Blake Clark
Louisville,KY
Summary
Proven Project Engineer with a robust background at Buffalo Construction, Inc., adept in vendor relations and data management. Excelled in enhancing project efficiency and streamlining communication processes. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills, ensuring project success and stakeholder satisfaction. Achieved zero errors in customer service operations, underscoring a commitment to excellence and precision. Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Proficient Project Engineer with [Number] years of experience driving over [Number] projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and according to specifications. Analytical [Job Title] focused on applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer
Buffalo Construction, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Commitment Management – Cost coding, managing general conditions, change order processing, vendor, and supplier information, etc
- Assist in monitoring compliance with safety plan, applicable codes, practices, performance standards & specifications
- Support the project QA/QC process including coordination of inspections, testing reports, etc
- Coordinate the document control and reporting process
- Coordinate Requests for Information to/from the architect, engineer, vendor partners, owner, etc
- Coordinate the shop drawing and submittal review process
- Coordinate the vendor & owner change order management process
- Maintenance of As-Builts, etc
- Help support and coordinate scheduled construction activities
- Coordinate/run weekly site progress meetings
- Expedite building components and materials, in coordination with the Site Superintendent, to maintain the schedule
- Management of on-site rental equipment, trailers, dumpsters, field restrooms, etc
- Pre-construction activities, including: Assist estimation team with acquisition of qualified bids
- Assist project management team with drafting scopes of work
- Assist project management team with preparing the project schedule
- Post-construction activities, including Punch, Close-out, and Warranty Support
Project Coordinator
Buffalo Construction, Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Commitment Management – Cost coding, managing general conditions, change order processing, vendor, and supplier information, etc
- Document Tracking – Process weekly reports and knowing where all project documents are to be stored
- Project Support – Ordering plans, coordinating lodging, office trailer, mobilizing the site, etc
Project Coordinator
Derby Fabricating Solutions
10.2017 - 07.2021
- Single point of contact for Sales team, Customers, and Plant Operations
- Analyze material data sheets to find the best products to meet Customer’s required specifications
- Coordinate pricing requests with vendors and internal departments
- Input data into cost estimating database to obtain target pricing
- Create and maintain cost breakdowns
- Coordinate with Plant operations to plan the most strategic Production plan
Gas Locator Design Technician / Gas Projects Coordinator
Ops Plus Engineering and Design
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Coordinate Gas Projects for new service and upgrades
- Relay standards for plumbers and contractors for Gas Service Piping
- Single point of contact for Plumbers, Contractors, and Customers
- Liaison between customers, plumbers, design, and engineering team
- Create and maintain tracking spreadsheets for Gas Main Extensions
- Organizing priorities of job demands
- Dispatch service orders out to employees and contractors
- Research Gas Contract issues and process invoices for Gas Main Projects
- Inspect Construction and Residential sites to determine readiness for Gas Installation
Training and Development (Advanced Metering System Project)
LG&E and KU Energy
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Develop eLearning modules as required to support contact centers
- Create course curriculums and training materials for the Meter Asset Management system and processes
- Develop and provide system and business process end-user training
- Develop work instructions, quick reference guides, job aides, and other presentation materials to support end-user training
- Conduct train-the-trainer courses
- Devise course delivery/ training mechanisms for a geographically dispersed train-the-trainer network
Technical Trainer (Retail Business, Systems, Strategy, and Learning)
LG&E and KU Energy
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Develop and deliver training programs to customer service systems end users, back office billing, revenue processing, service order distribution, and energy efficiency
- Consult with management in the identification of technical skill deficiencies and provide relevant training remedies to address need
- Train a variety of customer systems applications, knowledge base tools, regulatory rules, and regulations
- Liaise and work with others across the company to ensure effective and consistent training materials are developed and delivered to company employees and contractors
- Maintain training instructor guides, classroom materials, eLearning modules, knowledge base, refresher training curriculum, and process documentation with input and support from subject matter experts
Customer Service Representative (Residential Services Center)
LG&E and KU Energy
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Access customer information via CCS system to do root cause analysis on customer inquiries
- Research company filings, records, and procedures to ensure customers are on appropriate rates and tariffs
- Promote and maintain Energy Savings programs to improve customer satisfaction
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills through phone management (excellent listening, written and oral communications) to ensure low effort on the customer
- Handle emergency-related phone calls for electrical and gas services
- Provide assistance to the training department for onboarding new employees
- Zero errors and zero after call work during the year 2015
Education
associate degree -
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY01.2025
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office
- Procore
- Sage
- Building Connected
- Gas Inspections
- Electric Inspections
- Data management
- SAP platforms
- Vendor relations
- Order management
- Purchase order processes
- Subcontracting management
- Contract compliance
- Design and specification planning
Certification
OSHA 30
Procore Certified (Project Manager, Admin, and Superintendent)
Timeline
Project Engineer
Buffalo Construction, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
Buffalo Construction, Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2022
Project Coordinator
Derby Fabricating Solutions
10.2017 - 07.2021
Gas Locator Design Technician / Gas Projects Coordinator
Ops Plus Engineering and Design
11.2016 - 10.2017
Training and Development (Advanced Metering System Project)
LG&E and KU Energy
10.2015 - 11.2016
Technical Trainer (Retail Business, Systems, Strategy, and Learning)
LG&E and KU Energy
05.2014 - 10.2015
Customer Service Representative (Residential Services Center)
LG&E and KU Energy
10.2012 - 05.2014
associate degree -
Jefferson Community and Technical College
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