Howard Crawford
Keller
Summary
Experienced Startup/High level Senior Project Manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in all areas of planning and deployment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager Data Centers
Lemartec
04.2022 - Current
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- 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.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between subcontractors and clients.
- Reduced budget overages by carefully monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with exceptional attention to detail, clear communication, and consistent followthrough.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion without sacrificing quality or exceeding budgets.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers for materials procurement, lowering overall project costs.
- Mentored junior team members in construction best practices, improving overall team performance and productivity.
Senior Project Manager/Project Director USA
Li-Cycle Lithium Battery Recycling
03.2021 - Current
- Closely collaborated with project engineers to identify and quickly address problems, new design implementation and execute modules in a timely matter.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team and subcontractors in person.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Manged projects from 2 million-200 million dollar range in North America, France, Germany and South Korea.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Traveled up to 80% of the time
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Negotiated high end contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Developed and oversaw project operations and managed multi-functional issues through resolution.
- Oversaw business operations and produced updated status reports outlining each project to meet milestones.
- Led preparation of bid packages and associated scopes of work, appendices and exhibits.
General Contractor
HWDI Construction
01.2012 - 03.2022
- Maximized cost savings by assessing subcontractor bids before completing contract agreements.
- Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
- Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain deeper understanding of project plans, constraints and objectives.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Assessed project plans, spoke with clients or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
- Supervised labor, materials and equipment for large commercial projects with budgets in excess of 50 million.
- Performed inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
- Monitored, coached and supervised team of 57 employees in 2019.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Performed inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
Inspection Specialist
Gulf Mark Americas
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as analyzers, multimeters and power supplies.
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery on supply vessels.
- Inspected surface preparation, primers, mid-coats, top-coats and powder coatings on structures.
- Generated and submitted detailed reports to regulatory agencies and company leadership to help drive enhancements.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
- Disposed of unsound and unsafe materials, products and equipment to prevent inappropriate reuse.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts and samples.
Defense Contractor
Kellogg, Brown & Root
01.2000 - 02.2006
- Handled crisis situations at client sites using training and calm, level-headed style.
- Protected people and property with high-quality security services.
- Operated innovative and wireless technology at client-specific sites.
- Dealt professionally with different levels of personnel and general public.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Supervised 24-hour police operation investigating civil disturbances on base.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against raids, suicide bombers and other attacks on forward areas of operation.
- Spearheaded patrol operations and led security forces teams to support battlefield operations.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA09.2004
Skills
- Permit and License Procurement
- Project Estimation
- Decision Making
- Incident Investigation
- Construction Scheduling
- Specification and Blueprint Interpretation
- Painting and Plumbing Work Oversight
- Cost Tracking
- Contract Terms Interpretation
- Detail Focused
- Administrative Oversight
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Plan Modifications and Takeoffs
- Client Relations
- Approachable and Relatable
- Job Planning
- Problem Solving
- Staff Retention
- Staff Training
Accomplishments
- Received Commanders certificate in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
- Received several unit coins in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
- Received Flag flown in a A-10 Warthog over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
Timeline
Project Manager Data Centers
Lemartec
04.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager/Project Director USA
Li-Cycle Lithium Battery Recycling
03.2021 - Current
General Contractor
HWDI Construction
01.2012 - 03.2022
Inspection Specialist
Gulf Mark Americas
01.2008 - 08.2011
Defense Contractor
Kellogg, Brown & Root
01.2000 - 02.2006
BBA - Business Management
Louisiana State University
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