MS Project
Mac Olean
Summary
Strategic business leader with a proven track record in decision-making, long-term growth strategy, and enabling people. Extensive experience in corporate development, general management, operations, finance, and people management. Proven ability to scale business units, manage high-value projects, and lead multidisciplinary teams. Strong industrial experience in metals, food and beverage, data centers, and other industries. Expert in project management methodologies, with a deep understanding of all trades, including process, utilities, civils, and infrastructure.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Country Manager - UK | Regional Manager - US & Switzerland
Group-IPS
08.2024 - Current
- Lead business expansion efforts in the UK, overseeing operations, business development, financial management, and strategic planning
- Manage regional operations for the US and Switzerland, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
- Directly oversee a team of project managers and engineers, fostering professional growth and operational excellence
- Spearhead corporate development initiatives to identify growth opportunities, partnerships, and market expansion strategies
- Optimize financial performance through budget oversight, cost control, and profitability analysis
- Drive business development through client engagement, market research, and proposal development
Managing Project Engineer
Group-IPS
01.2023 - Current
- Managed complex industrial projects up to $100M, including design, procurement, installation, and commissioning
- Led feasibility studies and budgeting for large-scale projects
- Coordinated international teams and stakeholders to ensure project success
- Delivered turnkey solutions for industrial clients, focusing on mechanical, electrical, and structural scopes
- Provided technical expertise in project planning, execution, and risk management
Country Manager - USA
Group-IPS
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Led USA operations from 4 to 10+ full-time employees, increasing sales to $3M
- Managed national operations, overseeing financial performance, team development, and strategic execution
- Led a team of five project managers and engineers, ensuring high-quality project execution
- Developed and implemented long-term business strategies, reporting directly to the COO
Junior, Intermediate & Senior Project Engineer
Group-IPS
02.2017 - 12.2023
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Fourstar Connections
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed manufacturing process improvements and new product introductions
- Provided engineering support for prototype development and production
Co-op Technical Senior
Lockheed Martin
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Assisted in software and hardware development for defense systems
- Conducted trade studies and created software requirement specifications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2016
Skills
- Corporate Development & Business Strategy
- General Management & Operations
- People Management & Leadership
- Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Industrial Project Management
- Project Feasibility, Preparation and Execution
- Business Development & Client Relations
- Process Improvement & Risk Management
- International Team Coordination
Certification
OSHA 30 HR General Industry
Software
AutoCAD
MS Office Suite
Timeline
Country Manager - UK | Regional Manager - US & Switzerland
Group-IPS
08.2024 - Current
Managing Project Engineer
Group-IPS
01.2023 - Current
Country Manager - USA
Group-IPS
01.2021 - 08.2024
Junior, Intermediate & Senior Project Engineer
Group-IPS
02.2017 - 12.2023
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Fourstar Connections
09.2016 - 02.2017
Co-op Technical Senior
Lockheed Martin
10.2014 - 03.2015
OSHA 30 HR General Industry
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
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