Gregory A. Jennings
Douglas,AK
Summary
Practical and hands-on Project Manager in the Marine Industry adept at successfully and effectively interacting with the full range of stakeholders, including management, regulatory, crew, contractors, and vendors. Experience with both new build and maintenance projects in positions from Port Engineer to Engineering Manager. Particular experience in salvaging projects in distress and those with extreme budget and schedule constraints.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Projects Liaison
Alaska DOT&PF
02.2022 - Current
- Assigned to provide management for several high new build projects during planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Engineering Manager
Andrie LLC
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Responsible for overall Engineering Department budget and operations for fleet of 19 marine assets including Tugs, Barges, and Ships.
- Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements utilizing broad base engineering knowledge.
- Revised and enhanced use of Asset Management software to improve preventative maintenance, casualty tracking, and critical documentation compliance.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands driven by market and customers.
- Reviewed project goals and objectives on weekly basis with project managers, maintenance crews, vendors, and contractors.
- Managed individual projects for planned maintenance and refit, and emergency repairs. Managed multiple projects at once across broad geographic area.
- Responsible for hiring, coaching, and training to ensure proper talent pipeline for office and field staffing.
MARINE ENGINEERING ASSISTANT MANAGER
State Of Alaska DOT&PF - AMHS
07.2016 - 04.2019
- Directly assisted with development of Tustemena Replacement Vessel (TRV) specifications and engineering with retained engineering consultant Glosten.
- Worked with DOT assigned Contracting Officer, Attorney Generals' representative and retained outside consultants on development of revised contract language to fit TRV project to Contract Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) project delivery method.
- Presented TRV Project including introduction of CM/GC project delivery method to industry during the Annual Work Boat Show 2018.
- Completed review of Alaska Class Ferry project to ensure contractor compliance with requirements during delivery of ferries Hubbard and Tazlina. Provided engineering assistance during overall project duration.
- Part of Casualty and incident response apparatus for AMHS, completing ICS 300 training and relevant exercises.
- Interpersonal and written communication, Managed day-to-day operations of Marine Engineering Department to include vessel engineering ops, fleet/field personnel, office support staff, and professional staff.
- Responsible for coaching and discipline of department staff.
- Participated in Union contract negotiations and in labor dispute resolution process.
- Responsible for generation of fleet maintenance and engineering operating budgets and tracking.
- Oversaw engineering maintenance program consisting of up to 11 projects totaling as much as $20 Million annually.
- Directly managed projects as required and oversaw direction of projects run by subordinate staff.
- Provided technical oversight of all aspects of vessel maintenance and acted as liaison between Marine Engineering and other DOT&PF or State entities including IT, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Safety, Legal, and Security.
- Worked with relevant regulatory agencies (ABS, USCG, etc.) to ensure fleet operations.
- Responsible for development of service and goods contracts to support Department mission at best possible cost and quality.
SENIOR PORT ENGINEER
State Of Alaska DOT&PF - AMHS
12.2012 - 06.2016
- Oversight of vessel engineering operations and vessel overhaul program.
- Performed vessel support during daily operations, casualties, and lay-up and repair status to ensure completion of required revenue service.
- Developed and implemented annual overhaul program for State's fleet of 11 vessels.
- Successfully acted as Project Manager for annual overhauls for vessels of responsibility.
- Manage other Port Engineers to ensure that vessels of responsibility are maintained and operational.
- Supervise fleet Chief Engineers.
- Support Engineering Management with execution of special projects, data collection, policy development, coaching and discipline, and overall department function.
NAVAL ARCHITECT
Art Anderson Associates
01.2007 - 01.2012
- As EIT Naval Architect utilizing knowledge of naval architectural principles and concepts to assist with all facets of ship design and analysis.
- Work included experience in stability and buoyancy calculations, vessel surveying, weight estimation, structural strength design, and preliminary ship design.
- Participated in performance of numerous stability tests on vessels ranging from 40' patrol crafts to 274' oceanographic research vessels.
- Acted as lead naval architect for deadweight surveys and stability tests of numerous vessels.
- Development of complete stability analysis including inclining data reports, intact and damage stability, and trim and stability documentation.
- Performed as project lead on two vessel tank survey and update projects, three booklets of general plan review and updates, and two docking plan updates.
- Conceptual and preliminary design of several innovative U.S. Navy vessels.
- Work included model testing at NSWC Carderock and results analysis.
- Assisted with review of innovative project delivery and contracting methods for U.S. Government acquisition programs.
JUNIOR NAVAL ARCHITECT
Computer Sciences Corporation - Advanced Marine Center
09.2005 - 04.2007
- Tasked to assist Joint High-Speed Vessel (JHSV) Design Team.
- Accurately performed multitude of engineering functions for program, including power prediction, habitability arrangement, structural calculations, range prediction, and auxiliaries selection.
- Assisted with Performance Specification development for government customer.
- Responsible for developing habitability standards for vessel.
- Developed experience with technical writing through completion of numerous study reports and validation design summaries.
- Honed skills with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and extended knowledge of AutoCad.
Education
Bachelors of Engineering Naval - Architecture and Marine Engineering
State University of New York - Maritime College
09.2005
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Fluent with ABS and USCG Regulations
- Systems integration
- Project Management
- Specification/proposal development and review
- Mechanical systems troubleshooting
- Workplace Safety
- Excellent Communication
- Budget administration
- Design reviews
Certification
- UCI Project Management by University of California, Irvine. Certificate earned March 31, 2019
- National Incident Management System - ICS 300
- USCG 3rd Assistant Engineers License (in Continuity), #1094901
- EIT Washington State, #28918
Timeline
Special Projects Liaison
Alaska DOT&PF
02.2022 - Current
Engineering Manager
Andrie LLC
05.2019 - 02.2022
MARINE ENGINEERING ASSISTANT MANAGER
State Of Alaska DOT&PF - AMHS
07.2016 - 04.2019
SENIOR PORT ENGINEER
State Of Alaska DOT&PF - AMHS
12.2012 - 06.2016
NAVAL ARCHITECT
Art Anderson Associates
01.2007 - 01.2012
JUNIOR NAVAL ARCHITECT
Computer Sciences Corporation - Advanced Marine Center
09.2005 - 04.2007
Bachelors of Engineering Naval - Architecture and Marine Engineering
State University of New York - Maritime College
- UCI Project Management by University of California, Irvine. Certificate earned March 31, 2019
- National Incident Management System - ICS 300
- USCG 3rd Assistant Engineers License (in Continuity), #1094901
- EIT Washington State, #28918
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