Dakota Kistler
Dillsburg,Pennsylvania
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Experienced in managing subcontractors and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
Mowery Construction
02.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Provide detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Manage projects from procurement to commission.
- Negotiate and manage third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Maintain open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Assistance Project Manager Mowery Construction
Mowery Construction
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Project Engineer
Mowery Construction
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Project Engineer/Estimator
Columbia Excavating
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline to adjust estimates accordingly.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Rail Transportation Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA2018
Skills
- Baseline Schedules Creation
- Construction Management
- Issue Resolution
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Quality Control Requirements
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Data Review
- Project Planning
- Cross-Training Skills
- Staff Training
- Managing Subcontractors
- Project Drawings
- Team Bonding
- Contract Development
- Processes and Procedures
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Closing Tactics and Contract Negotiations
- Safety Protocols
- Conflict Management
- Project Specifications
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Punch Lists
- Presentations
- Permit Processing
- Project Scope Analysis
- MS Office Proficiency
- Leadership
Certification
- Licensed Drone Pilot
- Licensed Real Estate Agent
Quote
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.
Benjamin Franklin
Timeline
Project Manager
Mowery Construction
02.2023 - Current
Assistance Project Manager Mowery Construction
Mowery Construction
03.2022 - 02.2023
Project Engineer
Mowery Construction
06.2019 - 03.2022
Project Engineer/Estimator
Columbia Excavating
08.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Rail Transportation Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
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