Michael Chapple

About Michael Chapple

Experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the food processing, manufacturing, and design industries. Skilled in AutoCAD, Project Management, Process Design, Facility Management (FM), Sanitary Design, and Facility Design. Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor\'s Degree focused in Mechanical Engineering from Boise State University.

Experience

1. Engineering Project Manager - Global Engineering

   Lamb Weston

   Jun 2023 — Present · Kennewick, WA, US

   Led cross-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex strategic projects on time, within scope, and under budget- Managed full project lifecycle including scoping, design development, permitting, procurement, construction, and closeout for multiple projects ranging from $5 million to $160 million- Coordinated daily with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to align technical requirements and project goals- Developed and maintained project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans for multi-million-dollar capital projects- Oversaw creation and review of engineering deliverables: drawings, specifications, calculations, submittals, and QA/QC documentation- Implemented standardized project management processes to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting, and team communication- Led design review meetings, constructability reviews, value-engineering exercises, and progress check-ins with stakeholders- Managed contractor RFPs, bid evaluations, vendor coordination, and procurement of materials and equipment- Ensured compliance with codes, standards, safety requirements, and internal quality procedures- Resolved technical issues quickly through data-driven decision-making, field coordination, and root-cause analysis- Tracked project KPIs and delivered regular executive-level reporting on schedule, cost, scope, and risk- Championed continuous improvement, mentoring junior engineers and optimizing workflows across engineering disciplines- Directed contractor sequencing, site coordination, RFIs, change orders, and safety walkthroughs.

Education

• Gonzaga University

  Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Boise State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2014 — 2016

• College of Southern Idaho

  Associate of Science - AS, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

  2012 — 2014