Chad Clowson
Tomball,TX
Summary
To obtain a rewarding position with possible growth potential and skills beneficial to my career
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Procurement Manager
Bechtel Corporation
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced reporting capabilities of the procurement department by leveraging data analytics tools, providing stakeholders with actionable insights into key metrics for informed decision-making processes.
- Established strong vendor relationships, resulting in improved supply chain efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of projects within budget constraints and timeline requirements.
- Collaborated closely with other departments such as finance, engineering, or legal to identify procurement synergies and develop integrated solutions that addressed both project-specific and organizational goals.
- Streamlined purchasing processes, leading to increased efficiency and reduced administrative burden for the team.
- Performed thorough market research to identify potential suppliers offering competitive pricing without compromising quality or service levels.
- Mitigated risks associated with supplier disruptions through proactive contingency planning and close monitoring of vendor activities.
- Supervised procurement staff effectively, providing guidance on complex issues while developing their skills through targeted training programs tailored to individual needs for continuous growth within the department.
- Enhanced supplier performance by conducting regular reviews and establishing performance improvement plans.
- Facilitated change management initiatives, addressing operational challenges, and improving overall procurement practices within the organization.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
Materials Manager
Bechtel Corporation
09.2018 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: US Petrochemical Complex Project – Houston, TX
- Developed and managed the project materials management plan and materials responsibility matrix
- Coordinated and managed interfaces with respect to supporting the module program
- Established project schedule, progress and performance reporting for Materials Management team at all locations to include planning and execution
- Prepared and organized assigned Procurement-sponsored meetings relative to the Materials Management function
- Reviewed the initial master schedule, detailed timing and sequence of each functional group, and actual progress of each group to confirm that materials meet required delivery dates
- Reviewed any schedule revision for impacts and participated in the development of contingency planning
- Ensured proper construction sequencing alignment with the project schedule
- Established the project plan for identifying major equipment and bulk materials with engineering
- Identified engineering data was in line with requirements for automation importation into the procurement system
- Issued the material responsibility matrix reflecting the agreed division of functional responsibilities for material activities among project, support, and field offices
- Generated Procurement reports and activities to ensure that purchasing and expediting were working effectively to maintain milestone schedule dates
- Facilitated specialized training and career development programs necessary to assure that all assigned material management personnel were properly trained and qualified
- Represented Materials Management at project management meetings and reported status of area of responsibility
- Evaluated performance of employees under direct supervision, including assisting with the establishment of project-level goals and personal development
- Managed discipline manhours and release/extensions dates for Material Planners
- US Petrochemical Complex Project – Houston, TX
Materials Manager
Bechtel Corporation
07.2015 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Pennsylvania Chemicals Project – Houston, TX
- Established the materials management execution plan for the project
- Interfaced with engineering disciplines to determine material related deliverables, including specifications, drawings, MTO strategy, MR strategy, and risks
- Established change management for material scope variations and design evolution with engineering
- Coordinated actions to accommodate design revisions and provided feedback to project on schedule impacts resulting from the changes
- Specified standard lead times for bulk (stock coded) materials
- Coordinated appropriate lead times for fabricated bulks; i.e., pipe spools and structural steel
- Provided lead time data to project controls for incorporation into the level 3 schedule
- Established automation strategy for the project specifying application requirements for systems to be used
- Developed integration for design and material requisitions from 3rd party engineering companies for material requirements and association of work packages
- Interface with the site Field Materials Management Team, and Project Field Procurement Manager
- Developed metrics to demonstrate effectiveness of the plan and it’s support of the project schedule
- Coordinated work package definition for planning and executing material supply chain in priority sequence
- Provided supervision to home office materials planning personnel at the project office to ensure that materials were provided on time and in sufficient quantity to support the completion of construction work
- Ensure that discipline Materials Planner(s) provided accurate reporting of all materials required for work package installation
- Monitored the work processes and the effectiveness of materials personnel in providing timely and accurate distribution of materials to Construction and/or (Sub) Contractor installation locations
- Developed project work hour estimates and monitored against approved budgets
- Assisted in establishing long-range personnel objectives and in developing personnel
- Provided materials coordination support to project functional groups
- Pennsylvania Chemicals Project – Houston, TX
Deputy Materials Manager
Bechtel Corporation
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Company Overview: Wheatstone LNG Project – Houston, TX
- Participated in daily planning meetings with jobsite personnel in an effort to manage critical material issues and requirements
- Managed reporting requirements for senior project management as it pertains to material availability for module yards and jobsite destinations
- Assisted expediting and engineering in managing pipe fabrication as it pertains to material availability, UOS&D’s, technical questions / RFI’s as well as relaying field priorities and requirements
- Monitored and identified material needs using the Bechtel Procurement System in conjunction with the construction schedule and installation work packages developed by field engineering and sub-contractors
- Assisted Traffic and Logistics to expedite critical shipments
- Interfaced with project engineering to ensure MTO requirements were identified and requisitioned in alignment with the construction schedule
