CRYSTAL RUSH
Moncks Corner,United States
Summary
Project Manager with extensive experience in Commercial and Government Contracting, specializing in budget management and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to drive project success through strategic planning and effective risk mitigation. Strong focus on building team relationships and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Dedicated to achieving exceptional results in commercial construction projects.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
C.D. Moody Construction
Moncks Corner, United States
12.2024 - Current
- Led project planning and scheduling for construction timelines and resource allocation.
- Coordinated communication between stakeholders, subcontractors, and team members.
- Managed budgets and tracked expenses throughout project life cycles.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and quality standards on-site.
- Facilitated problem-solving sessions to address project challenges effectively.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
Project Manager
Brantley Construction
North Charleston, United States
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and quality standards on-site.
- Managed budgets and tracked expenses throughout project life cycles.
- Facilitated problem-solving sessions to address project challenges effectively.
- Mentored junior staff in project management best practices and methodologies.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
Program Manager/USNO Configuration Management (CM) Manager
World Wide Technology
North Charleston, United States
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed resources efficiently, achieving cost savings and improved project outcomes.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and effective communication.
- Resolved project challenges, ensuring smooth operations and timely issue resolution.
- Managed project timelines and resources, ensuring on-time delivery and client satisfaction through effective stakeholder communication.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices, contributing to their professional growth and team cohesion.
- Define project scope, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure budget adherence.
- Coordinate interdepartmental efforts for seamless project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Monitor project performance, ensuring objectives align with long-term goals and deliverables.
- Hire and subcontract effectively to meet project requirements and timelines.
- Orchestrated interdepartmental meetings to enhance communication, resulting in improved coordination and timely project completion.
Operational Services Program Manager
Alutiiq, LLC
North Charleston, United States
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Led teams of engineers, enhancing project delivery and achieving measurable operational success.
- Analyzed budgets for multimillion-dollar contracts, optimizing resource allocation and cost efficiency.
- Provided strategic counsel to senior military leaders, fostering robust decision-making processes.
- Managed overseas life support coordination, ensuring seamless operations across multiple regions.
- Directed technical project management, delivering projects on time and within scope.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to oversee complex vendor contracts, fostering communication that led to marked gains in contract compliance.
- Analyzed operational budgets for multi-million dollar contracts, identifying cost-saving opportunities that improved overall profitability.
- Implemented a comprehensive ticketing system in Remedy, enhancing issue resolution efficiency during deployments and improving team responsiveness.
- Cultivated strong relationships with military representatives, providing strategic guidance that reinforced stakeholder trust and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Strayer University
Charleston, SC12.2011
Associate of Arts - Massage Therapy
Miller Motte Technical College
Charleston, SC12.2004
High School Diploma -
Cross High School
South Carolina12.1998
Skills
- Project management and strategic planning
- Budget management
- Resource allocation
- Contract negotiation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project development and planning
- Vendor management
- Commercial construction expertise
- Cost control
- Project framework engineering
- Logistics management
- Change control operations
- Milestone tracking
- Vendor sourcing and development
- Project estimation and bidding
- Document management
- Agile methodology
- Data analysis and reporting
- Customer relations and engagement
- Team collaboration and bonding
- Site safety coordination
- Strategic planning and execution
- Client relations management
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Contract administration and vendor oversight
- Quality assurance and control processes
- Marketing strategies and business development initiatives
- Financial oversight and compliance management
- Inventory management and control systems
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency
- SharePoint collaboration tools expertise
- SAP and NERP systems knowledge
Certification
- PMP Certification
- CMPRO Certification
- CCNAB CISCO (CCNA Boot Camp)
- Information Technology Certification
- Export Compliance Certification
- Phishing Awareness Certification
- OSHA 30
- First Aid/CPR
Personal Information
Title: Program Manager
Timeline
Project Manager
C.D. Moody Construction
12.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Brantley Construction
01.2021 - 01.2024
Program Manager/USNO Configuration Management (CM) Manager
World Wide Technology
01.2018 - 01.2021
Operational Services Program Manager
Alutiiq, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Strayer University
Associate of Arts - Massage Therapy
Miller Motte Technical College
High School Diploma -
Cross High School