Project Engineer / Design Engineer at Raymond Storage Concepts (2021-09 – Present)
Monitored material handling and warehouse storage projects up to $1 million in value through concept, estimating, installation, commissioning, and completion.
- Created AutoCAD drawings, project designs, bill of materials, and project proposals for projects involving pallet racks, cantilever racks, and warehouse storage.
- Timed project activities, handled procurement procedures, permitting, budgets, and change orders to keep projects focused and profitable.
- Facilitated all communication between customers, vendors, subcontractors, salespeople, permitting agencies, and the installation crews.
- Conducted site surveys, managed installations, coordinated inspections, and led final testing and customer approval for the project.
- Led some select projects as Lead Project Manager, responsible for management of project scope, scheduling, vendor coordination, client relations, and installation.
- Led some at-risk projects by taking on additional responsibility and implementing solutions to solve engineering and logistical problems.
- Created project schedules, installed sequencing plans, and formulated risk plans to facilitate successful project completions.
- Worked with structural engineers, permitting agencies, inspectors, and contractors to comply with project specifications and regulations.
Project Manager & Design Engineer at Raymond Storage Concepts (2021-09 – Present)
Warehouse Storage System Installation | $800K
- Taken up leadership role within the project during its execution and managed its successful completion using phase-wise installation process for the rack system through combination of new racks and used racks.
- Gained experience in coordinating among vendors, installers, inspectors, and customer parties while also being responsible for project schedule and site readiness.
- Designed installation sequence along with management of scope changes due to damage in the used racks.
- Conducted coordination with permitting authority and engineers to facilitate the process of occupancy approval.
Project Manager at Raymond Storage Concepts (2021-09 – Present)
Warehouse Storage & Cantilever Rack Installation | $500K
- Managed the execution phase of the project and worked to recover from problems in coordination, logistics, engineering, and installation.
- Fostered good communication procedures such as daily field coordination and weekly customer updates.
- Worked out differences in materials, engineering, site verification, and installation sequencing.
- Communicated with contractors, vendors, engineers, and installation crews to ensure no work was wasted.
- Concluded the project successfully by completing it within the committed timeframe of the customer.
CAD Technician at Plas-Tanks Industries (2017-02 – 2021-09)
- Designed custom FRP chemical storage tanks and related equipment using AutoCAD and engineering calculations.
- Created fabrication drawings and technical documentation supporting manufacturing operations and code compliance.
- Improved production planning processes, reducing turnaround times by 15% and increasing on-time delivery performance.
- Standardized CAD practices and supported implementation of new product designs to improve engineering efficiency and manufacturing quality.
