Gary E.

Knurbein
8070 Lottie Ave. * Las Vegas, NV 89149
USA: 702.736.4301 * International Cellular: 7.985.210.5980 * gkebcd3e@westpost.n
et
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Results-oriented and award-winning certified project manager with progressive ex
pertise and over two decades of experience in multiple facets of green field and
retrofit work in the heavy construction industry, particularly: Buildings, Roa
ds, Water, Earthwork, Concrete, Mechanical / Equipment, Piping, HVAC, Electrical
, and Facilities Operations. Background includes nuclear, power, process, mining
and, government facilities. Possesses a broad range of knowledge in internation
al terrains across multiple disciplines, dealing with all levels of government /
military and professional corporations. Capable of executing multi-million doll
ar projects flawlessly. Integrates technical understanding with best management
practices, rallying teams, strengthening relationships, controlling costs, optim
izing processes. Operates with continuous improvement principles, while over-de
livering on goals and objectives.
Core Competencies:
Strategic Planning * Scope Definition * Risk Management * Environmental & Occupa
tional Health & Safety
Operational Streamlining * Employee Development / Mentoring * QA * Outsourcing *
Performance Metrics
Cost Control * Relationship Management * Resource Allocation * Compliance Report
ing
Policy Development * Change Control * Procurement * Inventory Control * Subcontr
act Management * Scheduling * Program Development * Welding * Infrastructure
Development * Inspections
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
URS CORPORATION, HQ: San Francisco, CA * 1982 - Present
Leading Provider of Engineering, Construction, and Technical Services around the
World
Project Manager, US Defense Threat Reduction Agency Project, 2009 - Present
Serves to manage the new construction and equipping of a $25M expansion of the S
ergiev Possad, Russian Federation, Security Assessment and Training Center of (4
) four buildings totaling over 75K sq. ft.
Notable Accomplishments:
* Exhibited exemplary control of budget.
* Incorporated construction experience and technical knowledge with corporate re
structuring in project execution procedures to facilitate best management practi
ces such as risk mitigation, cost control and, top down safety commitment.
Project Manager, US DOE NNSA Severesk Plutonium Production Elimination Project,
2003 - 2009
Oversaw replacement of 6 power boilers, 2 generating turbines, a water treatment
plant, central heating plant and main central water heating pipelines. This $35
0M project utilized procurement, costing, cost control, safety, and quality assu
rance skills.
Notable Accomplishments:
* Attained 7 million safe work hours.
* Achieved first DOE project in Russian Federation to maintain established cost
(budget) ceilings.
* Established mutual respect with RF counterparts through technical exchange.
* Earned 6 additional DOE contract incentives for milestone schedule completions
totaling $5M.
Project Manager, US Defense Threat Reduction Agency Project, 2002 - 2003
Led $28M project from cradle to grave that involved design and construction elem
ents for missile storage facilities in Russian Federation.
Notable Accomplishments:
* Consolidated two projects, slashing costs by $15M for client and resulting in
increased performance capabilities for the combined project without severe sched
ule completion impact.
Project Manager, US Dept. of Defense, Russian Chemical Weapons Destruction Proje
ct, 1998 - 2002
Spearheaded $365M construction project involving bituminization building, elimin
ation of 1200 tons of chemical agents each year, and 12 ancillary utility / supp
ort buildings. Oversaw planning, development, policies, procedures, vendor selec
tion and then management of Russian teams, safety implementation and change cont
rol.
Notable Accomplishments:
* Developed and deployed performance measurement baseline.
Career Note:
Additional experience at URS Corporation includes:
Area Manager, Kennecott Utah Copper, $510M Mining Project.
Construction Manager, US Department of Defense, $203M Chemical Processing Projec
t.
Welding Director, US Department of Energy, $300M Nuclear Processing Projects.
Welding Engineer / Piping Superintendent, US Department of Energy $400M Nuclear
Processing Project. Welding Engineer, Wisconsin Electric Power $40M Nuclear Powe
r Generation Project.
Mechanical Quality Inspector, Washington Electric Power $110M Fossil / Wood Wast
e Power Gen. Project
Previous: Boiler Inspector, Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Compa
ny.
Further details available on request.
MILITARY
US Navy, 2nd Class Machinist Mate (E-5) Honorable Discharge.
EDUCATION
Associates Degree, Education - University of Georgia (Augusta), GA
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE
Project Management Institute - Project Management Professional, #520890
American Welding Society - Certified Welding Inspector #84120053
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (CCHEST) - Safety Trained Supervisor #IE
X03382
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors - Boiler Inspector, Non-
Active #9620
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES / WORKSHOPS
Project Management Training ~ Metallurgy of Welding ~ Changes and Claims in Gove
rnment Contract
Cost / Schedule Control Systems Criteria (Earned Value Management) ~ Leadership
Development
The Amerman Experience / Public Speaking ~ Excellence in the Real World - Team B
uilding
Structural Welding / Design of Weldments ~ Non-Destructive Examination
AWARDS / RECOGNITION
Lion Award: (3x Times) for Project of the Year, Construction, Public/Government,
Community Relations.
US Navy: Good Conduct Medal