GARY REYNOLDS
Ardmore
Summary
Electrical Estimator with proven track record in high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in project cost analysis, electrical systems design interpretation, and bid proposal development. Strong time management and problem-solving skills enhance teamwork and project execution success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Bartram Electric LLC
Columbia
08.2025 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards on all projects.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and project execution strategies.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
Project Manager/Estimator
Metropower Inc.
Athens
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Successfully managed projects with tight deadlines and limited resources.
- Coordinated team members to ensure tasks were completed on time and within budget.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple departments to achieve goals.
- Traveled to customer sites to keep projects on schedule while maintaining high quality.
- Documented project requirements, processes, and procedures.
- Provided leadership during times of ambiguity or uncertainty while motivating the team.
- Managed project budget and oversaw expenditures to keep costs controlled and within budget parameters.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and negotiated favorable contracts.
ELECTRICAL PROJECT MANAGER
Electriforce Inc.
Mocksville
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Attended weekly Progress Meetings
- Wrote and submitted RFI's
- Wrote and submitted product submittals
- Scheduled manpower for projects
- Wrote and submitted monthly pay apps
- Schedule of Values
- Precon documents
- Material pricing and purchasing
- Bluebeam Revu
- Accubid
- Excel
- Word
- Managed ordering and delivery of materials required for each stage of the project.
PROJECT MANAGER/ SR. ESTIMATOR
John Curry Electric
Nashville
09.2018 - 01.2023
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects
- Estimated projects ranging from $10k to $5.3mil
- Used Red Rhino Software
- Accubid 16
- Bluebeam Revu
- Office 365
- Excel
- Word
- Procore
- Plangrid
ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR
Aramark At Alabama A&M University
Normal
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Coordinated electrical system maintenance and repair with other departments, outside agencies and public utilities
- Supervised and evaluated installation and repair of lights and power in buildings and facilities
- Supervised, trained and evaluated electrical staff
- Monitored manufacturing operations of electrical devices for compliance with safety protocols
- Estimated dollars and materials for department work orders
- Operated motor vehicle to perform assigned duties
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation
- Analyzed complex technical problems, determined solutions and made sound decisions
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Lowes Home Improvement
Frankfort
11.2014 - 09.2016
- Planned and prioritized actions together with team that had clear impact on electrical product sales
- Evaluated and managed performance of department team members, gave regular feedback and executed dialogues, development plans and follow-ups
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members
OWNER
Victory Electrical Company
Athens
06.2009 - 10.2014
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs
- Attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers
PROJECT MANAGER
JSI Electric
Huntsville
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodford County High School
KY06.1984
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
University of Kentucky
KYSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Liberty University
VASkills
- Plan Modifications and Takeoffs
- Project Requirements
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Change Orders
- Estimate Costs
- Accubid 16
- Bluebeam Revu
- Accubid Anywhere
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project tracking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building
- Project estimation and bidding
- Customer relations
- Staff management
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- CPR CERTIFIED
References
References available upon request
Certification
- OSHA 10 ISSUE DATE 08/01/2022
- OSHA 30 ISSUE DATE 11/23/2023
- CPR CERT ISSUE DATE 09/28/2023
Timeline
Project Manager
Bartram Electric LLC
08.2025 - Current
Project Manager/Estimator
Metropower Inc.
07.2023 - 04.2025
ELECTRICAL PROJECT MANAGER
Electriforce Inc.
01.2023 - 06.2023
PROJECT MANAGER/ SR. ESTIMATOR
John Curry Electric
09.2018 - 01.2023
ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR
Aramark At Alabama A&M University
05.2016 - 09.2018
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Lowes Home Improvement
11.2014 - 09.2016
OWNER
Victory Electrical Company
06.2009 - 10.2014
PROJECT MANAGER
JSI Electric
06.2006 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Woodford County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
University of Kentucky
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Liberty University