Project Management Risk
Resume:
Michael Holmes
Information Systems Management
*************@*****.***
Gardendale, Alabama 35071
Innovative, strategic, Leadership, and critical professional and United States Army Corps of Engineers Veteran with 10+ years of experience leading projects in the IT and construction fields. Manage, develop, and execute new and ongoing projects based on data collection, research, and analysis. Build, mentor, and inspire teams to exceed expectations, completing projects within established timeframes efficiently and effectively. Proven negotiation skills
SKILLS
Dynamic Leadership Project Management System Administration Solution Focused Risk Management
Stakeholder Management Escalation Protocols Customer-Centered Approach Prioritization and Organization
Creative Problem-Solving Project Lifecycle Process Resource and Budget Oversight Scope, Planning, and Timing
Earned Value Management
Programming: C++, Java 7, Linux, Microsoft Office, ITIL, Microsoft Excel, Project Management Office (PMO), Operations Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Executive Management, Networking, Business Process Improvement, Technology Integration, Primavera 6
Web Applications: Tracking and Analyzing Traffic, Web Analytics
Database Skills: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Weka, Data Modeling, Database Design and Implementation - SQL, MS, ERM
EXPERIENCE
Contract Officer Representative 10/2023- 4/2025
General Services Administration (40 hours a week)
1800 F St. Washington, D.C. 20405
Experienced Project Scheduler in delivering successful projects through effective timeline management and resource allocation. Skilled in Primavera and identifying potential delays and implementing solutions to maintain project momentum. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are met efficiently and within budget. Developed and maintained project schedules with over 800 activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
–Conducted weekly updates to track job progress and adjusted schedules to reflect changing project needs.
–Created monthly performance graphs, including manpower trends and earned value analysis for stakeholder review.
–Prepared detailed scheduling packages, highlighting progress, cost implications, and critical path analysis for senior management.
–Generated three-week lookahead schedules to facilitate proactive planning during bi-weekly meetings.
–Authored monthly narrative reports, integrating data visualizations to enhance clarity and communication.
–Utilized online collaboration tools to ensure seamless coordination among project teams and stakeholders.
–Promise or authorize more work. I use Primavera to schedule resources and personnel
–Get involved with subcontractors without the permission and direction of the prime. Divulge budget information
–Award, agree to, or sign any contract, delivery order, or task order. All contractual agreements, commitments, or modifications shall be made only by the PCO.
–Grant deviations from or waive any terms and conditions of the contract.
–Impose or place a demand upon the Contractor to perform any task or permit any substitution not specifically provided for in the contract.
–Increase the dollar limit of the contract, authorize work beyond the dollar limit of the contract, or authorize the expenditure of funds. Give direction to the Contractor or the employees of the Contractor, except as provided for in the contract.
–Change the period of performance.
–Authorize the purchase of equipment except as authorized under the contract.
–Authorize the furnishing of government property except as required under the contract.
–Authorize subcontracting or the use of consultants.
–Approve shifts of funding between line items of the budget
–Approve travel and relocation expenses over and above those provided for in the contract
–Authorize the use of overtime
-Issue stop work orders
Assistant Construction Scheduler
Los Alamos National Laboratory (40hrs week) 12/2022 -07/2023 ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, TRAINING, BIM, TECHNOLOGY, Inc –
P.O. Box 1663 Los Alamos, NM 87545
Construction Scheduler that can optimizing project timelines and resource allocation. Proficient in primavera and conducting critical path analysis and stakeholder coordination to ensure timely project delivery. My focus on risk management and proactive communication drives project efficiency and enhances collaboration among teams, leading to successful project outcomes.
–I attend the construction meetings with the Contractors, Contracting Officer Representative
–Participate in progress meetings/teleconferences between the contractor and Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Personnel Contracting Officer Representative.
–I kept job diaries/Notes to supplement the daily reports required. Make timely photographic documentation of the progress of construction activities, materials used in construction, the contractor’s construction equipment, and quality control activities documented on the inspection reports.
–I communicate as needed with the Contracting Officer Representative, Refuge Manager, and Regional Infrastructure Management Branch Chief to assure technical and other contractual requirements are met.
–I provided any quality assurance on behalf of the FWS by the Construction Inspection Plan.
