Derek VanArsdale
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Social and high energy Project Manager with a working knowledge of and experience in program management of technical or operational work, including defining program work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope, and schedule baselines; reporting cost and schedule variance; and managing change control and risk.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
APOLLO MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
03.2023 - Current
- Supporting the selection of new hire PMs/PEs and providing support through onboarding/training stages
- Ensure project teams are strictly adhering to Nuclear Quality Level -1 (NQA-1) Guidelines for Department of Energy Contracts
- Maintain relationship with Clients and Stakeholders
- Budgeting and Financial Management
Project Manager
APOLLO MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Senior Project Engineer
LAMB WESTON (CORPORATE ENGINEERING OFFICE)
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Performed Feasibility study along side R&D to design and present plans for next state of the art processing facility
- Worked on (2) Large Capital Project Installations totaling approximately $500MM
- Visited sites across Europe to support evaluation of US processes for improvement opportunities
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Delivered public presentations to provide plans and updates on projects.
Corporate Project Engineer
LAMB WESTON (CORPORATE ENGINEERING OFFICE)
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Acting liason between corporate project team and plant operations to collect requirements and ensure customer satisfactions
- Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
Capital Project Engineer (Operations)
LAMB WESTON (PLANT OPERATIONS)
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Developed scope/schedule/budget, contracted, and implemented approximately 40 capital improvement projects for the Connell operating facility.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Coordinated with Continuous Improvement groups to ensure investments supported parallel efforts to improve operating efficiency.
Maintenance Supervisor
LAMB WESTON (PLANT OPERATIONS)
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Supervised 13 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
Associate Process Engineer / Production Supervisor
LAMB WESTON (PLANT OPERATIONS)
01.2011 - 07.2012
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - CIVIL ENGINEERING
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Pullman, WA12.2010
Skills
- Scope/Schedule/Cost Control & Tracking
- Construction & Procurement Contracts
- Servant Leadership
- Building a Team
Affiliations
Project Management Institute - PMI PMP Certified
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
APOLLO MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
03.2023 - Current
Project Manager
APOLLO MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
02.2019 - 03.2023
Senior Project Engineer
LAMB WESTON (CORPORATE ENGINEERING OFFICE)
12.2017 - 01.2019
Corporate Project Engineer
LAMB WESTON (CORPORATE ENGINEERING OFFICE)
01.2016 - 12.2017
Capital Project Engineer (Operations)
LAMB WESTON (PLANT OPERATIONS)
12.2013 - 12.2015
Maintenance Supervisor
LAMB WESTON (PLANT OPERATIONS)
07.2012 - 12.2013
Associate Process Engineer / Production Supervisor
LAMB WESTON (PLANT OPERATIONS)
01.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - CIVIL ENGINEERING
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
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