Michael Thomas

About Michael Thomas

I am a versatile and accomplished Program & Project Manager with 15+ years of experience leading large-scale initiatives across utilities, energy, nuclear, manufacturing, and consumer products. Skilled at driving cross-functional teams, delivering projects valued from $1M to $100M+, and aligning execution with organizational goals, compliance standards, and stakeholder needs.I bring proven expertise in capital project management, operations, ERP/MES/PLM integrations (SAP, NetSuite, Arena, Siemens Teamcenter), Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma process improvements. Recognized for my collaborative leadership style, ability to synthesize complex technical and business requirements, and consistent track record of delivering optimal results.Key strengths include:Capital Project & Program ManagementWater/Wastewater Design, Permitting & ConstructionMES Implementations & ERP/PLM IntegrationsRisk, Compliance & Quality Management (ISO13485, OSHA, EPA, NPDES)Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement (Black Belt)Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementBudgeting, Cost Controls, and P&L Management

Experience

1. Project Manager

   McCarl's Technical Services LLC

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Directed multidisciplinary teams of 15–50 engineers, inspectors, superintendents, and contractors to coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction workstreams for complex projects; led commissioning of infrastructure and building systems in critical environments to verify functionality and performance; managed scope changes, claims, and risk registers to mitigate high‑impact construction and procurement risks (reducing exposure 5–20%); led development, estimating, and constructability reviews for competitive EPC pursuits >$50M contributing to successful awards; drove project closeout, commissioning, and turnover while capturing lessons learned and standardizing best practices; served as primary client interface for municipalities, utilities, and private owners with executive reporting, dashboards, and decision briefs; and oversaw construction execution with strict OSHA safety, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance, supporting projects with zero recordable incidents.

Education

• Louisiana Technical College

  Bachelor of Science