George Boykin
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Results-driven and motivated construction and project professional with almost two decades of experience in a cross-functional setting, creating high levels of customer satisfaction by facilitating projects to completion on time and under budget. Strong ability to efficiently and effectively manage personnel and multiple deliverables simultaneously. Excellent military leadership skills with a reputation for creative problem solving and team building in adverse conditions. Confident collaborating with clients, engineers, inspectors and other stakeholders to address and resolve issues and achieve project goals. Experience and strong familiarity with the initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing process groups as well as other project management tools and methodologies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Program Manager
Atg Usa
Fayetteville, AR
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for managing a portfolio and resources to ensure client engagement through project plans, schedules, project tracking, budget, and resource allocation.
- Responsible for leading project planning sessions to set project goals and objectives, determine timelines, define tasks, and outline resources necessary to successfully complete all projects.
- Monitoring the progress of projects, including addressing issues that may arise and ensuring project deliverables are completed on time.
- Implement and use various PM tools for tracking and coordinating multiple elements of projects.
- Organize regular status and review meetings for all MEP projects.
- Synthesize and analyze data to prepare accurate financial forecasts and reports and manage relevant budgets to ensure compliance with processes such as RPF generation and PO generation.
- Responsible for internal and external stakeholder communication management.
- Ensure all project deliverables, deadlines, and client expectations are met while optimizing and improving processes, identifying growth opportunities, and capturing new projects.
Building Systems Engineer
University Of Arkansas Athletics
Fayetteville, AR
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Responsible for delivering multiple small to large-sized mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation systems, and life/health/safety system projects for all 22 University of Arkansas Athletic venues.
- Oversee development and implementation of annual maintenance calendar and preventative maintenance schedules.
- Responsible for overseeing and forecasting system budgets for departmental purchasing and budget compliance.
- Develop and implement cost efficiencies for Building Systems budgets and utilities.
- Responsible for planning and monitoring departmental purchasing and budget compliance.
- Responsible for hiring and termination practices of the Tech Trades department.
- Develop and implement cost efficiencies for building systems budgets and utilities, reducing utility costs by 20% in 9 months on staff.
- Monitored contractor performance, working with vendors to meet regulatory and organizational physical specifications.
- Coordinated scheduling of preventive maintenance programs according to manufacturer's recommendations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable codes related to building construction and safety regulations.
Project Risk Specialist
ASCII, Oil Search Alaska
Anchorage, AK
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Risk specialist for a $7.2 billion oil & gas development mega project.
- Engaged with multiple project stakeholders to gather data to develop/refresh the risk register.
- Liaised with stakeholders to understand problems and opportunities and recommends solutions to enable the project team to meet its goals.
- Challenged and encouraged alternate views to fully explore potential scenario outcomes.
- Worked with project stakeholders to validate their requirements and analysis models via techniques such as reviews and walkthrough.
- Stimulated identification of mitigating actions and qualitative impact and likelihood assessments.
- Performed Probabilistic Cost & Schedule Risk Analysis by mapping Opportunity/Risk Register entries to project schedule and quantifying impacts into duration/ cost ranges.
- Presented risk management status to Project Development Team & generated periodic risk management reports.
- Developed and implemented data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.
- Developed, recommended, and employed productivity aids in all aspects of assignments to accelerate delivery.
- Conducted Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) activity to achieve the required budget reserves.
Operations Manager
Arctic Fiberglass
Wasilla, AK
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Led the organization to $1.1 million in revenue in its first year by establishing project management processes and methodologies.
- Responsible for delivering multiple telecoms & commercial projects ranging from $10,000-$500,000.
- P&L Responsibility for the entire organization.
- Generated performance and labor strategies to compete in new and existing markets.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Contributed to proposal and contract development, negotiations and meetings.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
Combo Pipe Welder
ASRC
Anchorage, AK
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Responsible for delivering multiple mechanical piping projects ranging from $100,000-$10,000,000.
- Provided a niche set of skills to the client to keep oil production at a standard minimum downtime.
- Assisted planning of piping production in minimizing project costs using knowledge between direct labor and profitability.
- Continuously decreased estimated project times by 20% using various organizational techniques during the planning and execution stages of the projects
- Welded pipes in accordance with industry standards, using a variety of welding techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of all work performed including material used and time required for each job.
- Provided technical advice regarding the best methods for joining pipes together.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Fabricated new piping components according to blueprints or specifications.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in carbon, stainless, duplex, and other alloy installations.
