Paul B. Gabriel
Pinellas Park,FL
Summary
Results-driven Electrical Project Manager with extensive experience at Chesapeake Electrical Systems, INC, specializing in managing multimillion-dollar projects. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational efficiency and building strong client relationships, leading to increased project profitability. Proficient in AutoDesk and Bluebeam, with a strong focus on team collaboration and quality assurance to ensure project excellence. Committed to driving innovation and operational improvements in future projects.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Project Manager
Chesapeake Electrical Systems, INC
Laurel, Maryland
03.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: Large Electrical Contractor
- In control of multiple electrical contracts worth millions each with concentrated efforts spent integrating specialty systems in the transportation industry, these high profile, large scale construction project proved both challenging and rewarding that created long lasting relationships between the client and CES
- Responsible for Multi-Million Dollar hard bid and change order price proposals in the airport and other municipal transportation systems in the region that involved ROM estimates and complex electrical industry planning and estimating, including Hazardous locations and equipments
- Large Electrical Contractor
Senior Electrical Project Manager
Meltech Corporation
Landover, Maryland
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Company Overview: General & Electrical Contractor
- The electrical division supported the general contracting needs of Meltech on all horizontal and vertical construction projects to offer a fierce competitive edge for project acquisitions
- As electrical division manager, I was responsible for the all the electrical project management facets from estimating, price negotiations and customer relations to proper manpower alignment and code adherence as a tier 1 vendor for the Federal Government
- General & Electrical Contractor
Senior Electrical Project Manager
Colonial Webb Contractors
Manassas, Virginia
04.2009 - 03.2010
- Company Overview: Mechanical & Electrical Contractor
- The Colonial Webb Electrical Division solely supported the commercial – industrial HVAC and mechanical divisions of Colonial Webb Contractors that included advanced controls, VFD design, installation, start-up and upsizing power centers required for larger mechanical systems
- Mechanical & Electrical Contractor
Senior Electrical Project Manager
Christian Brothers Electric
Mt. Clemens, Michigan
01.2004 - 04.2009
- Company Overview: Electrical Contractor
- As owner of Christian Brothers Electric, I assumed all responsibilities of electrical contracting in the commercial – light industrial markets until a downturn in the Metro Detroit economy
- Responsibilities included RFP qualification, cost/proposal estimating and writing
- Electrical Contractor
Electrical Supervisor/Foreman
Fitzgerald Electric
Livonia, Michigan
02.2002 - 02.2004
- Company Overview: IBEW LU 58 Electrical Contractor
- As electrical foreman/supervisor for Fitzgerald Electric, I was responsible for major projects in the hospital and medical fields that included customer relations, manpower with some electrical distribution value engineering with project management
- IBEW LU 58 Electrical Contractor
Electrical Supervisor/Foreman
Prime Time Electric
Shelby Township, Michigan
11.1999 - 02.2002
- Company Overview: IBEW LU 58 Electrical Contractor
- As electrical foreman/supervisor for Prime Time Electric, I was responsible for mega projects that included The Wismer Center in Port Huron, Michigan and The Daimler Chrysler Axle Plant Expansion Project
- The typical work force included managing crews of up to 30 men on a single project
- IBEW LU 58 Electrical Contractor
Journeyman Electrician
Centerline Electric
Centerline, Michigan
12.1996 - 11.1999
- Company Overview: IBEW LU 58 Large Industrial / Medical Electrical Contractor
- Served on large scale mega-electrical projects at large institutions and manufacturing, such as: General Motors – Truck & Bus, William Beaumont Hospital and the Detroit Edison Saint Clair and Belle River Generating Turbines
- IBEW LU 58 Large Industrial / Medical Electrical Contractor
