Jacob Glazner
METAIRIE,Louisiana
Summary
Project manager with extensive experience in managing multi-million-dollar electrical switchgear projects. Skilled in risk management and vendor negotiation, ensuring project success through strategic planning and effective client communication. Focused on timely delivery and high-quality outcomes, with a commitment to continuous improvement and team leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager 3
Point Eight Power
Belle Chasse, LA
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered electrical switchgear projects across oil & gas, marine, commercial construction, Government ITAR, and data center industries, coordinating engineering, fabrication, testing, and field integration to support multi-million-dollar programs.
- Own end-to-end management of 20-30 concurrent custom switchgear projects, including scope development, scheduling, execution oversight, and customer communication.
- Led an unprecedented $10M+ outsourcing initiative involving 38 complete paralleling boards and 45,000+ fabrication/assembly hours, coordinating work across multiple vendors to protect delivery schedules and customer commitments.
- Negotiated pricing, lead times, rework charges, and capacity commitments with vendors to control cost exposure and protect schedule reliability.
- Implemented Line-of-Balance (LOB) accountability system to track vendor throughput, identify bottlenecks, and drive recovery plans; presented LOB progress weekly to VP of Operations and executive leadership to maintain transparency.
- Directed multiple schedule recovery strategies, including sending PEP technicians to vendor sites, borrowing labor from sister companies, and pulling late boards back in-house to maintain contractual delivery dates.
- Coordinated internal and vendor engineering resources depending on project needs; ensured technical alignment and resolved issues around design interpretation, bottom-entry constraints, control modifications, and other field conditions.
- Maintained customer confidence by ensuring outsourcing did not disrupt schedule, quality, or compliance; protected key customer relationships that could have been jeopardized without recovery efforts.
- Known internally for strong communication, customer relationship management, and problem-solving frequently relied on as the go-to PM for urgent issues, vendor disputes, or high-risk project scenarios.
- Ensured all project deliverables were met and secured customer acceptance to formally close projects.
- Hosted & conducted lessons learned meetings following project closing to ensure that we were consistently learning and improving with every project.
- Lead cross-functional teams of electrical, mechanical, and automation engineers, as well as third-party fabrication vendors, ensuring alignment on technical execution and project goals.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans using Excel and IFS; monitor project milestones and proactively adjust to meet deliverables.
- Prepare and present regular status reports and updates to internal leadership, vendors, and clients, keeping all parties informed of progress, risks, and critical decisions.
- Identify and mitigate project risks through vendor negotiations, schedule re-structuring, and workload balancing; successfully averted major delays by bringing in alternate suppliers.
- Lead formal project closeout process, reconciling budgets, closing work orders, finalizing documentation, and ensuring delivery of as-built drawings and OEM manuals.
- Designed and implemented new RFI tracking system to streamline vendor communication and enhance accountability across outsourced builds, improving response times.
- Spearheaded resolution of 50+ legacy project closures within first months in the PM3 role, strengthening financial reporting and compliance.
- Worked with engineering teams to translate complex one-line and three-line electrical drawings and technical specifications into actionable tasks for engineering and fabrication teams.
- Build trust and alignment across project teams by fostering a positive, accountable, and solutions-focused environment.
Project Manager
Allpax
Kenner, LA
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Led kickoff meetings with customers to clarify project scope, objectives, and address team inquiries.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for customers, and other primary project stakeholders ensuring clear communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication among team members and stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project progress against plans to ensure alignment with scope and schedule.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, established and maintained project schedules, and helped allocate resources to ensure successful project execution.
- Hosted weekly meetings with interdisciplinary teams to ensure alignment in; schedule, scope, and design.
- Revised project plans regularly to reflect current developments and maintain alignment with project goals.
- Facilitated internal kickoff meetings to ensure alignment on project scope and objectives.
- Coordinated the dissemination of engineering designs and project documents to customers, ensuring continuous alignment with project objectives.
- Addressed customer concerns and incorporated feedback into project deliverables to ensure alignment on the latest project developments.
- Promptly addressed deviations or changes in project scope and updated stakeholders accordingly.
- Collaborated with the team to compile comprehensive manuals and documentation packages, including service manuals, mechanical and electrical drawings, bill of materials with recommended spare parts, quality control documentation, and other supporting documents.
- Coordinated with customers to schedule equipment installation and other supporting services.
- Arranged for technicians to perform startup testing, ensuring equipment operated as designed.
Project Manager
Pellerin Milnor Corporation
Kenner, LA
12.2018 - 08.2022
- Successful in establishing and bidding over 115 projects in two years.
- Head establishment of several new laundry plants from inception to completion for clients.
- Led acquisition of multimillion-dollar equipment purchases, negotiating optimal terms and conditions.
- Liaise with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to tailor layouts and plant designs of industrial laundry equipment with statistical precision to meet project specifications.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with managers of diverse departments to complete projects within time and budgetary constraints.
- Maintain prompt communication and coordination with concerned members to update on design and technical issues while devising robust solutions.
- Provided technical expertise through comprehensive site visits and precise measurements of existing locations.
- Approved new and innovative designs before submitting to engineers for final execution.
- Developed precise electrical, mechanical, and locating drawings to support project execution.
Quality Control Inspector
Boh Bros. Construction Co.
Kenner, LA
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Protected company from liability for damages to completed work by ensuring safety, with 0 major quality related incidents throughout tenure.
- Conducted testing on time 100% of the time while also documenting and storing all test results.
- Resolved quality-related issues to maintain project integrity and compliance.
- Documented procedures to ensure adherence to project specifications and standards.
- Collaborated with QA team to address potential issues swiftly and effectively.
- Traveled daily to check on, monitor, and document that all crews were following the guidelines according to project specifications.
Education
MBA - Project Management
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12.2021
BS - Industrial Technology (Concentration in Supervision)
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12.2017
Skills
- Project Management
- Vendor Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Client Communication
- Team Leadership
- Operational Planning
Certification
PMP Certification, 10/25
Leadership Experience
- Rowing Team Captain, 6th in Nationals, Team Leader, Oarsman of the Year, 08/11 - 05/12
- Wrestling Captain, 3rd in state individually, 7th in state overall as Team Leader, 08/07 - 05/11
Timeline
Project Manager 3
Point Eight Power
12.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Allpax
08.2022 - 12.2024
Project Manager
Pellerin Milnor Corporation
12.2018 - 08.2022
Quality Control Inspector
Boh Bros. Construction Co.
01.2018 - 12.2018
MBA - Project Management
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
BS - Industrial Technology (Concentration in Supervision)
Southeastern Louisiana University