Project manager
Resume:
ERIK A. WARD
Hebron, Kentucky 41048
(c) 513-***-****
*******@*****.***
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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