Darin Maddox
Chino,CA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Manager at Pub Construction with expertise in project planning and client relationship management. Successfully directed project scope changes and mentored teams, enhancing productivity and client satisfaction. Proven track record in problem-solving and effective communication, driving project success and fostering long-term business growth.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Pub Construction
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Implemented change management processes to accommodate evolving project requirements while minimizing disruptions.
Vice President of Operations
Maddox Concrete
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Championed employee development programs to enhance skills, increase retention rates, and build a high-performance workforce.
- Drove expansion into new markets by researching opportunities, evaluating risks, and executing successful entry strategies.
- Developed strategic plans that aligned with organizational goals, ensuring long-term growth and sustainability.
- Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying, and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
- Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Facilitated timely decision-making through accurate data analysis and insightful reporting on key operational metrics.
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Optimized facility layout for improved workflow efficiency and safety compliance standards adherence.
Vice President of Operations
SFC Construction Inc
01.2000 - 01.2019
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration for optimal business outcomes.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners for mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by developing and implementing strategies to improve service quality.
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Implemented new technologies to automate processes, resulting in reduced labor costs and increased efficiency.
- Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
- Improved overall company reputation through effective public relations campaigns and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Reduced operational costs by optimizing resource allocation and negotiating better contracts with suppliers.
- Enhanced team cohesion by organizing regular training sessions focused on communication skills and conflict resolution techniques.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Drove team engagement to achieve aggressive company targets.
Superintendent
Valley Crest Landscape
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
- Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rowland High School
Rowland Heights, CA06-1982
Skills
- Project planning
- Scope management
- Client relationship management
- Project plan development
- Client relations
- Training and mentoring
- Meeting participation
- Schedule coordination
- Cost control
- Specification review
- Contract preparation
- Quality control
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Customer relationship management
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Self motivation
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Pub Construction
01.2021 - Current
Vice President of Operations
Maddox Concrete
01.2019 - 01.2021
Vice President of Operations
SFC Construction Inc
01.2000 - 01.2019
Superintendent
Valley Crest Landscape
01.1993 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Rowland High School