Luke Johnson
Naperville,IL
Summary
Project Manager with extensive experience at Blue Yonder Inc., specializing in budget management and quality control. Proven ability to lead teams and streamline procurement processes, ensuring projects are completed on time and meet industry standards. Results-driven professional with a focus on strategic planning and effective communication to achieve project goals. Committed to building strong team relationships and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER
BLUE YONDER INC.
05.2022 - Current
- Oversaw VA hospital construction 13 projects valued between $1 million and $9 million to ensure timely completion and compliance with standards.
- Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers, streamlining workflows for increased efficiency.
- Processed submittals, RFIs, change orders, and other documentation to maintain project momentum.
- Served as Quality Control Manager, ensuring strict adherence to specifications on all assigned projects.
- Conducted weekly Owner's meetings to address progress and resolve issues promptly.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets for optimal resource allocation.
PURCHASING MANAGER
WILLIAM CHARLES CONSTRUCTION
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Oversaw all subcontracts, purchase orders, job setups, and coding processes.
- Supervised three purchasing assistants to enhance procurement across six business divisions.
- Revamped procurement department, increasing project teams' visibility into procurement processes.
- Enhanced project tracking sheets, improving awareness of subcontract and purchase order statuses among project teams.
MATERIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
JINGOLI POWER
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Oversaw development and maintenance of client, vendor, and subcontractor relationships to coordinate construction operations and logistics.
- Led a team of 7 employees, managing operations related to receiving, material issues, and vendor coordination.
- Optimized source inspection processes for $739M transmission project.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
NIAGARA BOTTLING
02.2014 - 04.2017
- Oversaw safety, performance and quality assurance for 8 production operators and two shift mechanics.
- Awarded supervisor of the Year in consecutive years.
LIEUTENANT PROMOTABLE
US ARMY
05.2002 - 12.2014
- Distinguished U.S. Army Veteran with twelve years of service and six overseas deployments.
- Held various operational and field positions, including Operations Officer, Plans Officer, Battalion Adjutant, and Platoon Leader.
- Recipient of three Bronze Stars and eleven Army Commendation Medals for exemplary performance.
Education
B.S. - Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN- RIVER FALLS
01-2000
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Quality control
- Procurement processes
- Construction oversight
- Contract negotiation
- Team leadership
Certifications And Technical Knowledge
- OSHA 30 Construction
- Construction Quality Management
- Six Sigma
- MS Office
- Procore
- Submittal Exchange
- Bid2Win
- Build2Win
- ViewPoint
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER
BLUE YONDER INC.
05.2022 - Current
PURCHASING MANAGER
WILLIAM CHARLES CONSTRUCTION
11.2019 - 04.2022
MATERIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
JINGOLI POWER
04.2017 - 10.2019
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
NIAGARA BOTTLING
02.2014 - 04.2017
LIEUTENANT PROMOTABLE
US ARMY
05.2002 - 12.2014
B.S. - Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN- RIVER FALLS