Michael W. Lally
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Phone: 757-***-****, E-Mail: *******@*****.***
Senior Electrical Designer – Attention to Detail Time Management Budgeting Code Compliance Quality Assurance
An accomplished senior electrical design professional with robust experience acquired over the years in delivering optimal results & business value in high-growth environments and establishing key relationships with business segments. Dynamic, versatile, and detailed-oriented leader with comprehensive experience organizing and facilitating the complete construction process for all managed projects from planning through delivery. Skilled in executing all pre-construction, quality control, and post-construction responsibilities. Out-of-the-box thinker who champions innovative technical solutions to address complex client needs and related business problems, ensuring superior outcomes. Known as a superb communicator who builds productive stakeholder relationships while leading diverse teams to exceed all performance expectations. Adept at developing/maintaining construction budget and ensuring adherence to the financial plan. Monitor and assign resources appropriately to streamline project efficiency and maximize deliverable outputs. Gather project requirements daily, review available resources, and remove barriers to progress. Work with architects, stakeholders, and owners to meet project budgets, goals/objectives, and submission milestones/deadlines per contract. Meet production goals by maintaining cost-effective levels of staff envolvement. Build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, providing purpose, direction, and motivation. Exceptional communication, presentation & interpersonal skills with proficiency at grasping new concepts quickly and utilizing the same in a productive manner.
~ Prepared 400+ electrical projects/designs budgeted up 5M as PM/lead designer ~
~ Provided and supervised support services during the bidding process for 250+ projects by preparing addenda, amendments, open bids, and sketches ~
~ Worked daily with, responded to and took direction from principals in charge, operations directors, and senior management
Skill Areas: Strategic & Operations Planning Designing Requirement Analysis Costing & Budgeting Competitive Analysis Project Management Quality Assurance Risk Management Planning & Scheduling Process Improvement Strong Interpersonal Skills Analytical Skills Team Management Communications Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Time Management Attention to Detail Client Relationship Management Innovation Leadership Management Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hickman Ambrose, Consulting Engineers Inc. (2022 – Till Date)
Lead/Senior Electrical Designer
Continuing the efforts of this firm pertaining to developing, reviewing, updating, modifying, and approving electrical design plans and work schedules for myself and several support staff
Amend budgets, schedules, company regulations, and various other documents to provide consistently accurate deliverables
Analyzed existing processes and scheduled meetings to discuss improvement initiatives both in house and with clients
Conducted research, performed diagnostics, and troubleshoot equipment as needed
Develop accurate and precise product designs complying with recognized drafting standards, company practices, policies, and procedures
Compiled project budgets, basis of design, and specifications along with schedules to coordinate with multidiscipline groups
Ensured discipline standards are adhered to as set and maintained
Develop electrical designs for commercial projects to include power distribution, lighting, and special systems (Fire Alarm/etc.)
Honeywell/Intelligrated (2021 – 2022)
Project Manager
Manage functions pertaining to planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget
Submit project deliverables and ensure that they adhere to quality standards
Prepare status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information
Establish effective project communication plans and ensure their execution
Facilitate change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget
Completed (2) Amazon facilities including (1) IXD Crossdock @ 650K SF and (1) 5 story distribution facility @ 2.75M SF locally
Sky Drone Solutions Of Virginia Beach LLC (2016 – Till Date)
Owner (of an aerial solutions business)
Responsible for developing and executing strategies that help the company achieve its goals
Make sure that all company financial records are accurate and up to date
Build relationships with key clients to increase sales opportunities for the company's products or services
Review reports from other managers to determine whether action is required
Hankins & Anderson (Mason & Hanger) (2012 – 2016)
Lead/Senior Electrical Designer
Pioneered the efforts across handling the entire gamut of functions pertaining to developing, reviewing, updating, modifying, and approving electrical design plans and work schedules
Drew up budgets, schedules, company regulations, and various other documents
Analyzed existing processes and scheduled meetings to discuss improvement initiatives
Conducted research, performed diagnostics, and troubleshoot equipment
Designed complex projects for the US State Deparment of State / OBO to include numerous US Embassies/Consulates
Pace Collaborative, P.C. (2001 – 2012)
Senior Electrical Designer/Project Manager
Developed accurate and precise product designs complying with recognized drafting standards, company practices, policies, and procedures
Complied project budgets along with schedules to coordinate multidiscipline groups
Ensured discipline standards are adhered to as set and maintained
Designed projects for all US military branches, numerous state buildings, and commercial projects of all types
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS
USGBC: LEED AP
MS Ed: Master of Science in Education Old Dominion University, Minor in Mathematics
BS: Bachelor of Science in IDS, Mathematics Old Dominion University
Technical Skills: Proficient with - Microsoft Office Suite, AutoDesk AutoCAD/Revit, and Internet