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John Sowards

Lakebay,United States

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager/Estimator

Paul Davis Restoration
Bremerton, WA
03.2023 - 07.2025
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Very fluid in the xactimate estimating program.

Project Coordinator/builder

Tim Hauser
Gig Harbor, WA
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • 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.
  • Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
  • Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
  • Formulated complete project plans and coordinated engineering, design and shop drawing efforts.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.

Project Manager/builder

David Lind
Gig Harbor, WA
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • 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.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.

Designer/builder

Cathy Baujan
Gig Harbor, WA
04.2015 - 08.2015
  • Gathered and bought materials needed to successfully complete projects.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Kentridge High School
Kent, WA
06.1987

Skills

  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Project Management
  • Safety Protocols
  • Project Planning
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Building Codes and Regulations
  • Construction Management
  • Project Scope Analysis
  • Residential Construction
  • Concrete Estimation
  • Project Development
  • Managing Subcontractors
  • Installation Scheduling
  • Project Goals and Milestones
  • Project Drawings
  • Workforce Scheduling
  • Interior Renovations
  • Punch Lists
  • Foundation Systems
  • Job Bidding
  • Bid Reviewing
  • Materials Take-Offs
  • Restoration Projects
  • Workflow Planning
  • Subcontractor Relations
  • Managing Multiple Projects
  • Roofing
  • Drywalling

Additional Information

I have been designing, engineering and building construction projects for over 30 years being self employed.

Timeline

Project Manager/Estimator

Paul Davis Restoration
03.2023 - 07.2025

Project Coordinator/builder

Tim Hauser
01.2019 - 09.2019

Project Manager/builder

David Lind
02.2018 - 11.2018

Designer/builder

Cathy Baujan
04.2015 - 08.2015

Diploma - General Studies

Kentridge High School
John Sowards