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THOMAS R. HINCKLEY, JR.

1724 Robin Sound St., Friendswood, TX 77546 · (409) 356-3690 · thinck.pm@gmail.com

 

ACCOUNT MANAGER

 

An experienced Account Manager/Project Manager with widespread knowledge in planning, scheduling, supervision, materials management, and operations in new construction and turnaround projects in the refining and power industries.  Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-functional team to achieve operational goals.  A strong problem-solver who exhibits the determination to effectively complete projects on time and within budget, while adapting to changing situations and requirements.

Demonstrated success record in:

§         Delivering results through a steadfast commitment to safety, reliability, and process improvement.

§         Recognized for problem resolution and operational ideas.

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Proven record of initiative and success in implementing and developing company-wide training programs.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

· Primavera Project Planner (P3)                             · MC2 Estimating Software                            · Microsoft Projects 

· Microsoft Office Suite                                          · Oracle Primavera (P6)                                          · Microsoft Access 

· Macromedia Dreamweaver                            · Adobe Fireworks                                          · Adobe PDF 

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Project Management                                            · Project Cost Controls                                          · Problem Solving              

· Prioritization & Adaptability                            · Project Planning Scheduling                            · Sub-contract Coordination

· Project Scheduling                                          · Account Management                                          · Systems Development 

 

 

HIGHLIGHTED PERFORMANCE ACHIEVEMENTS

·         Process Improvement & Management – Have assisted in the development and implementation of several estimating and project controls systems.  Example: Developed calculations and user entry fields for use in the MC2 estimating system.  Also developed the corporate training program for MC2 and rolled the program out on a corporate level.

·         Problem Solving – Leverage knowledge, expertise, and shared practices from other professionals and groups to effectively develop and manage solutions to improve project analysis and reporting resulting in improved schedule efficiency and cost projection accuracy.

·         Prioritization & Adaptability – Maintain a proven track record of successfully planning, prioritizing, and completing work assignments on time with the willingness and ability to adjust work assignments and tasks as needed to meet high priority demands as they arise. Example: Successfully adjust work focus to fill the gap when a major member of the project management team departed in the early stages of an $18M reformer rehab.  Played a major role in bringing the project to a successful completion on time and under budget.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

FISHBONE SOLUTIONS LTD., Deer Park, Texas                                                                        July 2006 - Present

Account Manager - Praxair

·         Lead a multi-functional project controls team, including contractors, for all planned, unplanned, capital, and turnaround projects for the HyCO division of Praxair, Inc.  Team responsibilities for assigned projects include:

o        Developing project plans, schedules, and budgets for assigned initiatives.

o        Direct & supervise contractors during plant outages and upgrades.

o        Manage change order process.

·         Facilitate project work teams to provide project analysis reporting including cost and performance data.

·         Proactively identify and manage potential and presented problems, engaging others in problem resolution, while ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.

·         Successfully managed over (50) projects with budgets ranging from $100K to $20M and project schedules spanning up to three months. Make strategic decisions in regards to establishing and changing initiative directions.

 

GSI – Gulf States Inc., Texas City, TX                                                                                    September 2004 – July 2006

Project Controls Manager

·         Transferred to the Texas City division after the acquisition of GSI by TIC to develop and build the project controls team.

·         Supported continuous development of safety performance.

·         Effectively managed industrial maintenance turnarounds and the ground-up construction of a new 100MMSCFD Hydrogen facility.

 

TIC – The Industrial Company                                                                              January 2001 – September 2004

 

·         Estimating Technical Support Administrator, Steamboat Springs, CO             

o        Led the development and company-wide implementation of the MC2 Estimating System.

o        Coordinated and collaborated with key stakeholders to determine specific programming needs.

o        Modified the user interface via MS Access backend including custom formulas and variables.

o        Developed system user manual and corporate training program.

·         Project Controls Specialist, Dell, AR

o        Assessed contractor (NEPCO) schedule and assisted in development of a recovery plan affording the client a viable project end date.

o        Provided integration support of contractor’s systems including:

§         Incorporation of the project schedule into the SAP system.

§         Implementation of the materials management program.

·         Project Scheduler, Bogalusa, LA

o        Generated and maintained the construction master schedule and the subsequent relations to the engineering and client schedule for a 500MW power plant project.  Project scope included approximately (5,000) activities.

·         Construction Coordinator, Steamboat Springs, CO

o        Completed multiple company training modules. Utilized training modules to establish company-wide Prolog user manual.

 

Racetrac Petroleum, Smyrna, GA                                                                                    May 2000 – December 2000

Construction Coordinator

·         Efficiently managed multiple commercial projects concurrently.

·         Prepared bid packages, including supplier selections and bid evaluations.

·         Furthered project support by performing field inspections and processing change orders and pay requests for contractors.

 

EDUCATION

 

Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois

Graduation – May 2000

Bachelor of Science in General Business

University of Houston-Clear Lake, Webster, Texas

Projected Completion – May 2014

 

MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS

 

Illinois Army National Guard:  Jan 1994 to Jan 2000 – End Rank Specialist E-4 – Honorable Discharge

 

PMI – Clear Lake Chapter:  Member #1159312 – Currently studying for PMP exam.

 

AACE International:  Member #65830