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Hargrove Engineers & ConstructorsEngineering in Responsible Charge | Senior Project Manager
May. 2024 - Apr. 2025Savannah, Georgia, United StatesAs an experienced Engineer in Responsible Charge (EIRC) with over 20-years of multidisciplinary experience, I have a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex and high-profile projects across various industries, including aviation, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and construction. My expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to construction and final delivery. I excel in project management, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. My responsibilities have included technical oversight, resource allocation, risk management, and regulatory compliance. I am adept at fostering strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies, ensuring clear communication and alignment with project goals. My leadership skills enable me to motivate and guide teams to achieve excellence, while my commitment to innovation drives continuous improvement in processes and project outcomes.
Hargrove Engineers & ConstructorsDirector of Project Management
May. 2023 - May. 2024Savannah, Georgia, United StatesHighly accomplished, results-driven Director of Project Management with a proven track record of leading successful project initiatives. Strategic leader adept at overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery to achieve organizational objectives. Strong communicator and team builder with a focus on driving continuous improvement and collaboration across teams. Key competencies include:
• Strategic Leadership: Developed and implemented project management strategies and methodologies to align with organizational goals and objectives. Collaborated with executive leadership to define project priorities and resource allocation strategies.
• Project Planning & Execution: Lead the development of project charters, scope statements, and project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Oversaw resource allocation and monitored project progress to ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Stakeholder Management: Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of project goals and objectives.
• Team Leadership & Development: Developed high-performing project management teams. Promoted a culture of collaboration, and accountability within the team.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensured compliance with regulations, standards, and organizational policies throughout the project lifecycle. Conducted project reviews and audits to assess quality and implement corrective actions.
• Office Management: Oversaw office operations, including facilities management, procurement, and vendor relations. Developed and implemented policies and procedures to optimize office efficiency and ensure a productive work environment.
• Budgeting & Accounting: Developed and managed project budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and variance analysis. Coordinated with both the procurement and finance teams to ensure efficient subcontracting operations and accurate accounting of project costs and adherence to financial guidelines.
The Bird Street Collective, LLCExecutive Director
Jan. 2023Savannah, Georgia, United StatesThe Bird Street Collective, LLC is a privately owned and operated multiunit rental property investment and management company dedicated to providing high-quality living experiences for tenants while ensuring optimal returns for investors. Our mission is to transform properties into thriving communities through strategic acquisitions, meticulous management, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of our operations. Our Approach:
• Strategic Investments: We identify and acquire multiunit properties with high growth potential in prime locations. Our team of experts conducts thorough market analyses to ensure each investment aligns with our long-term financial objectives and meets the needs of the communities we serve.
• Property Management: Our comprehensive property management services encompass everything from tenant relations and maintenance to financial oversight and compliance. We prioritize tenant satisfaction and retention by providing responsive, professional service and maintaining properties to the highest standards.
• Community Focus: We believe that a well-maintained property fosters a sense of community and pride among residents. By creating safe, comfortable, and attractive living environments, we enhance the quality of life for our tenants and contribute to the overall appeal of the neighborhoods we serve.
• Sustainability + Innovation: We are committed to implementing sustainable practices and innovative solutions that benefit both our tenants and the environment. From energy-efficient upgrades to smart home technologies, we continuously seek ways to improve our properties and reduce our ecological footprint.
• Commitment to Excellence: Our dedication to excellence drives everything we do, from maintaining our properties to fostering strong relationships with tenants and investors alike.
Hargrove Engineers & ConstructorsSenior Project Manager
Oct. 2022 - May. 2023Savannah, Georgia, United StatesAccomplished Senior Project Manager with extensive experience leading diverse project teams to successful outcomes in manufacturing and refining environment. Adept at managing project lifecycles from initiation through delivery, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Skilled in stakeholder management, budgeting, and resource allocation. Proven track record of driving efficiency improvements and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Strategic Leadership: Developed and implemented project management strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Collaborated with both internal and external stakeholders to prioritize projects and allocate resources effectively.
• Project Planning & Execution: Led project planning efforts, defining scope, timelines, and deliverables. Hosted Interactive Planning Sessions across multi-office teams. Managed resource allocation and monitored project progress to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
• Stakeholder Management: Established and maintained relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives. Provided regular updates and communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentored project managers and project engineers to enhance their skills and foster professional growth. Cultivated a culture of collaboration and accountability within the project management team as well as across the discipline specific engineering teams.
