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Luke Miller

Acworth,GA

Summary

Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record in esteemed organizations, including Dogwood Site Contractors and Strack, Inc., specializing in project management and compliance. Expertise in fostering strong vendor and owner relationships while consistently delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. Strong communication and problem-solving skills complement proficiency in various project management software, including MS Project and Bluebeam Revu 20/21, ensuring project success through effective teamwork and leadership. Additionally, skilled in project visualization, budgeting, and estimation, particularly in highway concrete structures, bridges, trails, parks, greenways, and site development.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Dogwood Site Contractors
Atlanta, GA
07.2025 - 05.2026
  • Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Managed stakeholder communications, ensuring alignment on project objectives and timelines.
  • Oversaw budget management, tracking expenditures and ensuring financial compliance throughout projects.
  • Implemented quality control measures to enhance project deliverables and client satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Assistant Project Manager

Strack, Inc.
Fairburn, GA
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Supported senior managers and department executives by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with executives.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Reported regularly to executives on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors for constructive supplier relations.
  • Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
  • Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
  • Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
  • Led team meetings to assess project progress and plan appropriately to meet delivery targets.

Assistant Project Manager

Lewallen Construction Company
Marietta, GA
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Weekly Production Meeting with Executives.
  • Provided turn-key job estimates.
  • Drafted & submitted pay applications, RFIs, change orders, submittals, & subcontractor contracts.
  • Analyzed plans, bid documents, and contracts using Adobe Creative Studio.
  • Performed site visits performing job progression, supervised subcontractors, material usage, and health & safety compliance.
  • Pre-bid site visits to confirm right of way, existing conditions & utilities.
  • Generating preliminary punch lists.
  • GA 811 Large Project management/meeting.
  • Project Closeout including document & site handoff.
  • Coordination & communication with Architect(s), Engineer(s), Owner(s), County/State Inspector(s), General Contractor(s), Superintendent(s), Vendor(s), & Subcontractor(s).
  • Permit & Licenses acquisition.
  • Maintaining project files.
  • Invoice approval.
  • Deviation Monetization.
  • Scheduling.

Estimator I / Project Engineer

C&S Contracting Co, LLC.
Norcross, GA
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • CMES, Inc. structures company.
  • Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
  • Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
  • Creating & submitting proposals to GDOT and/or General Contractors, Letters of Intent, and Purchase Orders.
  • Exploring available software to expedite the company's workflow.
  • Lead Preconstruction & Pre-bid Meetings with the Preconstruction Director & President.
  • Finalized submittals.
  • Preconstruction site visits to check the site conditions and right of way.
  • Assisting the President with the finalization of GDOT bids via Bid Express.
  • Communication & handoff between multiple departments (operations, safety, preconstruction, & fleet).
  • Created formulas within Microsoft Excel to expedite & simplify quantity takeoffs for Box Culverts,
    Bridges, Headwalls, Spillways, Retaining Walls (MSE & CIP), and other various concrete highway structures.
  • Reading & analyzing heavy civil/commercial/industrial construction plans utilizing Bluebeam Revu 20.

Project Management Intern

CMES, Inc.
Norcross, GA
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked with senior project manager to assist with day-to-day functions.
  • Assisted the Senior Project Manager in reading plans & miscellaneous tasks around multiple job sites.
  • Assisted in the Phase 1 to Phase 2 lane shift for the Hwy 155 at Panola Road Roundabout.
  • Began bridge and retaining wall quantity takeoffs under the Preconstruction Director.
  • Learned the basic role of a Land Surveyor.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
05-2022

Skills

  • Construction Software: ProjectHQ, Procore, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu 20 & 21, HCSS Suite, Microsoft Suite, Foundation, Vista, Primavera P6, AGTEK, Google Earth Pro, & Quickbooks Pro
  • Pre-Construction
  • Project Supervision, Safety, Coordination & Scheduling
  • Project, Compliance, Time, & Quality Management
  • Detail Orientation
  • Data Analysis
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Business Ethics

Accomplishments

  • Created new processes and formulas to streamline the pre-construction phase.
  • Achieved well rounded knowledge of the construction process through effectively completing every phase of construction: design, pre-construction, construction, turn-over.

Certification

  • Utility Foreman License
  • Level 1A Certified Personnel
  • Analyzation & Installation of the PierTech Helical System.
  • Quality Assurance & Load Test Training
  • HSI: Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Competent Person Confined Space Entry
  • Worksite Utility Coordination Supervisor
  • Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor
  • Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor
  • Temporary Traffic Control, Design, Placement, and Supervision.
  • 30-hour Construction Safety and Health
  • GA811: Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act Training
  • GA811: Georgia Public Service Commission Damage Prevention Training
  • GA811: Online Ticket Creation Training
  • GA811: High Voltage Safety Act
  • GA811: Marking Standards Rule - 2024 Update
  • GA811: Member Reporting - ThroughSpot
  • GA811: Member Training
  • GA811: Online Ticket Creation Training (Self-Paced Course)
  • Procore Certified: Estimator
  • Procore Certified: Project Manager (Core Tools)
  • Procore Certified: Project Manager (Field Productivity)
  • Procore Certified: Project Manager (Financial Management)
  • Procore Certified: Project Manager (Preconstruction)
  • Procore Certified: Project Manager (Project Management)
  • Procore Certified: Project Manager (Quality & Safety)
  • Procore Certified: Project Manager (Workforce Planning)
  • Procore Certified: Project Manager (Workforce Planning) - Specialty Contractor
  • ServSafe Manager

Interests

  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Computer Building

Timeline

Project Manager

Dogwood Site Contractors
07.2025 - 05.2026

Assistant Project Manager

Strack, Inc.
07.2024 - 07.2025

Assistant Project Manager

Lewallen Construction Company
11.2023 - 07.2024

Estimator I / Project Engineer

C&S Contracting Co, LLC.
08.2022 - 10.2023

Project Management Intern

CMES, Inc.
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Kennesaw State University