Title: Senior Project Engineer, Principal
Company: Fortescue, Optimax Solutions LLC
Location: Missouri City, Texas, United States
Jesse D. Warren, Senior Project Engineer at Fortescue and Principal at Optimax Solutions LLC, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Engineers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Project Management and Consulting.
Mr. Warren has established a distinguished career in project management, marked by his current role as a senior project engineer at Fortescue, a position he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he plays a key role in managing day-to-day operations and engaging with stakeholders to ensure the seamless execution of projects. Mr. Warren’s responsibilities include ensuring that his team has the necessary resources for success and eliminating obstacles to foster a thriving work environment. His expertise is further demonstrated through his involvement as the deputy project manager for a $550 million hydrogen project in Arizona, underscoring his commitment to energy transition initiatives.
Aside from his contributions to Fortescue, Mr. Warren is the principal and owner at Optimax Solutions LLC. Based in Missouri City, Texas, his thriving consulting firm was established to deliver exceptional expertise to his clients.
Before joining Fortescue, Mr. Warren served as a senior project coordinator and owner’s representative at Diamondback Works LP from December 2020 to January 2024. During this period, he led a team of owner’s representatives, focusing on coordinating construction execution and analyzing critical project metrics. Mr. Warren’s earlier tenure at Austin Industrial Inc., between 2014 and 2020, was marked by a series of progressive roles, including office manager, project coordinator, senior project coordinator, assistant project manager, and ultimately, project manager.
Among other noteworthy roles, Mr. Warren was a business solutions specialist with Beaird Business Solutions. He also excelled as the co-owner of All Print TX, a small screen printing company based in the Houston area, and as a self-employed web developer, where he and his team focused on designing and building custom websites and hosting for small businesses.
Mr. Warren’s academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in supply chain management from Texas A&M University, completed in 2014. This educational background has been pivotal in shaping his approach to project management and supply chain optimization. Additionally, Mr. Warren holds the project management professional certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), which has been valid since 2023 and underscores his commitment to maintaining industry standards and best practices.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Warren is actively involved in various professional organizations and civic initiatives. He is an active member of PMI and serves as a sponsor for Habitat for Humanity.
Mr. Warren’s dedication to community service complements his professional accolades, including two Advantage Builder Awards from Austin Industrial in 2015 and 2019. Austin Industrial Inc. also recognized him with a CEO’s Performance Award in 2017 and a Job Site of the Year Award in 2019 for his exceptional performance and leadership. Furthermore, Mr. Warren received a Difference Maker Award from Diamondback Works in 2022.
Mr. Warren’s family serves as a source of inspiration and motivation throughout his career journey. His perseverance and dedication have also been evident throughout his career trajectory, driven by a strong work ethic. Looking ahead, Mr. Warren aims to expand his role within project management and execution, aspiring to take on more significant responsibilities on the owner side of the business. He envisions progressing to corporate management roles such as director or vice president while continuing to add value to energy projects through innovative solutions and customer engagement.
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