Christopher Porter

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Project Management Executive

Over 23 years of program and project leadership experience, including a background in working for Department of Defense subcontractors. Recent success on projects ranging from $1.2 million to $24 million. MS and BS degrees.

Built a track record of success in meeting time, budget, and quality goals on challenging projects and optimizing complex relationships with clients that included the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.

OVERVIEW: Hands-on skills in electronic system design/development and high-end facility construction project leadership. Build and sustain excellent relationships with vendors, customers, and project team members; experience in delivering presentations and recommendations to executive-level personnel. Full understanding of Federal Acquisitions Regulations.

CORE COMPETENCIES: General Contractor Responsibilities § Owner’s Representative § Contract Negotiations § Engineering Change Orders § Subcontract Management § Risk Identification & Mitigation § Scope of Work and Statements of Work § Strategic Planning & Execution § Earned Value Management § Permitting Process § Management of design of high facilities including the roofing systems.

Professional Experience

Sr. Project Manager, 2015-2015

Betafence – Waxachie, TX Project Manager of high security barriers used by military bases and electrical utilities.

Owner’s Representative/Sr. Project Manager, 2014-2015

Wake County Public School System – Raleigh, NC Owner’s representative for construction projects. Management of the General Contractor on HVAC projects associated with the Wake County Public School System. These projects require updating of the HVAC equipment as part of the Diversified Maintence program.

Equipment Room Project Manager/Vendor Manager, 2014-2014

Connectivity Wireless – Duluth, GA Project Manager for design/build of equipment rooms for Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and associated wireless carrier equipment. This company did not understand the steps involved with design/build of such rooms, i.e. an Engineer must generate a set of permitting drawings. Once I educated them, they decided not to be in that business. This lead to my layoff.

Construction Project Manager, 2011-2014

Auburn University – Auburn, AL Owner’s representative for construction projects. Management of the General Contractor on HVAC projects associated with the Auburn School of Veterinary. This project required updating of the HVAC equipment in several research laboratories. I have managed the upgrade of the HVAC system with Auburn University’s Biological Research Facility, this effort included replacement and incorporation of redundant systems. I am presently managing a renovation project for the Biological Engineering Research Laboratory with funding being provided by the NSF. Monitored the budget, schedule, and scope of work of assigned projects, insuring the owner received those items required by the contract. Title: Manager IV

Program Manager, 2000-2009

Anverse, Inc. – Cartersville, GA Managed all phases of construction projects, including coordinating design efforts with architects and engineers, selecting contractors and managing scope of work, developing Statements of Work and bid packages, and mitigating risk through close project monitoring. Evaluated, selected, and negotiated bids. Recommended lighting control, General Contractor, flooring, subcontractor, and other solutions to the CEO.

PROJECTS:

Tellus Science Center

130,000 sq. ft. science museum

$23 million

Booth Western Art Museum

80,000 sq. ft. state of the art museum

$24 million

Booth Western Art Museum-Expansion

40,000 sq. ft. expansion

$14 million

Carroll Non-Profit Center

40,000 sq. ft. 3-story office building

$6 million

Cherokee County Art Center

35,000 sq. ft. renovation

$1.2 million

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Created a General Contractor company within the organization for 2 projects with a total value of $36 million, taking on multiple contracting/construction functions and generating $3.7 million in savings as a result.

Led the entire design function for the Tellus and Booth expansion projects, directing architect, MEP designers, civil engineer, interior designer, and lighting consultant (critical for museum projects). Involved in all phases and achieved time, budget, and quality goals for both projects.

Held multiple roles on projects that included Project Contract Administrator, Project Scheduler (using MS Project), Purchasing Agent (using Quickbooks), and Project Status Provider to the CEO.

Project Manager, Digital Launch, 1999-2000

Prestige Cable – Cartersville, GA Directed full-scale, corporation-wide digital launch, reporting directly to the CEO. Coordinated all vendor activities, selected and trained operations personnel, and provided project status to owners.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Spearheaded all marketing efforts relating to digital launch.

Program Manager, 1992-1999

Firearms Training Systems, Suwanee, GA (1999) Oversaw all programs sold within the Pacific Rim region, with full accountability for scheduling, revenue generation, and product performance.

Alpha Technologies, Location (1997-1999) Managed Telecom Power applications (Fiber Power Nodes) and Fiber In The Loop (FITL) applications.

World Wide Site Development, Roswell, GA (1997-1999) Coordinated and monitored cellular site installation projects. Implemented scheduling and cost control strategies within start-up company to improve productivity and expenditures.

Antec, Power Guard, Norcross, GA (1997) Directed UPS system used by the cable television industry as Program Manager, functioning as the primary liaison and point-of-contact to BellSouth.

Tracor Aerospace, AEL Defense Industries/Cross Systems Division, Alpharetta, GA (1993-1997) Served as Program Manager on United States Navy and Marine Corps platform projects using AN/AVS-7 Heads Up Display product line. Created budgets and schedules, interacted with customers, negotiated multimillion-dollar contracts, and coordinated internal efforts from Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Contracts, and Marketing departments.

Atlan-Tech, Roswell, GA (1992-1993) Developed and managed projects associated with irradiation equipment, from the initiation through closing phases.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Improved relationships with customers on multiple projects, specifically with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, through on-time systems delivery.

Gained knowledge in Federal Acquisitions Regulations and complex processes linked to conducting business with the Department of Defense.

Captured cost savings for employers through favorable contract negotiations and process improvement.

Manager, Engineering, 1984-1991

LORAL Information Display Systems, Atlanta, GA

Oversaw all activities within the Engineering department, including simulation equipment development, reporting directly to the Vice President of Engineering. Prepared and managed departmental budget; prepared and presented staff evaluations for the department.

Prior Positions:

System Engineer, Lanier Business Products

Senior Electronics Engineer, LORAL Electronic Systems

Education

Master of Science in Technology Management

Bachelor of Electronic Engineering Technology

Southern College of Technology, Marietta, GA

USACE CQM-C Certification, 11-9-2010

OSHA 30Hr.

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