Erik Reed
Gannvalley,SD
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.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Western Crane Services
Bowling Green, KY
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
Capital Projects Construction Manager
KANA (Kodiak Area Native Association)
Kodiak, AK
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of crew members assigned to particular projects.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between contractors over payment amounts or contract terms.
- Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources, and staff scheduling for simultaneous jobs.
- Conducted site inspections and audits to assess progress and identify potential issues early.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Addressed and resolved onsite conflicts or discrepancies, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
- Prepared bids on upcoming projects based on estimated costs for labor, materials and equipment usage.
Environmental Technician
Brice Engineering
Kodiak, AK
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained detailed records of collected samples, measurements taken during field visits, and equipment used.
- Recorded test data and prepared reports, summaries, and charts that interpreted test results.
- Reported collection site sanitary conditions and equipment functionality.
- Maintained QC/QA through consistent reporting and communication with both the supervisor and the customer.
Project Manager
Friend Contractors LLC
Kodiak, AK
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Prepared and negotiated contracts for execution with GC's, sub-contractors, and USCG.
- Negotiated revisions to designs and contracts with architects, engineers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Maintain project schedule and contractor accountability through performance.
- Maintain QC/QA on all contracts.
- Monitored subcontractor budgets frequently to ensure progress and productivity matched pay requests.
- Maintained daily reports from project foreman from all trades for presentation to the customer.
- Liaised with the customer to ensure project expectations were being met or exceeded.
Project Development Manager
Alaska Crane Ltd.
Anchorage, AK
01.2012 - 04.2018
- Conducted constant market analysis to maintain market share.
- Analyze the current construction industry to gauge scope, and proper equipment procurement.
- Facilitate and maintain relationships with both old and new customers.
- Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes, and additions per customer's acquisitions.
- Maintained annual contracts through service work with direct customers or service providers (general contractors, utilities, military, oil and gas industry, etc.).
- Conducted regular reviews of progress against the plan, taking corrective action when necessary to keep projects on track.
- Scheduled and facilitated project meetings.
- Recruited and hired project personnel.
- Utilized effective communication strategies to ensure all team members had a clear understanding of project goals and objectives. Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Monitored the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
- Managed third-party vendors providing services related to the project, negotiating contracts, and monitoring performance against agreed-upon deliverables.
- Project scheduling and logistics.
- Achieved concept to completion for overall customer satisfaction.
Outside Sales Representative
Coast Crane Company
Anchorage, AK
05.2008 - 01.2012
- Identified new business opportunities by analyzing market trends and competitor activities.
- Generated leads per week and pursued appointment opportunities to convert prospects into new customers.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Organized sale calls with customers and vendors.
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Obtained sales leads through networking groups, referral partners and face-to-face sessions with companies.
- Closed product sales to increase revenue and build client loyalty.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Attended industry trade shows to promote company products and services.
- Researched potential clients, identified decision makers and developed relationships with them.
- Analyze the current construction industry to develop a marketing strategy that would allow for sales and rentals of construction equipment.
- Managed shop schedules for the repair of customers' equipment/fleet.
- Tracked the depreciation of existing equipment for future sale and procurement of new equipment.
Heavy Haul Truck Driver
Carlile Transportation
Anchorage, AK
01.2006 - 05.2008
- Inspected equipment for defects and safe operating condition, following state and local specifications.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner while following all applicable laws and regulations.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintained accurate logbooks detailing vehicle mileage, hours worked, cargo information, rest breaks, and fuel purchases.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding delivery updates or changes in route plans.
- Followed safety protocols for loading and unloading heavy materials onto trucks, utilizing cranes, loaders, forklifts, excavators, etc.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Inspected trailer hitch systems before each haul to ensure proper connection between truck and trailer.
- Completed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Operated various equipment, semi-trucks, loaders, forklifts, cranes, dozers, rollers, lowboy trailers, lowboy trailers with jeep and boosters.
Truck Driver Equipment Operator
McKenna Brothers
Anchorage, AK
04.2001 - 12.2005
- Transported and operated heavy equipment such as paving machines, loaders, excavators, dozers, tractor trailers, semi-end dumps, belly dumps, lowboy trailers, etc.
- Performed routine maintenance on all equipment.
- Managed various trucks and laborers for projects.
Journeyman Roofer
Rain Proof Roofing
Anchorage, AK
03.1999 - 05.2001
- Installed various roofing systems: shingles, hot tar, EPDM rubber, heat weld, torch down, etc..
Wireline Operator
Halliburton Energy Services
Prudhoe Bay, AK
11.1997 - 02.2001
- Supervised and operated the wireline unit while performing routine oil well maintenance for BP and ARCO, utilizing 'down hole' testing tools and equipment per the engineer's specifications and recommendations.
- Operated cranes, boom trucks, and drove a tractor-trailer wireline unit at various well site locations in Alaska's North Slope Oil Field.
- Performed routine maintenance on all equipment, and kept records.
- Created daily reports for company man's supervision and compliance.
- Assisted in many 'downhole' tool designs for various oil well maintenance projects.
Commercial Fisherman
Various Fishing Vessels
Kodiak, AK
05.1992 - 09.1997
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
Tacoma, WA05-1993
Skills
- Project development
- Project tracking
- Team collaboration
- Conflict management
- Customer relations specialist
- Schedule management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Project scope
- Contract development
- Customer relations
- Scope management
- Meeting facilitation
- Client relations
- Budget development and adherence
- Project scheduling
- Performance improvements
- Risk management
- Advanced problem solving
- Commercial construction experience
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Client rapport
- Business analysis
- Task prioritization
Certification
- Various OSHA trainings
- Confined space
- Equipment Certifications
- Class A CDL w/endorsments
- Various Leadership Training Classes and Seminars
Timeline
Project Manager
Western Crane Services
12.2023 - 10.2024
Capital Projects Construction Manager
KANA (Kodiak Area Native Association)
01.2021 - 10.2023
Environmental Technician
Brice Engineering
03.2020 - 06.2021
Project Manager
Friend Contractors LLC
07.2019 - 08.2020
Project Development Manager
Alaska Crane Ltd.
01.2012 - 04.2018
Outside Sales Representative
Coast Crane Company
05.2008 - 01.2012
Heavy Haul Truck Driver
Carlile Transportation
01.2006 - 05.2008
Truck Driver Equipment Operator
McKenna Brothers
04.2001 - 12.2005
Journeyman Roofer
Rain Proof Roofing
03.1999 - 05.2001
Wireline Operator
Halliburton Energy Services
11.1997 - 02.2001
Commercial Fisherman
Various Fishing Vessels
05.1992 - 09.1997
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
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