William K. Forrester
***** ******** ***, ***. ***, Tustin, CA 92782
603-***-**** (c) email: ******************@*****.***
Career Profile
Accomplished Project Manager/Engineer offering a solid educational background, extensive experience and a strong record of performance in small entrepreneurial companies to large multinational organizations. Significant qualifications include:
Excellent written and oral communication skills dealing with contractors, employees, vendors, customers, public organizations, City, State, and Federal agencies.
Able to multi-task effectively in evaluating, developing and implementing policies on project goals, assignments, and plans.
Multi-faceted aerospace and mechanical engineering background, highly self-motivated, a team player, dedicated, and strong supervisory skills.
Professional Experience
Project Developer
Forrester Environmental Services Inc. (FESI) 2009-present
Providing excellent contacts and information within the lead (Pb) remediation industry including demolition, painting, abrasive blasting, battery breaking sites, soil remediation, and bridge rebuilding/replacement.
Research new sales leads from internet, printed matter, or personal contacts.
Review latest progress on large contracts to ensure timely material deliveries and discussion of up-coming events.
Acting as initial contact for Forrester Environmental Services Inc. during discussions with potential customers.
Review articles that deal with heavy metal remediation for potential new customers.
Project Manager/Materials Manager
DL King & Associates Inc. 2008-2009
Reviewed progress requirements and adjusted available manpower and material deliveries to meet objectives.
Communicated issues, progress and schedule to personnel/management on a daily basis and provided engineering in-put for 22,000 square foot asbestos abatement, flooring rebuild, and installation of doors and door frames at a State-owned facility.
Responsible for training, counseling, and corrective action involving all group members.
Improved reaction time to on-the-job issues by providing 100% on-site, day-to-day management of construction activities and material deliveries.
Instructed assigned personnel on work items, procedures, tooling, and coordinated issue resolution.
Provided weekly written progress reports for management and owners.
Served as a troubleshooter when issues arose that required management input.
Modernization Manager/Material Coordinator
Nashua Housing Authority 2001-2007
In charge of HUD financed Capital Fund Programs with an approximate annual budget of over one million dollars on building, roofing, sidewalks, parking lots, new landscaping, kitchen and bath remodeling, outdoor lighting projects, etc.
Developed bid specifications for each project, reviewed invoices, change orders, evaluated and supervised the performance of vendors, contractors, maintenance personnel.
Formulated the Annual Five-Year Plan based on required projects, money forecasting and budgeting.
Directed and monitored engineers and contractors on a daily basis performing construction activities.
Handled all City and State zoning, permitting, inspection issues and attended Planning Board Meetings.
Additional Experience
Available upon request
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE in Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
E.I.T., University of Vermont
Continuing Education
OSHA 30hr Safety Certification
Certified Capital Fund Manager
Total Quality Certification
Statistical Process Control Seminar
Certified level L inspector for FPI, Ultrasonic and X-RAY inspection methods
Kaizen Team Member
CDL-B Driver’s License