Jason Panicaro
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Results-driven Senior Project and Client Manager with a proven track record of leading teams to success through strategic planning and effective management. Expertise in coordinating complex projects and fostering collaboration among team members, consistently achieving significant milestones. Strong leadership and communication skills enhance team performance and ensure timely project completion. Extensive experience in IT networking and marketing, adept at managing company networks alongside local hardware and software solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Team Lead
HFA-AE, Ltd.
Bentonville, AR
05.2023 - Current
- Led project planning and execution for multiple civil engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
- Streamlined operational processes, resulting in increased team efficiency and productivity.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication, providing regular updates and addressing concerns throughout project lifecycle.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, optimizing resource allocation.
- Mentored junior engineers and permit admins, fostering professional growth and promoting best practices in project management methodologies.
- Implemented best practices for project management, improving overall project outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive project schedules using industry-standard software to track progress and milestones.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with safety regulations and engineering standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for successful project outcomes, utilizing strong communication and leadership skills.
Project Manager/CAD Manager
Confidential
North Fort Myers, FL
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Managed multi-person design teams, ensuring schedules and design specifications are met and followed.
- Hired, trained and supervised CAD users in core application skills and standards.
- Maintained notes, design calculations and other documentation such as bill of materials, design parameters and performance standards for future reference and local & state municipality permitting.
- Collaborated with contractors and field personnel to ensure plans and specifications were adhered to, coordinated field design changes.
- Recommended best practices for solutions to meet customer business needs, providing schedules and cost/budget estimates.
- Implemented drafting standards and coordinated software and hardware upgrades.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
CAD Manager
David Douglas Associates, Inc.
Fort Myers, FL
07.2011 - 09.2019
- Initiated and maintained contact with clients for clarification, coordination and negotiation of critical issues.
- Implemented drafting standards and coordinated software and hardware upgrades.
- Revised and updated existing drawings to reflect design changes.
- Used 2D and 3D AutoCAD to create necessary drawings from sales proposal stage to final as-built stage of fabrication.
- Recommended best practices for solutions to meet customer business needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FLAssociate of Science - Drafting Technology
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FLSkills
- Civil/Land Development Design
- Civil 3D Expertise
- Training and Mentoring
- Technology Integration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Motivated
Accomplishments
Florida Local User Group (FLUG) multi time presenter
Greater Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce Leadership graduate
Recognition for exceptional customer/client service
Certification
Certified Designer (ADDA)
Timeline
Civil Team Lead
HFA-AE, Ltd.
05.2023 - Current
Project Manager/CAD Manager
Confidential
09.2019 - 05.2023
CAD Manager
David Douglas Associates, Inc.
07.2011 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Drafting Technology
Palm Beach State College
Associate of Science - Business Management
Florida SouthWestern State College
Software
Microsoft Office Suite
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Smartsheets
ProCore
ProjectDox
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Windows Server 2019