Albert Stelzig
Taylorsville
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with over a decade of experience leading diverse teams in high-stakes environments, demonstrating a proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety compliance. Over seven years of expertise in strategic planning, process improvement, and crisis management, with a track record of achieving zero safety incidents while optimizing workflows. Committed to fostering collaboration and innovation, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget by leveraging expertise in Agile and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Results-driven professional focused on driving organizational success through effective leadership and strategic execution.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Director
Monarch Restoration LLC
Louisville, KY, US
11.2025 - Current
- Managed all phases of project lifecycle for mitigation and rebuild efforts, guaranteeing scope compliance, budget management, and on-schedule completion.
- Executed development of accurate ROMs and thorough estimates for restoration and reconstruction initiatives, leveraging Xactimate, Encircle, and internal ROM templates.
- Review, approve, and manage change orders, ensuring estimates are updated promptly and margin impact is clearly documented.
- Conduct project handoffs to Project Managers, including scope of work, budget worksheets, signed authorizations, and testing documentation.
- Safeguarded portfolio and job-level gross profit margins through proactive scope management and comprehensive financial reviews.
- Streamlined communication between operations, mitigation, and accounting teams to guarantee proper documentation and prompt billing follow-up.
- Facilitated weekly WIP meetings, margin reviews, and leadership cadence to enhance operational consistency and profitability.
Senior Project Manager
USS George H.W. Bush – U.S. Navy
Norfolk, VA, US
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Directed large-scale projects involving 8 departments and 400+ team members, aligning schedules, resources, and safety programs to deliver high-value construction and maintenance initiatives on time and within scope, while ensuring compliance with federal and industry standards.
- Led all construction and facility maintenance operations, optimizing workflows, manpower allocation, and subcontractor coordination; consistently achieved 100% on-time project delivery and minimized costly delays.
- Managed $7M+ in construction materials and equipment while coordinating procurement with 12 vendors; implemented inventory and supply chain controls that reduced shortages, improved material readiness, and safeguarded project timelines.
- Redesigned project logistics and scheduling workflows, identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements that increased efficiency by 20% and accelerated resource deployment across multiple worksites.
- Implemented OSHA- and NFPA-compliant safety programs across large-scale construction and maintenance projects, eliminating incidents and fostering a culture of accountability that protected workers and multimillion-dollar assets.
Project Manager
USS George H.W. Bush – U.S. Navy
Norfolk, VA, US
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Directed the execution of 7,200+ scheduled construction and maintenance tasks valued at millions in project assets, achieving 100% on-time completion with zero safety violations and sustaining readiness for a 400+ person workforce.
- Coordinated 22 site audits across multiple project teams, developing corrective action plans that ensured flawless compliance with safety and quality standards, safeguarded organizational certifications, and reinforced a culture of accountability.
- Mentored and developed 65 junior team members, building a pipeline of future foremen and project leads; improved workforce productivity by 30% and reduced safety incidents through targeted training and enforcement of OSHA/NFPA standards.
- Revamped and standardized construction documentation and reporting workflows, eliminating redundancies and improving clarity; reduced project errors by 25% and accelerated adoption of new procedures across all teams.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on recurring equipment and material issues, leading corrective engineering and process solutions that improved system reliability by 40% and reduced costly downtime.
Education
Maintenance Management Upper Level -
U.S. Navy
Norfolk08.2023
High School Diploma -
Moore Tradtional High School
LouisvilleSkills
- Project management expertise in Agile and Lean Six Sigma
- Scheduling proficiency with Primavera and MS Project
- Safety & Compliance (OSHA, NFPA, & Hazmat)
- Facilities Management
- Quality Assurance & Auditing
- Operational efficiency enhancement
- Crisis & Risk Management
- Business/Contract Compliance
- Logistics & Resource Deployment
- Leadership & Team Development
- Communication (Executive & Team)
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, U.S. Navy, 2022-04-01, Process improvement and efficiency optimization.
- Advanced Leader Development Course (ALDC), U.S. Navy, 2023-01-01, Leadership, ethics, executive-decision making, formal coursework in supervision, team leadership, and organizational management.
- Maintenance Management Upper Level, U.S. Navy, 2023-08-01, Upper-Level management principles for large scale maintenance and operations & Safety culture, human performance optimization, and error reduction.
- Industrial Safety, U.S. Navy, 2021-11-01, Comprehensive training in OSHA-equivalent aviation and workplace safety practices, along with risk mitigation, accident prevention, and compliance protocols.
- Firefighter 1 & 2, Louis F. Garland (DoD) Fire Academy, 2018-10-01, Recognized civilian-standard credential for structural and aircraft firefighting, certified to National Fire Protection Association standards.
Training
- Navy Leadership Development & Mentorship Programs, U.S. Navy, 2019-02-01, Present
- Heavy Equipment Operations, U.S. Navy, 2014-04-01
- Personnel Financial Management, U.S. Navy, 2013-04-01
Timeline
Project Director
Monarch Restoration LLC
11.2025 - Current
Senior Project Manager
USS George H.W. Bush – U.S. Navy
08.2023 - 11.2025
Project Manager
USS George H.W. Bush – U.S. Navy
01.2022 - 08.2023
Maintenance Management Upper Level -
U.S. Navy
High School Diploma -
Moore Tradtional High School