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Chad Blakley
Open To Work

Chad Blakley

Arlington,TX

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Installation Project ManagerDirector of Facilities & Modalities / Project ManagerService Delivery Manager / Technical Operations LeaderProject Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Arlington, TX, USFort Worth, TX
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$130000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

Results-driven Project Manager with 10+ years of experience delivering complex technology and capital equipment implementation projects across healthcare and life sciences environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage vendors and subcontractors, and deliver projects from order receipt through final acceptance. Experienced managing multi-site implementations involving engineering teams, infrastructure readiness, installation logistics, and customer-facing delivery. Strong background in risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, scheduling, and financial oversight to ensure projects meet margin, quality, and schedule targets. Recognized for strong leadership, operational discipline, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Installation Project Manager

MMIC Medical / VERDA Water Systems
12.2024 - Current
  • Led installation projects for medical and water systems, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Coordinated project timelines and resources to optimize workflow efficiency across multiple installations.
  • Manage full project lifecycle including scope definition, scheduling, delivery coordination, installation oversight, and final commissioning.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, field technicians, contractors, and operational leadership.
  • Serve as primary interface with healthcare customers, ensuring project milestones, timelines, and deliverables meet expectations.
  • Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and operational continuity.
  • Manage installation logistics, infrastructure readiness, and vendor coordination across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Oversee scheduling and resource allocation to meet project deadlines and customer requirements.

Director of Facilities & Modalities / Project Manager

US Radiology Specialists
04.2022 - 12.2024
  • Directed capital equipment implementation, infrastructure planning, and facility expansion projects across a national network of diagnostic imaging centers.
  • Managed installation and deployment of imaging modalities including MRI, CT, and mammography systems across multiple healthcare sites.
  • Led cross-functional project teams consisting of facility engineers, contractors, vendors, and clinical leadership.
  • Coordinated pre-installation planning including facility design, construction readiness, and infrastructure alignment.
  • Managed equipment logistics, installation scheduling, and deployment of field engineers and technical specialists.
  • Oversaw project timelines, budgets, and vendor deliverables to ensure successful implementation.
  • Maintained executive-level communication with leadership and healthcare stakeholders.

Service Delivery Manager / Technical Operations Leader

Healthcare Technology Environment
11.2007 - 03.2019
  • Led service delivery initiatives to enhance patient engagement and satisfaction across technology platforms.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline project execution and resolve operational challenges.
  • Analyzed service performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize workflows.
  • Managed vendor coordination, contractor scheduling, and installation logistics.
  • Led technical teams responsible for system deployment and infrastructure integration.
  • Handled escalated customer issues effectively, resolving problems swiftly while preserving positive relationships where possible.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale
04-2023

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02-2022

Skills

  • Life Sciences & Healthcare Environments
  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • Capital Equipment Implementations
  • Customer-Facing Project Delivery
  • Vendor & Subcontractor Management
  • Risk Identification & Mitigation
  • Change Order Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Microsoft Project
  • PMI Project Management Standards
  • Waterfall / Hybrid Project Delivery
  • Project Planning and Development

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP), In Progress

Methodologies

  • PMI Project Management Standards
  • Standard / Agile Project Delivery

Timeline

Installation Project Manager

MMIC Medical / VERDA Water Systems
12.2024 - Current

Director of Facilities & Modalities / Project Manager

US Radiology Specialists
04.2022 - 12.2024

Service Delivery Manager / Technical Operations Leader

Healthcare Technology Environment
11.2007 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management

Keiser University

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Keiser University