• Budgeting & Accounting: Managed project budgets, including forecasting and tracking expenses. Worked closely with leadership and project control teams to ensure accurate accounting, reporting and compliance of project metrics.
JAS Strategic Consulting, LLCChief Executive Officer
Jan. 2022Savannah, Georgia, United StatesDynamic and results-oriented multidisciplinary consultant with a proven track record of driving transformative change and fostering growth for small to medium-sized engineering firms. As a seasoned leader in strategic consulting, specializing in strategic restructuring, corporate vision setting, growth modeling, corporate standardization, and project management execution compliance, I bring unparalleled expertise to guide organizations towards sustainable success. A visionary leader with a passion for empowering organizations to achieve their full potential, I am committed to delivering exceptional results and driving sustainable growth for my clients. Key skills and expertise:
• Expert Witness Services: Aviation/Airport Engineering and Facilities Management
• Strategic Restructuring: Spearhead strategic initiatives to optimize organizational structure, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency, resulting in improved agility and profitability.
• Corporate Vision Setting: Collaborate with executive teams to define compelling visions and strategic objectives that align with market trends and foster innovation, driving long-term growth and market leadership.
• Growth Modeling: Utilize advanced analytical techniques to develop robust growth models tailored to each client's unique needs, identifying untapped opportunities and mitigating risks to maximize revenue and market share.
• Corporate Standardization: Implement best practices and standardization protocols across diverse functional areas to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with industry regulations, enhancing overall performance and reputation.
• Project Management Execution Compliance: Oversee the successful execution of complex projects by enforcing rigorous compliance standards, monitoring progress, and mitigating risks, delivering projects on time, within budget, and exceeding client expectations.
Savannah/Hilton Head International AirportAirport Engineer
Oct. 2018 - Aug. 2022Savannah, GAExperience Summary: As an Airport Engineer at SAV, I was responsible for overseeing various engineering projects and ensuring the smooth operation of airport facilities. My role involved master planning, management of the Airport Improvement Program, grant writing, administration, and managing the design, construction, and maintenance of airport infrastructure to meet safety, regulatory, and operational standards. Mission critical responsibilities included:
• Infrastructure Planning & Design: Led the planning and design efforts for airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals, and other facilities. Collaborated with architects, engineers, and regulatory agencies to develop comprehensive design plans that met safety and operational requirements.
• Construction Management: Managed construction projects from inception to completion, coordinating with contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure adherence to project specifications, timelines, and budgets. Conducted regular site inspections and quality assessments to maintain project quality and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Facilities Maintenance: Oversaw the maintenance and repair of airport facilities and infrastructure, including pavement, lighting systems, drainage systems, and signage. Implemented preventive maintenance programs and conducted routine inspections to identify and address maintenance issues promptly.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry standards and best practices. Reviewed and interpreted regulatory requirements related to airport engineering and implemented necessary measures to maintain compliance.
• Project Coordination: Collaborated with internal departments, external agencies, and stakeholders to coordinate project activities, resolve conflicts, and address concerns. Facilitated communication and collaboration among project teams to achieve project objectives and deliverables.
Savannah/Hilton Head International AirportFacilities Management Specialist
Sep. 2015 - Oct. 2018Savannah, GA• Maintenance Management: Inspected and monitored work areas, examined tools and equipment, and organized employee safety training to minimize unsafe conditions and violations of procedures and safety rules. Developed schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel. Managed and prepared project change orders, extra work orders, and charge back notices. Created, reviewed, and implemented maintenance policies and procedures. Managed the requisition of materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts. Conducted assessments of objects, systems, and facilities to determine needed installations, services, and repairs. • Strategic Planning & Implementation: Served as a continuous improvement change agent through the implementation of key performance indicators and employment of Lean and 5S principles throughout the department. Coordinated departmental budget, scheduling, and planning of construction projects and maintenance activities. Reported performance indicators monthly, quarterly, and annually to senior leadership while analyzing the overall operating health of the department.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Closely collaborated with the director of landside facilities, facilities manager, grounds manager, the executive director, airport engineers, and contractors in maintaining safe, cost-efficient implementation of all projects/programs for all landside facilities departments including facility maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance, grounds maintenance, and environmental services (janitorial).
