Senior Project Manager

• Dec 2020 - Present

Apply a disciplined approach to profitable project/program execution using established industry best practices, company policies, processes, and procedures. Prepare management control (financial/business planning and scheduling), processes, and reporting for complex systems, programs, projects, and/or tasks. • Prepare miscellaneous associated reports, charts, and graphs on program, project, or contract status. Make presentations to management to keep them apprised. • Maintain management control requirements for designated contracts, programs, projects and/or tasks. Analyze all cost (time, materials, and equipment) information and data to ensure all phases of the statement of work were included. • Utilize Earned Value Management (EVMS) principles and practices, along with the significance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) as it relates to EVMS. Show less

Aftermarket Product Support Manager

• Mar 2018 - Sep 2020

Oversaw group of technicians responding to fire apparatus dealer inquiries. Coordinated repair resolution with engineering department, and corrected potential manufacturing issues for future builds. Created key performance indicators (KPIs) via data analysis for productivity, delivery, and quality. • Increased same-day customer incident closure rate from 50% to 75% through greater coordination with engineering departments for complex issue resolution. • Drove rapid response to target of 7 incidents per hour by analyzing workload and assigning quotas to team members. • Managed same day resolution of on-site and out-of-service active pending incidents to target < 5, ensuring same-day critical response, saving time and money for customers. • Evaluated diesel engines equipped with power train controls, and electrical / electronic and hydraulic systems for root cause analysis, improving coordination with engineering departments in resolving outstanding performance issues by conducting daily reviews with pertinent leadership. Show less

Electrical Risk Management Engineer

• Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

Performed electrical power, lighting, and lower voltage system engineering tasks for construction projects. Executed detailed calculations to evaluate specifications and ensure installations conform to standards and customer requirements. • Conducted field surveys and study diagrams identifying and correcting power system problems.• Compiled data and drafted reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies for customer compliance with legal safety requirements.

Solar/Renewable Energies Manager

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

Spearheaded all solar and renewable energy opportunities. Coordinated activities between preconstruction division, vendors, and contractors. Acted as technical subject matter expert (SME) and maintained strategic industry relationships with key partners.• Increased solar sales by margin of > 70% versus previous year through lower operational costs and negotiating volume discounts from vendors.• Engineered streamlined working process, cutting labor time by 33% and reducing installation costs 50% for new solar fields.• Shaped $12M advanced demonstration Microgrid with Schneider Electric, comprising distributed energy resources including fuel cell, solar field, wind turbine, microturbines, and diesel engine, serving as training platform for new control technologies and working demonstration exhibit for prospective customers. Show less

Engineering Manager

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

Guided engineering group activities for research, development, and water fountain production, aeration, lighting, and electronic interface components. Provided service support for global dealership network. • Reduced production time by 25% and avoided $500K+ in warranty expenses in improved product quality by implementing 5S Lean Manufacturing Methodology. Guided engineering group activities for research, development, and water fountain production, aeration, lighting, and electronic interface components. Provided service support for global dealership network. • Reduced production time by 25% and avoided $500K+ in warranty expenses in improved product quality by implementing 5S Lean Manufacturing Methodology.

Industrial/OEM Sales Engineer

• Mar 2005 - Jun 2016

Performed wide range of project engineering and management tasks on diesel applications for power generation, including conceptualization, budgeting, design, fabrication oversight, and testing. • Installed custom-designed power plant for Great Lakes Ice Breaker (USCGS Mackinaw) at Marinette Marine shipyard for new build construction. • Credited with being a top-performing driver of sales revenue by producing more than $45M annually in sales as a project manager. Proven ability to identify new business opportunities that resulted in 25% revenue growth. Show less

Application Support Engineer

• 2002 - 2005

• Selected by management to turn around a failing project as an application support engineer at Caterpillar. Succeeded in leading a team that increased project performance in less than a year while achieving a $6M profit.

Marine Design Engineer

• Jul 2000 - Jul 2002

• Led a team of more than 30 engineers, technicians and other staff at locations in the U.S. and England as a marine engine design manager at Caterpillar in integrating a new product line without missing a single production deadline with a $50 million budget.

Service Information Engineer

• Jul 1998 - Jul 2000