Daniel O'Brien
Draper
Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Manager experienced in project coordination, risk management, and team leadership. Delivered high-quality results on time and within budget through effective team collaboration and strategic planning. Focused on driving project success and enhancing sales performance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Elevation Construction
Sandy
07.2022 - 02.2026
- Led project teams to ensure timely completion of construction phases.
- Coordinated schedules and resources across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
- Facilitated communication among clients, subcontractors, and team members, improving stakeholder engagement.
- Developed and maintained project documentation and reports for stakeholder review.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential delays.
- Trained junior project managers on best practices and company procedures.
- Reviewed contracts and specifications for compliance with regulations.
- Monitored project budgets and adjusted plans to maintain financial targets.
- Collaborated with customers and banks to prepare and submit draw requests for project funding.
Supervisor Wear Compound
Weir Minerals
Salt Lake City
04.2017 - 06.2022
- Supervised daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
- Trained and mentored team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain product standards and compliance.
- Created work schedules that optimized labor resources and aligned with production targets.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to improve collaboration and streamline operations.
- Resolved employee issues promptly to maintain a positive work environment and morale.
- Planned, coordinated, and monitored daily operations of the manufacturing department.
- Read and understood design specifications, blueprints and manufacturing directives.
- Supervised a team of 30+ employees in the manufacturing area.
- Developed standard operating procedures for the manufacturing process.
- Assisted machine operators with completing, inspecting and transporting finished pieces.
- Placed orders for new parts and materials for operations.
- Determined areas in need of improvement and managed resolutions.
- Documented and submitted employee attendance and work hours.
- Analyzed production reports to identify improvement areas and inform operational decisions.
- Implemented cost-reduction strategies to improve profitability of the organization's products.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials needed for production.
Sales Representative
Pacesetter Corporation
Sacramento
02.1998 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of 10 steps
- Guided customers in selecting products that aligned with their needs, enhancing satisfaction.
- Participated in sales meetings to discuss strategies and share insights.
- Tracked customer interactions and sales activities to ensure informed follow-up and relationship management.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding features of products and services offered.
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
- Negotiated pricing contracts with customers to maximize profits.
- Recognized and leveraged opportunities to cross-sell additional products and services, contributing to overall sales growth.
- Organized client visits, presentations, product demonstrations and trade shows.
- Negotiated deals and handled complaints or objections.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
- Executed all contracts
- Worked directly with banks to obtain loans
- Earned 'Salesman of the Year' title three times in four years, reflecting consistent sales excellence.
- Sold remodeling projects directly to homeowners
Fabrication Manager
3Form
Salt Lake City
09.2008 - 01.2017
- Managed fabrication processes to ensure high-quality production standards.
- Supervised 80+ team members to maintain efficient workflow and safety compliance.
- Coordinated material procurement to support project timelines and resource allocation.
- Trained staff on equipment operation and safety protocols to enhance performance.
- Collaborated with design teams to develop workable fabrication plans from concepts.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and minimized waste.
- Managed a team of fabricators in day-to-day operations.
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments. Average OTD was 91%
- Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
Superintendent Marine Construction
DOB Construction
Ft. Walton Beach
08.2002 - 09.2008
- Directed complete construction process to enhance quality and optimize cost controls and efficiency.
- Managed daily construction operations and ensured project compliance with schedule and budget
- Implemented project plans and monitored progress against timelines and budgets.
- Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.
- Provided clients with regular updates on project status, budget considerations, and timeline adjustments.
- Submitted project proposals, estimates, schedules and contracts related to the project.
- Maintained Marine Construction License to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Seaman
United States Merchant Marine
San Francisco
06.1994 - 02.1998
Education
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School
Fairfield 06-1996
Skills
- Project management
- Risk management
- Budget monitoring
- Construction compliance
- Contract review
- Contract negotiation
- Contract preparation
- Cost control
- Scope management
- Resource allocation
- Scheduling optimization
- Project scheduling
- Client relationship managementhip management
- Multi-project management
- Site plan creation
- Data analysis
- Financial administration
- Documentation management
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Cross-functional coordination
- Cross-functional communication
- Meeting facilitation
- Meeting participation
- Client relationship management
- Customer relations
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational skills
- Deadline driven
- Time management abilities
- Vendor selection
- Lean management
- Critical thinking
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strong Sales ability
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Strong Sales ability
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Elevation Construction
07.2022 - 02.2026
Supervisor Wear Compound
Weir Minerals
04.2017 - 06.2022
Fabrication Manager
3Form
09.2008 - 01.2017
Superintendent Marine Construction
DOB Construction
08.2002 - 09.2008
Sales Representative
Pacesetter Corporation
02.1998 - 03.2022
Seaman
United States Merchant Marine
06.1994 - 02.1998
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School