MESSAN ATTOH
silver spring,MD
Summary
Results-driven Project Management Professional (PMP) with 7 years of experience in project coordination, construction management, utilities oversight, and compliance. Expertise in managing full project lifecycles, fostering stakeholder communication, and conducting thorough risk assessments ensures successful project outcomes. Demonstrated technical proficiency in project scheduling, cost estimation, and process optimization complements a strong foundation in agile methodologies and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in coordinating complex projects, achieving strategic goals, and promoting team collaboration while adapting to evolving needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Specialist
City of Alexandria, Virginia
01.2021 - Current
- Oversee 5+ concurrent construction projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timelines.
- Maintained project schedules, risk assessments, and production trackers for 20+ projects, reporting to senior leadership.
- Facilitated collaboration with 30+ contractors and vendors, improving communication efficiency by 25%.
- Coordinated permitting requirements across 10 jurisdictions, reducing approval timelines by 20%.
- Managed compliance documents, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Liaised with 8 utility companies, cutting utility-related delays by 30%, saving an estimated $50,000 in project costs.
Construction Project Coordinator
Miller & Long, Bethesda
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed project documentation, drawings, and permitting processes to ensure compliance and approval.
- Hired and coordinated external architects, engineers, and consultants for large-scale construction projects.
- Led public works and in-house projects, ensuring projects met scope, schedule, and budgetary requirements.
Lead Customer Service Associate
US Postal Service, Wheaton, MD
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Supervised a team of 5+ employees, overseeing daily operations and customer service processes.
- Streamlined mail processing workflows, increasing productivity by 40% and reducing package handling errors.
- Implemented queue management strategies, decreasing customer wait times by 20%.
Education
MBA/MS - Information Systems
Maine Business School
01.2026
B.S. - Business Administration, Project Management
University of Maine
A.A.S. - Cybersecurity
Howard Community College
B.Com - International Business
ULCO
Dunkirk, FranceSkills
- Project management methodologies
- Project management tools proficiency
- Stakeholder management
- Database management: SQL, Oracle
- Familiarity with OSHA and ITIL standards
- Leadership development
- Information management
- Project scope definition
- Effective scheduling skills
- Project execution management
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) – Scrum Alliance
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English (Fluent), French (Proficient)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Availability: Open to relocation and remote opportunities
Timeline
Project Specialist
City of Alexandria, Virginia
01.2021 - Current
Construction Project Coordinator
Miller & Long, Bethesda
01.2018 - 12.2020
Lead Customer Service Associate
US Postal Service, Wheaton, MD
01.2014 - 12.2017
MBA/MS - Information Systems
Maine Business School
B.S. - Business Administration, Project Management
University of Maine
A.A.S. - Cybersecurity
Howard Community College
B.Com - International Business
ULCO