JOSEPH WAYNE SCAMAHORNE
8904 Stara Way
Louisville, Kentucky 40299
SUMMARY
Project Manager / Estimator / Coordinator with skills in customer relationship management and
communication acquired in engineering, manufacturing, construction, and fabrication environments.
Known for initiating change with focus on continuous improvement. Qualified by Associate Degrees in
both Mechanical and Civil Engineering, augmented by extensive experience across functional lines in
diverse industries. Additional strengths in estimating, resource planning, and design drafting.
· Contract management and negotiation with contractors, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors in
construction, fabrication, and on-site installation settings.
· Defined scope of work, analyzed bids, and served as negotiating team member for subcontracted
engineering services. Prepared estimates and negotiated contract change orders.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES, Louisville, Kentucky
Consulting for Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction companies
Independent Consultant
· On-site Industrial Engineering services for other local manufacturing facilities.
ECO POWER SOLUTIONS (USA) CORP. (EPS), Louisville, Kentucky
Original Equipment Manufacturer of Multi-Pollutant Emissions Control Systems.
Senior Project Coordinator
· Development of EPS Reactor Module and Carbon Filter arrangement and detail drawings for
presentations and obtaining proposals for fabricated equipment, including PFDs and P&IDs.
· Preparer of equipment and material specifications for EPS supplied equipment.
· Developed Proposal, Estimate, Scope of Work, T&Cs forms/tools for company proposals.
· Created a Reactor Module & Carbon Filter weight calculation tool utilizing excel software, which
provided individual & finished structure and component weights, lift and structural steel point
loads for proper shop/field construction lifts & for foundation (distributed & point) loads.
· Responsible for developing an approved equipment supplier database.
· Creator of condensed project schedules for Eco Power Solutions’ use in project proposals.
· Developer of detailed project engineering schedules for EPS’s use during project execution.
· Coordinator of Eco Power Solutions project team purchase order execution activities.
· Reviewer of shop fabrication drawings submittals for adherence to project requirements.
· Obtain quotations for fabrication of EPS supplied manufactured equipment and components.
· Coordinator of equipment and component shipments to the project site.
· Provided Independent Consulting Services for various construction and engineering companies.
· Craft Planner (Piping & Millwrights) for Zachry Industrial, Inc. at the Louisville Gas & Electric
Company, Inc. (LG&E) Mill Creek Project Site.
2012-2014
Mar. 2014-Present
502-375-2570
jwscamahorne@yahoo.com
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ADVANCED FILTRATION CONCEPTS, Inc. (AFC), New Albany, Indiana
Designer and manufacturer of lubri-coolant filtration equipment and systems.
2011-2012
Project Engineer / Manager
· Communications with suppliers on delivery of fabricated equipment and components.
· Obtained quotes for the purchase of manufactured equipment.
· Prepared documents for release to Barnes International, Inc. purchasing department.
· Coordinated shipment of equipment and components to the project sites.
· Project review meetings with the customer and their on-site staff.
· Prepared and submitted detailed project invoicing forms for payment.
· Utilized IBM Mapics software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and AutoCAD Rel. 12 software.
AAF INTERNATIONAL INC. (AAF-McQuay Inc.), Louisville, Kentucky
Designer and manufacturer of air filtration equipment, systems and air filter cartridges.
2009-2011
Master Scheduler
· Produced and updated an overall Master Schedule & milestone tracking system for Project
Managers’ use in managing and executing Filter House Equipment with MS Project.
· Responsible for updating the P&I Americas business unit’s internal “Project Cost Summary and
Status sheet” for all equipment orders for management review and use on a weekly basis.
· Built standard schedule templates in Microsoft Project for our air filtration equipment line.
· Primary contact for equipment manufacturing lead-times with our equipment subcontractors and
for cartridge filter inquiries from the AAF Louisville Cartridge Plant (LCP).
· Utilized SAP system for tracking of supplied parts to be provided to subcontractors.
BABCOCK POWER ENVIRONMENTAL INC. (Subsidiary of Babcock Power, Inc.)
2003-2009
500-employee, $450 million manufacturer of Wet & Dry Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) and Selective
Catalyst Reduction (SCR) Systems, Regenerative RSCR Systems & Mercury Control Systems for the coalfired
& wood biomass-fired power generation.
