ERIK A. WARD

**** ****** *****

Hebron, Kentucky 41048

(c) 513-***-****

ados0j@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFYING SKILLS:

• 25+ years project management experience involving highly complex projects

• Provides outstanding customer service

• Possesses exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

• Builds relationships across organizational levels, internally and externally

• Recommends most effective and profitable solution to ensure project success

• Solves critical issues in time-sensitive conflict situations to achieve required goals

• Prepares RFPs/scope of work, bid reviews, in-depth interviews, awards contracts PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Alexander Patterson Group (APG) Cincinnati, Ohio (July 2016–present)

(Off-site at GE Aircraft Engines–Cincinnati)

Senior Project Manager

• Manages multiple concurrent projects to achieve expected goals, balancing scope, quality, time and cost

• Acts as single source contact in interaction w/GC on construction needs and milestone dates

• Evaluates new subcontractors for potential GE projects and trains selected subcontractors on procedures

• Supervises subcontractor’s employees daily and verifies all subcontractor costs to GE

• Creates master schedule, conducts bid reviews/interviews; creates plan for small project reconfiguration

• Coordinates every facet on large projects w/GE personnel, GE facilities employees and APG employees

• Maintains relationships with product sales staff from varied vendors on product needs and delivery dates

LOTH, Cincinnati, Ohio (October 1996–May 2016)

(Loth/Corporate Office–Cincinnati) 4/2008–5/2016

Senior Project Manager

• Responsible for overall planning, estimating, implementation, execution, and completion of approximately 425 unique projects.

• Major clients in the Cincinnati area include:

Aero, Cincinnati/No. Kentucky Airport, Ethicon, Fidelity Investments, Fifth Third Bank, GE Aircraft Engines, General Mills, Honeywell, Humana, International Paper, Luxottica, Messer Construction, National City/Provident Bank, TriHealth, Omnicare, Christ Hospital, and University of Cincinnati Hospital

• Sold/estimated all Loth Services turn-key projects, relocations, installation of furniture, defined project scope

• Department Manager for independent relocation and installation services

• Created master schedule or RFP (bids), conducted bid review/interviews, conducted site surveys/inventories

• Captured job/project costs from inception to final project completion Loth/on-site @ GE Northpointe/Duke (01/2009-12/2010) Senior Project Manager

• Managed multi-phase move of approximately 2,000 GE employees to new location

• Developed overall plan for furniture purchases and installation for Northpointe 1 and 2

• Coordinated w/Duke (GC) on construction schedules; created inventory requirements for all floors/pods to correspond with new/refurbished furniture

• Supervised customer’s move into eight floors in Northpointe buildings

• Provided in-depth problem resolution throughout project duration Loth/on-site @ Humana (4/2008–12/2008); on-site @ Fidelity Investments/Messer Construction (5/2007–4/2008)

Senior Project Manager

• Managed the multi-phase move of 1,000 Humana employees from various Tri State locations to new facility; managed the multi-phase/floor installation of 2,223 stations of furniture with corresponding moves into 400,000SF building for Fidelity Investments

• Prepared the RFPs/scopes of work for furniture installation/relocation, conducted bid reviews for potential bidders, set interviews, awarded contracts

• Maintained daily communication with on-site Construction Management firm to resolve any scheduling conflicts

• Identified construction-related issues that impacted overall building project

• Interacted with vendors not included in bid package, ensuring that unforeseen elements would not impact project schedule

• Monitored master cost spreadsheet for project responsibilities, identified and resolved any issues/problems, and worked closely with Finance on various billing issues Loth/on-site @ General Electric Aircraft Engines (4/2006–5/2007) Senior Project Manager

• Managed multiple internal GE projects from start to finish; performed daily inspections for accuracy/quality

• Acted as single-source contact for end-user clients, resolving all identified problems/issues

• Interacted daily with top-level management, US Air Force, external vendors, architects, designers, and customers

• Supervised both UAW/IAM union personnel on a routine basis Loth/on-site @ Ethicon Endo-Surgery (5/2005–4/2006) Senior Project Manager

• Performed both short/long-term budget analysis/resolved any problems; developed cost forecasting related to future construction, managed bid process, developed project scope, reviewed final bids, and awarded contracts

• Created schedule for construction/moves, had ongoing interaction with architect and safety/environmental groups on OSHA/Johnson & Johnson safety issues Loth/Multiple Locations (1/2004–5/2005)

Senior Project Manager

• Move-management consultant, overseeing total bid process and acting as single source contact for end- users

• Purchased new furniture product and monitored all orders to product receipt and billing process

• Developed plans/budgets to meet customers’ expectations within business constraints and tracking profitability

• Interacted daily with clients throughout process Loth/on-site @ Fifth Third Bank (10/2001–1/2004)

Senior Project Manager/Planner

• Managed major renovation, encompassing all project aspects/space planning, design review, purchasing, construction, extensive problem resolution and final move relocations of ten floors

(estimated 1,200 people)

• Coordinated with Building Manager and construction trade supervisors to ensure work was completed safely (OSHA Standards) and to customers’ specifications/standards per blueprints

• Assisted long-term space planning team for Fifth Third Bank facilities Loth/on-site @ General Electric Aircraft Engines (10/1996–10/2001) Facilities Planner/Project Manager

• Assisted with management and project development/implementation and performed extensive customer service

• Supervised IAM/UAW union personnel in moving and setup of office furniture and equipment

• Managed several internal GE projects, reviewed office layout blueprints, involved in inventory maintenance

EDUCATION:

Thomas More College (Graduated December 1995)

Degree: Bachelor of Science

GPA: 3.5 Academic Honors: Dean’s List

Major: Business Administration (with emphasis in Marketing and Economics)

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