Derek Simoneaux
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Enthusiastic project management professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of commercial construction projects and training in Lean construction, LEED construction, and construction safety. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the construction industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Woodward Design + Build
03.2023 - Current
- Managed projects from procurement to completion.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to clients.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and road blocks.
- Input data into Microsoft Project to create updated schedules for quick reference of project progress and milestones.
- Prepared project budgets and forecasting reports.
Assistant Project Manager
Woodward Design + Build
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Updated clients and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to clients.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Project Engineer
Woodward Design + Build
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Performed constructability reviews encompassing independent, structured assessment of construction bid documents.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities and developing field conditions.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Handle RFPs, RFIs and RFQs to keep project planning moving smoothly.
- Supported leaders throughout decision-making processes and provided regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.
Project Management Intern
Broadmoor Construction, LLC
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted project manager by tracking, organizing and analyzing project financial information
- Worked with project manager to assist with day-to-day functions.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to architect
- Reviewed project drawings for changes to project scope, project schedule and project costs.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2018
Skills
- Construction Safety
- Writing Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Change Orders
- Document Control
- Value Engineering
- Subcontracting Management
- Project Estimation
- Construction Plan Reading
- Scheduling
- Budgeting
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS outlook, MS Project, Procure Web-based Project Management Software, and On-Screen Takeoff estimating software
Certification
- LEED Green Associate, U.S. Green Building Council
- Certified Occupational Safety Specialist, Alliance Safety Council
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- Physical Enviornmental Worker, American Society for Healthcare Engineering
- Safety Trained Supervisor Construction, Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Affiliations
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- Louisiana State University Construction Advisory Council
Projects
- La Cire Wax Museum Condos
- Four Seasons Hotel & Residences - New Orleans
- Ochsner Main Campus - Radiation Oncology Expansion & Renovation
- Ochsner Benson Cancer Center - Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Suite
- Ochsner Baptist LDR/OBED/Nursery Relocation and Expansion
- Ochsner Vision Center - Metairie
- Ochsner St. Charles Parish Hospital - Infusion Suite
- Ochsner St. Charles Parish Hospital - MRI Suite
- Ochsner St. Charles Parish Hospital - Pharmacy Suite Renovation
- Ochsner Kenner - Canopy Replacement
- Gonzales Middle School Renovations
- Gulf Distributing Additions and Renovations
Timeline
Project Manager
Woodward Design + Build
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Woodward Design + Build
03.2021 - 03.2023
Project Engineer
Woodward Design + Build
05.2018 - 03.2021
Project Management Intern
Broadmoor Construction, LLC
12.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Construction Management
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Louisiana State University And A&M College