Ongoing consulting for the development of construction and development projects in the energy industry.

Jefferson Energy Companies operates the 250 acre Jefferson transload terminal in Beaumont, Texas with incoming and outgoing rail, truck, barge, ship and pipeline facilities. Jefferson is becoming a major player in the Beaumont area with pipeline connectivity to the number 1 and number 2 oil refineries in the United States. As the Director of Engineering, I manage the development of projects through the estimating, engineering, construction, and commissioning process. Being a part of… Show more Jefferson Energy Companies operates the 250 acre Jefferson transload terminal in Beaumont, Texas with incoming and outgoing rail, truck, barge, ship and pipeline facilities. Jefferson is becoming a major player in the Beaumont area with pipeline connectivity to the number 1 and number 2 oil refineries in the United States. As the Director of Engineering, I manage the development of projects through the estimating, engineering, construction, and commissioning process. Being a part of the development and growth of Jefferson Energy has been a wild, challenging and extraordinarily rewarding ride. Show less

UniversalPegasus International ("UPI") delivers world-class services to the energy industry, utilizing its network of oil and gas personnel. Whether onshore or offshore, from the wellhead to processing facilities to delivery points, UPI delivers the project management, engineering, design, survey and construction management to help clients move energy safely, reliably and efficiently to domestic and international marketplaces.As a Project Director, I ensure consistent and quality… Show more UniversalPegasus International ("UPI") delivers world-class services to the energy industry, utilizing its network of oil and gas personnel. Whether onshore or offshore, from the wellhead to processing facilities to delivery points, UPI delivers the project management, engineering, design, survey and construction management to help clients move energy safely, reliably and efficiently to domestic and international marketplaces.As a Project Director, I ensure consistent and quality communications with clients, internal resources, and stakeholders for a broad range of projects including oil and gas pipeline construction, infrastructure improvements, and water resource projects. My business development role also includes initial contacts, project scope development, developing proposals, and follow-up efforts. Show less

Recruited and led 14-person engineering and construction team, with up to 75 construction inspectors in engineering, procurement, and construction of oil terminal / pump station facilities. Negotiated with engineering firms, contractors, and vendors to ensure proper handling of change orders, quality issues, and schedule requirements. Developed monthly reporting for executive leadership on progress, challenges, budget, and schedule.• Managed engineering, procurement, and construction of… Show more Recruited and led 14-person engineering and construction team, with up to 75 construction inspectors in engineering, procurement, and construction of oil terminal / pump station facilities. Negotiated with engineering firms, contractors, and vendors to ensure proper handling of change orders, quality issues, and schedule requirements. Developed monthly reporting for executive leadership on progress, challenges, budget, and schedule.• Managed engineering, procurement, and construction of all facilities for $2.9 Billion 585,000 barrel-per-day Flanagan South Pipeline project including 2 terminals and 7 pump stations to meet January 2014 in-service date. • Managed engineering and construction of all facilities for $1.0 Billion, 300,000 barrel-per-day, Southern Access Extension Pipeline project including 2 terminals and 2 pump stations to meet January 2015 in-service date.• Recruited team members through presenting benefits of project-afforded skills, experience, and reputation to build a cohesive and optimally performing team.• Developed budgets and managed budget forecasting, expenditure timing, and project schedules.• Led planning for pipeline commissioning and line fill, including arranging for crude oil batches, coordinating operations staffing, and communicating with stakeholders. Show less

Supervised on-site inspection staff for facility construction projects and provided pipeline operations support. Recruited and trained inspection staff for projects from Minnesota to Oklahoma.• Audited project documentation to ensure complete and accurate records for compliance with company and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.• Directed oil spill response efforts as Chief of Wastewater Plant Clean up in Romeoville, Illinois (2010). Supervised over 110 Enbridge… Show more Supervised on-site inspection staff for facility construction projects and provided pipeline operations support. Recruited and trained inspection staff for projects from Minnesota to Oklahoma.• Audited project documentation to ensure complete and accurate records for compliance with company and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.• Directed oil spill response efforts as Chief of Wastewater Plant Clean up in Romeoville, Illinois (2010). Supervised over 110 Enbridge and contract staff completing the clean-up four weeks ahead of schedule saving $2 Million by reorganizing contract staff and expediting contaminated waste removal.• Organized company-wide Project Management Summit in Banff, Alberta and presented to audience of 200+.• Developed inspector training standardizing construction records and improving report quality. Show less

Directed projects for Southern Access mainline design and construction, overseeing overall mainline project management including route selection, budget management, pipe yard operation, and engineering for project mainline planning.• Provided two-month on-site engineering and project management support for successful completion of 1000 foot long, 80-inch diameter micro-tunnel installation under the Rock River in Koshkonong, WI.• Negotiated with counties and townships to settle… Show more Directed projects for Southern Access mainline design and construction, overseeing overall mainline project management including route selection, budget management, pipe yard operation, and engineering for project mainline planning.• Provided two-month on-site engineering and project management support for successful completion of 1000 foot long, 80-inch diameter micro-tunnel installation under the Rock River in Koshkonong, WI.• Negotiated with counties and townships to settle pipeline construction road damage claims from Superior, Wisconsin to Pontiac, Illinois.• Reconciled landowner right-of-way access issues and crop damage claims. Show less

Managed manufacturing, supported services, and managed new-product development for surgical operating room video and audio integration systems.• Directed production planning and staff for state-of-the-art surgical video integration systems.• Translated customer requirements into deliverable product specifications for sales proposals and manufacturing product configuration.• Documented manufacturing processes and procedures for ISO 9002 certification.

Supervised engineering and information systems staff providing services in capital project management, regional planning, hardware and software support, network administration, software training, regulatory compliance, documentation, and standards development.• Managed construction of $34 million anaerobic digestion and biosolids handing facility completing the project on-time and on-budget.• Developed Title V Air Permit application and negotiated with Minnesota Pollution… Show more Supervised engineering and information systems staff providing services in capital project management, regional planning, hardware and software support, network administration, software training, regulatory compliance, documentation, and standards development.• Managed construction of $34 million anaerobic digestion and biosolids handing facility completing the project on-time and on-budget.• Developed Title V Air Permit application and negotiated with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and EPA staff to implement permit on schedule and meeting reporting requirements.• Facilitated cross-functional strategic planning team including staff, public and members of the board of directors.• Directed fiber-optic network installation for 21-building operating facility for process control (SCADA) and computer-based transformation of operations. Show less