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Orlando Wilson

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Experienced Project Manager overseeing repair, fabrication, and decommissioning of Navy and Military Sealift Command vessels. Proven in managing personnel and subcontractor teams, adhering to budgets and timelines, and ensuring high performance standards. Skilled in effective communication with customers, including Marmc project managers, port engineers, and ship's force. Adept at coordinating planning, estimating, and scheduling for project success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Fairlead Boat Works
Portsmouth, VA
12.2021 - Current
  • Lead project execution from initiation through closeout, ensuring efficient operations and high customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement detailed project plans, addressing client expectations and risks, and assigning tasks to appropriate team members.
  • Collaborate with project planners and estimators to create schedules and manage project costs, maintaining clear and open communication with all stakeholders.
  • Research and negotiate effective project planning techniques, addressing problems as they arise, and performing additional duties as required.

Trades Supervisor

Fairlead Boat Works
Portsmouth, VA
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Supported Project Manager by ordering materials, conducting safety checks, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Supervised personnel, subcontractors, and coordinated with Port Engineers and Ships Crew to gather information and manage work items.
  • Served as WAF Coordinator, handling paperwork submissions for electrical and mechanical equipment used on tagged-out work items.

Structural Welder

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
Norfolk, VA
10.2011 - 03.2020
  • Welded metal components according to blueprints, oral instructions, and welding procedures.
  • Performed extensive welding on Navy ships, including inserts, butts, fillets, foundations, piping, and sheet metal.
  • Recognized as Employee of the Month for exceptional performance.
  • Graduated apprenticeship, 2015.

NDT Inspector

Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
06.2011 - 09.2011
  • Conducted magnetic and penetrant nondestructive testing on welds and piping, ensuring quality control standards were met.

Received qualification in visual testing.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering Technology

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA
12-2023

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Ship Repairs & Fabrication
  • Decommissioning Operations
  • Subcontractor Coordination
  • Budget Management
  • Scheduling & Estimating
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Project Planning
  • Project tracking
  • Risk Management
  • Safety protocol

Timeline

Project Manager

Fairlead Boat Works
12.2021 - Current

Trades Supervisor

Fairlead Boat Works
03.2020 - 12.2021

Structural Welder

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
10.2011 - 03.2020

NDT Inspector

Newport News Shipbuilding
06.2011 - 09.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering Technology

Tidewater Community College
Orlando Wilson