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Denver, Co

A $3 billion engineering and construction firm providing project management solutions in power, oil, gas and other infrastructure industries. Provided senior level project management for large domestic and international projects. Details about projects I managed for URS are listed below.Samedan Oil Company, Machala Power Project, Ecuador, S.A.Project Manager responsible for EPCM green field $100 million gas turbine project with 138/230kV plant switchyard, 12km transmission… Show more A $3 billion engineering and construction firm providing project management solutions in power, oil, gas and other infrastructure industries. Provided senior level project management for large domestic and international projects. Details about projects I managed for URS are listed below.Samedan Oil Company, Machala Power Project, Ecuador, S.A.Project Manager responsible for EPCM green field $100 million gas turbine project with 138/230kV plant switchyard, 12km transmission line and 138kV substation.• Completed project ahead of schedule and under budget.• Awarded Washington Group International (WGI) Power Business Unit Project of the Year.Tennessee Valley Authority, John Sevier Fossil Plant Assistant Project Manager for a $350 million dry flue gas desulfurization (FGD) EPC project. • Developed: project execution plan; estimate plan; target cost estimate; schedule; staffing; project scope definition and division of responsibility. General Electric – Hitachi LLC, North Anna Power Station, Unit 3 ESBWR Project Director responsible for the initial construction planning including: site preparation; site set up; excavation; balance of plant systems and structures for a $1 billion construction scope.Syncrude Canada Ltd.Assistant Project Manager responsible for change management program for a $500 million, dry FGD project. • Developed the project execution plan.• Led the successful development of the project proposal. • Awarded WGI Power Business Unit New Business Award of the Year.Nevada Power Company, Moappa Power PlantConsulted for client in contract negotiations with the EPC contractor to re-start construction of a demobilized, combined cycle project. Exxon Mobil, Qatar Gas Sulfur Storage Project• Developed the EPC contract attachment, assigning $25 million of major equipment purchased by Exxon Mobil. • Initiated change orders for differences between the assigned equipment and the EPC scope. Show less

A top 25 Engineering News Record firm providing EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) in Power, Oil and Gas, Environmental and Energy.Typical projects included: CalEnergy Company, Inc., Salton Sea Geothermal Region 2 Upgrade ProjectReplacement Project Engineering Manager for troubled, lump sum EPC project that was behind schedule in engineering and procurement, with significant projected liquidated damages. • Conducted a thorough examination of estimate, schedule… Show more A top 25 Engineering News Record firm providing EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) in Power, Oil and Gas, Environmental and Energy.Typical projects included: CalEnergy Company, Inc., Salton Sea Geothermal Region 2 Upgrade ProjectReplacement Project Engineering Manager for troubled, lump sum EPC project that was behind schedule in engineering and procurement, with significant projected liquidated damages. • Conducted a thorough examination of estimate, schedule and budget. • Developed an engineering recovery plan. • Established relationships with critical path suppliers. • Actions resulted in significant schedule improvement reducing damage exposure.Southern Peru Limited, Gas Turbine Addition Project, Peru, S.A.Project Manager responsible for EPCM project execution including: engineering; procurement; logistics; construction management and commissioning. • Directed a life-extension assessment of four unit oil fired power generation facility and T&D system. • Directed a combined cycle study to re-power the facility. • Led the consulting team that assisted the company owner in selecting an IPP developer.• Led the development of an appraisal of existing power generation and transmission facilities. Show less

Duquesne Light Company, Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit 2Directed programs that included the following participating organizations: site and home office engineering; Toronto, Canada engineering; mechanical, electrical, and civil contractors (construction and engineering organizations); client's QC; and start-up.• ASME III N-5 certification program.• Site engineering system turnover program.• Seismic conduit design program.• Small bore piping program.

Masters, Business Administration

Bs, Mechanical Engineering