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Pavel Tofan

Salem

Summary

Dynamic Senior Project Manager at Artector Inc with expertise in budget management and risk assessment. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and under budget while fostering strong client relations. Adept at contract negotiation and team leadership, driving efficiency and achieving strategic objectives through effective resource allocation and conflict resolution. Senior project manager bringing highly credible technical leadership to direct multi-functional project teams engaged in full system development and implementation in high tech environments. Experienced overseeing diverse teams of developers, analysts and quality professionals engaged in complex projects. Solid understanding of project management tools. Project management professional and certified in agile methodology.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Artector Inc
Portland
01.2015 - Current
  • Completed thorough risk assessments and deployed management and response strategies to prevent roadblocks.
  • Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
  • Reviewed final results of each project before delivery.
  • Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
  • Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
  • Managed changes to project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in order to maintain productivity levels.
  • Implemented process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the organization.
  • Oversaw the achievement of all technical, financial, and scheduling goals.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to ensure the best terms.
  • Created detailed reports on project status, issues, risks and opportunities.
  • Provided training sessions to staff on new processes or systems related to projects.
  • Managed submittals and processing of Requests for Information between general contractor, owner, and owner's consultants.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations in order to assess effectiveness of strategies employed.
  • Established best practices for managing complex projects successfully.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations during all stages of a project's lifecycle.
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to extend relationship and encourage further projects.
  • Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.
  • Oversaw quality control throughout the project life cycle to ensure deliverables met or exceeded expectations.
  • Led cross-functional teams in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
  • Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors when necessary.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Project Manager

Artector
Portland
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Project Estimator

Artector Inc
Wilsonville
04.2011 - 01.2013
  • Utilized advanced estimation software to enhance accuracy and efficiency of cost calculations.
  • Coordinated with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotes and validate budget assumptions.
  • Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
  • Developed bid packages for potential subcontractors based on project specifications.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for planning, budgeting and scheduling work.
  • Managed estimation processed by preparing specialty subcontractor bid packages, material procurement for project management, contracts review and preparing action lists.
  • Negotiated pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to secure advantageous terms.
  • Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
  • Prepared estimates to use in vendor or subcontractor selection.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Education

Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts
Chisinau, Moldova
06-2002

Skills

  • Project management
  • Budget management
  • Risk assessment
  • Contract negotiation
  • Quality control
  • Resource allocation
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Report generation
  • Compliance management
  • Training development
  • Performance evaluation
  • Staff management
  • Decision-making
  • Vendor management
  • Financial analysis
  • Written communication
  • Technical understanding
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Client relations
  • Operational strategy
  • Procuring funding
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training & Development
  • Cost analysis
  • Phone and email etiquette

Languages

English
Professional
Russian
Professional
Romanian
Professional

Certification

Aerial Lifts Trainer

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Artector Inc
01.2015 - Current

Project Manager

Artector
01.2013 - 01.2015

Project Estimator

Artector Inc
04.2011 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Education

Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts
Pavel Tofan