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Isaiah Morris

Atlantic City,NJ

Summary

Dedicated and focused Project Management Specialist with over 20 years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.

Hands-on Project Manager recognized for flawless execution and finding solutions to complex problems. Communicative and reliable professional polished in developing scopes and objectives and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. Commended for unexcelled record of completing critical projects on schedule and within budget.

Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Morris Construction
Eugene, OR
07.2013 - Current
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
  • Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
  • Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
  • Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
  • Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
  • Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
  • Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
  • Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
  • Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.

Journeyman Laborer

Local 172 Set
Folsom,, NJ
03.2006 - Current
  • Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints to determine best techniques for job.
  • Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
  • Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.

Journeyman Carpenter

local 255
Hammonton, NJ
03.2003 - Current
  • Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints to determine best techniques for job.
  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
  • Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
  • Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
  • Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
  • Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements.
  • Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
  • Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.

Education

CPM Certificate - Construction Management

Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY
11.2023

Associate of Science - Construction Management

Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ
05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Delaware State University
Dover, DE
05.1998

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Contract Development
  • Agile Methodology
  • Budget Preparation
  • Project Scope Analysis
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Schedule Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Development and Lifecycle
  • Workforce Training
  • Inventory Control
  • Project Development
  • Work Flow Planning

Timeline

Project Manager

Morris Construction
07.2013 - Current

Journeyman Laborer

Local 172 Set
03.2006 - Current

Journeyman Carpenter

local 255
03.2003 - Current

CPM Certificate - Construction Management

Columbia University in The City of New York

Associate of Science - Construction Management

Atlantic Cape Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Delaware State University
Isaiah Morris