Obtain an executive or senior level engineering/project management position with a well established, growth oriented company that can utilize my talents in management, leadership, mentoring, and team building.
Resume:
VIRGIL LAMKIN
ENGINEERING MANAGER
Results-focused project management leader with extensive experience driving critical engineering programs through end-to-end project life cycles for a wide variety of corporations across the refining, petrochemical, power generation, and water treatment industries. Strategic problem solver adept at motivating and coordinating the efforts of diverse, cross-functional project teams to consistently achieve project goals. Skilled at heading both large capital and small capital initiatives and with particular expertise in budgeting, forecasting, estimating, and overseeing the execution of detailed engineering. Areas of expertise: ________________________________________ Operations Management Process Engineering / Improvement Budgeting Cost Control Capital Cost Estimates Design Engineering Scope Definition Proposal Development Change Management Quality Control Marketing Business Development Managerial Leadership Team Building Client Relationship Management ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MAVERICK ENGINEERING, Victoria, Texas 2008-2009 Full-service engineering, procurement, and construction firm specializing in capital projects for clients in the refining, petrochemical, and power generation industries.
Senior Project Manager Headed the industrial divisions project management group, managing a 6-member team of project managers and subcontractors in the development of 3 projects representing $125M for key client, Valero McKee refinery. Drove each program from initial conception and planning into the Phase III design engineering stage, overseeing scope, scheduling, resources, estimating, project costing, and cash flow forecasting while resolving all issues.
Improved the accuracy of monthly forecasting to within 5% with the creation and implementation of an expenditures forecasting and monitoring spreadsheet, adopted by project management across corporate divisions. Similarly enhanced the process and accuracy of cost estimating, significantly speeding the project approval process, with the development of a standardized spreadsheet tool. Successfully overcame entrenched processes within the clients operation to begin the process of introducing best practice project management tools.
RECON ENGINEERING, Sulphur, Louisiana 2007-2008 Mid-sized construction company with expertise in the refining, petrochemical, and power generation industries.
Manager of Projects / General Manager Ran all operations of the companys Beaumont satellite office, ensuring the ongoing management of the locations entire project portfolio while maintaining and building the offices client base through strategic marketing and business development efforts. Additionally led numerous engineering projects for one of the companys major refinery clients.
Built the Beaumont location into the fastest-growing engineering company in the region, bringing in $850K in new business and expanding the project management team 275% to accommodate this rapid growth. Consistently delivered projects more than 10% under budget. Landed a benchmark 85% of new project proposals.
L-CON ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS, Houston, Texas 2006-2007 Full discipline engineering design, procurement, project, and construction management organization.
Senior Project Manager / Engineering Manager Directed all engineering efforts, $750K budgets, and teams of up to 30 engineers and designers for projects with major refinery clients. Developed and monitored project schedules, man-hour estimates, and project budgets. Supervised detailed engineering and liaised directly with client personnel to ensure the continuous achievement of quality standards and client specifications.
VIRGIL LAMKIN Page 2 vkl9142[at]windstream.nethttp://www.jobfox.com/people/virgil-lamkin ________________________________________ L-CON ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS (continued) Generated profits 150% beyond initial projections on a major conversion project by delivering the project to completion 25% under budget. Turned around existing challenges in client relationships by addressing issues, developing and obtaining approval for new schedules, scopes, and forecasts, and by maintaining strong, ongoing communication. Brought focus and direction to a difficult, fast-tracked project by educating the client on long-range planning, scheduling, and forecasting techniques to develop a viable project plan.
SNC-LAVALIN, Houston, Texas 2006 World leading engineering and construction group.
Project Manager Led the execution of 12 concurrent, small capital projects over a special 90-day contract, overseeing 10-member engineering teams and $150K project budgets. Developed and directed all schedules, resources, and budget estimates while overseeing engineering performance to quality specifications.
Delivered all projects on time and on budget by instituting a comprehensive spreadsheet coordinating tasks and resources across all projects along with best practices previously lacking from the department. Recognized for outstanding performance and project management leadership with an offer of a permanent position with this global leader.
LAMKIN ENGINEERING, Hemphill, Texas 1999-2006 Engineering and project management consultancy serving municipal clients.
Principal Consultant / Owner Provided expert project management and process engineering consultation to municipal clients in projects focused on designing water/wastewater systems and process improvements for refining and petrochemical systems. Specialized in ensuring full local compliance with state regulations for water districts. Ran all strategic and tactical company operations, building a client base from the ground up.
Achieved a dramatic increase in revenue for a local water district by tracing line leaks and isolating malfunctioning meters to drive billing for daily amounts of pumped water from a low 70% to a record 98%.
STONE & WEBSTER ENGINEERING, Houston, Texas 1990-1999 One of the nations oldest and most prolific engineering services corporations.
Senior Project Engineer Steadily advanced through the project management ranks into a senior-level management position, overseeing major, multimillion-dollar/large capital projects and up to 150-member project teams. Coordinated all engineering efforts to ensure the consistent achievement of stringent client expectations. Directed the formulation of project schedules, budgets/estimates, and directly managed teams of project managers to ensure full, team-wide compliance with plans.
Developed specialized expertise in grassroots ethylene and FCCU revamp projects, serving as on-site project manager to coordinate field design and resolve issues arising during construction and commissioning. Consistently delivered large capital projects on time and on budget. Significantly enhanced client relationships with a strategic initiative to develop common goals and build more effective communication strategies. Established a strong, team-based culture across the functionalities of the project engineering department, focusing on staff development, internal communication, and relationship building.
CAREER NOTE: Additional roles include Project Engineer: JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP; Engineering & Production Manager and Technical Engineer: MCCORMACK CORPORATION; Sales Engineer: ENGINEERED PROCESSES; Lead Support Facilities Engineer: FOSTER WHEELER ENERGY CORP; Process Specialist: BETZ PROCESS CHEMICALS; Technical Representative: NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY; Assistant Process Engineer: FLUOR ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS. Details available upon request.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Texas A&M; University, College Station, Texas
