Kenneth Shank
Hedgesville,WV
Summary
Seasoned Sr. Project Manager at Metromont, adept at driving project success through strategic planning and effective stakeholder communication. Proven track record in managing budgets over $40 million while implementing cost control measures. Skilled in project planning and fostering client relationships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering exceptional results.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
Metromont(Shockey Precast)
Winchester, VA
08.2019 - 04.2026
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Managed stakeholder communications, facilitating collaboration and addressing concerns effectively.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project delays and issues.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Managed budgets exceeding $40 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Project Manager
LCW -Lantz Construction Winchester
Winchester, VA
2013 - 2019
- Led project planning and execution for commercial construction initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Developed project schedules and monitored progress against milestones.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to address project challenges.
- Conducted regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Managed project budgets, tracking expenditures and forecasting costs effectively.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Director of Operations
Smith Industries
Winchester, VA
2007 - 2012
- Coordinated with senior leadership to align operational goals with overall business strategy and objectives.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement, implementing changes that resulted in significant savings.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the organization by enforcing compliance with established regulations, policies, procedures, as well as conducting regular auditschecks.
- Managed inventory control systems, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
Education
Multi Use Certification - Welding
James Rumsey Technical
Hedgesville, WVAssociate of Science - Business Management
Hagerstown Business College
Hagerstown, MDSkills
Project planning
Scope management
Client relationship management
Project plan development
Cost control
Quality control
Contract preparation
Critical thinking
Documentation and reporting
Certification
OSHA 30 and CPR Certified
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
Metromont(Shockey Precast)
08.2019 - 04.2026
Project Manager
LCW -Lantz Construction Winchester
2013 - 2019
Director of Operations
Smith Industries
2007 - 2012
Multi Use Certification - Welding
James Rumsey Technical
Associate of Science - Business Management
Hagerstown Business College