Linwood Hood
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with proven skills in budget oversight, resource allocation, and change management. Successfully delivered multiple projects on time and within scope, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and compliance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Electech, LLC
Cedar Point, NC
10.2018 - Current
- Delivered projects on time and within scope by leading cross-functional teams.
- Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure successful execution.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Oversaw project budgets and tracked expenditures to maintain financial compliance.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss project progress and promptly resolve issues.
- Collaborated with contractors to gather requirements and deliver timely project updates.
- Utilized project management software to monitor task completion and team performance.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented the most effective change management processes to keep the project up-to-date.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Ensured compliance with applicable electrical codes, permits, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
Owner
24/7 Electric, Inc.
Emerald Isle, North Carolina
02.2002 - 10.2018
- Developed strategic business plans to enhance service offerings and market reach.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Negotiated high-value contracts and partnerships to expand market presence.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking for projects.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Established relationships with suppliers to secure competitive pricing on materials.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Facilitated executive meetings to discuss performance, goals, and strategic direction.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Supervised a team of electricians to ensure quality workmanship and safety compliance.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
- Oversaw daily administrative tasks such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management.
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
Education
GED -
Swansboro High School
SwansboroSkills
- project management
- project planning
- project scheduling
- resource allocation
- budget oversight
- Cost management
- Budget adherence
- change management
- quality assurance
- contract negotiation
- customer relationship management
- Staff management
- Residential construction
- Project development
- problem solving
- Planning and scheduling
- Conflict management
Accomplishments
- I was awarded "2001 Man of the Year" presented by Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce
- I was awarded "Business of the Year for 24/7 Electric, Inc." in 2002
- The town of Swansboro's community service honor is officially named the Samuel Swann Bland Outstanding Community Service Award(often referred to as the Sam Bland Award. I was a recipient of this award in 2012.
Timeline
Project Manager
Electech, LLC
10.2018 - Current
Owner
24/7 Electric, Inc.
02.2002 - 10.2018
GED -
Swansboro High School