–I verified the accuracy of any field surveys/notes by performing spot checks of the contractor’s stakeout. I provided a certification statement to the Contracting Officer Representative stating that the construction was completed by the plans and specifications.
–I participated in final inspections, development of the “punch list” items, and final acceptance inspection.
–I obtained a list of submittals from Construction Specifications. Consult shop drawings and material submittals as necessary. I reviewed the contractors’ pay requests for accuracy and completeness, providing pay estimates to the Contracting Officer Representative for contractor payments. Provide review comments to the Contracting Officer Representative for submission and approval.
–I informed the Contracting Officer Representative on construction progress on schedule, ahead of schedule or behind schedule, missing deadlines, and any recommendations for improving actions.
–I performed spot check/labor interviews with Contractor’s personnel to assist in compliance with
Department of Labor related requirements of their contract as requested by the Contracting Officer Representative
–I make recommendations to Contracting Officer Representative for technical contract modifications, as needed. In the event of construction contract claims, the Contractor provide documentation to and consultation with the Contracting Officer Representative as requested to resolve, arbitrate, or litigate the claims.
Project Manager (40hrs week) 06/2006-12/2022 United States Army Corps of Engineers
3443 Aerobee Road
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
Leveraged expertise to deploy principles, methods, and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources. Dedicated professional with scheduling experience with Primavera and project management. Adept at developing and monitoring timelines, ensuring effective communication among stakeholders, and implementing strategies for risk mitigation. Passionate about optimizing project workflows to enhance efficiency and drive successful project outcomes.
–I use Earned Value Management project performance management methodology that integrates cost, schedule, technical scope, and risk to assess progress against the Army Corps of Engineers baseline, and use that information to identify problems and forecast cost
–Provided functional knowledge across the PMO, managing schedule integration, critical path analysis, and identifying dependencies between IPTs.
–Developed and maintained comprehensive program schedules, updating procedures and implementing scheduling tools.
–Performed quality control functions for scheduling procedures and tools across the PMO.
–Conducted in-depth schedule analyses and recommended corrective actions to the program manager.
–Collaborated with Project Managers and stakeholders to prioritize assignments and anticipate new tasks.
–Assisted in implementing scheduling policies through dissemination of plans and coordination of meetings.
–Counseled integrated project teams on plans and procedures, ensuring access to relevant project information.
–Facilitated the accurate updating of data and statistical information using Project Management software.
–Designed and executed analytical studies, cost-benefit analyses, and research to meet compliance standards.
–Develops and maintains comprehensive project schedules to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
–Collaborates with project teams to define project scope and identify variances from original plans.
–Monitors project performance, analyzing quality, cost, and integration of engineering services.
–Creates and manages tasks and sub-tasks to meet project contract requirements.
–Supports change management processes to ensure project adaptability and responsiveness.
–Prepares and distributes periodic status reports to keep stakeholders informed of project progress.
–Conducts critical path analysis to identify dependencies and optimize project timelines.
Construction Foreman (40hrs week) 07/2002-06/2006
United States Army Corps of Engineers
3443 Aerobee Road
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
Project Scheduler with 4 years of hands-on experience in developing and managing project timelines. Skilled in utilizing Primavera P6 for efficient scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management. My proactive approach and strong communication skills ensure project milestones are met, fostering collaboration among diverse teams and driving successful outcomes..
–Support project control activities by maintaining baseline schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
–Deliver timely and accurate scheduling reports to the Program Manager.
–Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to identify and address scope changes.
–Assist the Program Manager with administrative tasks and project documentation.
–Leverage Primavera P6 for effective scheduling and reporting.
–Generate detailed reports to provide visibility on upcoming tasks and project status.
–Facilitated weekly status meetings, ensuring all stakeholders were informed and engaged, leading to a 20% reduction in miscommunication.
–Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
–Planned, organized, and directed activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
–Inspected and reviewed projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and regulations.
–Determined appropriate construction methods., Framing, Masonry, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Finish work, and Painting.
–Examined and inspected work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met.
–Read specifications such as blueprints to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures.
–Supervised, coordinated, and scheduled the activities of construction or extractive workers.
Military Awards: Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Global War on Terrorism, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary, National Defense, Combat Action
Special Hiring Eligibility: 30% or more, VRA, Schedule A, VEOA Eligible
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Information Management Systems Graduated December 2016
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
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