Proposal Coordinator / Scheduler
· Managed and updated New Business Opportunity database system for Environmental Proposals
Departments’ and Sales’ use in tracking capital projects from initial contact through Award.
· Developed Project Schedules for Project Managers’ use in the proposal package for project
planning and execution of Wet & Dry FGD, SCR & RSCR projects.
· Prepared Pre-Qualification packages in response to potential Customers’ requests for information
regarding our management, products, services, completed project reference lists & safety records.
· Local Quality Representative for Environmental Proposal Business Unit. Updated & revised ISO
Procedures & Work Instructions and provided training to new hires.
VOGT POWER INTERNATIONAL INC. (Subsidiary of Babcock Power, Inc.)
1999-2003
200-employee, $200 million manufacturer of Heat Recovery Steam Generators power generation.
Scheduling and Subcontracting Planner
· Supervised two schedulers, planned manpower for capital projects and forecasted manpower for
non-capital departments. Capacity planning for 60+ engineering professionals.
· Developed HRSG Project Engineering Schedules for managing and executing HRSG projects.
· Built standard man-hour schedules in Microsoft Project by incorporating historical and task
breakdown data, streamlining and improving accuracy of forecasting process.
· Negotiated and administered engineering resource subcontracts.
· Created process flow diagrams (PFD) that identified project design, man-hours and material
deliverables, producing more accurate bids and reducing rework expense.
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MANN+HUMMEL ADVANCED FILTRATION CONCEPTS, Louisville, Kentucky
Designer and manufacturer of lubri-coolant filtration equipment and systems.
1996-1999
Estimator / Scheduler
· Prepared detailed proposals & cost estimates for Filtration Equipment Systems.
· Communications with suppliers & vendors for required major components.
· Sized coolant process pumps & associated piping, and electrical control panels.
· Prepared a detailed summary of the in-house company backlog of man-hours for managements'
use in deciding upon in-house or outsourcing decisions.
INTERTEC SYSTEMS INC., Bardstown, Kentucky
Automotive supplier of instrument and door trim panels. Formerly Woodbridge – INOAC, Inc.
Cost Estimator/Assembly Line Supervisor
· Prepared detailed estimates for Instrument, Door Trim Panel & Air Bag Doors Programs.
· Performed time studies, cost control analysis, feasibility studies. Analyzed assembly line
methods and proposed process improvements.
1993-1996
· Designed, ordered and installed workstations for assembly plant operators.
· Supervisor of 42 UAW employees on the assembly line operation. Responsible for meeting
production quotas with quality assured components for our customers.
· Meeting with suppliers for tooling, sub-components and equipment.
FULLER, MOSSBARGER, SCOTT & MAY, Louisville, Kentucky
Consulting engineering firm specializing in inspection and testing on soil and geotechnical projects.
Contract Specialist II
· Worked on location at Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District.
· Direct contact with contractors, inspectors & vendors on 10 Capital Construction Projects.
· Prepared contracts for signing, negotiated contract change orders and reviewed & approved
construction invoices for payment.
TECH-LEASE, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky
Contract technical engineering employee for a conveyor equipment company.
AutoCAD Designer
· Contract AutoCAD work on location at Griffin & Company, Inc., Louisville, KY.
ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT SERVICE CORP., New Albany, Indiana
1992-1993
Engineering & fabrication shop specializing in replacement parts for AAF Electrostatic Precipitators.
Engineer Technician
· Reviewed drawings and prepared material lists for purchasing & plant use for ordering and
fabricating components for American Air Filter Electrostatic Precipitators.
· Preformed time studies of direct labor & plant production processes.
CHEMICAL & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, INC., Louisville, Kentucky
Consulting engineering specializing in petrochemical construction and renovation projects.
1990-1992
Civil/Electrical Designer
· Prepared drawings for the Power & Controls and Civil/Structural Groups for construction and
renovation projects in the petrochemical industry.
· Interacted with Project Engineers & Managers on technical issues during design.
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1993
1993
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CALDWELL TANKS, INC, Louisville, Kentucky
1986-1990
Designer, fabricator, and erector of welded steel AWWA water storage and API 650 tanks.
