CONNOR DOUGHERTY
Houston,TX
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented Project Manager with over a decade of experience in commercial construction, real estate development, and energy storage systems. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing multimillion-dollar projects, and streamlining operations for startups and established organizations alike. Expertise spans construction project management, budget management & cost control, process improvement, safety program development, and team leadership. Adept at building scalable systems, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering projects on time and within budget across diverse industries.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Sonic Systems International Dba Amperion
10.2023 - Current
- Built company operations from the ground up, including KPIs, SOPs, safety programs, and technician training protocols.
- Developed cost models to determine billing rates and support pricing strategies for service proposals.
- Developed and managed a diverse range of business services including invoicing, document preparation, scheduling, and budget management.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Maintained detailed records for accurate invoicing and inventory auditing purposes, ensuring financial accuracy.
Real Estate Project Manager
BGE, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
- Managed and coordinated all construction, facilities and maintenance for 23 national office locations.
- Oversaw annual budget and managed all project related costs.
- Used market data to generate cost forecasts for upcoming projects.
- Coordinated bid and qualifications processes to select architects, professional consultants and contractors for projects.
- Used CoStar and Microsoft Project to produce reports on milestones, project delivery and completion dates.
- Performed pre-construction site investigations to determine developmental requirements.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel.
- Managed and coordinated furniture installation and external moves for all employees.
Project Manager
Miller LaPoint Construction
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
- Identified special circumstances and constraints in order to develop effective alternatives or solutions.
- Managed all change orders, submittals, and RFI's for ongoing projects.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids and identified most qualified candidates, establishing advantageous contracts and cutting costs.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
Project Superintendent
Endurance Builders
05.2015 - 09.2019
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Increased customer satisfaction by solving problems and concerns effectively.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients and Architects prior to project close, completing punchlists and answering all questions.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses.
Inside Sales Representative
Berridge Manufacturing
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Sold large amounts of material for standing seam metal roof systems.
- Responded to all customer inquiries in a timely manner.
- Maintained detailed account records and contact logs using Navision.
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
- Acted as liaison between outside sales representatives and over 200 accounts.
- Wrote sales contracts for orders received and submitted for processing.
- Prioritized daily workflows, including all inbound calls, quotes and sales-related inquiries.
Project Superintendent
Boswell Oil & Gas Services
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Supervised and oversaw construction of a natural gas pipeline compressor station.
- Monitored safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel safety the top priority.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Followed through with competent execution of project plans by providing proper tools and equipment to all construction personnel.
- Accurately provided status information on project progress to the customer.
- Efficiently recorded and rejected incorrect deliveries of material to site.
- Analyzed project documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX2013
Skills
- Budget Oversight & Cost Tracking
- Project Scheduling & Timeline development
- KPI & Process Development
- QA/QC Procedures
- Cost Control & Value engineering
- Estimating & Forecasting
- Permit and License Procurement
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Contract Preparation
- OSHA Safety Compliance
- MS Project, Excel, Adobe, & Bluebeam
- Resource Allocation
- Cross-functional Coordination
Certification
- OSHA 30
- First Aid & CPR
Timeline
Project Manager
Sonic Systems International Dba Amperion
10.2023 - Current
Real Estate Project Manager
BGE, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Miller LaPoint Construction
09.2019 - 01.2022
Project Superintendent
Endurance Builders
05.2015 - 09.2019
Inside Sales Representative
Berridge Manufacturing
06.2014 - 05.2015
Project Superintendent
Boswell Oil & Gas Services
10.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
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