Close Out Construction Manager - Dominion Energy/Planet Group - Richmond
(2023-08)
- Developed and implemented construction plans for projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
- Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Organized meetings between contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to discuss project progress.
- Monitored budgets, tracked expenditures and prepared financial reports related to construction activities.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
- Prepared bids on upcoming projects based on estimated costs for labor, materials and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Provided guidance to workers regarding safe operating procedures when using machinery or tools.
- Investigated complaints from clients or members of the public about projects under construction.
- Maintained records of completed jobs including time spent on tasks, materials used and expenses incurred.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of crew members assigned to particular projects.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between contractors over payment amounts or contract terms.
- Worked closely with city officials regarding permits required for various types of construction projects.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.
- Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners.
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
Solar Construction Manager - Convert Solar - Virginia Beach, VA
(2022-08)
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
- Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Partnered with engineering and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases and work to be performed across projects or shutdowns.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling for 2-3 simultaneous jobs.
- Assessed and created construction budgets to facilitate approved projects within construction codes.
- Developed and coordinated construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
- Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.
- Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
- Served as information resource by coordinating tenant's work, participating in meetings, resolving disputes and coordinating project punch list.
- Led weekly status meeting and followed up with stakeholders and subcontractors.
- Trained construction teams on site-specific requirements, techniques and procedures.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling for 3 simultaneous jobs.
- Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling for up to 4 simultaneous jobs.
- Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
Site Environmental Construction Specialist - Strata Clean Energy - Spring Grove, VA
(2021-05 - 2022-08)
- Helped set up sites before work and clean up locations after end of operations.
- Intervened quickly in emergency situations to stop traffic and clear pathways for emergency vehicle movements.
- Replaced and landscaped disturbed ground to restore appearance of worksites.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Used appropriate signage to correctly direct multi-directional traffic.
- Advised site manager regarding equipment rental and scheduling needs to streamline operations.
- Conferred with customers to assess strategic goals and property needs.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
Roads and Access Coordinator/Construction Manager - ECI/Dominion Energy - Richmond, VA
(2016-06 - 2021-05)
- Utilized equipment to test for wide range of indoor contaminates and causes.
- Facilitated safety meetings to promote workplace safety and discuss specific safety concerns.
- Collaborated with emergency response teams to address environmental incidents.
- Provided technical assistance, direction and training for hazardous materials, waste management and emergency management programs.
- Worked with VDOT on numerous occasions managing multiple subcontractors performing pole replacements and construction entrances for Dominion Energy on state owned roads and highways where I had to coordinate road closures, traffic control, and use of MUTCD( Manual and Uniformed Traffic Control Devices) WAPM ( Work Area Protection Manuals) for TTC (Temporary Traffic Control).
- Reviewed environmental data to determine pollution sources, offering remediation guidance.
- Participated in environmental studies to determine and analyze effects of pollution on environment.
- Monitored waste storage programs to manage waste streams in compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Conducted chemical inventories, audits and inspections of facilities, submitting inspection logs and summaries to [Project Mgmnt
- Performed field surveys and collected data, conducting lab tests on water, air and soil samples.
- Developed ways to control and reduce environmental impacts and presented ideas to management.
- Advised management on most effective ways of waste management and disposal procedures to avoid environmental contaminations.
- Consulted with clients on developing compliant environmental policies.
- Worked with emergency response teams and VDOT in clearing chemical spills and accidents on private property and state highways.
- Developed, designed and executed environmental and energy conservation projects.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Project Manager - Landsaver Environmental - Richmond, VA
(2012-04 - 2016-06)
- Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
Senior Environmental Specialist - County of Sussex - Stony Creek, VA
(2009-08 - 2012-04)
- Participated in environmental studies to determine and analyze effects of pollution on environment.
- Provided technical assistance, direction and training for hazardous materials, waste management and emergency management programs.
- Monitored waste storage programs to manage waste streams in compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Reviewed environmental data to determine pollution sources, offering remediation guidance.
- Facilitated safety meetings to promote workplace safety and discuss specific safety concerns.
- Collaborated with emergency response teams to address environmental incidents.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Utilized equipment to test for wide range of indoor contaminates and causes.
- Monitored effects of human activity impacting soil, water and air quality.
- Helped agencies and corporations develop proper standards to minimize environmental impact risks.
- Worked with emergency response teams in clearing chemical spills and accidents.
Platoon Sargeant - US Army
(1994-06 - 2009-06)
- Supervised, trained, cross-trained and mentored personnel assigned in various occupational specialties.
- Evaluated personnel periodically on job performance and occupational-related strengths and weaknesses.
- Controlled platoon in mounted and dismounted operations.
- Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.
- Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use.
- Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition processes.
- Determined elevation and grid azimuths with maps and map overlays.
- Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
- Trained and managed new recruits in tactical and combat warfare.
- Prepared detailed written reports and formulated policy and guidance for use of subordinate organizations.
- Monitored equipment during simulations and live-fire exercises to detect system malfunctions and operator errors.
- Facilitated patrol operations and led security forces team to support battlefield operations.
- Engaged targets in low-light conditions by properly using night vision equipment.
- Facilitated route clearance for visits from high-ranking officials.
- Controlled traffic and monitored gate entrances and exits, quickly responding to emergencies on base.
