Martin Miller
Manager, Construction Services
Staunton,VA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Manager, Construction Services
Columbia Gas Of VA
04.2023 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance. Reduced contractor T&E (time and equipment) cost by $620,000 in 2023 and maintained flat O&M expenses.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous Improvement opportunities.
- Successfully negotiated grievance issues with local (USW) union leadership.
Leader Operations Support Specialist
Columbia Gas of Virginia
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Led teams on projects involving multiple departments, developed and implemented training for contract partners, and served as a SMR/SME for Construction Related Gas Standard changes.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, improving overall satisfaction and trust in leadership capabilities.
- Confirmed confidential budget reports remained up-to-date for manager.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and partners, securing favorable terms that aligned with business requirements.
Front Line Leader Construction Services
Columbia Gas of Virginia
2 2020 - 4 2022
- Led an arbitration case, drafted grievance responses to the Local union (USW), led an RCA investigation with Think Reliability, hired multiple employees, built a strong culture of trust with direct reports, and worked with the Construction Leadership team during pipeline contractor changes.
- Upheld a strong sense of accountability within the team by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for their actions.
- Led a team of employees, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging professional growth.
- Mentored new hires, providing guidance and support throughout the onboarding process.
- Encouraged innovation within my team by promoting open discussions around problem-solving ideas.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to ensure seamless operations across various functions.
Construction Coordinator
Columbia Gas of Virginia
7 2015 - 1 2020
- Completed execution reports on time, on budget, and made scope changes to projects based on unforeseen issues.
- Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
- Provided valuable input to engineering for construction means and methods.
Education
AAS in Computers and Electronics -
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA 08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Leadership
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 08.2024 - 05.2027
Skills
Decision-Making
Adaptability and Flexibility
Work Planning and Prioritization
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Emergency Response
Contract Negotiation
MS Office
Project Mgmt
Policy Change
Contract Mgmt
Negotiation
Staff Training and Development
Certification
FEMA IS-00100.c Introduction to ICS System
Workcell
(540) 290-3749
Personalcell
(540) 292-1563
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Leadership
Old Dominion University
08.2024 - 05.2027
Manager, Construction Services
Columbia Gas Of VA
04.2023 - Current
Leader Operations Support Specialist
Columbia Gas of Virginia
05.2022 - 03.2023
AAS in Computers and Electronics -
Blue Ridge Community College
08.2012 - 05.2014
Front Line Leader Construction Services
Columbia Gas of Virginia
2 2020 - 4 2022
Construction Coordinator
Columbia Gas of Virginia
7 2015 - 1 2020
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