Nathan Hunziker
Franklin
Summary
Engineering leader with proven record of driving successful projects and delivering impactful results. Expertise in plant design, greenfield projects, project management, and process optimization. Strong emphasis on team development and adaptability to meet evolving project demands. Known for fostering innovation, strategic planning, and effective problem-solving.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Engineering
Vulcan Materials Company
12.2020 - Current
- Lead a multidiscipline project management and engineering team across the central US
- Responsible for complex capital project conceptualization, prioritization, and execution
- Plant design for increased throughput, increased efficiency, extending life of mine, and new product generation
- Projects helped lead to a greater than 50% return on capital, increasing YOY
- Headed design of plant bringing new products to market with profit margins exceeding 125%
- Work with SHE teams to incorporate designs prioritizing best-in-class environmental stewardship and safety
Project Manager
Vulcan Materials Company
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Directly managed over $75MM of capital projects from conception to production
- Managed one of the largest building material greenfield projects in the US
- Worked with operations and senior management to develop high level project vision
- Coordinated with internal engineering group on design reviews to ensure the upholding of Vulcan design standards
- Oversaw multiple contracted project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to provide the highest quality product safely, within budget, and on schedule
- Worked alongside operations group during commission to train staff and optimize plant performance
Project Engineer
Vulcan Materials Company
06.2010 - 11.2017
- Managed a diverse array of projects from conception to completion
- Developed cost estimates and managed construction activities
- Designed plans for construction of surface mining and asphalt plant components including: concrete, steel, site development and grading, and pumping and piping systems
- Modeled plant systems for purposes of overall design effectiveness and process improvement
Supervisor/Designer
Keystone Granite
08.2004 - 07.2009
Education
B.S. - Civil Engineering
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Employee development
- Engineering Design and Design Oversight
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Director of Engineering
Vulcan Materials Company
12.2020 - Current
Project Manager
Vulcan Materials Company
11.2017 - 12.2020
Project Engineer
Vulcan Materials Company
06.2010 - 11.2017
Supervisor/Designer
Keystone Granite
08.2004 - 07.2009
B.S. - Civil Engineering
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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