Brandon Barker
Gig Harbor
Summary
Dynamic Junior Project Manager with NAVFAC NW, skilled in project scheduling and client relations. Maintained security clearance and coordinated with U.S. Naval Personnel. Successfully coordinated timelines and resources, enhancing team collaboration and efficiency. Recognized for implementing process improvements that reduced waste and increased productivity. Proven ability to lead teams and maintain high-quality standards in construction projects. Highly motivated to find remote work to allow flexibility as a parent while being able to attend to my duties.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Project Manager
NAVFAC NW
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated project timelines, deliverables, permits, utility outages, and scheduling to ensure alignment with client expectations.
- Facilitated communication between trades and team members to enhance collaboration and project efficiency.
- Assisted in resource allocation to optimize team performance and task completion rates.
- Developed project documentation, including plans and reports, for effective tracking of milestones. Submit awards for team members to be recognized for their achievements and sacrifices.
- Facilitated effective team meetings for sharing updates, discussing challenges, and brainstorming solutions. Led pre-shift safety meetings to ensure a safe work environment on each job from start to finish.
- Managed budget for each job and ensured all projects were completed within allocated funding.
- Led and assisted on site construction in any way possible which includes being on the tools and in the mud myself doing anything necessary to successfully complete the job.
Lead Finisher and Formsetter
Olive Concrete LLC.
05.2016 - 08.2024
- Oversaw construction of commercial and residential parking garages, foundations, and flatwork. Including job estimates, material orders, reading blueprints, laying out job outlines, and leading the build and finish process.
- Trained and mentored junior finishers and formsetters, enhancing team performance and skill development while fostering a fun and productive work environment.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing waste and increasing efficiency in finishing operations. For example, I purchased forms for our company to make retaining wall blocks with any concrete left over from jobs to reduce waste and provide an additional stream of revenue for our team.
- Began as a laborer and worked up to my final position with the company as a Lead concrete finisher and formsetter becoming responsible for a crew, work truck, phone, and gas card while seeing jobs to completion.
- Conducted quality inspections, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions to maintain high standards.
- Managed inventory of construction materials, ensuring adequate supply for ongoing projects while minimizing costs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Peninsula High School
Gig Harbor, WA07-2015
Skills
- Project scheduling
- Documentation management
- Meeting facilitation
- Project monitoring
- Client relations
- Scope management
- Quality control
- Schedule coordination
- Root-cause analysis
- Project briefs
- Purchasing and procurement
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Junior Project Manager
NAVFAC NW
08.2024 - Current
Lead Finisher and Formsetter
Olive Concrete LLC.
05.2016 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Peninsula High School