Brian Holden
Sontag,MS
Summary
Professional leader with 30 years of welding/rigging experience, skilled in strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight. Adept at fostering team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to evolving needs. Expertise in resource allocation, safety protocols, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and strong focus on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Aecon Technical Services INC
Jackson, SC
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Supervised P6 scheduling processes to guarantee alignment with established project deadlines.
- Oversaw the management of multiple work crews, ensuring alignment with project objectives and successful task completion.
- Conducted regular audits to verify procedure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Superintendent/ Supervisor
BHI Energy, PCI, & Madison
Lawrenceville, GA
05.2014 - 08.2024
- Maintained an excellent safety record with zero incidents, first aids, or OSHA recordable over 750,000 craft hours, which significantly reduced workplace accidents and fostered a culture of safety.
- Supervised teams of up to 200 welders and mechanics, ensuring that safety standards were not only met but actively enforced, which led to decreased incidents and improved overall project efficiency and employee morale.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve design issues in real-time, which facilitated a smoother workflow and minimized downtime on critical projects, ensuring we stayed on track with delivery schedules.
- Trained and mentored junior welders, helping them develop their skills and confidence, which improved team productivity by an estimated 20% and created a positive work environment that encouraged growth.
- Led field teams in executing mechanical work, including welding, rigging, and commercial construction, while also assisting with project layout and scheduling activities to ensure seamless operations.
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
Bull Steward
Day & Zimmermann
Vicksburg, United States
03.2009 - 05.2013
- Led the mechanical maintenance crew at Entergy's Baxter Wilson coal-fired plant, which ensured the optimal performance and reliability of critical equipment like boilers and turbines.
- Prioritized safety above all by implementing strict safety protocols, which helped minimize incidents and fostered a strong culture of safety among team members.
- Developed and executed maintenance schedules to ensure the timely completion of tasks, contributing to the overall efficiency of plant operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot mechanical issues, which led to quicker resolutions and reduced downtime of essential machinery.
- Trained and mentored team members on maintenance best practices, helping to elevate their skill sets and overall effectiveness within the team.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding & Blueprint Reading
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MSSkills
- Project coordination
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Construction supervision
- Strategic planning
- Key decision making
- Training oversight
- Subcontractor management
- Public speaking
- Blueprint interpretation
- Scheduling coordination
- Continuous improvement
- Recruitment and hiring
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Dependable and hardworking
- Team leadership
- OSHA compliance
Accomplishments
- Joined pipe fitters local 619 in 1999
- Joined boilermakers Local 110 in 2006
- Achieved 40K hours as a Union member trained in blueprint reading, rigging, welding and fitting
Timeline
Construction Manager
Aecon Technical Services INC
12.2025 - 04.2026
Superintendent/ Supervisor
BHI Energy, PCI, & Madison
05.2014 - 08.2024
Bull Steward
Day & Zimmermann
03.2009 - 05.2013
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding & Blueprint Reading
Copiah-Lincoln Community College