Gabriel Gyimah
Ronkonkoma
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Symbrant Technologies, adept at scope definition and risk mitigation. Successfully led a $40M project for the NYC Board of Education, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Skilled in stakeholder reporting and proficient in Procore and MS Project, driving project success through effective communication and strategic planning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Symbrant Technologies
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed multiple projects for NYC Board of Education, notably a $40M Safer Access Project, overseeing all phases from scope through final inspection and approval.
- Reviewed contract documents and project drawings to build detailed project plans covering full scope, budget, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Managed the permitting process end-to-end — identifying required permits, coordinating timely applications, and scheduling work around approval timelines to prevent delays.
- Managed procurement, scheduling and delivery of materials to various sites across the five boroughs to ensure project progressed smoothly to avoid unnecessary delays.
- Conducted regular site inspections to monitor progress, verify quality of work, and ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
- Conducted proactive risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies to protect project timelines and budgets.
- Acted as primary point of contact for stakeholders, delivering regular progress reports and maintaining clear communication throughout each project phase.
Office Engineer Consultant
Gannett Fleming
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Acted as the Office Engineer for multiple Storm Water Pump Station Remediation projects across Nassau County.
- Managed and organized project documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of drawings, specifications, contracts, and change orders.
- Coordinated with project teams to ensure accurate, on-time delivery of construction materials and services.
- Monitored on-site construction progress, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain project schedules.
- Prepared project reports and presentations that informed decision-making and updated stakeholders on progress.
- Facilitated clear communication between field crews, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout all phases.
- Tracked project expenses, budgets, and change orders using construction management software.
Engineering Aide — EAM Program
Port Authority of NY & NJ
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Conducted asset data inspections and cleansing to ensure accurate integration into the Enterprise Maximo platform.
- Coordinated interdepartmental efforts to validate data accuracy and resolve discrepancies pre-platform go-live, minimizing potential post-migration errors.
- Contributed to large-scale data migration from legacy CMMS systems to the upgraded Enterprise Maximo platform.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to standardize asset codes and attributes for Port Authority marine terminals, enhancing data consistency.
- Assisted in developing asset hierarchies and documenting asset management processes for long-term operational use.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for field data collection, ensuring timely completion of asset surveys across multiple terminal locations.
Engineering Aide
Port Authority of NY & NJ
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Verified compliance of maintenance routines for existing and upcoming assets with specifications to support operational standards.
- Tracked inspection findings across multiple facilities, flagging outstanding items and communicating them to maintenance teams for timely resolution.
- Assisted in verifying that asset conditions and maintenance records aligned with engineering drawings, supporting accurate reporting to department leadership.
- Conducted facility visits and site inspections, generating detailed performance reports for regular management reviews.
- Updated asset inventory for TB&T Department using construction drawings and field inspections to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Education
B.S. - Construction Management Engineering Technology
Farmingdale State College
01.2021
Skills
- Scope definition
- Scheduling
- Budget estimation
- Risk mitigation
- Field crew coordination
- Stakeholder reporting
- Construction drawing interpretation
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- MS Project
- IBM Maximo
- CMMS systems
- UpKeep
- Asset hierarchy development
- MS Office Suite
Skills And Tools
Scope definition, Scheduling, Estimating and budget tracking, Risk mitigation, Field crew coordination, Stakeholder reporting, Effective reading and understanding for construction drawings and specifications, Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, MS Projects, MS Office Suite, IBM Maximo, UpKeep, CMMS systems, Asset hierarchy development
Timeline
Project Manager
Symbrant Technologies
10.2023 - 01.2025
Office Engineer Consultant
Gannett Fleming
08.2021 - 02.2022
Engineering Aide — EAM Program
Port Authority of NY & NJ
05.2019 - 02.2021
Engineering Aide
Port Authority of NY & NJ
06.2018 - 11.2018
B.S. - Construction Management Engineering Technology
Farmingdale State College