Christopher Laird
Chevy Chase,MD
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 11 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
References available upon request.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager Level 3
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
06.2013 - Current
- Planned and scheduled phases for construction projects.
- Reviewed construction plans & specifications for constructability, and oversaw BIM Modeling for construction planning & execution.
- Negotiated and managed contract agreements for subcontractors based on project scope of work.
- Provided detailed project status updates to clients and executive management.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Developed and managed budgets & invoicing to ensure successful financial execution.
- Executed Pre-Construction & Created Budgets for clients, including performing Value Management to help meet budget constraints for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MDBachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2013
Skills
- Construction Management
- Contract Management
- Logistics Management
- Document Management
- Schedule Management
- Project scope analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Advanced problem solving
- Project estimation and bidding
- Project Planning
Projects
June 2013 - February 2015 - Brightview Catonsville
- 152,773 SF Senior Living Building located in Catonsville, MD
- Project Engineer that assisted in managing Structure, MEP & Finish Trades
March 2015 - June 2016 - Bon Secours Gibbons Apartments
- 110,000 SF Multi Family Apartment Building located in Baltimore, MD
- Assistant Project Manager that assisted in managing Structure, Building Envelope, MEP & Sitework Trades
September 2016 - May 2018 - Ashby Ponds Buildings 2.5 & 2.6
- 321,076 SF Senior Living Building located in Ashburn, VA
- Project Manager that managed Structure, MEP, Building Envelope, Finish, & Landscape Trades
November 2018 - January 2020 - Hotel Riggs
- 155,825 SF Hotel renovation in Washington, DC
- Project Manager that managed Structure, Building Envelope, & MEP Trades
- Oversaw & Managed Project Engineers in charge of Finish Trades
January 2020 - May 2024 - The Delaney at the Vale
- 275,000 SF Senior Living Building located in Woburn, MA
- Project Manager & eventual lead project manager, in charge of sitework, structure, & MEP Trades
- Oversaw and managed a project team of five people, in charge of all other trade packages
- Executed pre-construction & created budgets for the client
May 2024 - Current - The Grandview
- 474,000 SF Senior Living Building located in Bethesda, MD
- Project Manager overseeing & managing project team in charge of the Exterior Facade & Building Envelope Trades
Timeline
Project Manager Level 3
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
06.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Anne Arundel Community College
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Maryland - College Park
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