LOUIS SKINNER IV
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Results-driven Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading federal, residential, and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout. Experienced in managing multimillion-dollar budgets, developing scopes of work, coordinating subcontractors and site teams, optimizing project schedules, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, mitigate project risks, strengthen client relationships, and deliver projects within established budget, schedule, and compliance requirements. OSHA 30 certified.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
Skinner Development Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2026
- Directed the full project lifecycle for residential, commercial, and federal construction projects, overseeing preconstruction, planning, execution, quality control, and closeout.
Managed project budgets of up to $20 million, monitoring costs, schedules, scope changes, and project performance to support financial and operational objectives.
Coordinated subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders to maintain alignment on project requirements, deliverables, milestones, and expectations.
Developed detailed Scopes of Work (SOWs) and project requirements to improve contractor accountability, reduce ambiguity, and control scope.
Oversaw project scheduling and execution activities, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions to improve project delivery.
Enforced building-code, QA/QC, and project compliance requirements across 10+ projects, contributing to a zero-defect inspection record.
Led site-readiness inspections and monitored safety requirements to maintain compliance with established jobsite standards.
Supported contract administration, change-order review, cost control, and documentation management to reduce scope creep and client disputes.
Strengthened client relationships through consistent communication, issue resolution, project updates, and delivery-focused service.
Supported business development and client acquisition initiatives, exceeding sales targets by 5% year over year.
Construction Project / Facility Manager
Engineer Design Technologies
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinated multi-trade subcontractors and site teams of 20+ personnel to support construction execution, project readiness, and compliance with engineering specifications.
Managed day-to-day construction and facility-management activities, ensuring work remained aligned with approved plans, schedules, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
Administered project documentation, contract records, change orders, and contract modifications to improve project control and reduce disputes.
Partnered with contractors and project stakeholders to identify project risks, resolve field issues, and maintain progress toward key milestones.
Monitored site conditions, construction activities, and safety requirements to support compliant and efficient project delivery.
Assisted with resource coordination, project reporting, and communication between field teams, clients, and project leadership.
Education
High School Diploma -
BROOKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
01-2012
BBA - Business Administration/ Management & Mass Media
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Valdosta, GASkills
- Construction Project Management
- Federal Government Contracts
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Preconstruction Through Closeout
- Budget Management & Cost Control
- Schedule Management & Optimization
- Scope of Work Development
- Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination
- Change Orders & Contract Administration
- QA/QC & Building Code Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Site Readiness & Safety Compliance
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Development & Pipeline Management
- Team Leadership & Resource Coordination
- Project Documentation & Reporting
Certification
OSHA 30
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
Skinner Development Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2026
Construction Project / Facility Manager
Engineer Design Technologies
01.2017 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
BROOKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
BBA - Business Administration/ Management & Mass Media
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY