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Development of the project life cycle from post sales through production, dispatch, installation, validation/ verification and turnover.

Project Manager

Manage multiple $1.5-4M multi-year hardware and software development, modernization and sustainment projects considered mission-critical and launch-critical to the Eastern Range; use Earned Value Management Systems to report costs and schedule performance throughout the life cycle of all projects. Manage the development of work plans, project plans, cost estimates, work breakdown structures, and engineering change proposals; award fee-driven events and drawings.Provide oversight for and… Show more Manage multiple $1.5-4M multi-year hardware and software development, modernization and sustainment projects considered mission-critical and launch-critical to the Eastern Range; use Earned Value Management Systems to report costs and schedule performance throughout the life cycle of all projects. Manage the development of work plans, project plans, cost estimates, work breakdown structures, and engineering change proposals; award fee-driven events and drawings.Provide oversight for and manage preliminary design reviews, design reviews, critical design reviews, implementation, test readiness reviews, formal testing, product installation, development of related government deliverables and functional/physical configuration audits.Collect, review, and provide monthly variance analysis reports against baseline to provide accurate and detailed summaries of cost and schedule performance to stakeholders, customers, and upper management.Monitor the full life-cycle development from project planning and estimating, through requirement analysis and vetting, to site deployment and closeout of HW and SW integration, sustainment projects.Monthly responsibilities for each project: Utilize EVMS to track and report project performance, schedule, costs, and deliverables. Ensure compliance with established PMI policies and procedures for project management. Develop and deliver comprehensive presentations to upper management and customers. Identify and assess project challenges and develop/recommend solutions for presentation to management. Develop, monitor, and status detailed, resource-loaded MS Project schedules. Show less

Hand-selected management team to oversee all aspects of developing and growing the business from sales, marketing, distribution, and branch-management, to defining processes and procedures for multiple branches and satellite offices; Oversaw and managed all commercial fencing and railing projects that exceeded $80K. Developed best practices for accounts receivables and developed corporate and satellite branch budgets.Worked bi-weekly with branch managers, sub-contractors, The Home Depot… Show more Hand-selected management team to oversee all aspects of developing and growing the business from sales, marketing, distribution, and branch-management, to defining processes and procedures for multiple branches and satellite offices; Oversaw and managed all commercial fencing and railing projects that exceeded $80K. Developed best practices for accounts receivables and developed corporate and satellite branch budgets.Worked bi-weekly with branch managers, sub-contractors, The Home Depot Corporate Business Partners, CEO's, stakeholders, and suppliers to provide a cohesive internal reporting of variance analysis, statusing, tracking, and delivery of materials throughout the region. Additional responsibilities:Created, developed, and implemented processes and best practices to branch and corporate personnel.Initiated, developed, and implemented The Home Depot fence installation program for Nations Fence for three states, resulting in overall sales increase from $5.6M in 2006 to $11.7M in 2008.Reduced customer care issues overall from 12% to less than 6%.Created a system that developed, managed, and tracked the distribution of materials throughout the region.Managed the daily business of an immediate corporate staff of five and a Call Center staff of six. Show less

Tasked with all aspects of home renovation project management from the client's concept stage, through preliminary design, to final inspections on full residential renovations and remodels. Developed and managed all budgets and deadlines of sub-contractors and material orders throughout the life cycle of each renovation. Provided general oversight of annual sales exceeding $4 million in the Greater Orlando area.Coordinated with subcontractors and other project managers for effective… Show more Tasked with all aspects of home renovation project management from the client's concept stage, through preliminary design, to final inspections on full residential renovations and remodels. Developed and managed all budgets and deadlines of sub-contractors and material orders throughout the life cycle of each renovation. Provided general oversight of annual sales exceeding $4 million in the Greater Orlando area.Coordinated with subcontractors and other project managers for effective resource utilization, allocation and developmentMonthly responsibilities:Developed statements of work for subcontractors and ensured performance of those subcontractors. Coordinated sub-contractor and vendor developmental, installation, and inspection efforts.Developed cost estimates, proposals and related financial documentation. Developed, managed, and maintained all aspects of project-level job costing and planning. Developed integrated project plans, customer specifications and requirements for project. Responsible for final delivery of formal project documentation & artifacts to architect, engineer and customer. Show less

Led and developed associates to leadership roles.Responsible for $8M sales annually in three departments.Recruited and hired qualified associates. Provided oversight for the conduct of business, customer care issues and resolution, and financial reporting