JOEL R. THOMS

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

PROFILE
Results-driven, quality-focused Construction Superintendent with first-rate skills in directing multi-million dollar heavy industrial projects. Proven ability to deliver projects on-time, and within budget
Expertise includes: multi-site project management, cost reduction / avoidance, operations management, quality assurance, accident prevention, performance management, and regulatory compliance.
Effective Team Player with strong interpersonal and communication
skills.
Adept at working under pressure to meet time-sensitive deadlines.

TECHNICAL
Construction Planning/Scheduling Evaluate and determine appropriate construction delivery systems and most cost-effective plan, then schedule for completion of the projects.
Budget Analysis/Management
Track and control all construction costs to avoid cost overruns. Develop and maintain effective relationships with subcontractors; oversee proposal compliance, bid comparisons, and subcontractor selection as necessary to ensure compliance with internal control procedures.
Drawings/Specifications
Skilled in reading Blueprints, Schematics, ISOs, and P&IDs.
Problem Solving
Analyze problems and make sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications, and costs.




QUALIFICATIONS
Thirty years of heavy industrial construction management experience with expertise in Powerhouses (coal fired, gas turbine), natural gas compressor stations, and a strong focus on safety.
Quick to understand new business objectives and processes. Poised to contribute a unique blend of project management and interpersonal skills, wisdom, and common sense.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Experienced managing projects with budgets ranging from $1 million to $100 million.
Oversaw the ground-up construction of 4 coal fired powerhouses and retrofitting of more than 20 including: mechanical installation, heavy rigging, and piping construction.
Supervised the construction, start-up, and commissioning of plant mechanical systems for LM6000 two-in-one combined cycle power plant for Lincoln Electric Service in Lincoln, NE.
Oversaw the erection of all boiler/mechanical (piping) systems for a Babcock Hitachi KK 790 MW supercritical coal fired power plant for MidAmerican Energy Company in Council Bluffs, IA. Prime Contractor Kvaerner Songer
Planned, scheduled, and supervised the construction, start-up, and commissioning of the new Brackett Green intake structure screens for Nebraska Public Power District in Brownville, NE.
Supervise crews of up to 500 pipefitters, boilermakers, iron workers, and general laborers; including assigning tasks, providing leadership, direction, and discipline.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rand Construction Company (Kansas City, MO)
Project Superintendent (2005-2006)(2007-Present)
Supervise the performance of all field construction activities in conformance with plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
Develop the safety culture of the project, making safety a natural part of all work performed.
Control change/scope creep, ensuring that all scope changes are quickly and properly documented, and that any changes are approved prior to performance of work.
Led various projects including: an instrumentation and control update for Sunflower Electric Power Corporation in Holocomb, KS, Unit 5 Distribution Control System (DCS) Control Room Consolidation (CRCON)instrumentation and Turbine Automation for Omaha Public Power District (O.P.P.D.).
JOEL R. THOMS

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISION
Strengthens staff morale through improved employee relations, team building, and open communications.
Supervised up to 500 employees, hired craftsmen, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, and determined salaries.

EDUCATION
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States of America
Graduate
Southeast Community College
Associate of Arts and Science (AAS)
Business Administration / Drafting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Eligible for Security Clearance

CONTACT INFORMATION
825 North Cotner Street Apt 224
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 730-4956
joert53[at]yahoo.com























EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - CONTINUED
Managed the installation of 4-40 ton acoustical pulsation bottles, footings, 24 and 20 Sch120 pipe. Installed new suction piping to 4 existing engines, stress relieved all piping, sand blasted and painted all piping & bottles.
Day & Zimmermann NPS (Philadelphia, PA)
General Superintendent (2006-2006)
Planned, scheduled, and supervised all craft personnel in the support of all scheduled outage activities for Weststar Energy at Jeffery Energy Center Unit 3 and Lawrence Energy Center Unit 5.
Azco Construction Company (Appleton, WI)
General Foreman (2003-2005)
Coordinated with Foreman to determine manpower requirements.
Scheduled work to be performed and reviewed work accomplished.
Major projects included: MidAmerican Energy Company and Lincoln Electric System.
Rand Construction Company (Kansas City, MO)
General Foreman (1999-2003)
Oversaw modifications to Control, Burner, and Gas for Units 1 through 4 for Omaha Public Power District (O.P.P.D).
Midwest Mechanical (Kansas City, MO)
Business Development, Foreman (1999-2003)
Ryan & Associates (Davenport, IA)
General Foreman (1999-2003)
Great Plains Mechanical, Inc. (Lincoln, NE)
President/CEO (1984-1999)
Directed marketing strategies, business development plans, promotional activities, oversaw various projects, identified trends and translated those trends into bottom line profits.
Served as Project Superintendent specializing in industrial mechanical installation and maintenance involving all types of construction from food processing to rock drying plants, commercial hot water and steam heating systems, plumbing, manufacturing facilities, and power plants.
B & W (Babcock and Wilcox) Construction Company (Barberton, OH)
Superintendent / Project Manager (1978-1984)