Preston Reese
Lindon,UT
Summary
Strategic and adaptable Project Manager with over 5 years of progressive leadership experience in construction technology and smart home sectors. Demonstrated success in orchestrating cross-functional teams, launching innovative products, optimizing operational processes, and delivering high-stakes projects on time and within budget.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Ambient Property Technologies
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed multimillion-dollar smart apartment implementation projects from inception to completion.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and communication.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Oversaw risk mitigation, budget forecasting, scheduling, and delivery among cross-functional stakeholders.
- Acted as liaison between clients and internal teams, translating business goals into technical requirements.
- Reported progress and KPIs to executive leadership while ensuring contract compliance.
Project Coordinator Team Lead
Level Home Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Established and defined the Project Coordinator role to meet the company's growth.
- Grew the team from two to six members. Led the hiring panel and the interviewing process for new hires.
- Built a structured onboarding and training program.
- Managed and mentored a team of six project coordinators, resulting in a marked improvement in delivery time.
- Conducted performance reviews, and facilitated employee development plans.
- Developed and delivered internal presentations on new product launches and process enhancements within cross-functional teams.
Project Coordinator
Dwelo Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Coordinated deployments of smart apartment technology across multi-family developments.
- Developed project documentation, schedules, and task trackers to improve transparency.
- Collaborated with field technicians, property managers, and city inspectors throughout installations.
- Supported change management by providing field insights and stakeholder feedback.
- Facilitated property inspections to ensure accurate project scope and requirements.
Technician
Dwelo Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Installed smart systems (thermostats, locks, switches) across large apartment complexes.
- Conducted field testing of emerging technologies prior to company-wide rollout.
- Provided onsite training to residents and maintained positive client property relationships.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Utah Valley University
Orem, UTSkills
- Project management and planning
- Budget forecasting and analysis
- Risk assessment and management
- Process improvement strategies
- Strategic planning and execution
- Problem solving techniques
- Scope management and analysis
- Asana and Jira proficiency
- Salesforce expertise
- Confluence and Jira proficiency
- Google Workspace applications
- Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Smart home technology integration
- API/platform integration solutions
- Quality assurance processes
Timeline
Project Manager
Ambient Property Technologies
05.2023 - 08.2025
Project Coordinator Team Lead
Level Home Inc.
03.2022 - 05.2023
Project Coordinator
Dwelo Inc.
12.2019 - 03.2022
Technician
Dwelo Inc.
11.2018 - 12.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Utah Valley University
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