Project Manager

Gabe Goldstein

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A Construction Project Manager with extensive experience in Construction Management and Strong Skills in Leadership, Budget Management, Quality Assurance, Vendor Management, and Customer Service.

AMBITIOUS ● GOAL FOCUSED ● COMPETITIVE ● LEADER

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER - Penhall Technologies

I achieved effective communication by initiating communication platforms and templates to establish fluent organizational need of information, horizontal and chain-of-command. I customized departmental communication needs and implemented efficient communication techniques. I analyzed the need to communicate and presented communication plans and templates to be used and implemented based on future needs.

I analyzed and evaluated effectiveness of program operations throughout entire department. Specifically, I analyzed every project management process area with respect to budget, schedule of operations, resource allocation, procurement/risk/communication management and quality. I revealed areas of improvement and participated in the corrective action team. My analysis saved 28% of cost budgeted which was added to gross profits, at the end of the project.

I am using Project Management PMBOK’s fifth edition best practices to leverage existing resources, identify, mitigate, and avoid risks, effective and efficient communicate relevant project information to project owners, cost-effective manage the procurement process, identify-analyze-propose solutions to risks and issues arising from daily activities. I used advanced Project Management tools and techniques to define and validate project budget, validate, execute, and forecast scheduled completion of activities as well as advise on options available as contingencies. My risk management proposed actions saved both company and client 33% of costs associated with risk mitigation and contingency funds were never used.

I used company provided software to organize, communicate and analyze data and information toward project’s deliverables. I used presentation software to present project status, risk registers and their impact on project, financial status of costs and revenue, return on investment and rate of return for the invested funds. I achieved efficiency in communicating essential information to relevant parties when needed to make decisions; presentation software used clarified the trend and aided in cost saving of 25% of additional services proved to be unnecessary for the project.

When encountered critical situations, I investigate and assess the existing, gather relevant data, use sound judgement and knowledge gained from education to make the right decisions bringing my project into its baseline boundaries. I used 2016 MS Office Suite software.

Through auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures like GAAP and due diligence, I analyzed, reviewed, audited, validated, and updated multiple project requirements of scope of work, specifications, OJT, and DBE compliance. I applied appropriate State and Federal rules and regulations; I managed professional service contracts; tracked expenditures to ensure goals were attained; I assured compliance, claimed eligibility, tracked and managed penalties for non-compliance; I visited and conducted onsite audit; I monitored hundreds of contracting and procurement activities, I measured achievement of programs goals and tracked payments, and defaults, I made decisions which supported the business goals.

I developed and implemented project management best practices, tools and techniques and competencies including Critical Path Method scheduling, risk management, cost estimation and contingency development; mentored and led cross-functional team; ranked and selected vendors, negotiated with vendors; coordinated brainstorming sessions/meetings, risk planning, execution, monitoring/controlling of progress for the projects at various phases of completion; I collected and evaluated data and provided senior management with accurate and reliable status updates, reports, and proactive solutions that include variance analysis with implementation plans and recommendations for addressing potential roadblocks; I achieved timely project completion under established parameters of performance for all projects managed.

I managed the planning, assignment, and supervision of the work of the project and program team members. I served as project manager for major division’s projects, which involved leading cross-functional project management team and project managers. I used B2W software.

I maintained a safe working environment both in my office and on site. I have established protocols to be followed and led OSHA Safety meetings with staff. I established an open-door policy to everyone having any concern about work relationships or safety of activities.

PROJECT MANAGER – Venture Construction Group

In the role of a manager of large portfolio of projects, I used the art of effective communication as my tool of choice for exchanging information about project, at any level of completion, between all relevant parties. I achieved client satisfaction as the project information, change orders impact analysis and milestone reports were delivered on time.

I achieved cost savings of 30% on labor and equipment allocation by performing evaluations on projects, Work-in-Progress, at every stage of the project. I used the Lessons Learned feedback info to identify and correct issues and advised on proper management methods

I achieved early project completion for 30 construction projects, by forecasting project completion date based on actual performance. I used information technology to gather information, analyze and draw conclusions for decision making. Decision made helped efficient allocation of resources, funds, and personnel to complete activities on time and often early, without the need of taping in contingency funds or schedule lags.

I investigated issues and gathered relevant data to take appropriate actions. I used sound judgment, legality, corporate policy, and ethical grounds to bring critical issues into zero-risk status. I negotiated contractual terms and conditions to facilitate business growth, client satisfaction and repeat business. I maintained a strictly professional approach in persuading senior management with approval for new innovative solutions to critical outdated business practices. I achieved recognition for innovative efforts of organizational changes, both internal and external. I used MS Office Suite and MS Project software.

I challenged organizational structure existed at my arrival and proposed major changes to support the business objectives and goals, but mostly aggressive market positioning. I defined individual roles and responsibilities throughout the organization, identified performance gaps with appropriate need of training, established performance indicators and timelines, with evaluations of results and ongoing adjustments needed to meet deadlines and quality established metrics. I achieved increased performance by 50% more projects undertaken and completed. This increased revenue and business by 45%, overall.

