John Bruhn
About John Bruhn
John Bruhn is the Lead Project Engineer at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in managing and optimizing engineering, procurement, and construction processes for capital projects.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
John Bruhn is currently serving as the Lead Project Engineer at ExxonMobil. He has been in this position since 2021 and is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this role, he oversees complex engineering projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget. His responsibilities include optimizing engineering, procurement, and construction processes to streamline project execution.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Before assuming his current role, John Bruhn held several positions at ExxonMobil. From 2019 to 2021, he was a Project Manager: Portfolio Projects in Beaumont, Texas. He also worked as a Business Services Engineer from 2016 to 2019 in Beaumont, Texas. Additional roles at ExxonMobil included Lead Cost Engineer in London, UK for 6 months in 2016, and Cost Engineer in Fairfax, Virginia from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Training
John Bruhn has a robust educational background. He obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Alabama between 2012 and 2014. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Construction Engineering from the University of Alabama, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BCE) from the same university, completed between 2007 and 2012. In 2017, he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for Enterprise Leadership Training.
Engineering and Management Expertise
John Bruhn is known for his expertise in managing and optimizing engineering, procurement, and construction processes for capital projects. He has developed advanced work packaging strategies to enhance digital enablement and productivity. He has also created specialized tools for capital project estimation and workbooks for cost and progress stewardship during project execution. His contributions have been crucial in front-end planning and execution, cost, and schedule controls for large-scale projects.
Key Projects and Initiatives
John Bruhn has played a significant role in several key projects. He coordinated key issue resolution and interface management for a $200 million Crude Unit Expansion Project. His comprehensive approach involves developing and implementing strategies to improve project delivery, ensuring everything runs smoothly from inception to completion.
Early Career Experience
Before joining ExxonMobil, John Bruhn gained valuable experience through various roles. He was a Research Assistant in Construction Administration at the University of Alabama from 2013 to 2014. He also interned at Yates Construction and served as a Co-Op at Hoar Construction in Birmingham, Alabama. These early roles provided him with a solid foundation in construction engineering and project management.