David B. Cokeley, P.E. Assistant Vice President / Project Manager

Reference Type
Peer/Colleague

Mr. Palffy has impressed me with his project controls and scheduling knowledge while working with him over the past decades. His ability to produce within the required timeframes along with his leadership, teaming skills  and willingness to educate and assist in developing younger schedulers and project control managers have proven to be a benefit to our company and the trade.

David Smith resume

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David Smith 👤 Member for 9 years 5 months

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I have 37 years experience in the construction field of oil refining, chemical, and power plants in the following types of

Career responsibilities: combination pipe welding (including mig, tig, and stick welding with various type of alloy metals),

Boiler and furnace construction, boiler tube welding and repair, pipe fabrication, blueprint reading, operating equipment,

Supervision (Foreman & Superintendent). I also have 20 + years in public relations skills working with foreign craftsman in

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