Steve Devault Email & Phone Number

Brighton, Michigan

Providing professional services to architectural, engineering, mechanical, and consulting firms in building commissioning, facility management, building automation, and energy management systems (FMS/BAS/EMS). Commissioning (Cx) services encompass all phases in the Cx Process as defined by ASHRAE Guideline 0. Utilizes strong project management skills and technical expertise in FMS/BAS/EMS to provide leadership throughout the Cx Process. Strong organizational and communication skills including project coordination, documentation, and reporting.

Arlington, Va (Based In Brighton, Mi)

Plans and conducts work requiring judgment and independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Responsible for overall planning, execution, and supervision of commissioning tasks within area of responsibility as assigned by the Program Manager. Resolves complex, day-to-day problems of a technical nature. Serves as the primary contact with the client, design professionals, and contractors relative to assigned technical areas.As the technical lead on the project, coordinates, schedules and, provides technical guidance to other project team members. Assists Group Leaders in mentoring and developing junior staff.

Provided professional services to architectural, engineering, mechanical, and consulting firms in building commissioning, facility management, building automation, and energy management systems (FMS/BAS/EMS). Commissioning (Cx) services encompassed all tasks in the Cx Process as defined by ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005. Utilized strong project management skills and technical expertise in FMS/BAS/EMS to provide leadership throughout the Cx Process. Strong organizational and communication skills maintained project coordination and focus. Maintained documentation and provided timely reporting.

Managed multiple projects simultaneously with combined value ranging from $1-3M. Supported the sales organization in securing service, installation, and performance contracting projects. Secured projects in service/retrofit, new installation, and performance contracting. Developed site specific process improvement measures, streamlined billing process, created standardized estimating and proposal formats, and a project tracking database. To support cost cutting initiative, developed process to solicit more competitive bids from qualified subcontractors to lower cost without lowering performance. Reduced risk in the commissioning process by negotiating favorable time and material rates with 3rd-party commissioning authorities.Created many utility spreadsheets to enhance established procedures including standardized Schedule of Values calculator to maximize cash flow, cost-loaded Work Breakdown Structure template for input to Microsoft Project, and Change/Variance log to track all aspects of project changes and cost variances.Responsibilities included overall project execution and financial performance including coordination, scheduling, cost tracking and control, sub-contract administration, and customer interfacing. Additional responsibilities included coordination and field support for electrical and mechanical subcontractors and installation technicians. Responsible for monitoring and identifying potential changes to the project Scope of Work.

Managed 5 member engineering/installation team. Developed engineering/installation team standards, provided sales support, and managed installation projects. Developed drawing standards, naming conventions, and policies and procedures for the engineering department and provided project engineering support, including drawings and project documentation. Developed installation standards for wiring and panel building. Provided technical support for programming, commissioning, inspection, and validation. Supporting the sales department and customers, evaluated and developed control solutions for energy conservation, retrofit, and new installations and participated in proposal presentations to customers.Responsible for project execution and delivery by the engineering/installation team, including coordination, scheduling, cost tracking and control, sub-contract administration, and customer interfacing. Additional duties included maintaining the pricing database and providing bid and budgetary estimates to the sales department.

Provided project engineering support, including drawings, documentation, programming, commissioning, inspection, and validation. Provided bid and budgetary estimates.Responsible for project execution and delivery, including coordination, scheduling, cost tracking and control, sub-contract administration, and customer interfacing.

Implemented company-wide engineering CAD network and maintained technical support department supervising support engineers. Network included 45 AutoCAD workstations supporting both electrical and mechanical engineering. Developed and maintained company standards for engineering CAD systems. Produced custom programs for drawing automation and designed custom CAD menus to increase efficiency and consistency. Provided business computer systems network and technical support for 30 workstation/terminals.Responsible for all business computer systems including standardization, evaluation, acquisition, documentation, maintenance, integration, administration, training, and support.

Machine designer, layout designer, checker, and detailer for various design and build companies in assembly and test, material handling and machine tool industries. Designed electrified overhead monorail systems for material handling. Successfully completed material handling systems at US Naval Airbase – Pensacola, Ford – St. Louis, Harley-Davidson, and multiple General Motors assembly facilities. Designed assembly and test systems for transmission, brake system, and engine block assemblies. Successfully completed projects for all major automotive manufacturers in locations throughout the world.Responsible for monorail product design process, including conceptual design and engineering. Responsible for design of special machines for assembly and test, and material handling systems. Additional responsibilities included support for manufacturing, assembly, and final testing.1979-1986 Machine Designer at Lucas Assembly and Test Systems, Architectural and Industrial Design Engineers, Wilson Machine Division, Atlas Automation, Inc.1974-1979 Layout Designer at Excel Corporation, Atlas Automation, Inc., Century Engineering and Design, Huron Engineering, Inc.1973-1974 Detailer at Sutter Products, Inc.