• Technical Acumen: Designed, developed, and implemented a cloud-based, GIS computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to which was utilized to manage all aspects of the landside facilities department including work orders, services requests, projects, GIS asset management, tracking of equipment, labor, and materials.
BASFPlant Maintenance Manager
Jun. 2014 - Sep. 2015Savannah, Georgia• Departmental Oversight & Management: Oversaw departmental operations, which included managing maintenance supervisors who oversaw mechanics, technicians, and contractors performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on heavy industrial manufacturing equipment such as conveyor systems, rolling dryers, cranes, lifts, cooling towers, tanks, pumps and motors, hydraulics, and piping. Prepared annual budgets for capital projects, capital equipment, and departmental administration, managed professional correspondence, and coordinated human resources-related activities such as hiring, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Facilitated worker training related to safety, repairs, maintenance techniques, operational procedures, and equipment use.
• Project & Maintenance Management: Identified equipment failures, executed continuous process improvements, and eliminated repetitive and costly failures in collaboration with reliability engineers and maintenance engineers/planners. Implemented skilled trade pre-employment testing and facilitated precision maintenance training and continuing education for employees. Coordinated logistics processes including truck and rail operations while adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Managed all aspects of project life cycle, including scope preparation, budget administration, estimation, and project rollouts.
• Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement: Provided timely and quality service to internal customers to ensure fulfillment of production requirements. • Technical Acumen: Used SAP CMMS for workflow management and reporting.
International PaperReliability Maintenance Manager
Jan. 2013 - Jun. 2014Savannah, GA• Reliability Maintenance & Operations Management: Assumed responsibility for mill-wide on-stream operations, as well as up-time and downtime reporting. Carried out and oversaw vibration analysis, critical inspections, thermographic inspections, oil analysis, and lubrication of all moving parts at the mill. Participated in capital improvement project planning, execution, and supervision. Participated in annual mill outage operations. Took full charge of a state-of-the-art lubrication laboratory while working with outside analytical laboratories to identify and prevent equipment problems. Administered the department’s annual budget for capital projects and equipment. Monitored the installation of materials and equipment. Managed materials requisitions and maintenance. Communicated with personnel, such as management, engineering, quality control, customer, and union workers' representatives, to coordinate work activities, resolve employee grievances, as well as identify and review resource needs. • Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Guaranteed the safety of twenty-one (21) specialized maintenance technicians, vibration specialists, and lubrication specialists in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Partnered with reliability engineers and business unit managers to formulate educated, technical, and data-driven maintenance operations and work scheduling decisions.
• Technical Acumen: Demonstrated technical expertise in using state of the art equipment and software for data collection and analysis.
International PaperSenior Process Engineer
May. 2011 - Jan. 2013Savannah, GA• Production Operations Management & Problem Identification: Designed and oversaw the implementation of new equipment, new procedures, and new policies to improve the efficiency of machine operations, as well as ensure smooth workflow between maintenance and operations. Spearheaded the operational production of the SV5 Kraft-paper machine, considered as one of the three (3) Kraft paper machines in the world generating specialty papers, used in lamination, fire-proofing, siding, and various other specialty products. Participated in engineering project planning, development, design, execution, and supervision. Resolved machinery issues, identified cost-saving opportunities, and communicated deficiencies to upper management. Promptly attended to all maintenance and mechanical emergencies. Presided over all maintenance work system (MWS) meetings to determine priority maintenance activities scheduled by operations and maintenance teams.
• Team Supervision & Company-wide Collaboration: Directed the laboratory team on equipment calibration and testing processes to meet quality standards. Worked in conjunction with front line leaders (FLLs) to drive smooth production operations while training the production teams on proper utilization of equipment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Supported environmental permitting efforts to ensure compliance with all regulations. Ensured strict adherence of employees and equipment to safety guidelines and OSHA regulations.
• Customer Relations: Communicated and assisted corporate customers utilizing the specialty Kraft product. Established positive client and customer relations.
• Technical Acumen: Maintained database of materials, costs, and project designs. Used various process and manufacturing technologies and software programs.
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