Candace Lewis
About Candace Lewis
Candace Lewis is a Project Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in project controls and management, having worked in various roles within the company and other organizations.
Professional Experience at ExxonMobil
Candace Lewis has held several significant roles at ExxonMobil since 2013. She is currently working as a Project Engineer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a position held since 2020. Prior to this role, she was the Engineering Alliance Group Lead from 2018 to 2020, and before that, she was a Project Portfolio Manager from 2015 to 2017. She also served as a Cost Engineer | Schedule Engineer for one year from 2014 to 2015 and as a Project Controls Manager from 2013 to 2015.
Previous Roles in Project Management and Engineering
Before joining ExxonMobil, Candace Lewis worked at several other notable companies. She was the Planner / P6 Scheduler at Kelly Services at Dow Chemical from 2012 to 2013, and the Cost Control Lead at Stone & Webster from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she held the position of Project Controls Lead at URS Corporation, An AECOM Company, from 2007 to 2009, and earlier, she was involved in project controls at Jacobs from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Academic Background
Candace Lewis completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management from Louisiana State University. Her academic training laid a strong foundation for her career in project management and engineering, equipping her with the skills and knowledge required for her various roles across multiple companies.
Baton Rouge Advantaged Crude Expansion Project
Candace played a crucial role in the Baton Rouge Advantaged Crude Expansion project at ExxonMobil. She acted as an engineering liaison, ensuring that authorized changes were incorporated and necessary approvals were obtained. Her responsibilities also included engaging the correct disciplines for project support and providing timely reviews, focusing on reducing project investment and schedule through strategic opportunities.