Kenneth Norful
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Seasoned Senior Construction Project Manager with a proven track record at Wellington Management, showcasing expertise in construction operations and stakeholder communication. Excelled in subcontractor management and critical thinking, achieving project completion on time and within budget. Demonstrated exceptional skills in scope definition and operations oversight, ensuring client satisfaction and project excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Construction Project Manager
Wellington Management
Saint Paul, MN
02.2016 - Current
- Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
- Evaluated financing and construction activities.
- Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
- Prepared change orders as needed based on contract terms or customer requests.
- Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Scheduled and coordinated all phases of construction projects from initiation to completion.
- Led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and construction personnel.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Coordinated activities between contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Developed and coordinated construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
- Maintained detailed records of project costs including labor hours and materials used.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Fostered relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and securing future business opportunities.
- Oversaw daily operations of construction sites including labor management, equipment utilization, material procurement.
- Oversaw daily on-site construction operations, ensuring projects met design specifications and safety standards.
- Communicated regularly with architects, engineers, owners, inspectors. in order to coordinate required inspections and approvals.
- Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.
- Supervised construction team in order to ensure completion of projects on time and within budget.
- Managed subcontractor selection, negotiation, and performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Project Manager
McGough Construction
St. Paul, MN
06.2006 - 01.2016
- Negotiated with clients and contractors to define project scope and deliverables.
- Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
- Assessed customer requirements to develop customized solutions that best meet their needs.
- Provided technical support and training to clients and team members.
- Utilized mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products.
- Researched feasibility, design or performance of components or systems.
- Designed materials for industrial or commercial applications.
- Prepared estimates and budgets.
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
Education
Construction Project Management
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR05-2000
Skills
- Construction expertise
- Scope definition
- Stakeholder communication
- Subcontractor management
- Change order management
- Scheduling coordination
- Cost estimating
- Project closeout
- Documentation review
- Management
- Best building practices
- Critical thinking
- Scope management
- Project documentation
- Time management
- Interpreting blueprints
- Operations oversight
- CADsoft design/build
- Schedule management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Construction Project Manager
Wellington Management
02.2016 - Current
Project Manager
McGough Construction
06.2006 - 01.2016
Construction Project Management
Dunwoody College of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff
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