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Project Manager
SPRINGER USAProject Manager
May. 2022 - May. 2024Greer, South Carolina, United States▣ OVERVIEW Managed equipment install/upgrade and mill automation projects ($1M – $15M) including a South Carolina warehouse opening that would enable Springer to expand its market reach. ▣ KEY ROLES Defined and executed project strategy, allocated and managed project resources, and established project scope and objectives. Identified and collaborated with key stakeholders, oversaw vendors and procurement processes, and provided progress reports to senior decision makers. ▣ HIGHLIGHTS ➤ Optimized Oregon mill production, improved profit margin by updating log handling and merchandising system. ➤ Improved workflow, productivity in Florida mill by upgrading production line; leveraged automation to turn around other projects and improve production line performance.
Capital Project Manager
Harrigan Lumber Co IncCapital Project Manager
Mar. 2020 - Jun. 2022▣ OVERVIEW Led $100M, multiphase project to modernize Harrigan Lumber’s complete plant site. ▣ KEY ROLES Served as both project manager and construction manager. Performed equipment studies and performance analysis to optimize equipment ROI. Hired engineering firms and contractors. ▣ HIGHLIGHTS ➤ Transformed mill from the ground up, doubling annual production rate and eliminating up to 40% average downtime due to inadequate maintenance management. ➤ Improved labor pool by advocating for higher pay rates for skilled employees ➤ Implemented cost reduction strategies, integrated systems across all facilities, and ensured production ROI.
Turnkey Project Manager
USNRTurnkey Project Manager
Aug. 2016 - Feb. 2020▣ OVERVIEW Recruited to bring turnkey project expertise to the world’s largest sawmill equipment supplier. ▣ KEY ROLES Managed USNR’s largest projects working directly with contractors to eliminate scope drift on project budgets of up to $30M. Defined requirements, developed project strategy and scope, built and directed teams, and drove project startups. Served on USNR Joint Health and Safety Committee. Led up to 275 people. ▣ HIGHLIGHTS ➤ Took over and turned around failing system development project (Horizontal Shape Saw) in less than a month. • Absorbed and responded to intense customer complaints, turning angry customers into allies in <2.5 months. • Cut accidents to zero and broke company record on 12 system performance tests. ➤ Led onsite $30M turnkey initiative to build out new planer mill; greenfield project enabled planing to keep pace with lumber mill production rate. • Avoided steep potential financial penalties by delivering massive, 9-month project on time despite losing 5 weeks to weather-related delays at project outset.
Project Manager
0823254 BC Ltd.Project Manager
Apr. 2013 - Jul. 2016Williams Lake, BC▣ OVERVIEW Brought in to lead various facility upgrade projects including $10M backend sawmill modernization. ▣ KEY ROLES Oversaw project planning and budget, scope analysis, applications for capital expenditure (15 totaling $23M), materials procurement, vendor relations, and ROI analysis. ▣ HIGHLIGHTS ➤ Wrote and awarded vendor contracts, collaborated with consulting engineers, modified used equipment, and oversaw installs.
Project Manager
BID Group of CompaniesProject Manager
Apr. 2012 - Apr. 2013East Kootenays, BC▣ OVERVIEW Orchestrated numerous small-scale projects ($100K - $5M) as BID Group sought to refurbish and reopen multiple mills. ▣ HIGHLIGHTS ➤ Leveraged relationship building and leadership to ensure all projects were delivered on time and within budget.
Project Manager
VAAGEN BROTHERS LUMBER INCProject Manager
Apr. 2011 - Feb. 2012Midway, BC▣ OVERVIEW Recruited to spearhead $10M sawmill reopening project. ▣ KEY ROLES Hired and led project team, defined project roadmap and scope, oversaw mill demolition and rebuild, and managed construction plan and tendering process. Owned project budget and recruited and trained sawmill manager to run operations once mill restarted. ▣ HIGHLIGHTS ➤ Completed sawmill re-opening and production line restart in <6 months and on budget; revamped existing equipment and leveraged other cost-saving solutions to reduce project scope and achieve cost objectives. ➤ Designed and built operations room to look and feel like a home, achieving corporate goal of developing a family-centric culture and improving overall sawmill performance.

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