I used advanced project management techniques in establishing communication methods during project execution as well as exchanging information throughout the organization. I created communication templates and plans to facilitate exchange of information, project status report templates for client regular updates and project control data for decision making. This achieved consensus among all departments when information was timely received; roadblocks were eliminated and timely business decisions made possible savings on procurement, risk mitigation or avoidance, additional business contracts offered by loyal clients. I solicited individual participation, challenged teams’ brainstorming, and accomplished innovative approach to daily challenges.

HWY PROJECT QC MANAGER – Cooper Zietz Engineers

I created documentation reflecting project status to include project controls, quality management, risk mitigation and avoidance, change order impact on project, and safety compliance status.

By creating accurate reports of project expenditures and schedule management critical solutions, I achieved efficient methods of communication which aided in maintaining the project in its established baseline. I reviewed and proposed solutions, based on existing performance, to improve project performance, using project management best practices. I delivered the project before deadline and avoided contractual penalties.

I created templates for risk management, efficient communication, and safety action plans. I monitored implementation and adjusted outcomes to reflect the need of the project and address critical procurement issues. I collected relevant data, documented the need for improvement and persuaded approval from senior management, to maintain control of projects targeted completion with aggressive deadlines. I used 2013 MS Office Suite software and MS Project.

I proposed and persuaded upper management to acknowledge and implement Lean Project practices across every project area. I achieved savings of 30% on labor and fuel cost. I established roles and assigned responsibilities during project execution and I evaluated results with appropriate adjustments to meet goals.

I analyzed and evaluated effectiveness of program operations throughout entire organization. Specifically, I analyzed every project management process area with respect to budget, schedule of operations, resource allocation, procurement/risk/communication management and quality. I revealed areas of improvement and participated in the corrective action team.

PROJECT MANAGER - RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL AND MIXED USE PROJECTS

I analyzed the existing, gathered relevant data and proposed solutions in the areas of project budget control, schedule monitoring, procurement need, quality and risk management and contract legality.

I used project management best practices to perform business analysis for project efficiency and increased revenues by 30% for the projects I managed. I have negotiated mergers between businesses to allow better client service, market niche position and increased financial power.

I evaluated organizational documentation for review and proposed improvement of business practices/processes.

I applied project management methodologies to monitor and assess both quality control and quality assurance components along projects’ execution. I proposed changes to upcoming projects for quality audits and benchmarked high standards for aggressive market positioning against competition. I achieved recognition for client’s feedback.

I analyzed, based on gathered data, organizational resource allocation and proposed changes to reduce costs related to poor allocated resources. 28 projects were completed early with savings of 28% in labor and equipment allocation. I followed Lean Construction Project practices to reduce/eliminate project impact on environment, minimize waste, resource, and costs, improving overall organizational quality on completed projects and revenue.

I created templates to manage risk; identification, qualification, quantification, and responsibility matrixes aimed at understanding, mitigating, and/or avoiding risk and impact on projects deliverables and stakeholders’ expectations. I achieved project completion with no impact from risks, and no contingency funds used. I used MS Office Suite software.

I initiated communication platforms and templates to establish fluent organizational need of information, horizontal and chain-of-command. I customized departmental communication needs and implemented efficient communication techniques. I analyzed the need to communicate and presented communication plans for implementation and adjustment based on future needs. Improved communication led to better management which increased both company revenue and client satisfaction of management performance and capabilities.

I initiated and presented for approval enterprise-level projects based on business need, actual performance assessment, feasibility, and performance expected levels for outcome/completed activities of projects. I developed enterprise-wide methodologies to understand the market need and sort projects based on cultural, past performance and technology capability criteria. I created procedures for company’s existing business policies in regards to marketing of new business, project and program management of incoming external projects, internal project need justification and client relations. New departments created with assets increased and diversified the portfolio of projects. I increased business revenue by 65% due to diversified portfolio of projects undertaken.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROJECT MANAGER 07/25/2016 to Present

PENHALL CO, HURST, TX

NATIONAL PORTFOLIO MANAGER 06/20/2014 – 10/31/2015

Venture Construction Group, LLC

HWY CONSTRUCTION MANAGER 6/15/2013 – 10/31/2013

Cooper Zietz Engineers, Inc.

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER 10/15/2003 – 12/31/2012

Midwest Builders

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT “With Distinction”

Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University, Naperville, IL

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT, “Magna cum Laude”

DeVry University, Addison, IL

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION/DEVELOPMENT & ASSOCIATION

30 HRS. OSHA - Construction Safety Certification

US Army Corps of Engineers – Quality Control Management Certification

LEED BD+C – Certification in progress

PMP Certification – Knowledge equivalent by Master of Project Management Degree

PMI Austin Chapter – Election Committee - member of Board of Directors- volunteer

CMP Certification – equivalent by Master of Construction Management graduate degree

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