Keith Ward

To secure employment with your firm as a Senior Project Manager and/or Project Executive.

I have 42 years of industry experience and proven knowledge in the management of large-scale commercial and industrial electrical project portfolio with multiple projects exceeding $25M in total per each project including an excellent understanding of costs, revenue, billings, projections, margin, gains, fades, commitments, AR and AP processes. Consummate leader in working closely with, leading and training the project team with the process of change order estimates, identifying scope and scope gaps. Proficient in scheduling of our scope, integration with the Prime Contractors schedule, as well as working closely with other subs on lead and lag items and coordination of work.

Experienced and knowledgeable with the use MS Office Programs, and general computer platforms such as MS Outlook, MS Project, AutoDesk, ConEst,

• 10 Hour OSHA Certification
• 30 Hour OSHA Certification
• NFPA 70E – Electrical Safety
• CPR Certification
• MASC, Licensed Master Electrician, State of South Carolina

• I would like to highlight that I also served as Starr Electric’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Director from 2021-2025. I was tasked with starting the program from the ground up, concurrently while still serving and performing my duties as a Sr PM/Project Executive.
• My primary duties consisted of-
• Strategy & Planning-
• Develop and implement a DE&I strategic roadmap: Create a long-term plan with clear milestones and goals that align with business objectives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization.
• Set and monitor KPIs: Establish metrics to measure the impact and effectiveness of diversity and inclusion programs and report on progress regularly.
• Policy & Program Development-
• Create and revise policies: Review and develop policies and procedures to ensure they promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and that the organization complies with relevant anti-discrimination laws.
• Implement training and education: Design and deliver programs to promote cultural awareness, sensitivity, and leadership skills related to diversity and inclusion among employees.
• Talent & Culture-
• Foster inclusive hiring and recruitment: Work with HR to ensure diverse hiring processes and to create fair growth opportunities for employees of all backgrounds.
• Support Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Consult with and guide business resource groups to enhance employee engagement and champion best practices.
• Drive a culture of belonging: Implement initiatives to celebrate diverse perspectives and ensure that all employees feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed.
• Collaboration & Leadership-
• Partner with stakeholders: Collaborate with HR, talent management, executive teams, and other departments to integrate DE&I into all functions.
• Act as a subject matter expert: Serve as the key point of contact for DE&I issues, providing guidance and acting as a thought leader internally and externally.
• Ensure accountability: Advocate for equitable practices and challenge inequitable policies and behaviors across the organization.