.

- Managed sub-contractors and schedule Trane Technicians to complete the installation of turnkey projects for industrial and commercial chilled water and HVAC installations. - Facilitated the emergency turnkey installation and service of temporary equipment required in commercial and industrial applications for the Trane Rental group in the Heartland territory.- Created a list of tools and material required to complete service calls and the installation of temporary and permanent equipment.- Visited customer sites and develop proposals with complete scope of work for temporary and permanent projects.

- Estimated labor and material required to install chilled water systems, process piping, HVAC equipment, and service equipment- Created preventive maintenance programs and recommend repairs based on feedback from the field.- Coordinated and managed the man power, permits, tools, and equipment required to complete projects.- Provided technical support to Technicians in the field by obtaining and reviewing technical literature.- Reviewed service tickets to ensure job costs are accurate and accounted for.

- Oversaw the installation of rental equipment to support chilled water, DX, comfort cooling, and refrigeration systems.- Procured and acquired materials required for the installation and service of piping systems and HVACR equipment.- Implemented 5S to organize the St. Louis depot. - Created standard operating procedures (SOP) at the St. Louis, MO Carrier Rentals facility.- Supported sales by visiting project sites and make recommendations on equipment selection and methods of installation.- Encouraged communication with customers and address any questions or concerns with the equipment and installation methods.- Maintained an accurate up to date inventory of critical spare parts.- Provided technical support to Technicians in the field.- Developed a network of subcontractors and vendors.

- Minimized production downtime by coordinating maintenance operations with plant managers at MilliporeSigma facilities in St. Louis, MO.- Troubleshoot and repair comfort, process, and refrigeration equipment. - Acquired permits, authorizations, and materials to required for the completion of projects.

- Installed pressurized piping systems for process, refrigeration and medical gas applications. - Calculated the material and manpower required to install HVAC equipment. - Maintained critical heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment located at the Delmar Gardens retirement and nursing facilities.