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Richard Nauta

UT

Summary

Proven Project Manager with a track record of delivering Government contracts for Petersen Inc. on time and within budget, showcasing expertise in risk and schedule management. Demonstrates strong strategic planning and client relations skills, ensuring project success and stakeholder satisfaction. Self-motivated with a focus on achieving results through effective project tracking and inventory control.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Petersen Inc.
12.2022 - Current
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet Government Nuclear and Aerospace contract goals and objectives.
  • Managed Government Nuclear projects from procurement to commission.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Maintained and monitored project schedule and budgets.
  • collaborate with Program Manager to insure all tasks are being executed per Government contract.

Project Estimator

Petersen Inc.
12.2014 - 12.2022
  • Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Analyzed blueprints and specifications to prepare estimates for Nuclear, Aerospace, and Mining fabrication projects.
  • Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
  • Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
  • Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
  • Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.

Lead Fabricator

Petersen Inc.
11.2008 - 12.2014
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Followed all quality, and fabrication procedures passed down from the customer and internal requirements.
  • maintained and documented all required traceability documents required for the Nuclear NQA-1 and Aerospace industry.
  • Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
  • Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
  • Fabricated components and structures for the Nuclear, and Aerospace industry following customer requirements.
  • Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
  • Managed project timeline and resources to complete work on time and within budget.
  • Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.

Sheet Metal Fabricator

YESCO Signs
01.2007 - 10.2008
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
  • Learned to form sheet metal parts such as sleeves, collars, and pressed elbows from different materials.
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Hammered and shaped metal over forms, blocks or anvils to achieve required item dimensions and configurations.
  • Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
  • Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
  • Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Lead Welder

Allied Electric Signs
06.2002 - 01.2007
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Metal Fabricator

Fabriweld
11.2000 - 05.2002
  • Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
  • Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
  • Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.

Fabrication Welder

Circle Industries
09.1997 - 10.2000
  • Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Documented welding on specified work order.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

Trailer Fabricator

TJ Trailers
06.1996 - 09.1997
  • Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
  • Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
  • Managed project timeline and resources to complete work on time and within budget.
  • Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
  • Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fremont High School
Plain City, UT

Skills

  • Project Management of Government contracts
  • Self motivated and directed
  • Risk Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Project tracking
  • Inventory Control
  • Strategic Planning
  • Presentations
  • Forecasting
  • Client Relations
  • Budget Preparation

Timeline

Project Manager

Petersen Inc.
12.2022 - Current

Project Estimator

Petersen Inc.
12.2014 - 12.2022

Lead Fabricator

Petersen Inc.
11.2008 - 12.2014

Sheet Metal Fabricator

YESCO Signs
01.2007 - 10.2008

Lead Welder

Allied Electric Signs
06.2002 - 01.2007

Metal Fabricator

Fabriweld
11.2000 - 05.2002

Fabrication Welder

Circle Industries
09.1997 - 10.2000

Trailer Fabricator

TJ Trailers
06.1996 - 09.1997

High School Diploma -

Fremont High School
Richard Nauta