Combo Pipe Welder
Ch2M Hill now JACOBS
Alaska, AK
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Responsible for delivering multiple mechanical piping projects ranging from $100,000-$10,000,000.
- Provided a niche set of skills to the client to keep oil production at a standard minimum downtime.
- Assisted planning of piping production in minimizing project costs using knowledge between direct labor and profitability.
- Continuously decreased estimated project times by 20% using various organizational techniques during the planning and execution stages of the projects
- Welded pipes in accordance with industry standards, using a variety of welding techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of all work performed including material used and time required for each job.
- Provided technical advice regarding the best methods for joining pipes together.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Fabricated new piping components according to blueprints or specifications.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in carbon, stainless, duplex, and other alloy installations.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Norfolk, VA
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Multiple mechanical qualifications and certifications in mechanics, airframes, and critical flight surfaces of aircraft in support of the overall mission.
- Specialized leadership training, multiple awards, and commendations.
- Used effective time management and scheduling to maintain 100% combat readiness on all aircraft, to ensure availability when and if needed during wartime.
- Tested all installed components for proper operation prior to returning the aircraft to service.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Performed inspections and maintenance of aircraft components, including essential flight surfaces, wings, and landing gear.
- Tracked repair and maintenance activities with daily log updates and thorough reports.
- Assembled subassemblies made up of sheet metal parts into larger assemblies using bolts, nuts, screws and rivets.
- Measured dimensions of assembled components using precision measuring instruments like micrometers, calipers.
- Completed daily inspections of each aircraft to check flight readiness.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on C2 Greyhound and Boeing 707 aircraft.
Electricians Helper
Gates Electric
Cabot, AR
2004.06 - 2006.08
- Measured, cut and pulled wire for residential and commercial work.
- Followed exact direction of electricians to help projects move smoothly and avoid unnecessary rework.
- Kept work vehicle clean and neat to give professional appeal to current and potential customers.
- Worked in crawl spaces and attics to install wires, fans and other components.
- Lifted and held components in place for electrician to install.
- Completed system work by using minor carpentry abilities to smooth surfaces and patch holes.
- Mounted and installed boxes, conduit and strapping for new installations.
- Organized supplies for ease of use at job sites and collected unused items at end of each project.
- Installed light fixtures in existing structures and new constructions.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.2018
Associate of Science - Construction Management
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA05.2017
Trade Certifications - Structural & Pipe Welder
Northern Industrial Training
Palmer, AK01.2014
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Employee Evaluations
- Compliance and Regulations
- Creating Procedures
- Vendor Contracts and Relationships
- Process Development
- Staff Training
- Resource Management
- Project Planning
- Project Leadership
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- First graduate of the Same and Janet Alley Masters in Construction Management at the University of Arkansas Civil Engineering Department.
- Published Welding Log in 2017.
Certification
- Arkansas Residential Contractors License.
- NCCER Training Level Completions: US Navy Sailor (NVMIL).
- NCCER Training Module Completions: Hazard Recognition, Environmental Awareness, and Occupational Health; Introduction to Construction Math; Basic Communication Skills; Basic Employability Skills; Military Service Identifier (NVMIL-23); and Your Role In the Green Environment.
- NCCER Pipeline/ATMOS OQ Module Completions: Excavating and Backfilling (CT 17, 39, 32); Hydrostatic Testing (CT 41); Maintenance Welding on Pipelines (CT 42); Performing Pipeline Disconnection Procedures (CT 36); Pipeline Maintenance OQ CT FB, Flange Bolting; and Liquid Pipeline General Abnormal Operating Conditions.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Program Manager
Atg Usa
06.2023 - Current
Building Systems Engineer
University Of Arkansas Athletics
02.2020 - 06.2023
Project Risk Specialist
ASCII, Oil Search Alaska
02.2019 - 02.2020
Operations Manager
Arctic Fiberglass
10.2017 - 02.2019
Combo Pipe Welder
ASRC
10.2015 - 10.2017
Combo Pipe Welder
Ch2M Hill now JACOBS
06.2014 - 10.2015
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2008 - 08.2013
Electricians Helper
Gates Electric
2004.06 - 2006.08
Master of Science - Construction Management
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Colorado State University
Associate of Science - Construction Management
San Joaquin Valley College
Trade Certifications - Structural & Pipe Welder
Northern Industrial Training
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