William Gibson

About William Gibson

Experience SummarySkilled at establishing operational excellence within culturally and internationally diverse environments while executing national and global projects. Experience includes management of a multi-discipline engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) workforce in all areas of operations, including safety, execution department management, project management, functional leadership, engineering, procurement, direct hire construction, construction management, commissioning, project controls, QA/QC, fabrication/manufacturing, human resources and permitting.Key qualifications include:Award Winning Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) ProfessionalP & L Management for a Local and National Business DivisionsStrategic Planning for Products and Projects in Domestic and Global MarketsJoint Ventures & Consortium Business PartnershipsRelationship Oriented Business DevelopmentGlobal Market Pricing StrategiesRisk ManagementDevelopment, Negotiating and Managing Large Fixed and Reimbursable ContractsProcess Improvement & Turnaround ManagementVisionary LeadershipCapital Investment Planning & Financial ModellingExtensive Union and Open Shop Direct Hire and Subcontracted Construction Execution ExperienceBudgeting and ForecastingBachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering • Drexel University • Philadelphia, PA • Summa Cum Laude and First Honors as the top graduate from Drexel UniversityExecutive Leadership Program • University of Texas • Austin, TX Project Management Professional • Since 2001

Experience

1. Vice President of Project Execution

   Dematic

   May 2022 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

   Dematic is an intralogistics innovator that designs, builds and supports intelligent, automated solutions for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environments for customers that are powering the future of commerce. With engineering centers, manufacturing facilities and service centers located in more than 25 countries, the Dematic global network of employees has helped achieve more than worldwide customer installations for some of the world’s leading brands. Provides leadership strategies for Project Management in alignment with the Company\'s mission statement and strategic plans for a suite of projects that generate $1.5B in revenues. Manages and delivers projects that provide for a high level of customer satisfaction at efficient costDevelops and manages budgets and business plansEffectively builds a culture that fosters teamwork and cooperation to improve efficiency and synergy to reduce wasteDrives the Project Execution Improvement Initiative in support of improving efficiency and reducing cost and risks on the projectsCreates and conceptualizes new systems, strategies and programs with significant business impactRecruits, develops, motivates and manages highly trained technical professionals to ensure an effective workforce capable of meeting all stated business objectives

Education

• Drexel University

  BSME, Mechanical Engineering