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David  Carr

David Carr

Sherman,TX

Summary

Results-driven Project Director with a proven track record in national project management, adept at leading large-scale initiatives to successful completion while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. Expertise in strategic planning and resource allocation fosters effective team coordination and drives project success, consistently aligning outcomes with organizational goals. Known for maintaining high levels of stakeholder engagement and delivering projects on time, seeking a challenging opportunity to leverage extensive experience in estimating, project management, and organized construction for impactful results.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

National Project Director

Knight Commercial
Addison, TX
01.2023 - 03.2026
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute national project initiatives and achieve strategic objectives.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
  • Streamlined communication processes among stakeholders to enhance collaboration and project efficiency.
  • Implemented risk management strategies, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation plans.
  • Successfully managed multiple complex projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Delivered successful projects by efficiently managing resources, timelines, and budgets.
  • Prioritized tasks effectively to maintain focus on critical milestones while adapting to shifting deadlines or scope changes.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals and negotiated contracts for cost-effective procurement of goods and services necessary for project completion.
  • Consistently delivered high-quality outcomes that met or exceeded customer expectations due to diligent attention to detail in each phase of the project life cycle.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Managed risk effectively to minimize potential issues throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensured client satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Oversaw budget management, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring financial accountability across projects.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.

Independent Insurance Adjuster

Pilot Catastrophe Services
Richardson, Texas
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Contact claimants for relevant information concerning their claims and accurately evaluate and
    process claims under the insurance policy coverage
  • Input data collected from claimant into processing system online
  • Carry out evaluation of claim submission to determine if the claimant is eligible or not by applying a
    variety of methods and by comparing to the benefits of the policy
  • Finalize claims as quickly as possible by completing research and/or requesting further information
    from providers, policyholders, and other parties relevant to the claim
  • Responsible for managing pending files and creating correspondence relating to claims
  • Relate with both policyholders and agents and answer whatever questions they may have through
    various means, including email, web, and phone
  • Responsible for managing ongoing waiver of premium claims
  • Work closely and effectively with other members of the team to ensure customers' needs, work flow,
    and follow up are resolved speedily
  • Achieve the Department's quality and time service standards.
    Strong ability to work with system applications to quickly find required information and respond to customers' needs
  • Quality and customer service focused
  • Exceptional organizational skills and strong ability to give attention to detail
    Strong ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent decision making and analytical skills
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Investigated and assessed damage to property and reviewed property damage estimates.
  • Identified insurance coverage limitations with thorough examinations of claims documentation and related records.
  • Conducted thorough property investigations to identify and classify damages for customer claims.

Project Manager

One Source Building Services
Plano, TX
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Project Communication with Inside staff and outside customers via email and face to face
  • Contract verification against scope of work
  • Develop Timeline / Schedule /Projections
  • Lead team meetings prior to commencing work, attend upper management progress meetings
  • Project Coordination; field requirements
  • Create PO's / CO's via Excel templates
  • Process Submittals and shop drawings; revisions via MS Word
  • Price all ASI's or scope revisions via OST
  • Keep projects on time/under budget
  • Complete buyouts
  • Perform Site inspections verifying percent complete
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.

Business Owner

Carr Interior Construction Systems, Inc
Rome, NY
09.1986 - 02.2020
  • Business development strategy focused on attracting new customers

• Identified areas for expansion by analyzing market, customer trends and competition

• Increased revenue by 100% in the 1st year

• Reduced risk by enforcing company policies and improving operations

• Transformed business into an industry leader by restructuring organization and implementing business plan to penetrate new markets

• Contract negotiations • Vendor/Supplier Negotiations and orders

• Day to day operations - project manpower, material orders and coordination, CO's, PO's, RFI's, RFP's, etc. • Management of staff / scheduling /hiring and dismissing

• Created all safety and policy procedures and protocols

• Safety meetings • PM/ Stakeholders progress and informative meetings

• Bid / Estimated /Negotiated /Awarded Residential & Commercial AIA Contracts of $2.5M & Above

• Metal Framing / Carpentry / Drywall Install /Finish & Interior for Residential Housing ,High End Multi-Unit Residential Housing Communities, City Housing Authorities, Senior Living, Build-outs & Hotels

• Prepare & Maintain Project Budgeting T & L and Materials

• Procurement and Purchasing of all equipment and materials

• Collaborative effort with all Trades / Architects / Engineers / Inspectors / Owners keeping projects on time & under budget

• Mitigate issues or unforeseen obstacles as they arose • Procore / PlanGrid / OST / Quick Bid / Excel / MS Office/Word

• Read/Understand /Mark-Ups of blueprints

• RFI's, RFP's, CO's, PO's, ASI

• Multi-Site QM & QC • Hiring, Dismissing, Scheduling of labor & Sub • Labor Training / Management

• Trade Coordination • Conduct ,Attend Safety & Progress Meetings

  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clinton Central High School
Clinton, NY
06.1986

Skills

  • New Business / Project Development Strong Estimating & Organizational Skills
  • Budget & Time Management Control Business Operations & Building Experience
  • Analytical ,Disciplined, Safety work ethics Strong Client Relations & Communications
  • Project Coordination /Management Expert Math & Blueprint Reading
  • Exceptional Leadership & Supervisory Skills 35 years real world working experience
  • Hands on Experience in all aspects of Residential, Commercial, Multi-Unit and Neighbored Revitalization construction
  • Property Claims
  • Project scheduling
  • Scope management
  • Remote team management
  • Cost control
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making
  • Self motivation
  • Project management
  • Budget control

Additional Information

  • TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS , Texas ALL LINES Adjuster License #2721870 State of Oklahoma Insurance Adjuster Property License #3001782635 Mississippi Insurance Adjuster Property & Casualty with Workers Comp License# 10829104 Kentucky Inddent Contractor Adjuster (Non Resident ) Property & Casualty License #1186111 State of Arkansas Claims Adjuster Insurance License # 20050754 State of Louisiana Property & Casualty Claims Adjuster License # 982367 State of Florida Non Resident Adjuster-ALL LINES License # W827405

Certification

  • Osha Certification

Timeline

National Project Director

Knight Commercial
01.2023 - 03.2026

Independent Insurance Adjuster

Pilot Catastrophe Services
01.2022 - 01.2023

Project Manager

One Source Building Services
06.2020 - 06.2021

Business Owner

Carr Interior Construction Systems, Inc
09.1986 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Clinton Central High School

Skills

  • Team Meetings
  • Workforce Scheduling
  • Materials Take-Offs
  • Managing Multiple Projects