Satterfield, R.
Burns & McDonnell, Houston, Texas
is an EPC project manager for Burns & McDonnell in the Process & Industrial group in Houston, Texas. He has worked at Burns & McDonnell for eight years and has more than 24 years of experience on refining and petrochemical projects. His experience includes all project phases from FEP to EPC, including construction turnaround. Mr. Satterfield earned a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University.
Despite the challenges that major projects can present (short deadlines, budget constraints and overruns, unforeseen problems onsite and tension throughout executive teams), they can also prove to be a win-win for both the owner and the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm.