Mervin D. Larson, P. E.

2807 Forest Ridge Drive SE Auburn, WA 98092

253-333-7344 ml102e0f0@westpost.net
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
Leading Through Personal Example
PROFILE
A builder of high performance teams and a natural Team Leader, Mentor, and Motiv
ator who thrives in environments requiring a high level strategist and a big pic
ture thinker, able to successfully work independently or as part of a team
Expert at quickly and successfully responding to ever changing environments and
situations, to consistently achieve goals within critical project deadlines and
to leverage an eye for detail to ensure the quality and accuracy of projects.
* Proven Project Management skills utilized in directing the efforts of other Pr
oject Supervisors. Well versed in guiding the engineering or day-to-day operatio
n, scheduling and managing of a wide variety of cross-functional teams and exter
nal cross discipline resources
* Focused and results oriented, able to direct and lead a team in a clear manner
to project completion, guiding the day-to-day operation of skilled tradesmen, i
ncluding scheduling and project assignment allocation, committed to a collaborat
ive approach to obtain professional, timely and cost effective results.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Team Development and Leadership *Productivity and Performance Improvement *Field
Representation
Internal Project Communication *Project Management *Budget Development *Budget O
versight
Project Scheduling and Administration *Site Supervision *Safety *Procurement
Client Relationship Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WHH Construction Bellevue, WA 2008 to 2010
Senior Mechanical / Electrical Inspector
Managed final testing and commissioning of station equipment to ensure all syste
ms were installed and operating according to specifications and code. Ensured al
l testing documentation and permits were submitted and complete.
Conduct Quality Assurance inspections and review reports, ensure compliance with
safety regulations, review submittals and shop drawings for contract compliance
, review as-built drawings, as well as develop and track Punchlists.
* Supervised the inspection and design compliance of Mechanical, Electrical, Fir
e Protection, and Elevator contractors on the Sound Transit Light Rail Airport S
tation Link construction project.
ACCO Engineered Services Kent, WA 2007 to 2008
Project Engineer
Managed Mechanical Construction Project, including HVAC, piping, and plumbing fo
r 2 classroom/office buildings for Everett Community College. Responsibilities i
ncluded collecting submittal documents, development of change order proposals, d
eveloping schedules and manpower projections, coordination between trades, and e
nsuring all construction documents were submitted to General Contractor.
* Managed Quality Assurance and Permitting, ensured work flow to keep contract o
n time and within budget.
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Heery International Tacoma, WA 2001 to 2007
Senior Commissioning Agent
Managed Facility Commissioning Projects from design through completion of constr
uction, developed and tracked budgets, determined and allocated and supervised r
esources and personnel, kept clients and supervisors informed of progress and re
sults, and ensured project completed on time and on budget.
Developed recommendations for optimizing performance, led teams of technicians i
n evaluating and troubleshooting complex systems, as well as created Operation a
nd Maintenance instructions and training programs.
* Chiller Plant Upgrades Installed 3 new chillers, 4 primary and 4 secondary c
hilled water pumps with variable speed controls, piping, electrical systems and
control systems.
* SEATAC Airport Emergency Generator Installed 2 new generators and modified c
ontrols to 2 existing generators, cooling pumps, radiators, switchgear, ventilat
ion system, carbon dioxide fire suppression and control systems.
* Cooling Tower Expansion Constructed 3 field-erected cooling towers and conde
nser water pumping system, control systems, and 12kv substation and switchgear.
* Air Surveillance Radar Tower Constructed new air surveillance radar tower; i
ncluding emergency generator, HVAC system, crane, elevator, fire alarms, electri
cal systems and control systems.
* Baggage Screening Facility Constructed new baggage screening facility, and i
nstalled conveyor systems.
United States Navy (Reactivated in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom) 2005
to 2006
Maintenance Officer
Served as squadron Maintenance Officer for Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron 33, pr
oviding security to 2 ports in Kuwait. Led department of 10 maintenance personne
l in maintenance of vehicle fleet and camp support equipment including generator
s, power distribution, and HVAC equipment.
* Provided logistic and materiel support to multiple units serving in Southern K
uwait.
Harbor Industrial North West 1999 to 2000
Maintenance Superintendent
Supervised shift of Professional Mechanics supporting cargo handling operations
at Port of Tacoma. Managed performance of preventive and corrective maintenance,
supported container yard operations, ensured minimal downtime and maximum produ
ctivity.
* Maintained 4 container cranes, 30 trucks, Refrigerated Containers, and large m
aterial handling equipment.
Johnson Controls, Inc 1998 to 1999
Quality Engineer
Recommended methods of saving utility, labor, and waste management costs for Ban
gor Submarine Base for Contractors supplying base services and operations.
* Developed Standard Procedures and conducted Audits of those procedures, succes
sfully assisted in obtaining company* first ISO 9001 Certification for World Ser
vices Division.
United States Navy 1986 to 1998
Commissioned Officer
Served aboard several ships and shore facilities, leading departments of up to 7
0 people in Operation and Maintenance of ship* equipment. Qualified Engineering
Officer of the Watch, supervised the safe operation of a 4 boiler, 600 psi Steam
Power and Propulsion Plant.
* Managed Major Ship Overhaul, developed and prioritized work packages, conducte
d Quality Assurance Inspections, managed fire prevention and safety programs, bu
dget of $12,000,000.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering University of Nebraska Lincoln,
NE
Professional Engineer, State of Washington