Joseph F. Engel, Jr.
Palos Heights,USA
Summary
Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Reliable Fire & Security
01.2018 - Current
- Fire Protection project manager, project management in the commercial and industrial sectors with small and large project success
- Responsible for managing projects in accordance with budgeting, code compliance, and managing the field operations team assigned to the project
- Coordinate on all phases of each assigned project to include scheduling of technicians, material management, required equipment, and customer communication
- Analyze drawings for the purpose of installing new and modified fire alarm systems
- Experience managing, leading, and developing a team, including service technicians and project coordinators
- Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the field operations and engineering teams
- Manage work in progress (WIP) for project schedules and forecasting
- Critical thinker with strong attention to detail; ability to understand and translate plans and designs to varied levels of audiences
Driver Manager
LQK Corporation
01.2012 - 2018
- Coordination of daily workflow for 12 drivers including job assignments and driver manifesting
- Responsible for scheduling, compliance, performance management, and employee development
- Created the ‘Driver Incentive Program’ to increase productivity, accountability, and morale
- Core Buyer
- Self-directed business-to-business core buyer for automotive lighting products
- In charge of all purchasing, negotiations, packaging, and product shipment
- Daily route pre-planning to vendors for sorting, identification, and procurement
Supervisor
University of Chicago Medicine
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Operational oversight of Central Sterile Processing Dept. for quality assurance and financial integrity
- Lead a team of 20 union employees; responsible for staffing, performance, and mentoring
- Broad understanding of labor unions, legislation, and collective bargaining agreements
- Implementation of projects related to MDI, business process improvement and cost reduction
Management Consultant
JFE Consulting, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2012
- Subject matter expert for construction materials purchasing and inventory control activities
- Trusted project manager for optimization of product planning, procurement, and budget compliance
- Enhanced critical relationships with suppliers and niche contractors to realize quantity-based price breaks and cost savings
- Superior delivery of customer relations, problem resolution, and detail-oriented follow-through
Education
BS - Management & Marketing
Western Michigan University
01.1988
Skills
- Project Management
- Purchasing & Procurement
- Finance & Budget Administration
- Strategic and Tactical Planning
- Fire Alarm System Design
- Marketing & Sales
- Materials Management
- NICET II certification
Certification
- NICET II
- Automatic Fire Alarm Association
Community Service
AGP Chicago Homeless Non-Profit, Active volunteer, Chicago
Timeline
Project Manager
Reliable Fire & Security
01.2018 - Current
Supervisor
University of Chicago Medicine
01.2014 - 01.2014
Driver Manager
LQK Corporation
01.2012 - 2018
Management Consultant
JFE Consulting, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2012
BS - Management & Marketing
Western Michigan University
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