TOMMY DO PHAM
Stafford
Summary
PMP-certified Mechanical Project Engineer with 15+ years of experience in managing engineering and construction projects in energy and real estate sectors. Expertise in overseeing full project life cycles, including design, procurement, site coordination, and client handover. Demonstrated ability in cost and schedule control, activity coordination, contract negotiation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Project Engineer
Quicken Build
05.2022 - Current
- Lead construction planning and execution for commercial and infrastructure projects, including mechanical system installation and structural components.
- Collaborated with subcontractors, vendors, and engineers to ensure compliance with technical specs and field safety standards.
- Managed budgeting, permitting, procurement, and schedule tracking.
- Reviewed redlines, RFIs, and shop drawings for site constructability and integration into existing assets.
- Oversaw closeout, punch lists, and commissioning documentation.
Trading Systems Project Engineer
Gold Sky Capital
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Directed the full life cycle of a complex trading automation project—defined scope, managed milestones, and ensured timely delivery of all phases from strategy design to production deployment.
- Collaborated with research, software, and data engineering teams to align deliverables and timelines; ensured system requirements matched performance and reliability.
- Designed and implemented a modular automated system integrating real-time signal processing, multi-time frame analytics, and risk management protocols.
- Conducted performance analysis on 10+ years of historical data to validate system architecture and refine logic using statistical and behavioral indicators.
Mechanical Engineer
Ocean Edge Services
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Performed design, drawing, and calculations for hydraulic power units and subsea distribution units.
- Provided technical engineering support during the manufacturing and testing process.
Real Estate Investment Project Manager
K&T Real Estate Investment
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Managed acquisition, rehab, and rental/sale of 30+ properties yielding high cash-on-cash returns.
- Used creative financing and strategic property analysis to maximize value and minimize costs.
- Directed material procurement, contractor hiring, and project oversight to ensure budget compliance.
- Reviewed subcontractor bids, negotiated contracts, and processed RFIs and change orders.
Project Engineer
Aker Solutions
08.2011 - 09.2015
- Managed all phases of the subsea control system project lifecycle including FEED, detailed design, procurement, assembly, integration, and FAT.
- Led interface coordination among internal disciplines (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, software) and external vendors to mitigate technical risks.
- Developed detailed design documentation such as interface control documents (ICD), equipment datasheets, and test procedures.
- Conducted stress and load calculations for structures using ASME and DNV standards.
- Oversaw site integration and commissioning activities including SIT, offshore installation support, and system troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve fabrication issues and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Tracked technical KPIs and maintained engineering progress metrics to support project cost control and schedule adherence.
Project Engineer
Oceaneering
03.2009 - 07.2011
- Led design, procurement, and manufacturing of subsea production systems in compliance with API/ISO standards.
- Produced engineering estimates, tracked schedules/budgets, and defined project scopes.
- Reviewed and approved engineering change requests, NCRs, BOMs, schematics, and operation manuals.
- Supervised teams of 10+ engineers/designers and coordinated with suppliers to meet delivery targets.
Product Design Engineer
Aker Solutions
01.2007 - 03.2009
- Created hydraulic/electrical schematics, block diagrams, load test procedures, and manuals for subsea equipment.
- Performed calculations for CP, weld stress, bolt connections, and fluid flow.
- Supported FAT operations.
- Designed and analyzed: SUTH, SDU, HFL/EFL, SUTA, mud mat, SCM, SCMMB, SCMRT, TUTA, and installation hardware.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
University of Houston
Houston05-2007
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Planning and organization
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Subsea systems expertise
- AutoCAD proficiency
- SolidWorks design
- MathCAD application
- SAP knowledge
- Primavera P6 project management
- ENOVIA collaboration tools
- Microsoft Office suite
- API 6A, 17D, and 6F standards
- ISO 13628 compliance
- ASME B313, B314, and B318 standards
- DNV-RP-B401 guidelines
- Mud mat and pile foundation calculations
- Cathodic protection analysis
- Piping and structural calculations
- Weld integrity assessments
Certification
PMP, Project Management Institute, 1933482
Core Skills And Tools
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Conflict resolution and management expertise.
- Subsea Systems: SUTA, SDU, SCM, HPU, HFL, PLET, PLEM, Mud Mat, TUTA
- CAD/CAE: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MathCAD
- Software: SAP, Primavera P6, ENOVIA, MS Project, Word, Power Point, Excel
- Standards: API 6A/17D/F, ISO 13628, ASME B31.3/4/8, DNV-RP-B401
- Calculations: Mud Mat and pile foundation, Cathodic Protection, piping, structural, weld
Timeline
Construction Project Engineer
Quicken Build
05.2022 - Current
Trading Systems Project Engineer
Gold Sky Capital
04.2020 - 05.2022
Mechanical Engineer
Ocean Edge Services
09.2018 - 04.2020
Real Estate Investment Project Manager
K&T Real Estate Investment
10.2015 - 09.2018
Project Engineer
Aker Solutions
08.2011 - 09.2015
Project Engineer
Oceaneering
03.2009 - 07.2011
Product Design Engineer
Aker Solutions
01.2007 - 03.2009
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
University of Houston
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