Thomas Bruns

About Thomas Bruns

Greetings and thank you for viewing my profile. Small town mid-west kid here formally…

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Southwest Airlines

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Greetings and thank you for viewing my profile. Small town mid-west kid here formally trained as a Structural Engineer. I have been involved in various phases of the construction arena for over 25 years contributing as an Engineer, Contractor, and Consultant. I found my calling in the field traveling and collaborating with people seeking elegant solutions to complex problems. Sustainability is my greatest passion and I\'m grateful to have been involved in many exciting renewable energy projects over the years. I bring a vast background of construction experience, integrity, and a commitment to quality with me to the ownership side of the industry now in my current role as Senior Facilities Project Manager. It is with much pride that I get to work and collaborate with amazing people at Southwest Airlines, as well as other airline representatives. My primary responsibility is to manage multi-million dollar aviation projects from conception to turnover and the coordination of such projects with airport staff and internal operational departments within the organization. Qualifications & Experience: Project Management, Program Management, Construction Management, Solar Consultant, Renewable Energy Consultant, Construction Plan Review, Construction Trade Skills, Commercial Refrigeration, Electrical Design, Asset Due Diligence, Process Hazard Analysis, Licensed Structural Engineer, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate, Certified Renewable Energy Designer & Installer. Travel enthusiast and wine sommelier.

Education

• The University of Kansas

  B.S., Civil Engineering

  1989 — 1994

• American School of Real Esate

  Certificate, Real Estate Broker