Jeffrey Knight
Arlington,NV
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations on various projects. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.
Experienced in directing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applies creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
C.J. Coakley Co., Inc.
Fairfax, VA
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed several commercial projects from contract award to completion.
- Responsible for material purchasing, subcontractor coordination; managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with foremen and superintendents to manage performance.
Project Coordinator / Project Manager
J.L. Albrittain, Inc. / Chain Bridge Custom Homes
Arlington, VA
01.1995 - 10.2018
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Project Coordinator
J.L. Albrittain, Inc.
Arlington, VA
01.2000 - 10.2018
- Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
- Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Transitioned projects from estimation and pre-construction phase to well-defined project execution plan.
- Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA01.1982
Skills
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Drawings Review
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Vendor Selection and Purchasing
- Workflow Planning
- Customer Relations
- Managing Subcontractors
- Managing Revenue Projections
- Cost Containment
- Timely Project Completion
Timeline
Project Manager
C.J. Coakley Co., Inc.
10.2018 - 08.2022
Project Coordinator
J.L. Albrittain, Inc.
01.2000 - 10.2018
Project Coordinator / Project Manager
J.L. Albrittain, Inc. / Chain Bridge Custom Homes
01.1995 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
University of Virginia