Monica Humphrey
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Experienced project management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Resourceful and skilled in risk management, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Known for reliability and strategic thinking, equipped with analytical skills and leadership qualities essential for driving project success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
FS Sr Project Manager
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
Remote USA
08.2025 - Current
- Directs day-to-day operational aspects of power generation distribution project scope and implementation progress of Field Service Commissioned Activities worth at $15M.
- Leads Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) system startup, loop checks, point‑to‑point testing, and functional testing.
- Manages Data Center Construction Projects Hyperscale level electric power distribution and Distributed Control System (DCS) projects.
- Ensures alignment with client SLAs, commissioning milestones, MOP/EOP standards, and critical-path schedules.
- Drives planning, coordination, and execution while managing risks unique to mission‑critical facilities.
- Leads cross-functional meetings to align project goals and resource planning.
- Organizes and executes level 1–5 project commissioning phase planning on electric power distribution projects, including test script execution and issue resolution.
- Implements quality control and EHS standards for consistent approach and positive results.
- Actively contributes to customer related projects and continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for GC, end user, commissioning teams, and design partners.
- Consults with executive management to define objectives and streamline scopes.
Project Manager
City of El Paso Capital Improvement Department
El Paso, TX
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Defined, tracked, and evaluated contract requirements on preliminary bids and rough order of magnitude estimating for Mission-Critical Infrastructure worth at $50 million.
- Headed Mission-Critical Infrastructure Projects from Order Entry to Close-Out implementing the project management process at its entirety.
- Developed and streamlined project budgets for statement of work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), including risk mitigation and resource management strategies.
- Conformed to construction specifications, drawings, building and national electrical codes, including promotion on Environment, Health, and Safety standards.
- Proactively managed delays and provided recovery schedules to meet and maintain critical path completing vertical and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) projects on time and on budget.
- Maintained cost control and forecasted accurately, ensuring alignment with Schedule of Values (SOV) stayed with target margins and billing cycles.
Project Engineer
MCM
Irving, TX
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Tracked production quantities, manpower, equipment, and materials for project.
- Reviewed project business plan with key internal stakeholders, such as operations and executive leadership, to ensure alignment and profitability.
- Assisted and coordinated submittals, Change orders, and Request for Information (RFI).
- Methodically cataloged and maintained project photos for progress, issues, and marketing valued at $1.2 million.
- Verified and submitted monthly quantities from Subcontractors for payment.
- · Identified and tracked Long Lead material/equipment procurement for the order to influence successful project delivery and develop procurement strategy to minimize risk.
- Verified and submitted weekly payroll.
Safety Administrator
Can-Fer Utility Services
Grand Prairie, TX
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted and developed Orientation of new employees and New Hire Packets.
- Identified and arranged monthly Drug Tests for employees chosen at random.
- Assisted with locating clinics for employees involved in accidents.
- Maintained and updated safety class records for Operator Qualifications for the Gas Division.
- Arranged online OSHA classes for new employees in the Substation and Foundation Division.
- Maintained accurate record of company issued AED's and safety equipment.
- Orchestrated and distributed weekly Safety Talks to all Supervisors/Superintendents.
- · Analyzed high-level overview on project construction plans, outlining project scope, goals, timelines, ,resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
Project Engineer/Batch Plant
MCM
Irving, TX
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Created daily work plans for concrete, crushing and transportation needs.
- Coordinated deliveries and trucking needs for concrete schedule.
- Compiled and entered delivery tickets into database and verified correct pricing.
- Verified and approved weekly payroll.
Shift Manager
Android Industries
Arlington, TX
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Supervised one of three production shifts consisting of union and non-union employees.
- Efficiently managed team members and engaged in meeting safety, quality, waste, productivity, and housekeeping goals in JIT environment estimated at $1.5 million.
- Engaged in training teams, troubleshooting equipment and continuous improvement projects.
- Diligently standardized work processes to maintain constant workflow integration for participating staff.
- Facilitated in the development and implementation of scanning systems to aid operators and prevent defective shipments from being sent to the customer.
El Paso Independent School District, Sunset High School
El Paso, TX
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Provided tutoring services for students preparing to take the Texas Assessment Knowledge and Skills (TAAS) Mathematics test and End of Course Exams (EOC) in Algebra I and Geometry.
- Facilitated tutorial sessions with individual students or small groups.
Business Analyst, Process Engineer
Western Extrusions
Carrollton, TX
10.2006 - 05.2009
- Developed and provided reports to Production Departments to monitor performance in the areas of safety, production, quality, and cost.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to drive for better performances with People, Quality, Material Flow, and Cost.
- System Administrator for MP2 Software – Enterprise Asset Management Software.
- Implemented design security to maintain data integrity.
- Reviewed project business plan with key internal stakeholders, such as operations and executive leadership, to ensure alignment and profitability.
- Created new employee ID's.
Industrial Engineer
Johnson Controls
Cottondale, AL
05.2005 - 11.2005
- Facilitated cross-functional expert teams to drive breakthrough or Best-in-Class performance in People, Quality, Material Flow, and Cost.
- Identified key individuals for team membership and secures their approval to become team members.
- Applied Six Sigma tools and techniques to measure, analyze, improve and control project processes.
- Summarized project progress to Champion and other appropriate leadership levels on a monthly basis.
Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
General Motors
Arlington, TX
10.1999 - 05.2004
- Body Shop Production Supervisor.
- Supervised skill trades and hourly employees.
- Responsible for safety, quality, throughput, cost, attendance, and employee concerns.
- Evaluated root cause analysis and provided solutions in the Body Shop to support the production manufacturing phase mitigating the loss of $2.2 million.
- Designed new components to error proof existing operations for continuous improvement, while implemented design changes.
- Body Shop Department Planning Coordinator.
- Liaison to the other departments in the Plant.
- Distributed daily work plans to all shifts in Body Shop.
- Coordinated build of special vehicles and rebuilds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Management
Kettering University (formerly GMI Engineering & Management Institute)
Flint, MI12-2004
Skills
- Engineering
- Scope management
- Client relationship management
- Contract preparation
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Finance
- Lean Production
- Risk Management
- Bilingual
Timeline
FS Sr Project Manager
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
08.2025 - Current
Project Manager
City of El Paso Capital Improvement Department
01.2022 - 08.2025
Project Engineer
MCM
01.2018 - 07.2018
Safety Administrator
Can-Fer Utility Services
07.2016 - 01.2018
Project Engineer/Batch Plant
MCM
03.2015 - 07.2016
Shift Manager
Android Industries
09.2013 - 12.2014
El Paso Independent School District, Sunset High School
01.2013 - 07.2013
Business Analyst, Process Engineer
Western Extrusions
10.2006 - 05.2009
Industrial Engineer
Johnson Controls
05.2005 - 11.2005
Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
General Motors
10.1999 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Management
Kettering University (formerly GMI Engineering & Management Institute)