THOMAS BEUL
Augusta,GA
Summary
To obtain a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager position with Heavener & Associates Construction, contributing leadership, timeline control, and scope management expertise to field and office-driven project efforts.
Results-driven Gas Turbine System Electrician (GSE) Navy veteran with 60+ months of project coordination and leadership aboard USS Laboon (DDG-58) from 2019 to 2025. Supported a $1.2M Gas Turbine Main Engine (GTM) replacement project during a 9-month combat deployment in the Red Sea, coordinating logistics and scope alignment during an emergency pull-in in Bahrain. Contributed to timeline adherence, cross-department collaboration, and safe execution across operational phases. Served as a Training Team Coordinator for 15-20 man team, leading engineering certifications and coordinating casualty control efforts across departments. Currently building skills in Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Gas Turbine Systems Technician
USS Laboon
Norfolk, VA
02.2019 - 02.2025
- Results-driven Navy veteran with 5+ years of project leadership aboard USS Laboon (DDG-58) from 2019 to 2025.
- Supported a $1.2M engine replacement project during a 9-month combat deployment in the Red Sea, coordinating logistics and scope alignment during an emergency pull-in in Bahrain.
- Contributed to timeline adherence, cross-department collaboration, and safe execution across operational phases.
- Served as a Training Team Coordinator, leading engineering certifications and coordinating casualty control efforts across departments.
- Led $1.2M engine replacement during 9-month deployment; oversaw procurement and schedule control.
- Supervised 15-member team to meet Navy readiness standards and mission deliverables.
- Managed project planning, contractor updates, and execution reviews across multiple initiatives.
- Coordinated with external suppliers to manage supply chain timing and logistics under tight deadlines.
- Currently building skills in Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
Skills
- Project Scope Management
- Timeline & Milestone Tracking
- Contractor & Supplier Coordination
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Risk Mitigation & Contingency Planning
- Equipment Isolation & Safety Procedures
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Smartsheet (Basic), Microsoft Project (Basic), Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
- Communication Across Technical Departments
Education & Certifications
Georgia Military College – Business and Associate Studies
Completed 2 years of study (2013–2015)
- PMP Application Approved, Exam Eligible
- 35-hour PMP Prep Course (Udemy)
- ESWS – Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
- Operational Risk Management (ORM) Certified – U.S. Navy
- CPR/First Aid Certified – U.S. Navy
- Leadership and Management Education and Training (LMET) – U.S. Navy
- Enlisted Leadership Course – U.S. Navy
- Gas Turbine Systems Technician (G-Strand) – U.S. Navy A-School
- Basic Electrical and 9C Electrical School – U.S. Navy
- Basic Engineering Common Core (BECC) – U.S. Navy
Accomplishments
- Combat Action Ribbon (CAR)
- Navy Achievement Medal (2)
- Navy Unit Commendation (2)
Timeline
Gas Turbine Systems Technician
USS Laboon
02.2019 - 02.2025
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