Douglas E. Sleep Jr. seeks a leadership position utilizing over 31 years of project management experience at General Motors. He holds an MBA from Northwood University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. As a Project Manager at GM, he led multiple capital projects simultaneously from concept to delivery, on time and on budget, and ensured compliance with quality standards. His expertise includes project planning, cost estimating, contractor management, and commissioning new facilities.
1. DOUGLAS E SLEEP, JR, MBA
1968 W TAFT ROAD PH. (517) 282-9918
ST. JOHNS, MI 48879 mba.engineer08@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE To acquire a Leadership role/position that utilizes my past and present field and life experiences. My
established project management techniques,multi-tasking capability, time management skills, aptitude for
customer service, team direction, and strong personaldrive for success.
EDUCATION Northwood University, Midland, Michigan
DeVos Graduate School of Management
Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), 2010
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2005
EXPERIENCE General Motors, LLC, Lansing, MI
Over 31 of years of experience that is focused on the design and delivery of a wide variety of capital
improvement projects in the commercial industry. Technical background includes project management of
both construction and design projects as well as estimating, commissioning, construction management, and
systems qualification/validation. Area of expertise is concurrent with management of multiple capital
improvement projects from concept through final product delivery reflecting PMP industry best practices.
EMPLOYMENT General Motors, LLC, Lansing, MI
Project Manager/Project Engineer ~ 1984-2016
Provide leadership and manage project teams through all phases ofthe project life cycle from inception to
turnover including: scope definition, schedule development, cost estimating, execution plans, risk register
development and management, construction management, C&Q, and owner turnover.
• Accountable for the successfuldelivery of projects within the defined scope,schedule,budget and
technical quality guidelines.
• Ensure conformance to Quality Systems, Change Control, EPA and MIOSHA guidelines.
• Manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Interact with project stakeholders, sponsor,team, and vendors to define and develop detailed project
scopes,schedules,cost estimates and budgets.
• Conduct project meetings and effective communications with usergroups and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project risks, scopes,budgets and schedules fortrends and tracking against baselines including
earned value tracking.
• Develop project execution strategies,commissioning and qualification plans and protocols, and
coordinate regulatory strategies and submissions.
• Prepare and review RFPs, design calculations, design packages and specifications, bid tabulations,
contract negotiations,and contract awards.
• Coordinate and perform design reviews, vendor/contractorselection,constructability reviews, and
approval of submittals.
• Negotiate and manage consultant and contractorcontracts requirements for project execution.
• Manage and support start-up,commissioning, qualification and validation activities for new equipment
and facilities.
• Effectively turnoverand close project products and teams.
TRAINING Training, Licensing & Safety Certifications for Industrial Environments
All required ISO/QS-9001 training and awareness programs
All required ISO 2001 training and awareness programs
All required ISO 14001 awareness communication training
Hazardous Material awareness communication
First Aid & Fire Safety training
Ergonomics training for the industrial environments
PMP – PMI Project Management Professional Certification
ACTIVITIES I enjoy outdoor activities, recreational boating-golfing-biking-skiing and physical fitness events of all kinds.
I was also a previous member & team captain of the USA Olympic Team (Men’s Softball), 1997-2004.