Monica Montgomery
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Waggoner Engineering, INC., excelling in business development and staff management. Spearheaded major public works projects, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering robust stakeholder relationships. Demonstrated prowess in controlling costs and driving project success, with a keen focus on quality assurance and strategic planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
South Louisiana Area Manager
Waggoner Engineering, INC.
New Orleans, LA
10.2022 - Current
- Led business development initiatives and oversaw the firm's day-to-day operations, managing cross-functional teams and fostering effective collaboration to achieve organizational goal
- Assumed a leadership role in managing design projects, overseeing coordination among diverse project design disciplines to ensure cohesive and successful project outcome.
- Optimized office personnel utilization by balancing project demands with professional development opportunities. Supervised and mentored junior design staff, while managing projects and leading the development of proposals and presentations
- Provided subject matter expertise on a wide range of public works, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects (e.g., FEMA, Bond, State, Hazard Mitigation, Green Infrastructure), including roadways, drainage, and public utilities. Led all project phases, from initial planning and design through to construction and project closeout.
Senior Project Manager
Waggoner Engineering, INC
New Orleans, LA
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Successfully managed stakeholder relationships and coordinated resources across multiple departments to ensure project success.
- Oversaw design processes from concept through construction, managing changes to scope, schedule, and costs with appropriate verification techniques.
- Developed and shared comprehensive project plans, tracked budgets and expenses, and communicated milestones to key stakeholders.
- Ensured project scope, timeline, and budget aligned with company objectives
Project Manager
Waggoner Engineering Inc.
New Orleans, LA
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines, creating detailed project plans, assigning tasks to teams, and overseeing workflows through construction.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure projects met goals on time and within budget. Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against milestones.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes and identified needs by reviewing objectives and schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil And Environmental Engineering
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12-2005
Skills
- Controlling costs
- Relationship building and management
- Business development and planning
- Quality assurance
- Order management
- Staff management
Certification
- Engineering Intern
Timeline
South Louisiana Area Manager
Waggoner Engineering, INC.
10.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Waggoner Engineering, INC
10.2022 - 10.2022
Project Manager
Waggoner Engineering Inc.
06.2017 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Civil And Environmental Engineering
University of New Orleans
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