David DeSocio, PMP, MBA

Experience

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  Buckeye Partners

  Oct 1988 - Jan 2006

  Project Engineer, Project Manager

  - Responsible for performing an abbreviated common project process from inception through completion of an array of projects and maintenance activies including but not limited to- API 653 Inspection and Repairs for Above Ground Storage Tanks- Lead a team of Project Inspectors to meet goals and objectives on schedule and within budget. -Ensure safety performance of Contractors and colleagues are achieved through OSHA standards and best practices. - Prepare annual Capital and Expense budgets to properly fund all projects and maintenance activities.- Manage budget of all project and maintenance activities including preparation of forecasts.- Ensure that all project documentation is submitted to the proper engineering or operational dicipline for record-keeping.- Respond to Emergencies as necessary and fills role of Operations Section Chief of the Incident Command Structure Show less

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  Colonial Pipeline Company

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2012

  Field Project Manager

  - Provide project management support for Maintenance, Integrity, Facilities, and ROW projects within assigned District.- Establish plans and strategies to meet corporate goals, as well as action programs to implement project plans for compliance and conformance to budget and schedule.- Monitor construction progress from inception to completion, to ensure completion in accordance with scope, engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and regulations, which may include but not limited to pipeline construction, facility construction, tanks, corrosion and SIPM related issues.- Manage, plan, and budget both Capital and Expense projects, and prioritize projects with others within the District.- Served as Lead Construction Manager for large scale Corporate Projects. Provided monthly reports on the status and expenditures for capital and expense portion of the project.- Served as a Team Member for the standardization of facilities Instrumentation and Controls.- Participation with PHMSA and Risk Assessment Inspections. - Served on the Crisis Response Team in the event of a company emergency. Show less

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  Kinder Morgan

  Jul 2012 - Feb 2013

  Regional Engineering Manager

  - Provide experienced Engineering Leadership for Capital Expansion Projects.- Provide Engineering Support for multiple business development projects.- Responsible for keeping over 45 projects worth over $25 million on schedule and on budget.- Openly share and effectively communicate experienced skills with the entire Engineering staff and other departments as necessary.- Coordinate and interact with other corporate departments including: Operations, Accounting, Business Development, Land/Right-of-Way, Contracts Administration, Environmental Health and Safety, and Legal- Supervise 10 or more direct report employees and contractors.- Review all technical proposals for conformance with sound Engineering principles. Show less

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  CSD Engineers

  Feb 2013 - Jan 2014

  Project Manager II

  - Self-direct and lead assigned projects in the Pipeline, Refinery, Chemical and Heavy Industrial sectors. - Lead retrofit, expansion and new construction projects.- Effectively communicate with clients and team members.

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  Buckeye Partners

  Jan 2014 - now

  Responsible for leading and managing the efforts of the Northeast District Project Team and providing technical support to Field Operations for the maintenance and operation of pipelines and facilities within the District. - Provide project management services for pipeline, station, and terminal projects. - Mentor and train Project Engineers, Junior Project Managers, and/or Project Specialists regarding project management. - Provide engineering support to District Work Teams, Asset Teams, and Marketing. Project assignments include multiple projects throughout Buckeye typically in the range of $10,000 to several million dollars.

  • Senior District Project Manager

    Apr 2020 - now

  • District Project Manager

    Aug 2015 - Apr 2020

  • Senior Project Manager - Northeast District

    Jan 2014 - Sept 2015