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Andrew Thiess

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Ports Sr Project Manager / Construction Director at HDR
📍 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Andrew Thiess is a Senior Project Manager and Construction Director at HDR with over 32 years of experience leading major industrial projects. A licensed Professional Engineer and Vanderbilt University graduate, he specializes in marine terminals, refineries, and power plants, with a history of managing complex international and domestic construction.

His university involvement with Engineers Without Borders suggests an early interest in applying engineering skills to humanitarian and community development challenges. This points to a value-driven approach that extends beyond purely commercial or technical project aspects.

As an independent consultant, he successfully navigated significant community opposition and strict environmental regulations for the Port of Houstons Bayport Terminal.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Ports Sr Project Manager / Construction Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Marine Terminal Development
He has deep expertise managing large-scale port projects, including overseeing a new container terminal in South Carolina and a bulk dock conversion in Mexico.
Large-Scale Industrial Construction
His career includes directing greenfield construction for refining, petrochemical, and energy projects across the U. S. and internationally for companies like WorleyParsons and HDR.
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Career

Work history

11-2017
Ports Sr Project Manager / Construction Director
HDR
1-2016 - 11-2017
Sr Project Manager
Advisian
6-2015 - 12-2015
Project Director
G2X Energy, Inc.
5-2011 - 6-2015
Sr Project Manager
WorleyParsons
11-2006 - 5-2011
President & Owner
Overland Assessments, LLC
In the press

Media appearances

HDR Program Management Expertise at Port of New Orleans Highlighted in ENR. Featured in HDR Inc.
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Building the Container Terminal of the Future. Featured in HDR Inc.
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Education
1986 - 1990
BSCE
Vanderbilt University
1982 - 1986
High School
Loomis Chaffee School
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