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ANCO UndergroundRenewable Energy Project Manager
Oct. 2024Hartford, SD- • Spearhead planning and execution of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage, from site assessment and permitting through construction and commissioning.
- • Streamlined operational workflows, increasing project capacity while advancing business development across the renewable energy division.
- • Improved on-time project delivery via scheduling, risk mitigation, and team coordination.
- • Ensured environmental regulatory compliance throughout all phases of project lifecycles.
- • Leveraged data analytics and project management tools to optimize decision-making, improve efficiency, and control project costs.
- • Engaged stakeholders and negotiated contracts to align technical requirements with profit goals.
- • Directed multiple sustainability-focused initiatives to fulfill corporate ESG targets.
Black Tie ComponentsGeneral Manager
Oct. 2023 - Oct. 2024Hartford, SD- • Achieved ~100% improvement in on-time project completion by optimizing scheduling. - • Streamlined all aspects of technical and operational workflows to support scalable growth and enable strategic business development.
- • Promoted cross-functional collaboration by implementing standardized sales software, enhancing designer self-sufficiency while eliminating manual workflows.
- • Executed a high-impact marketing strategy and budget, exceeding annual sales targets.
- • Drove efficiency and customer satisfaction while overseeing day-to-day operations, including budgeting, staffing, and process optimization. - • Championed a data-driven culture focused on continuous improvement and KPI fulfillment. - • Provided strategic leadership and vision, aligning team goals with organizational objectives to ensure sustained growth and profitability.
Summit Contracting LLCDirector, Inside Sales & Support
Mar. 2022 - Oct. 2023Platte, SD- • Boosted on-time project completion ~150% via operational improvements and project controls.
- • Scaled department headcount from 3 to 8 CAD Technicians, establishing defined roles and processes to support sustainable growth.
- • Slashed project costs by up to 20% across ~60 projects annually by standardizing and implementing AutoCAD across departments, transitioning from manual to digital workflows. - • Promoted to lead CAD and Estimating departments, providing strategic direction across technology initiatives, project design, and operational planning.
- • Designed and produced technical drawings and specifications for grain systems and building projects, aligned with customer requirements and industry standards.
- • Instituted CAD standards in collaboration with clients, improving consistency and efficiency.
- • Oversaw vendor management and budget planning for all CAD technology projects and tools.
- • Supported business development initiatives by enhancing design turnaround times and estimating accuracy, contributing to revenue growth.
- • Participated in contract development and technical model reviews to ensure project feasibility.
Vantage Point SolutionsDirector of CAD, Telecom Engineering
Apr. 2016 - Mar. 2022Mitchell, SD- • Scaled team from 3 to 80+ CAD Technicians, establishing organizational structure with mid-level managers to sustain rapid growth and efficiency.
- • Cut design costs by up to 20% on ~50 projects annually by standardizing AutoCAD usage and transitioning from manual to digital workflows, improving engineer autonomy. - • Improved on-time project completion by ~300% by instituting streamlined processes and improving resource allocation methods. - • Revamped and optimized 18+ technical and operational processes annually to support scalability and business development efforts.
- • Promoted to lead strategic and operational direction across CAD, GIS, and GPS functions supporting broadband deployment initiatives.
- • Designed technical plans and specifications for broadband infrastructure deployments, aligned with evolving industry and regulatory standards.
- • Defined and enforced CAD standards in partnership with clients, enhancing output consistency.
- • Aligned budgets and vendor relationships for CAD and technology-related capital expenditures.
- • Provided subject matter expertise in contract development, model reviews, and technology evaluations to ensure quality and cost control.
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