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Chris Hughes

Senior Project Manager Engineer

Katameya, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Maintenance EngineerFull Time

    Mobil Oil

    Apr 2008 - Aug 2008 -4 months

    United States , Torrance

    • Job Details:Worked directly on Hydrocracker, and Hydrogen Plant, with indirect work on Hydrotreater and Platinum Reformer. Engineered the use of LOKrings in the piping and installation of a ThermoJet Oil Purifier for a recycle compressor in the Hydrocracker.
  • Highway Design ManagerFull Time

    HDR

    Mar 2005 - May 2015 -10 yrs, 2 months

    United States , Anchorage

    • Job Details:Managed large-scale multi-disciplinary highway and civil engineering projects. Led work-sharing efforts with multiple HDR offices to meet schedule and expertise requirements. Managed prime contracts with multiple subconsultants for both public and private sector clients. Responsible for client development, maintaining relationships, marketing opportunities, and proposal development for the $12 Million goal/year market sector within the Transportation Group. Nine direct reports (eight engineers, and one CAD technician) working on Highway, Local Roadway, Airport, Railway, and Site Civil projects. Led local office Project Management training courses. Taught Applied Project Management, an HDR developed 3-day course to mimic PMP certification for Senior Project Managers within HDR.
  • Construction Services ManagerFull Time

    Geomat

    Mar 2003 - Mar 2005 -2 yrs

    United States

    • Job Details:Laboratory manager of small (13 person) geotechnical / materials testing consulting engineering firm. Responsible for up to eight inspectors, laboratory, and testing technicians evaluating materials for new construction compliant with applicable codes and ASTM/AASHTO specifications.
  • Forensic EngineerFull Time

    Knott Laboratory

    Feb 2000 - Feb 2003 -3 yrs

    United States , Denver

    • Job Details:Conducted root cause analysis to complete forensic investigations of accidents ranging from machine failures, to construction defects, to vehicular crashes. Provided final reports and assisted expert witness testimony for both Lawyers and Insurance clients. Performed detailed accident investigations of vehicular crashes involving automobiles, tractor-trailers, bicycles and pedestrians. Developed expertise using momentum bases computer simulation software to model vehicle motion during accidents and incorporated this motion to animation software for courtroom use.
  • Education

    • BSc in Mechanical Engineering

      Colorado School of Mines

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1999 - 4 yr

    Skills

    • Consultation
    • Microsoft Office
    • MicroStation
    • AutoCAD

    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Portuguese

      Advanced

    Training & Certifications

    • Professional Engineer

      2015
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