Graham Whaley
Jurupa Valley,CA
Summary
Dedicated Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining operations on various projects. Experienced in managing through challenging opportunities through inclusive collaboration. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing win-win solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Focused on client and stakeholder inclusivity and transparency from project inception to closeout.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Matt Construction LLC
12.2020 - Current
- Establishing and building relationships with clients/owners, owner’s reps, architects and subcontractors, resulting in repeat business and recommendations
- Lead conflict resolution by working to agreement equitably
- Managing client expectations
- Managing the financial aspects of the project
- Project bidding and buyout, start up, jobsite management and efficient closeout
- Managing subcontractor procurement, submittals, RFIs and change orders
- Implementing and managing QAQC procedures
- Working collaboratively with the project superintendent for a quality schedule
- Executing regular reporting on impacts to the baseline schedule
- Working collaboratively and proactively with the project superintendent: ensuring project safety
- Delegating appropriately and developing and teaching others to be effective
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Facilitated change management processes within organizations by effectively communicating benefits of new systems or processes being introduced during projects (cost report committee).
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Delivered customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the process.
Assistant Project Manager
Matt Construction LLC
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisting the project manager with managing profitability, staff development and positive client relations, in tandem with the superintendent
- Assisting the project manager with constructability reviews and problem solving
- Working with supervision and the PM to maintain the schedule
- Proactively leading our safety efforts
- Supervising project engineers and interns
Senior Project Engineer
Matt Construction LLC
05.2015 - 12.2018
- Establishing and building relationships with clients/owners, owner’s reps, architects and subcontractors, resulting in repeat business and recommendations
- Managing subcontractor qualifying, procurement, submittals, RFIs, change orders and punch lists
- Identifying scope gaps
- Managing QAQC procedures
- Working collaboratively and proactively with the project superintendent to ensure project safety
- Executing 3-week look-ahead schedules
Project Engineer
Matt Construction LLC
04.2011 - 05.2015
- Organize and coordinate the review of submittals and the RFI process.
- Assist the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager with daily tasks such as participating in Owner, Design, and staff meetings and monitoring the process with subcontractors/design team to ensure the timely approval of construction materials.
- Facilitate the review of materials delivered to the site and interface with the Superintendent on field walks to receive development to become a Builder.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA12.2010
Skills
- Contract and Risk Management
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Root Cause Analysis
- Project Planning
- Logistics and Schedule Management
- Cost Control
- Document Management
- Stakeholder Communications
- Client Rapport
Certification
LEED BD+C
Timeline
Project Manager
Matt Construction LLC
12.2020 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Matt Construction LLC
12.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Project Engineer
Matt Construction LLC
05.2015 - 12.2018
Project Engineer
Matt Construction LLC
04.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
California State University - Fullerton
LEED BD+C
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