GABRIEL GYIMAH
Project manager
Ronkonkoma,NY
Summary
Project Manager with hands-on experience delivering aviation infrastructure and airport systems projects across major U.S. airports. Strong background in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules, and executing critical systems including baggage handling systems (BHS) and boarding bridges. Proven ability to manage project documentation, align stakeholders, and support delivery in fast-paced, regulated environments while maintaining operational continuity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager — Aviation Systems & Infrastructure
Symbrant Aviation Services
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Led coordination and execution of aviation infrastructure projects across Boston Logan, Niagara Falls International, and Reagan National (DCA)
- Managed delivery and maintenance operations for baggage handling systems (BHS) and boarding bridge systems in active airport environments
- Coordinated with airport authorities, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure compliance with operational and safety requirements
- Managed procurement processes, ensuring timely acquisition of materials and services for project execution.
- Developed and maintained project schedules across multiple concurrent projects, identifying risks and mitigating disruptions
- Supported asset lifecycle management and maintenance planning for critical airport systems
- Ensured minimal disruption to airport operations while maintaining system uptime and performance
Project Manager — Infrastructure & Public Projects
Symbrant Technologies
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Supported delivery of NYC Board of Education projects including a $40M Safer Access program
- Coordinated full project lifecycle from planning through closeout, aligning scope, schedules, and resources
- Reviewed drawings and contract documents to develop structured project execution plans
- Managed RFIs, submittals, reports, and change orders to maintain project documentation and visibility
- Coordinated subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to resolve scope and schedule challenges
- Implemented risk management strategies to identify potential issues and mitigate impacts.
- Facilitated meetings to gather requirements, resolve conflicts, and drive project alignment.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Office Engineer Consultant
Gannett Fleming
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported stormwater pump station remediation projects across Nassau County
- Coordinated project schedules, ensuring timely completion of engineering tasks and deliverables.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate effective communication and streamline project workflows.
- Maintained RFIs, contracts, drawings, and change orders to ensure accurate documentation
- Tracked project costs, change orders, and schedule performance using construction management systems.
- Coordinated with field teams and stakeholders to ensure timely execution and issue resolution.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed stakeholder communications to ensure alignment on project objectives and expectations.
- Conducted regular progress reviews for ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with milestones and target deadlines.
Engineering Aide — Enterprise Asset Management
Port Authority of NY & NJ
05.2019 - 02.2021
- - Organized and standardized asset data across facilities to support enterprise asset management initiatives
- Coordinated project schedules and ensured adherence to timelines.
- Conducted field surveys to collect data for infrastructure projects.
- - Developed asset hierarchies and documentation for system integration (Maximo)
- Increased accuracy of various project documentation by maintaining up-to-date records and updating database systems.
- - Coordinated data validation and cleanup efforts prior to system migration
- - Supported planning and scheduling of field data collection activities across departments
Education
B.S. - Construction Management Engineering Technology
Farmingdale State College
New York01-2021
Skills
- Project Planning & Execution
- Aviation Maintenance Systems Design (BHS, Boarding Bridges)
- Strategic planning
- Scheduling and Schedule Management(Primavera P6, MS Project)
- Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
- Scope management
- Data analysis
- Compliance monitoring
- Risk Identification & Mitigation
- Construction Documentation (RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders)
- Cost Tracking & Project Controls Support
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- IBM Maximo
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Project Manager — Aviation Systems & Infrastructure
Symbrant Aviation Services
10.2023 - 01.2025
Project Manager — Infrastructure & Public Projects
Symbrant Technologies
10.2023 - 01.2025
Office Engineer Consultant
Gannett Fleming
08.2021 - 02.2022
Engineering Aide — Enterprise Asset Management
Port Authority of NY & NJ
05.2019 - 02.2021
B.S. - Construction Management Engineering Technology
Farmingdale State College
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
- Combat Engineer (Team Leader)
- New York Army National Guard | 2018 – 2024
- - Led teams in high-accountability environments, coordinating operations, logistics, and execution under strict timelines
- - Developed leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills in dynamic conditions