Neil Cobb Morgan
Monroe,LA
Summary
Experienced senior project manager with a strong technical background leading multi-functional teams in high tech environments. Skilled in overseeing diverse teams of developers, analysts, and quality professionals for complex projects. Certified project management professional with expertise in agile methodology.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Lexicon INC, dba Steel Fabricators LLC
Monroe, LA
02.2022 - Current
- Managed the largest project at Prospect Steel to date while leading a team of professionals.
- Led a $275,000,000.00 project.
- Oversaw detailed control of fabrication processes, coordinating with erectors for successful completion.
- Contributed to the coordination and oversight of structural and miscellaneous sub-fabrication.
- Implemented strategic measures to enhance profitability by managing cost controls, budgets, and invoicing.
- Managed all phases of multimillion dollar structural steel projects, including miscellaneous and buyout items as well as coordination with other trades on industrial projects worth less than $100 million.
- Coordinated and supervised the entire process of structural steel fabrication, from engineering to erection. Managed the schedule and allocation of shop time to ensure project requirements and specifications were met.
- Effectively coordinated information flow between cross-functional teams while controlling costs
- Perform onsite evaluations of the project progress and manage all personnel from engineering, detailing, fabrication, to turn over to the owner at completion.
- Performed on-site visits when necessary to address customer issues and concerns.
- Create project plans with established timelines, issue assigned tasks to the appropriate teams to manage workflow throughout the construction process.
- Development and implementation of project schedule to achieve project goals.
- Instrumental in bringing in modern technologies to replace aging systems in the shop and office.
- Specifically, barcoding and tracking of steel in the shop help control costs and efficiency.
- Coordinated with teams to streamline the adoption of TEKLA-based steel tracking system and ensure seamless implementation.
- TEKLA Implementation Leader – Organized the companywide program switch as the primary management software for the facility.
- Steered employees towards success by liaising with upper management on company objectives.
- Offered support and mentoring to newly hired Project Coordinators and Project Managers.
Director
Baran Telecom
Dallas, LA
02.2003 - 02.2006
- Director of the Dallas office in charge of all office personnel and the multiple Baran and subcontractor crews
- Manage the day-to-day operations and interface with customers
- Scheduled crew work in conjunction with the teams to insure efficiency
- Managed 27 crews doing civil work for underground and concrete works
- Supervised 5 line and antenna crews performing installations at multiple locations
- Managed subcontractors work, schedule and assisted in invoicing
- Engaged in customer relations and the billing of work completed
- Responsible for all phases of site development, for multiple customers, across multiple geographic markets while organizing multiple sites
- Opened the Dallas office and oversaw the staffing and expansion to accommodate the customer's project and integration of office into the Baran corporate structure
President
Cobb Morgan LLC
Monroe, LA
11.2001 - 02.2003
- Performed Consulting and Business Development with Baran Telecom, Nextel Partners, Verizon concerning sales, marketing, and consulting management
- Provided project specific Construction Management service consulting
- Manage the construction of cellular communication towers, quality control as per customer specification and OSHA, managed client relations
- Discover and manage telecommunication projects and assure completion and profitability
- Manage the bidding and pricing process for the acquisition of existing towers while assuring confidentiality
- Develop business opportunities through sales and marketing
- Conduct face-to-face meetings to build customer relationships
- Conduct and supervise day-to-day operations
- Current holder of valid Louisiana General Contractors license for Commercial construction
- Current holder of Louisiana Telecommunications license
Regional Project Manager / Construction Manager
SpectraSite Communications Inc
Monroe, LA
12.1999 - 11.2001
- Managed large communication tower buildouts in several states, quality control as per client specification and OSHA, materials management, personnel management, and client relations
- Supervised construction of over a Hundred of new raw land sites
- Baran Communications filed for bankruptcy in 2001
- Marketing and Business Development, Project & Construction Management Services
- Tasked with finding Site Acquisition and Construction Projects, including projects outside the normal Telecom areas, and managing the project from inception to completion
- Supervised sub-contractors and Baran crews, material supply and distribution and act as the Direct Point of Contact to the customer
- Well trained at Customer relation and problem solving
- Responsible for a successful Federal Homeland Security Interoperability microwave project
Site Acquisition Agent/Construction Manager
Faulk & Foster Real Estate Inc
Monroe, LA
04.1997 - 12.1999
- Land research/leasing and negotiations, quality control as per OSHA, client relations and personnel management
Education
Lean Manufacturing Leadership Training -
07.2017
State Funded PMP Training -
02.2009
Fitter Training -
03.2006
Roanoke College
Roanoke, Virginia01.1989
Skills
- Project Planning
- Client Relationship Management
- Requirements Gathering
- Scope Management
- Documentation Management
- Client liaison
Accomplishments
- Inherent ability to determine specific talents of coworkers.
- Solution oriented and able to achieve positive outcomes for complex issues.
- Ability to run multiple projects simultaneously while achieving profitability.
- Skill set to manage people in various departments.
- Able to provide coordination between management and employees.
- Communication abilities with all types of employees.
- Computer literate with Microsoft Office and TEKLA.
- Able to travel and be away from home for extended periods.
- Able to successfully start large construction projects.
- 25 plus years of construction experience in various fields.
- Experience with municipal governmental permitting agencies.
Additionalinformation - Licenses
- Project Manager PPM, 2024
- Louisiana General Construction License, 2024
- Telecommunications Contractor License
- Series Seven Securities License
- Class 'D' Fire License
- Louisiana Class 'C' Insurance License
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Lexicon INC, dba Steel Fabricators LLC
02.2022 - Current
Director
Baran Telecom
02.2003 - 02.2006
President
Cobb Morgan LLC
11.2001 - 02.2003
Regional Project Manager / Construction Manager
SpectraSite Communications Inc
12.1999 - 11.2001
Site Acquisition Agent/Construction Manager
Faulk & Foster Real Estate Inc
04.1997 - 12.1999
Lean Manufacturing Leadership Training -
State Funded PMP Training -
Fitter Training -
Roanoke College
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