- Assisted and trained fellow coworkers in the general use of the procurement automation system and its various applications
- Wheatstone LNG Project – Houston, TX
Sr. Materials Planning Specialist
Bechtel Corporation
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: Queensland Curtis Island LNG Project – Houston, TX
- Finalized the Materials Management Plan, reported changes to the plan, helped resolve deviations from the plan, and obtained approval during the execution of the project
- Finalized the Material Responsibility Matrix and coordinated deviations or changes required to it and to the affected parties on the project
- Utilized the materials components of the project Automation Plan (used by functional groups) to monitor related data transfers between the functional groups
- Where necessary, participated in preparation of project-specific desktop instructions for use by the functional groups regarding automation interfaces on materials related transfers
- Ensured the material identification methodology permits accurate statusing and distribution of materials according to the priority and sequence of construction activities
- Determined, with the functional groups, the best strategy for fabricated systems that provides the most overall value on the project
- Prepared flow charts of the materials management process for key commodities within area of responsibility
- Identified any 'special' or potentially lengthy approval requirements that could impact the timely issuance of the key engineering deliverables that drive the materials work process
- Identified, in coordinated with Engineering, critical design drawings and data required from suppliers that may affect the timely issuance of other design deliverables, or are needed by Construction well ahead of material delivery
- Assisted Engineering in implementing the project’s component numbering approaches, as required by sound materials management practices and the project Automation Plan, including tagged materials, bulk materials, and spares
- Verified that material requisitions clearly identify required pay items and reflect a level of detail in which materials will be shipped and identified for storage and control prior to distribution to Construction for installation
- Queensland Curtis Island LNG Project – Houston, TX
Area Materials Manager
Bechtel Corporation
03.2008 - 03.2012
- Company Overview: Motiva Crude Expansion Project – Port Arthur, TX
- Served as liaison at the project jobsite construction area between project procurement for reporting of undelivered materials, field procurement for stored materials and construction personnel for accurate reporting of materials against construction work packages and required on site dates
- Coordinated with responsible groups that materials are provided in a timely manner and in sufficient quantity to support the completion of construction work
- Assisted in early identification of surplus or unneeded materials and coordinated material availability in support of design revisions or rework
- Implemented the planned construction activities and work packaging structure within area of responsibility through coordination with Field Engineering, Construction, and/or (Sub) Contractors as well as Project Controls
- Directly supervised and trained Bechtel Procurement System Specialist in general use of system applications and reporting
- Coordinated the return of damaged or excess materials and equipment from the job site to the supplier if required and recorded on a deficiency report or non conformance report
- Motiva Crude Expansion Project – Port Arthur, TX
Inventory Specialist II
Bechtel Corporation
10.2007 - 03.2008
- Company Overview: Chevron Crude II Rebuild – Pascagoula, MS
- Assisted in the initial setup of project procedures and construction of an offsite warehouse
- Performed the physical count and inspection of incoming material
- Reviewed Purchase order receiving documentation and performed receiving data entry
- Directed assigned personnel to ensure that material was stored in accordance with the project storage plan and that the location of material was properly maintained with appropriate storage records (manual and automated)
- Reviewed material receiving reports for completeness, accuracy and timeliness
- Disposed of surplus project materials as approved by project management and directed by Field Procurement management
- Chevron Crude II Rebuild – Pascagoula, MS
Materials Coordinator
Bechtel Corporation
11.2007 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Chevron Crude II Rebuild – Pascagoula, MS
- Coordinated material delivery between the offsite warehouse and construction personnel at the jobsite
- Coordinated direct turn over material between the supplier and construction sub contractors
- Maintained records, both manually and automated, of material withdrawal request, deficient items and over under short or damaged material delivered to construction
- Interfaced with Field Buyers and Expeditors for the purpose of expediting needed material and ensuring accurate material availability
- Coordinated and interfaced with project management pertaining to material deliverables through weekly planning meetings, schedule review as well as accurate and timely reporting
- Chevron Crude II Rebuild – Pascagoula, MS
Driller Assistant
Fugro McClelland Marine Geosciences
03.2007 - 10.2007
- Company Overview: Houston, TX – Tampico, Mexico – Gulf of Mexico
- Assisted driller in the acquisition of core samples for foundation design by mixing mud, handling drill pipe, etc
- Worked offshore on a four anchor boat and performed core drilling operations
- Performed general and routine maintenance on tools and equipment both offshore and in the home office maintenance yard
- Assisted in the loading and off-loading of supplies, tools and equipment during mobilization and de-mobilization activities
- Houston, TX – Tampico, Mexico – Gulf of Mexico
Education
High School -
Klein High School
Montgomery College
01.2005
Skills
- Windows XP
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Access
- Word
- Excel
- Bechtel Procurement System
- Internet Project Information Management System
Other Experience
United States Marine Corps, Sergeant, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Combat Action Ribbon, 03/23/03, All Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, Bechtel Procurement System, Internet Project Information Management System
Timeline
Project Procurement Manager
Bechtel Corporation
12.2023 - Current
Materials Manager
Bechtel Corporation
09.2018 - 12.2023
Materials Manager
Bechtel Corporation
07.2015 - 09.2018
Deputy Materials Manager
Bechtel Corporation
04.2013 - 07.2015
Sr. Materials Planning Specialist
Bechtel Corporation
03.2012 - 03.2013
Area Materials Manager
Bechtel Corporation
03.2008 - 03.2012
Materials Coordinator
Bechtel Corporation
11.2007 - 01.2008
Inventory Specialist II
Bechtel Corporation
10.2007 - 03.2008
Driller Assistant
Fugro McClelland Marine Geosciences
03.2007 - 10.2007
High School -
Klein High School
Montgomery College
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