Project Management Quality Control

Gary Linwood Dickerson

540-***-**** ****.*********@*****************.*** Mount Sterling, KY 40353

Professional Summary

Licensed Contractor with over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry with specialty focus on building retaining walls for commercial industry primarily, but also in residential industry. Approximately 24 years’ experience owning and operating a small business in the construction/retaining wall industry. I have experience in Commercial Retail, Industrial, Data Centers and residential.

Skills

Strategic Planning, Marketing, Operations Management, Logistics, Project Management and Coordination, Project Management Software, Quality Control, Bluebeam, Sales, Data Center Experience, OSHA 30 Certification, Microsoft Suites, Licensed in 3 states, multiple safety training programs, and sensitivity training certified.

Professional Experience

Chief Operating Officer, Grey Lee Stone Mason, LLC Harpers Ferry, WV May 2017 - Current

Fostered positive relationships with industry partners, leveraging connections to implement strategic plans.

Enhanced quality and delivery performance of services with proactive management style.

Took decisive operational action in high stakes situations or times of crisis and uncertainty.

Kept business operations on sound financial footing with successful forecasting, budget management and resource allocation.

Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficient processes.

Ensured compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, and company guidelines.

Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and partners.

Demonstrated high visibility, consistently interacting with key stakeholders to inform, advice and challenge.

Field Supervisor, B & S Site Development Bristol, VA May 2016 - May 2017

Reviewed work orders and specifications to determine timeframe needed to complete job.

Protected team members from unsafe practices and environments, monitoring and correcting conditions.

Oversaw subcontractor quality control and accountability

Guided subcontractors to promote understanding of scope of work and established customer requirements.

Owner and Chief Operating Officer, Great Wall Construction, LLC, Charles Town, WV October 1999 - April 2016

Kept business operations on sound financial footing with successful forecasting, budget management and resource allocation.

Delivered consistent service to develop customer base.

Built great rapport with vendors, resulting in growing partnerships and generating business.

Contacted existing and prospective clients to increase new and repeat business.

Oversaw day-to-day activities to facilitate business operations.

Delivered products of consistent quality to customers by working directly with vendors on delivery and production issues.

Managed customer experiences with close eye on team interactions, touchpoints and methods of engagement.

Manager, Metroplex Retaining Walls, Ashburn, VA October 1989 – August 1999

Supervised and guided employees to reach company objectives.

Prepared schedules and assignments to meet short- and long-term business demands.

Enforced safety procedures and monitored compliance.

Monitored employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps

Land Development Superintendent Stanley-Martin Homes, Chantill, VA January 1987 – December 1989

Performed regular quality control checks on work completed by crew members or subcontractors from all industries.

Ensure that each plan meets all regulatory requirements,

Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed any concerns or issues that arose throughout project lifecycle.

Managed permit applications process with local authorities for relevant approvals before commencing work on-site.

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