Project Manager/Estimator

• Aug 2021 - Present

Project Manager

• Oct 2019 - Aug 2021

Ran projects ranging from $10K-$3M totaling annually about $4M-$8M of projects.Reviewed technical specifications to gain an understanding of contract requirements and scopeSupervised the process of fabricating to installations with various vendors and subcontractorsPlaned and coordinated onsite erections with field teams to increase profit marginsFollowed up on all changes to contracted work, ensuring proper execution of install and billingMaintained positive client relationships and communicate effectively with all parties associatedWorked with detailing department to prepare and manage the steel drafting and surveying of shop/fabrication drawings.Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.Increased savings by initiating and fostering relationships with vendors to communicate on problem-areas and work closely to resolve them.

Project/Product Development Engineer

• May 2018 - Oct 2019

Supported new design initiatives for clientele in the retail industry creating new cost-effective fixtures.Worked with development and sales to create prototypes and renderings to compete for bids.Developed engineering aspects for projects ranging from using LED electronics to plastic/metal/wood fabricationAssisted with creating bills of materials (BOM’s) through Epicor for different methods on building finished goodsManaged production-ready blueprints for new designs through internal drafting divisionCoordinated with project management and operations to increase margins on large volume projects

Assistant Project Manager/BIM Coordinator

• Jan 2017 - May 2018

Supported PMs, construction managers, and engineers for various construction and architectural projects. Monitored the scope, quality of deliverables, and proactive in making project adjustments as needed. Collaborated with PMs and BIM managers from GCs on RFIs, the scope of work, and constructability. Responsible for providing regular updates regarding progress and schedule to the client and writing change orders to adjust scope and budgets with the client as necessary. Creating shop drawings, cut sheets, and product samples for new clients and/or projects. Coordinated and assisted in installing and teaching how to use all software from Autodesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, and Navisworks) and Bluebeam. Developing new products with R&D department as a mechanical designer working with electricalengineers.

Mechanical Designer

• Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

Supported multiple design initiatives for TriMech’s CAD Services contract for Taski Intellibot. Responsible for supporting most engineering change notice (ECN’s) for the mechanical departmentHelped develop six new product lines four of which are CE approved per EU Machine Directive.Supported onsite mechanical and electrical engineers through the use of SolidWorks 2012 - 2015.Designed new sheet metal parts with SolidWorks 2012 - 2015 sheet metal add-on.Supporting production department to enhance the design to be more efficient to build.Created and managed large assemblies of fully built robots with 500 unique parts.Working on medium sized assemblies with 800+ components.Responsible for creating a CAD standard for consistency in building assembly/part files. Developed a workflow for SolidWorks users and mechanical engineering divisionTasked with repairing and reorganizing all SolidWorks files with filing system Workgroup PDM.Organized and ran SolidWorks user group meetings which cover standards, best practices, etc.Google Drive admin for SolidWorks user and drafting standards and best practices.Created Google website for ease of use and to organize all SolidWorks and mechanical standards

Mechanical Engineering Intern

• Apr 2014 - Sep 2014

 Provides mechanical and architectural drawings through AutoCADo Developed weldment and detailed machine drawingso Updated and works with about 1300 architectural and electrical drawings Offers detailed design sketches to support production Collaborates with maintenance and engineering on projects that drove greater efficiencyo Designed pre-rinse piping to equalize dipping processo Designed new lube transfer system that reduced waste by lower lube requirement and lower alcohol flush Developed and published maintenance training documents Collaborates with local machine shops to fabricate various machine components

Officer In Charge (Security Supervisor)

• Oct 2012 - May 2014

 Directly supervised 50 officers over the course of three shifts Responsible for 15 different sites within 2 different locations of Richmond Managed pay roll for on duty security officers in the department Had a role in the hiring process by calling references and approving applications Performed patrolling duties on campus to ensure security of premises Provided customer service and information related to campus services and events Trained in communicating over police radio using Ten-Codes