CHARLES P.

TIDWELL, III
24263 Jacocks Road Slaughter, LA 70777
Cell: (225) 279-8507 Home: (225) 570-2735
Email: ct8337ce@westpost.net

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Versatile and resourceful Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in de
sign of mid to large scale projects, handling all phases from pre-construction t
o close-out including field assessments, equipment selection, preparation of dra
wing and project presentations, contractor selection, bid packages, surveying an
d site layout. Specific background includes petrochemical/industrial piping syst
ems, materials handling/conveyor/conveying designs, power systems/boilers, ammon
ia service, sulfuric acid service, military nuclear power plant systems, missile
defense weapons systems, ethylene services, high pressure alcohol, sulphur reco
very, and other related chemical plant systems. Excel at increasing efficiencies
, identifying constraints, and defining innovative solutions. Self-directed lead
er who can work effectively with cross-functional teams and cultivate strong wor
king partnerships with key stakeholders to consistently achieve project goals. A
ble to see the big picture, focus on the important details, and prioritize multi
ple tasks. Committed to adding value and exceeding expectations through creative
idea generation, collaborative problem solving, intuitive business acumen, and
disciplined decision making.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sigma Engineering, Baton Rouge, LA 2008 a" Present
Construction Project Manager
Collaborate with general contractor to resolve engineering problems on the Syntr
oleum Copolymer Project. Provide onsite support for safety procedures, schedule
changes/updates. Serve as liaison between equipment vendors, general contractor
, and the engineering group. Oversee and originate onsite engineering changes an
d issue as-built drawings for final construction.
The Shaw Group, Baton Rouge, LA 2007 a" 2008
Engineering Manager
Led a team of 46 engineers, designers and CAD operators to execute the Pequiven,
Venezuela PDH project with a $5.6 million FEED value and a $374 million EPC val
ue. Orchestrated P & ID development, OSBL and ISBL, equipment selection, bid doc
uments, procurement and site plan development.
Daikin-America, Decatur, AL 2006 a" 2007
Plant Mechanical Engineer (Contract)
Planned and implemented capital projects in the plant and at off-site locations.
Estimated conceptual project costs, developed preliminary P & ID, piping and me
chanical design, pump/pipe size selection and equipment selection. Supervised su
pport staff including mechanical designers, electrical and instrument designers
and sub-contract engineering firms. Prepared capital requests and firm estimates
.
URS Corporation/FEMA, New Orleans, LA 2005 a" 2006
Lead Mechanical Engineer/Public Assistance Officer
Assessed damages to commercial buildings, HVAC systems, plumbing and sanitary se
werage systems. Estimated costs for bid-oriented contractors and monitored progr
ess for project duration, including scheduled payments related to percentage of
work completed and materials stored.
Amtec Corp., Inc., Anniston, AL 1999 a" 2005
Lead Mechanical/Process Engineer
Designed and selected equipment, piping, pumps and associated systems supporting
 the main/secondary process for the classified demilitarization of TOW, Javelin
and MLRS missile/rocket designs at the Anniston Army Munitions Depot. Reclaimed
missile warheads and rocket motors through a process that was used in future sys
tems by commercial clients. Also established this process for Allied Alliance Pa
rtners.
Major Projects
a Building 4835 - Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL a" Conducted mechanical desig
n for the HVAC system, a 25 ton chilled water/VAV unit with hot water/packaged b
oiler heating.
a Building 7820 - Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL - Led HVAC mechanical design
of a remodel project to test/view a bunker that utilized a split system with hum
idity controls.
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a Marshall Space Flight Center - NASA Building 4760, Huntsville, AL Project En
gineer for the rehabilitation of an existing chemical cleaning line. Scope of w
ork included removal of 10 existing tanks with service/process pumps and piping,
push/pull ventilation systems, structural and foundations. Duties included pum
p, pipe, ventilation selections and material selections. vendor selection, mater
ial compatibility and estimation entire project cost.
a Marshall Space Flight Center - NASA Building 4201/4202, Huntsville, AL - Desig
ned steam piping, water, and mix service piping for the re-work of two 6-story o
ffice buildings. Scope included the removal of all service systems, selection o
f new equipment, and installation design. Also designed HVAC for building 4201,
removed existing HVAC equipment and installed new equipment, duct work, controls
and chilled water service and return piping.
a Marshall Space Flight Center - NASA Building 4705, Huntsville, AL - Coordinate
d project completion, including analysis of current facilities and design of n
ew systems, HVAC, pumps and piping, platforms and structures required to meet co
mplicated scope of work, vendor and material selection, estimating, and final cl
ient presentation.
Hubbard & Drake General Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Decatur, AL 1996 a" 1999
Engineering Manager/Project Manager
Ensured quality assurance on all projects in force for a variety of clients incl
uding: 3M, Daiken, Toray, Solutia, Friskies, Bunge, Con-Agra, Champion Paper, He
xcel, and Amoco. Led numerous plant shutdowns and turnarounds, including materia
l and labor estimates, critical path management using Microsoft Project, schedul
ing of sub-contractors and material vendors.
Hexcel Corporation, Decatur, AL 1993 a" 1996
Mechanical Support Engineer
Supported existing and new plant services and capital projects. Conducted preve
ntative/predictive maintenance assessments and scheduling. Designed and install
ed all projects under $10K including vendor, material and contractor selection.

Prior Experience: Served in Project Manager and Project Engineer roles on the fo
llowing:
Shell Refinery (Norco, LA) Cat-Cracker Explosion Rebuild; Exxon Refinery (Baton
Rouge, LA) OXO Unit Expansion; Exxon Chemical Plant (Baton Rouge, LA) HFH Unit;
Exxon Chemical Americas (Baton Rouge, LA) Spectrum Engineering (Baton Rouge, LA)
; Rhone-Poulenc, Inc.(Baton Rouge, LA).Dry Tower Project; Rio Grand Valley Sugar
Growers Co-op (Brownsville, TX); Borden PVC Laboratory (Geismar, LA); Gulf Refi
nery (Houston, TX); Paxxon Chemical, Allied Chemical, Texaco Refinery, Star Indu
stries, Dow Chemical, BASF, Hercules Chemical, Good Hope Refinery, Godchaux Suga
r, Valentine Sugar Growers.
EDUCATION
BS Mechanical Engineering a" Trinity University, Huntsville, AL
AutoCAD Release 14 - Calhoun Community College, Decatur, AL
AutoCAD Release 10/11 - Baton Rouge Vo-Tech, Baton Rouge, LA
Engineer in Training (EIT) - Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
PMP Masters Program - Villanova University, Villanova, PA (currently enrolled)
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
OSHA Health & Safety a" 40 hour & 30 hour
Deming Total Quality Management Course
Red Cross - First Aid Course, Instructor Course
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Safety Council
CLEARANCES
Active Secret Security Clearance a" FEMA, Homeland Security, FBI, Department of
the Army
Active TWIC Card