Journeyman Electrician & Foreman
Power Systems, INC
Shelby Township, Michigan
10.1992 - 12.1996
- Company Overview: Medium Electrical Contractor
- Served on small to mid-sized light industrial, heavy commercial and medical electrical projects
- Medium Electrical Contractor
Education
Certificate in Project Management -
American Academy of Project Management
01.2011
Diploma - Engineering Focused Studies
Marine City High School
01.1985
Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting
Saint Clair County Community College
Skills
- Expertise in Microsoft Applications
- Project Scheduling Expertise
- Electrical Design & Value Engineering
- Auto Desk & Bluebeam
- Accubid & RS Means Estimating Software
- Plan-Swift Take off
- AIA Pay Applications
- Cost Tracking
- Project Layout
- Labor Planning & Cost Prevention
- Conduit Installation
- Electrical Theory
- Critical Emergency Systems
- Generators
- ATS & CTTS
- Motors, VFD's & analog control
- Customer Relations & Sales
- Client relationship building
- Quality assurance and control
- Budgeting and estimating
- Change order management
- Project management proficiency
- Technical writing
- Construction cost estimates
- Design troubleshooting
- AutoDesk autocad software
- Project team supervision
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Service Calculations
- Project Management
- NEC & NFPA
- OSHA Safety
- Fire Alarm & Low Voltage Systems
Technicalproposalawards
- Department of Interior, Greenbelt Generator Replacement
- Department of Interior, Wolf Trap Power Monitoring Project
- Department of Interior, NPS Fiber Optic Conduit Installation
- Army Corp of Engineers, Fort Detrick Area B Feeder Project
- US Army Acquisitions Command, Fort Detrick 500 KVA UPS
- US Army Acquisitions Command, Fort Detrick CTTS Replacement
- US Army Acquisitions Command, Fort Detrick, Bldg. 1607 Service Contract
Estimatingaward
- Department of State, Area 2509 Renovations
- Smithsonian Institute, Julia Childs Exhibit
- GSA Main Office Building, 4th & 7th Floor Renovations
- GSA Main Office Building, Portfolio Project
- GSA Franconia Supply Depot, New Service
- Fort Belvoir, Building 702 Renovations and Service Upgrade
- Dulles Perimeter Security Project with Smith & Wesson
Customerrecognition
I just wanted to pass on to you that I have heard nothing but good things about your crews and the work that has been performed thus far at WOTR. They are very happy with how smooth everything has gone. Thank you very much for this! Please also thank your crew!, Scott Simmons, COTR – Department of Interior
Credentials
Maryland, Michigan, Virginia, 04/01/04, Active Top Secret, Certified Master Project Manager, 2011, OSHA 30 Certified
Recommendations
- Tim Bako, Freeland Corporation – General Contractor, Federal Division President & Business Development, 6107197300
- Hank Dawson, Prince William Hospital, Electrical Engineer, 7033698362
- Jack Belaya, Port Huron Hospital, Facility Manager, 8109875000
- Tom Kwiatkowski, Beaumont Hospital, Facility Manager, 3133431000
- Wayne Kramer, Capital Lighting Tristate Supply, Branch Manager, 7033616028
Affiliations
- Invest spare time staying fit and sharp
- Spend time with family and pass on my experiences to my son
Accomplishments
- Continually score high in customer reviews at current company - 2 surveys per project
Certification
- Current Master Electrical License holder since 2004
Timeline
Electrical Project Manager
Chesapeake Electrical Systems, INC
03.2012 - Current
Senior Electrical Project Manager
Meltech Corporation
03.2010 - 03.2012
Senior Electrical Project Manager
Colonial Webb Contractors
04.2009 - 03.2010
Senior Electrical Project Manager
Christian Brothers Electric
01.2004 - 04.2009
Electrical Supervisor/Foreman
Fitzgerald Electric
02.2002 - 02.2004
Electrical Supervisor/Foreman
Prime Time Electric
11.1999 - 02.2002
Journeyman Electrician
Centerline Electric
12.1996 - 11.1999
Journeyman Electrician & Foreman
Power Systems, INC
10.1992 - 12.1996
Certificate in Project Management -
American Academy of Project Management
Diploma - Engineering Focused Studies
Marine City High School
Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting
Saint Clair County Community College
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