Results-focused leader eager to contribute broad-scope construction industry expertise toward supporting the employer in delivering on-time, on-budget projects.

 

 

         Significant background in construction with specialization in fossil fuel industry.

         Proficiency in full spectrum of environmental health and safety (EH&S) management.  

         Excel in project controls (planning/scheduling, cost control, estimating) with advanced skills in using Primavera software.

         Demonstrated success in performing planning and scheduling for both contracted capital projects and routine plant maintenance.

         Able to bolster cost containment and savings by establishing and maintaining earned value system for large-scale capital projects.

         Devise and continuously improve project controls processes to ensure attainment of company s project estimating, cost control, progress/performance measurement, and forecasting objectives.

         Creative problem solver with a superior ability to establish cohesive working relationships with all levels of an organization to expedite and ensure project success; strong experience in working with senior-level executives.

         Highly intuitive, solution-driven and committed to excellence in all endeavors.

         Proven strengths in procurement of materials, monitoring budgets, and driving safety compliance.

 

 

Day and Zimmermann NPS, Milwaukee WI, 2007 to Present

Lead Scheduler

• Spearhead development and administration of in-depth cost and resource loaded schedules for fossil fuel maintenance shutdowns at multiple sites and for new construction projects including a pilot carbon dioxide capture facility and fire protection system.
• Schedule activities for Day and Zimmermann NPS, facility, and subcontractors, and prepare cost reports by downloading relevant data from SAP into Access and comparing data with activity completion percentages to calculate accurate estimates.
• Seamlessly cooperate and communicate with union and non-union personnel to estimate tooling and equipment requirements.
• Strategically schedule large equipment and tooling for specific jobs to optimize efficiency.
• Meet regularly with client's management staff to discuss, anticipate and/or swiftly resolve problems.
• Formulate WBS element structures in SAP to measurably enhance cost accounting functions.
• Exercise sharp attention to accuracy in performing periodic safety walk-downs and completing associated documentation for injuries requiring medical attention.
• Train, educate and orient new hires in site safety rules and regulations.

 

Continued

 

 

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The Shaw Group,  Baton Rouge Louisiana, 2005 to 2007

Planner / Scheduler

• Proficiently assembled detailed resource loaded schedules for fossil fuel maintenance shutdowns, and continuously updated schedule by observing progress, generating cost reports and comparing data with activity completion percentages, critical to determining accurate estimates.
• Collaboratively predicted tooling and equipment requirements and frequently met with client s management team to accelerate progress.
• Scheduled arrival and removal of large equipment and tooling, essential to achieving and maintaining business continuity.

 

Shaw Stone and Webster Construction Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2004

Safety Supervisor

• Steered safety compliance, education and orientation for all employees with an emphasis in proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Meticulously calibrated IH equipment, inspected and tagged all equipment on site, conducted daily and quarterly safety inspections, and prepared associated reports.
• Conducted daily safety audits, ensured adherence to EHS plans by all staff, and partnered with clients to ensure compliance with safety standards and requirements.

 

Fluor Government Group C New Orleans/Slidell Louisiana, 2004 to 2005

Area Safety Supervisor

• Launched and administered safety program for large-scale hurricane relief retrofit project.
• Held regular safety meetings to instruct and enforce proper use of PPE, tools and equipment.
• Completed multiple safety audits daily on residential retrofit work on travel trailers and mobile homes. 
• Contributed to selection and procurement of safety equipment needed by workers.

 

CAM Environmental Services - Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2002 to 2004

Environmental, Health, and Safety Technician

• Coordinated and managed contractor employees safety, equipment calibration, documentation, chain-of-custody and sample shipment in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements. 
• Applied strong organizational skills toward monitoring area air quality prior to and during lead and asbestos projects.
• Reliably performed asbestos surveys and sampling to enforce compliance with LDEQ, OSHA and EPA regulations, and thoroughly documented abatement activities.
• Conducted on-site analysis of airborne fibers and expertly performed industrial hygiene monitoring in support of facility turnaround and work zone delineation.

 

 

Bachelor in Construction Management Candidate, Southeastern University (in progress)

Associate s Degree in Network Technology, Louisiana Technical College, 2004

PC Desktop Support Diploma, Baton Rouge School of Computers, 2002

 

 

Primavera Certification, Version 6 (Basic and Advanced)

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Certified in First Aid

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a <insert job title> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in my resume, I bring to you a solid background in the fossil fuel industry, seasoned experience in successfully coordinating project plans and schedules for major construction initiatives, and outstanding abilities in expeditiously steering unified efforts among all project personnel. To complement these qualifications, I offer well-developed communication, analytical, estimating, interpersonal and prioritization skills which are paramount in project management.  

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a results-focused professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance and technical acumen. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of company>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,   

 

 

 

Damon Prejean