Upgrades to an existing 20MGD WWTP and construction of a new water treatment facility featuring Ozone, UV, and Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) treatment systems with recharge wells for injection into the regional aquifer. Responsibilities: Coordinated subcontractors’ work with the self-perform team and other trades to advance the project schedule (Subcontractor scopes included deep foundations, masonry, heat trace and insulation, and fire protection) | Reviewed shop drawings and product data submittals for conformance to Contract Documents | Drafted scopes of work for RFPs and Subcontracts | Reviewed proposals and facilitated contract negotiations with the project team | Reviewed and negotiated Change Orders and monthly pay applications | Created budgets for self-perform work | Completed takeoffs for purchasing materials | Scheduled deliveries for equipment and materials.

Expedited and reviewed shop drawings for conformance to specifications | Supervised subcontractor construction activities | Coordinated subcontractor RFIs | Assisted with permitting | Coordinated field change requests and building finish selections directly with the Owner | Responsibilities: Obtained quotes to assist in GMP and schedule development | Successfully procured and expedited process equipment | Expedited Purchase Orders through submittals to delivery on site | Created a report to communicate equipment delivery status to the project team | Sourced bidders for process equipment and construction subcontractors | Evaluated proposals and negotiated Contracts for Design-Build projects | Managed contracts through the life of projects | Drafted Client Contract Amendments | Collaborated with estimators and business development team to prepare Proposals | Developed and enhanced procurement procedures and templates to align with enterprise project delivery strategy

Material Expeditor - King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Program Management Services – Saudi Aramco – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia- Supported rectification work and new construction, including demolition and renovation of residential buildings according to current codes and standards. Successfully collaborated with contractor to deliver materials in order to meet critical project milestones. Coordinated activities with multiple disciplines to expedite the approval, purchase, and delivery of construction materials. Reviewed Contractor’s Procurement Plan and recommended revisions in order to streamline the procurement process. Established procedures to simplify the review and approval process for Contractor orders to better facilitate the flow of documents and ensure timely execution of the project’s procurement activity. Assisted Program Director in tracking major Program milestones and expediting Client deliverables.

Buyer - Operations and Maintenance Services – Shell Oil – Houston, TX, USA- Prequalified subcontractors and issued Service Agreements for various scopes of work in order to maintain operations of 11 commercial and industrial facilities. Processed requisitions, change orders, and subcontractor invoices. Trained new staff on Enterprise procedures and procurement systems, including Oracle E-Business Suite. Developed a strategy to consolidate Service Agreements in order to negotiate improved Time and Material rates. Buyer/Procurement Lead - 2013 Selenium Treatment Pilot – Teck Coal – Elkford, British Columbia, Canada- Lead procurement effort for all equipment, material, and construction work for a $9 million selenium treatment pilot project. Drafted Subcontracts for site preparation, construction of the pilot plant, and installation of treatment equipment. Prepared Rental Agreements and Purchase Orders for the supply of treatment equipment and commodities.Buyer - Apogee 2013 Selenium Treatment Plant – Patriot Coal – Logan, WV, USA- Took over as the Procurement Lead to manage major construction Subcontracts and equipment Purchase Orders for a $40 million wastewater treatment plant project. Duties included drafting Purchase Orders, change management, reviewing and approving progress payments, and project closeout. Created a log for tracking and monitoring the status of contractor and supplier invoices from receipt to final payment. All project procurements were successfully delivered on time and below the target budget.

Supported purchasing activities on multiple construction projects. Tabulated received bids, participated in negotiations, and presented bid selection recommendations. Managed Agreements in Enterprise eProcurement systems. Created template request forms and tracking logs for use by Project Buyers. Created and maintained SharePoint sites and user groups.

Worked alongside a Project Buyer buying equipment and materials for major power plant construction projects. Compiled bid slates, issued RFQs, tabulated bids, and awarded Purchase Orders. Issued Change Orders and processed supplier invoices.

Performed field crop inspections to ensure quality seed production. Successfully managed staff and day to day operations, including training new employees, delegating tasks and responsibilities, and monitoring seed cleaning equipment. Designed and constructed a mechanism to assist in the packaging of wheat seed for distribution and sale.

Assisted faculty and students with various tasks including the creation of readable PDF documents for students with disabilities, computer troubleshooting, and redesigning department brochures in Adobe InDesign.