David Smitherman
Calera,AL
Summary
Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Multi-talented Project Manager offering many years of experience orchestrating operations activities, financial support, and resource management to achieve project objectives. Poised and cooperative in driving stakeholder meetings to determine estimates and build financial forecasts. Determined and motivated professional recognized for fostering positive morale among project contributors.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Bachmann Industries
Bessemer, Alabama
09.2020 - Current
- Manage multiple, high-impact projects, ranging from $20K to $2MM , from the initial kick-off through to final delivery and warranty phases
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet or exceed client expectations
- Oversee commercial and technical communication with clients and vendors, keeping everyone on the same page and the project on track
- Assist with scope management, budget adherence, and vendor coordination to ensure successful project execution
- Identified potential risks by conducting thorough assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Developed contingency plans with proactive measures to address unforeseen challenges.
• Executed project milestones for successful completion of multiple construction phases. - Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
Welder, Fabrication Manager & Project Manager
Norflex Inc
Birmingham, Alabama
09.2008 - 09.2021
- Read and interpreted various specific blue prints to check operability of plant.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
- Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
- Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable systems.
- Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
- Established quality control standards for fabricated materials.
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
- Led regular stand-up meetings, Scrums and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during fabrication operations.
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings to determine best methods for fabricating parts.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Negotiated materials with suppliers to remain within budget.
- Documented gas collection activities to meet company and regulatory requirements.
- Examined and tested electrical power distribution machinery and equipment using various testing devices.
- Drafted work orders detailing job tasks and established completion deadlines.
- Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
- Enforced company policies related to quality assurance practices in the fabrication area.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance on existing and new production equipment and performed routine calibration.
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve product design and manufacturing processes.
- Operated and monitored acid or gas carbon dioxide removal units, carbon dioxide compressors and pipelines.
Subcontractor
Smitherman’s Construction
Brierfield, Alabama
01.2001 - 08.2008
- Drywall Hanger and Finisher
- Assisted with various house remodels including all scopes of work
- Inspected work site following each shift and removed debris to keep area clean.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to construction projects.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Reviewed bid documents to determine scope of work, timeline requirements, and associated costs for projects.
- Reviewed and analyzed project plans and blueprints to estimate time, cost, materials, and labor required.
- Inspected job sites for quality control purposes.
Education
High School Diploma - Welding
Bibb County Career Technology School
Centreville, AL05-2008
Skills
- Project management- including planning, scheduling and development
- Staff management
- Workflow planning
- Customer relations
- Client relations
- Document management
- Scope management
- Technical support
- Construction management
- Deliverable tracking
- Planning and schedule
- Work flow planning
- Workforce training
- Feasibility analysis
- Presentations
- Data review
- Customer relations specialist
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical design review
- Vendor management
- Budget development and adherence
- Contract development
- Procedure development
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Building codes and regulations
Timeline
Project Manager
Bachmann Industries
09.2020 - Current
Welder, Fabrication Manager & Project Manager
Norflex Inc
09.2008 - 09.2021
Subcontractor
Smitherman’s Construction
01.2001 - 08.2008
High School Diploma - Welding
Bibb County Career Technology School