Joel Dennis (Joey) Hoffman Jr.
Travelers Rest,SC
Summary
Dedicated and focused Project Management Specialist with over 33 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.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Dillard Jones Builders
Greenville, SC
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- 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.
- 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.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
Construction Superintendent
David Smith Company
Greenville, SC
01.2001 - 05.2022
- Assisted in the development and implementation of safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Developed and monitored construction schedules to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Reviewed project plans, specifications, and change orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Directed the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and other personnel as required to meet project goals.
- Inspected job sites daily for conformance with building codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
- Coordinated material deliveries with suppliers to maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials to the job site.
- Maintained records of all changes made during construction process including cost estimates and labor hours worked.
- Evaluated bids from subcontractors for accuracy and appropriateness prior to contract award.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints for workers in order to facilitate efficient completion of tasks.
- Tracked costs associated with each phase of the project in order to stay within budget parameters.
- Identified potential problems before they arose through regular inspections of equipment and supplies.
- Communicated regularly with clients throughout the duration of the project in order to keep them informed of progress.
- Responded quickly when issues arose on-site by evaluating solutions that would minimize delays or additional expenses.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors ensuring competitive pricing while meeting quality requirements.
- Worked closely with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, owners representatives or others involved in the construction process as needed.
- Organized meetings among team members involved in different aspects of the project in order to coordinate efforts towards successful completion.
- Supervised residential and commercial new construction and remodels.
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.3
- Managed 3 employees and subcontractors across 40 different trades by adhering to protocols and best practices implementation.
- Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress to maintain pace, compliance and top quality control.
- Established and cultivated professional working relationships, which proved highly effective during store construction.
Independent Business Owner
Upstate Home Improvement and Stone Work
Greenville, SC
02.1991 - 01.2001
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote business growth.
- Prepared financial statements, budgets and forecasts.
- Created operational procedures for efficient workflow.
- Maintained customer relationships through effective communication.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the business.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Researched industry trends to stay competitive.
- Recruited and trained new staff members as needed.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives to maximize profits.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided feedback accordingly.
- Drafted proposals for potential clients or customers.
- Sourced materials at competitive prices from reliable vendors.
- Engaged in networking activities to build a strong client base.
- Met with service vendors or product suppliers to facilitate delivery.
- Researched similar businesses to determine competitive advantages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Berea High School
Greenville, SC05-1988
Skills
- Risk Management
- Project Planning
- Vendor Sourcing
- Productivity Improvement
- Work flow planning
- Inventory Control
- Resource Allocation
- Logistics Management
- Project tracking
- Project development
- Commercial construction experience
- Expense Reports
- Processes and procedures
- Building codes and regulations
- Client Relations
- Multi-unit operations management
- Project Scheduling
- Cost reduction and containment
- Permit processing
- Construction management
- Client rapport
Timeline
Project Manager
Dillard Jones Builders
05.2022 - Current
Construction Superintendent
David Smith Company
01.2001 - 05.2022
Independent Business Owner
Upstate Home Improvement and Stone Work
02.1991 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Berea High School