James Dix
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 5 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management. Successful at building and maintaining open communication between team members, clients and leadership,internal and external stakeholders. Quality-driven and proactive with advanced understanding of contract management, contractor oversight and construction administration. Determined Project Manager adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements.Collaboration and strong coordination with multiple engineering disciplines such as civil engineering, electrical engineering,and environmental engineering. Rail Road certified as a designated look- out adhering to Federal Transit Administration policies and guidelines.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Coordinator/Project Manager
MARTA
01.2023 - Current
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Managed projects ranging from $500,000 - $10,000,000.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities ,relocation of utility projects such as gas lines, water and sewer lines, and electrical lines.
Project Manager
Priority Demolition & Environmental
08.2013 - 01.2023
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Utility Locate Technician
Deviney Construction
01.2005 - 08.2013
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes
- Drew maps of utility lines and potential plans for future ones, providing detailed locations and information
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Repaired malfunctioning utility lines after locating equipment and identifying problems
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents and assisted Projects Managers and Superintendents as needed
- Researched and recommended network and data communications hardware and software
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
Masonry Foreman
Steelman Masonry
08.2000 - 08.2005
- Operated drills, paving breakers and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete
- Used polishing and surfacing machines to polish surfaces
- Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface
- Read work orders and design drawings to determine work requirements and sequence of tasks
- Used straightedges and jointers to mold expansion joints and edges
- Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Melbourne, FL09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC05.2019
Skills
Schedule Preparation
- Materials and Labor Costing
- Personnel Management
- Decision-Making
- Safety Compliance
- Team Collaboration
- Report Preparation
- Employee Safety Training
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Hazard Monitoring and Management
- OSHA Compliance
- Customer Relations
- CAD Software
- Data Entry and Analysis
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional (Previous training)
- CDL Class A
Affiliations
- Toastmasters
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
- PMI (Project Management Institute)
Timeline
Utility Coordinator/Project Manager
MARTA
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Priority Demolition & Environmental
08.2013 - 01.2023
Utility Locate Technician
Deviney Construction
01.2005 - 08.2013
Masonry Foreman
Steelman Masonry
08.2000 - 08.2005
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Strayer University
- PMP - Project Management Professional (Previous training)
- CDL Class A
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