Kent Lanham
New Richmond,Ohio
Summary
I have over 30 years of electrical and energy engineering, project management, and field supervision experience that has allowed me to build a proven foundation of construction management, electrical engineering, procurement, estimating, and project management. I use these comprehensive technical and managerial skills to provide employers with the advantage they need to provide customer driven results within the current business environment of compressed schedules, reduced budgets, strained headcount. I have demonstrated my ability to fulfill roles from an independent leader of multiple crews over multiple locations, to a member of a team assembled to oversee and confirm all aspects project construction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Manager/Construction Superintendent
Walbridge
11.2018 - Current
- Coordinated with other departments effectively, integrating technical requirements into broader organizational goals seamlessly.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Built trusted relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Delivered comprehensive technical training programs for staff members, enhancing overall team competency levels.
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing agile project management methodologies and streamlining workflows.
- Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
Project Manager
Design Build Plus
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Owners' Construction Representative
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing, North America
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Served as owner representative for $70M Engineering Headquarters Office Building and Lab space
- Directly responsible for the confirmation and verification of all mechanical and electrical equipment and building systems of a 340,000 sqft LEED Platinum designed building
- Operated as a technical and industry resource for the project management staff in order to secure strict adherence to project plans and specifications during equipment submittal, installation and the Toyota Kanban (commissioning) process
- Reviewed sequence of operations, one line drawings and architectural details to insure quality of installation and accuracy of final turn over documents
- Managed the day to day operations of an onsite maintenance and operations staff for site serving more than 850 occupants
- Utilized industry experience to provide additional insight to owner on potential contractors and providers to aid in their equipment and service providers.
Construction Manager
Geo-Marine / Versar
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Directly responsible for the complete redesign and refurbishment of 15 buildings including installation of new HVAC systems with DDC controls; three buildings were complete interior demolition/overhauls within a 5 to 30-day compressed schedule
- Oversight over the Owner acceptance process of each building with equipment checkout / confirmation
- Responsible for entire project procurement from interviewing perspective bidders to sourcing subcontracts for the awarded scope of work
- Provide close daily coordination with base personnel to ensure all buildings were accessible and in working order during refurbishment activities as buildings were required to remain operational
- Tasked with reactivating stalled contract for the design/build of three buildings in an 'Active Combat Ready Zone' requiring particular focus for heightened security, enhanced permitting, restricted work scheduling for all construction activities.
Field SuperintendentProcurement Manager
Zachry
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Supervised crews at four power plants, verifying the availability of sufficient tools, equipment, and supplies for work completion
- Worked with resource managers on assessing plant needs
- Identified potential resource leveling based on master resource plans
- Served as a Journeyman Electrician as needed.
Education
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Technical innovation expertise
- Employee Development
- Training and mentoring
Certification
OSHA 30
Clearances
- Military
- Homeland security
Timeline
Technical Manager/Construction Superintendent
Walbridge
11.2018 - Current
Project Manager
Design Build Plus
10.2017 - 10.2018
Owners' Construction Representative
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing, North America
12.2015 - 09.2017
Construction Manager
Geo-Marine / Versar
01.2009 - 01.2014
Field SuperintendentProcurement Manager
Zachry
01.2006 - 01.2008
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