Andie J Ritchie
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with over 6 years of experience in successfully leading diverse projects, achieving a 95% completion rate. Expertise in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership ensures timely and budget-conscious delivery. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail, driving projects to exceed expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager for Amazon
The Raymond Corporation
Greene, NY (Remote), USA
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
Project Manager of OSP
V1 Fiber
Monroe, NC, USA
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency
- Monitored milestones and deliverables to stay ahead of schedules and proactively spot potential roadblocks
- Enhanced data collection accuracy by preparing, authoring and updating communications and policy memorandums
- Managed team of 10 sub-contractors and reported project progress to project executives
- Served as information resource by coordinating tenant's work, participating in meetings, resolving disputes and coordinating project punch list
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites
- Partnered with engineering and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases and work to be performed across projects or shutdowns
- Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners & customer
- Prepared cost and inventory reports and maintained accurate records using company work order reporting system
- Streamlined operations, supervising inventory cycle counting processes and providing accounting and reporting oversight
- Performed on-site visual inspections and leveraged market, inventory and industry expertise to make strategic automotive purchases
- Mentored drivers and encouraged employees to effectively manage time, resulting in optimal mileage performance
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by supervising yearly equipment overhauls to drive improved inventory
- Evaluated, determined and delegated tasks to staff based on client needs, capacity planning and project-specific initiatives
Project Controls Manager
MetroNet Fiber
Hickory, NC, USA
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitor and maintain daily production reports and update the project schedules and reports accordingly
- Monitor the progression of the projects as it relates to the project schedule
- Utilized job cost accounting techniques; created project budgets, monitor actual results, and report project results
- Complete and submit required reports, which include, but are not limited to, financial forecasts, project schedule updates, and project progress reports
- Secure and protect company resources
- Produce quality results in an efficient and cost effective manner
- Respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates
- Identified special circumstances and constraints in order to develop effective alternatives or solutions
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and architects
- Managed 5 sub-contractor crews
- Verified inventory and production goals, identifying discrepancies and communicating delays as necessary
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering
Project Manager
Sefnco Communications, Mastec
Sacramento, CA, USA
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions, and common goals
- Dispatched engineering team to new job locations to determine project's scope of work
- Supervised a team of 15 employees
- Managed 5-15 construction crews
- Promoted adherence to safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling and operation of materials and equipment
- Improved process efficiency and workflow by implementing productivity initiatives and proactively identifying and resolving problems
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to customers
- Built and utilized reporting systems to keep management in loop with latest information
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies
- Identified special circumstances and constraints in order to develop effective alternatives or solutions
Project Manager for Special Projects
Comcast Cable
Livermore, USA
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Enhanced organizational capacity through cross-functional teamwork.
- Assigned engineers to new job sites for work evaluation.
- Examined project plans to ensure requirement accuracy.
- Implemented effective methodologies for problem-solving.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates
- Managed projects from procurement to commission
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications
- Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Humphreys University
Modesto, Ca05-2020
Skills
- Construction project management
- Communication skills
- Technical project management
- Project Oversight
- Schematic Design Expertise
- Design and Implementation Skills
- Stakeholder communications
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Advanced Planning Skills
- Reliable Work Performance
- In-house/Subcontractor Management
- Collaborative Team Development
- Clear Verbal and Written Communication
- Fiber and Coax Integration
- Seamless Software Integration
- IWarehouse / GTS
- Expense Management
- Time Management Expertise
- Capital project management
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
- First Responder Project
- Awarded Government Projects Lead
- Customer Service Award
- Most active & completed projects award
- Google Dark Fiber Build
- Amazon Dark Fiber Build
- Verizon Cell Tower Build
Certification
- OSHA 30 2022
Timeline
Project Manager for Amazon
The Raymond Corporation
11.2022 - Current
Project Manager of OSP
V1 Fiber
04.2022 - 11.2022
Project Controls Manager
MetroNet Fiber
11.2021 - 04.2022
Project Manager
Sefnco Communications, Mastec
09.2020 - 11.2021
Project Manager for Special Projects
Comcast Cable
05.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
Humphreys University