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MICHAEL DRAMBY

Germantown,MD

Summary

Accomplished construction executive with 20+ years of experience in developing and implementing project processes and procedures to successfully bring projects to completion. Drives revenue through building and maintaining client relationships. Possesses high-caliber qualifications in leading all phases of construction projects across multiple market sectors, specializing in Healthcare construction and commercial multi-million dollar construction projects. Skilled in subcontractor scheduling/supervision, materials and time cost controls, quality control, and policy and procedure development and implementation. Recognized for directing multiple personnel, projects, and locations simultaneously. Equipped with comprehensive skills in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships among cross-cultural team members associated with the project. Highly effective in working within competitive and stressful situations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Project Manager

Hoar Construction
08.2019 - Current
  • Was hired to Co-start the Hoar Construction Healthcare division for the DC metro area.
  • Grew the healthcare group from 3 people in 2019 with a year end revenue of less then 1 million dollars to a current team of 17 with a end of 2024 revenue over 40 million dollars.
  • Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Provided upper level management and oversight to help mentor staff to enhance their skills and career growth.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.

Director of Operations

Scott-Long Construction, Inc.
01.2016 - 08.2019
  • Direct and oversee planning, practices, procedures, and personnel associated with the construction operations department
  • Provide upper management level supervision, training, and job assignments to construction personnel
  • Provide general and / or specific construction knowledge and problem solving skills
  • Inspect all construction job sites for quality control throughout the building process by walking job sites, instructing staff, meeting with and instructing subcontractors
  • Participate in formulating, administering and maintaining budgets, company policies and developing long range goals and objectives
  • Review analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine progress toward goals and objectives
  • Manage customer relationships and accompany the operations and business development team in meetings with potential clients

Senior Project Manager

Scott-Long Construction, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Developed and opened a new company office location in Columbia, MD, growing from a two person operation to seven employees
  • Managed a team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and a Project Administrator
  • Lead, directed, assisted and supported construction team to ensure deliverable processes on time and within budgets
  • Studied, evaluated, and identified all tasks and risks from bidding to project undertaking, implementation and up to the final completion of the project
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and approved expenditures for ongoing projects on a timely and periodic basis
  • Initiated and implemented best practices, procedures and standards in compliance with company standards

Project Manager

Scott-Long Construction, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Acted as point of contact for development issues on assigned projects to assure timely commencement on site
  • Diligent in resolving all issues proactively
  • Kept Owner decision maker informed of progress
  • Managed procurement process
  • Managed project cash flow
  • Established, communicated, and tracked goals for projects, clients, subcontractors, and team members
  • Administered all contract agreements
  • Provided leadership to team; maximized team member strengths, and developed staff
  • Maintained the image of the company as a highly respected provider of construction services in the DC Metro area
  • Participated in preconstruction as required
  • Participated in sales / marketing as needed
  • Maintained and developed client and subcontractor relationships

Project Engineer

Scott-Long Construction
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Managed information and document flow
  • Kept working set of drawings current
  • Noted changes due to ASI, RFP, RFI and addenda on drawings
  • Attached clarification sketches to drawings
  • Facilitated submittal, change order, and RFI process
  • Prepared agenda and back up material for team meetings and progress meetings
  • Prepared meeting minutes for Owner / Architect meetings
  • Attended meetings and visited jobsites as required to manage construction progress
  • Prepared Owner billings for PM approval

Education

Business Management -

Radford University
01.2002

Skills

  • Leadership Training and Team Building
  • Time and Budget Management
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Project Management and Operations
  • Quality Control and Safety Compliance
  • Cost Estimation and Competitive Bidding
  • Outstanding Customer Relations
  • Superior Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills
  • Project planning
  • Scope management
  • Project scheduling
  • Training and mentoring

Organizationscertifications

  • Urban Land Institute (ULI)
  • ULI Leadership Institute Graduate
  • Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC)
  • American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) Member
  • OSHA 30 Certified
  • First Aid / CPR Certified

Technologicalproficiencies

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • SAGE Timberline
  • Microsoft Project
  • Bluebeam
  • Procore
  • Oracle/Textura

Timeline

Sr. Project Manager

Hoar Construction
08.2019 - Current

Director of Operations

Scott-Long Construction, Inc.
01.2016 - 08.2019

Senior Project Manager

Scott-Long Construction, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016

Project Manager

Scott-Long Construction, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2014

Project Engineer

Scott-Long Construction
01.2006 - 01.2010

Business Management -

Radford University
MICHAEL DRAMBY