Structural Designer
· Direct communications with customers, sales, contract & field personnel.
· Reviewed plans and specifications for project requirements, ran structural design programs.
· Prepared steel material and coatings square-ft. take-offs, & special component estimates.
· Utilized AutoCAD software to develop standard product drawings & prepared structural
drawings for all style welded steel water & oil storage tanks.
GRW ENGINEERS, INC., Louisville, Kentucky
Consulting engineering firm specializing in water and wastewater-treatment facilities.
Construction Inspector/Designer
· Inspector on a waterline, well and water storage tank project in Carroll County, KY.
· Reviewed and approved construction invoices for payment, obtained as-built data, attended
meetings with water district chairman & council members.
· Inspector on a sewer line repair project and associated project management.
· Prepared detail drawings for a Waste Water Treatment Plant.
· Prepared a structural steel estimate for U.S. Naval Ordnance Building Renovation Project.
· Field survey work with a Registered KY Land Surveyor.
CALDWELL TANKS, INC, Louisville, Kentucky
Designer, fabricator, and erector of welded steel AWWA water storage and API 650 tanks.
Assistant Subcontract Manager
· Attended Pre-Construction Project meetings with FmHA Funding Agencies and Utility Owners.
· Scheduled subcontractors and reviewed/approved invoices for payment.
· Subcontracts included foundations, on-site piping/valves, field surface preparation & coatings,
cathodic protection systems, electrical & grounding, perimeter fencing, final site work and site
access driveways.
· Estimated required Project Change Orders, thus verifying subcontractor quotations.
· Prepared work descriptions, requested proposals and issued formal subcontracts.
SIECO, INC., Louisville, Kentucky
1979-1983
Consulting engineering firm specializing in water treatment plants and rural water distribution systems.
Assistant Project Manager-Technical Aide II
· Designed and prepared detailed plans & specifications of rural water systems, including pumping
stations, water storage tanks & waterlines layout plans & details.
· Presented plans & specifications to rural water district council for FmHA funded projects.
· Obtained preliminary design data, prepared construction cost estimates, hydraulic design,
scheduled and reviewed plan preparation, obtained agency approvals, construction supervision
and quality inspection on rural water system projects.
· Direct communications with owners, contractors and material suppliers.
1983-1985
1985-1986
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DESIGN BUILD CONCEPTS, INC., New Albany, Indiana
1978-1979
General Contractor for Varco-Pruden pre-engineered metal buildings, foundations & site work.
Engineering Technician - Estimator
· Responsible for scheduling subcontractors, cost estimates of Varco-Pruden brand pre-engineered
metal buildings and for foundation & site work.
· Performed construction and subcontractor supervision.
· Prepared plan & elevation drawings, including foundation details on paper.
AMERICAN, INC., Louisville, Kentucky
Engineering Technician – Cost Estimator/Draftsman
· Drafting and cost estimating of Varco-Pruden brand pre-engineered metal buildings.
· Ordered materials, coordinated construction and performed field inspections.
· Staked-out sites for grade work and general construction work.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE via KEY POSITIONS
Various ASME, AWS, API & AWWA Code experience, FmHA, Surveying, Varco-Pruden Buildings.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Louisville, Kentucky
Adult Education Program offered at several Jefferson County High Schools.
Adult & Continuing Education Instructor
· Instructed courses in Blueprint Reading for Construction (Beginning & Intermediate).
· Instructed Woodworking (Beginning & Advanced) for the program.
EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Speed Scientific School,
University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering, Speed Scientific School,
University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
Coatings Technology I and II, University of Louisville, Speed Scientific School
AutoCAD Drafting, University of Louisville, Speed Scientific School
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Project, Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint; Lotus Notes; Primavera P3 Software
AutoCAD (Release 12), Intergraph MicroStation, SAP software, IBM Mapics software
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Notary Public, State at Large (Kentucky) 1993-2017
Active Member of ASME Louisville, KY Section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Former Vice-President on Board of Directors for the Villas of Stony Farm Condominiums
Former Assistant Scoutmaster Troop #157, Boy Scouts of America
1980-1992
1977-1978
General Contractor for Varco-Pruden pre-engineered metal buildings, foundations & site work.
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