Blake Fredieu

- Project manager on a range of projects including but not limited to, large capital projects, turnaround projects, and expense projects. Projects include pressure relief valve installation, chemical system piping modifications, valve replacements, temporary piping and valve leak repairs, piping repair and equipment replacements. - Project urgencies ranging from months to weeks including emergency repairs as necessary. With project budgets ranging from $50K to $400K. - Responsible for all project budget forecasting, verifying estimates, and creating/completing KMS/MOC items. - Administered project lifecycle activities with emphasis on milestone tracking and deliverable management, conducted risk assessments, and deployed mitigation protocols that optimized workflow efficiency and promoted consistent compliance with scheduled timelines. - Issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to obtain competitive bids from prequalified contractors for all engineering and construction projects. Consistently delivered projects on schedule and maintained expenditures within or below the allocated budget. - Provide project updates, prepare and develop all project documentation, lead MOC hazard evaluations, develop project construction plan sets, conduct project walks, coordinated project scope completion with plant operations personnel and contractors.

- Managed the design of projects including potable water storage tanks, sewer and water system rehabilitation, new pipelines, and stormwater and wastewater pump stations, with budgets up to $15 million. - Led coordination efforts across engineering, design, and construction disciplines to deliver projects on time and within budget. - Monitored project milestones and deliverables, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies, resulting in improvements in project efficiency and adherence to deadlines over previous quarters. - Developed project contracts and technical specifications, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Collaborated with multiple colleagues across several divisions in order to address challenges and ensure accuracy on all documentation. - Proposed cost estimates and conducted alternative cost analyses, providing clients with options in order to have needs and preferences for construction costs met. - Prepared and updated official project documentation, including monthly pay estimates, field summary reports, technical design reports, and project plan sets, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

- Directed capital improvement projects, including water and sewer plant equipment repair and installation, sewer and water infrastructure upgrades, and regulatory-required assets, with project budgets ranging from $50,000 to 4 million dollars. - Reviewed over 50 consultant and City engineering drawings, as-builts, and project plan designs annually, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with project requirements. - Authored and implemented project contract documentation for over 30 projects, including contract terms, specifications, and approvals. - Approved contractor cost estimates and product submittals, overseeing an average annual project budget of $5 million, and achieved overall project cost-savings through strategic procurement. - Conducted correspondence with over a dozen contractors, city inspectors, and engineering consultants, facilitating successful project outcomes and maintaining a 85% project completion rate within scope and budget. - Organized and led 20+ project pre-bid meetings and pre-construction meetings annually effectively communicating project scope and requirements with City staff, consultants and contractors.

- Evaluated and tracked operational permits for Total to ensure compliance with daily operational requirements. - Served as the primary communication contact between on-site crew and Total plant personnel, managing safety alerts, emergency evacuations, and requests for mobile construction equipment. - Oversaw safety and permit compliance for a crew of over 20 construction workers, maintaining accurate safety documentation and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.