Senior Project Manager Construction & Operations, PMO Leader

DWAYNE KELLY, PMP

Bunkie, LA • 337-***-**** • *************@*****.***

PROJECT MANAGER OPERATIONS & CONSTRUCTION OIL & GAS

Project Manager with 25+ years of experience leading construction, industrial, and energysector projects. Strong background in project planning, execution, scheduling, risk management, HSE compliance, procurement, and crossfunctional coordination. Proven ability to manage scope, budget, and timelines while maintaining safety, quality, and operational performance. PMPcertified with experience in technical documentation, contractor oversight, and KPI reporting.

CORE SKILLS

Project Management • Construction Management • HSE Compliance • OSHA 30 • Risk Mitigation • Scope Control • Budget Management • Scheduling • Resource Planning • Procurement • MOCs • Variance Orders • SAP (add if applicable) • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Planner • Quality Control • Technical Documentation • CrossFunctional Collaboration • Contractor Oversight • KPI Tracking • Operational Reporting • Change Management • Design Review • Field Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Construction Manager (Owner’s Representative) Alares Engineering — Alexandria, LA Sept 2024 – Present

Manage multiple construction projects at a VA medical facility, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.

Conduct design reviews and recommend modifications to improve bid accuracy and documentation.

Provide daily field oversight, track contractor performance, and deliver project status reports to stakeholders.

Completed COR Level 1 training to support contract administration and compliance.

Senior Construction Project Manager Beta Engineering — Pineville, LA Jan 2023 – Sept 2024

Supported execution of electrical substation and switchyard projects for renewableenergy clients.

Coordinated with engineering teams to develop scopes of work, material lists, and construction requirements.

Identified field issues, implemented corrective actions, and ensured safe and efficient project progress.

Construction Project Manager Urban Sites Construction — Cincinnati, OH May 2022 – Dec 2022

Managed renovation projects in historic commercial and residential buildings.

Ensured compliance with SHPO requirements and historic taxcredit standards.

Oversaw subcontractors, monitored quality, and ensured adherence to project specifications and schedules.

Construction Project Manager Contingent Holdings LLC — Cincinnati, OH Mar 2020 – May 2022

Directed construction activities across four commercial facilities including breweries, bars, and restaurants.

Oversaw a $7M distillery project, coordinating design teams, contractors, and procurement workflows.

Managed RFPs, proposals, contracts, scope changes, and onsite issue resolution.

Led preconstruction planning, design review, and field execution oversight.

Quality Control / Assurance Manager Sunland Construction Co. — Eunice, LA May 2019 – Jan 2020

Managed QA/QC for pipeline boostercompressor installations.

Tracked welding, coatings, materials, and protective systems; coordinated with thirdparty inspectors.

Conducted daily audits and collaborated with site superintendents to meet quality benchmarks.

Owner / Operator Green Acres Lawn & Landscape — Ville Platte, LA June 2009 – Mar 2019

Managed operations, budgeting, procurement, and workforce supervision for landscape installation and maintenance services.

Oversaw equipment maintenance, scheduling, and customer relationships.

Plant Superintendent Roy O. Martin Lumber Co. — Alexandria, LA Nov 1983 – June 2009

Directed production, maintenance, quality control, and heavyequipment operations across OSB, sawmill, and plywood facilities.

Led safety initiatives reducing TIR from 4.0 to 0.0.

Coordinated mechanical, electrical, and operations contractors during a $3M expansion project.

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP)

OSHA 30

EDUCATION

Bayou Chicot High School — Graduate

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