Hi, I’m
Brian Ware
San Diego,CA
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Language
Work History
Best Way Construction Services
Senior Project Manager
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within the industry sector throughout each stage of the project life cycle.
- Delivered high-quality results by fostering a culture of accountability among team members and setting clear performance expectations.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
General Atomics – Aeronautical Systems
Lead Engineering Control Account Manager/Production Control Analyst
12.2016 - 03.2023
Job overview
- As the Lead Engineering Control Account Manager (CAM), I assigned Control Accounts, initiated team standards, and served as a liaison between the engineering and program management departments for over $1 Billion of contract and IRAD work in the RPA/UAV industry
- Ensured complete technical scope is identified and captured to facilitate proper cost and schedule impact evaluation for Certification, Systems Engineering, Ground Support Equipment, Aircraft, Manufacturing/Production Process, Weapons, and Program Management
- Interfaced with engineering managers, control account managers, SubK managers, and project management in estimating, scheduling, and maintaining task performance within approved cost and schedule constraints by utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques and tools like the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) & PET for estimates
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentation through variance reporting (VARs) for Senior Management
- Performs related engineering functions as directed by management, such as proposal support and implementation of contract modifications.
Moor Electric/Best Way Construction Services/Cushman & Wakefield
Project Manager
06.2014 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Create, receive, and analyze RFPs to architects, engineers, and other specialty contractors for owner/client review and approval
- Facilitate and organize project meetings, develop agendas, prepare meeting minutes, and establish follow-up action items
- Meetings were assembled for topics such as Pre-Construction/Prefabrication, Design Management, Constructability Coordination, etc
- Establish and manage internal and project wide procedures on systematic processes for project documentation, information requests, and owner change order requests
- Preparation of monthly project forecasts, cost reports, change order request and construction billing forecasts Participated in the bid process and assisted owner and Project Manager in recording and reviews of bids, including trade contract & constructability review, scope Executed fast-paced tenant improvements for clients such as Amazon, Bank of America, Chase Bank, Deutsche Bank, Rady Children's Hospital, JLL and CBRE during off-hours for tenants that required multiple levels of cross-functional coordination
Gould Electric/Gilbane/Tutor Perini
Sr. Project Engineer
05.2012 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Monitor, control, and update project schedules
- Maintenance of current scheduling information is driven from collaboration with Project Superintendents, tracking and oversight of procurement activities, as-built field conditions, etc
- Responsible for compiling subcontractor billings, review of monthly progress payment request, and monitoring payment receipts and disbursements.
Meruelo Group/Bergelectric/Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
Project Engineer
06.2007 - 05.2012
Job overview
- As a Field Engineer, I assisted both the Project Superintendents and foremen with daily field responsibilities, as well as leading in the over-sight and task assignments of cohorts and trade contractors
- Review and process submittals and RFI's to be in compliance with contract documents, and in accordance with project needs.
Education
KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTSan Diego, CA
MBA w/Emphasis in Project Management
05.2016 - 05.2016
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITYSan Diego, CA
B.S. Construction Engineering Management
05.2009 - 05.2009
Skills
Client Relationship Management
Project Management
Schedule Management
Microsoft Project
Bluebeam
Microsoft Office
Skills Certifications
Earned Value CAM Certified, Forklift, Man-lift, Confined Space, Fall Protection Scaffold, OSHA 30hr, CPR (12'), Bluebeam, Windows Office, Sharepoint, Primavera
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Best Way Construction Services
03.2023 - Current
Lead Engineering Control Account Manager/Production Control Analyst
General Atomics – Aeronautical Systems
12.2016 - 03.2023
KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
MBA w/Emphasis in Project Management
05.2016 - 05.2016
Project Manager
Moor Electric/Best Way Construction Services/Cushman & Wakefield
06.2014 - 05.2020
Sr. Project Engineer
Gould Electric/Gilbane/Tutor Perini
05.2012 - 12.2016
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S. Construction Engineering Management
05.2009 - 05.2009
Project Engineer
Meruelo Group/Bergelectric/Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
06.2007 - 05.2012