Process/Mechanical Engineering Department Manager
Mr. Lake has approximately 37 years of project and product management, chemical engineering, and process design experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and related industries.
His project management expertise includes scope definition, planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, personnel supervision, direct contractor coordination, engineering and design oversight, safety, and start-up assistance. His experience spans the entire project lifecycle from concept to start-up and continuous improvement. His engineering capabilities include the compilation and analysis of basic data, equipment and material specifications, P&ID and flow diagram development, tank and pressure vessel design, process piping, cost reduction, quality improvement, and environmental, health, and safety compliance. His background includes extensive field assignments involving design, new product development, and on-site troubleshooting.
Mr. Lake has previously served in roles ranging from process engineer to technical director to plant manager. He is trained in quality management and has ISO and cGMP experience.
In his various roles at Progressive Design, he is able to apply his years of hands-on experience and knowledge towards practical and efficient project design, constantly delivering quality work with creativity and innovation at the forefront.
Mr. Lake has held roles on both small and large project teams that include scope and funding development, cost estimating, schedule development, process engineering, personnel supervision, project management, direct contractor coordination and documents management. His broad experience, technical skills and hands-on approach make him effective at troubleshooting process and equipment problems. In summary, Mr. Lake provides process and project engineering services to meet the client’s needs, overseeing multi-discipline project teams to ensure clients’ design deliverables are issued on time and on budget.
EDUCATION:
Clemson University
B.S., Chemical Engineering
TRADE ASSOCIATIONS:
- Professional Engineer registered in Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia
larry.lake@progressive-design.com • E-mail
(804) 330-8055 • Office Phone
