Robert E Tanner
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 40 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Resourceful Project Manager expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
MEP Technology PM/Consultant
Independent/Shumate Engineers
03.2021 - Current
- Managed hundreds of projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Independant
Self Employed Services
03.2017 - 03.2021
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
SR PM MEPTECHNOLOGY/Owners Rep
Trump Organzation
06.2013 - 03.2017
- Developed and initiated hundreds of projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Sr PM/Office Manager
Henry Adams Consulting Engineers
03.2010 - 02.2013
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Sr Electrical/Associate
RTKL/Carlson
03.2007 - 06.2009
- Created user manuals and training documentation and trained other electrical associates and technicians.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Collaborated with IT department to resolve networking issues.
- Won new clients - multi family and hospitality sectors increasing companies financial portfolio
Education
Cerificate - Electrical Engineering
NC State
Raleigh, NC10.1980
High School Diploma -
Hermitage High School
Richmond, VA06.1976
Certificate - Drafting And Design
Hermitage Vocational Technical
Richmond, VA06.1976
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Planning
- Compliance Monitoring
- Root Cause Analysis
- Resource Allocation
- Project Management
- Vendor Sourcing
- Schedule Management
- Risk Management
- Construction Management
- Presentations
- Change Control Processes
- Project Planning and Development
- Advanced Problem Solving
- Contract Development
- Project Scope
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Processes and Procedures
- Cost Reduction and Containment
- Forecasting
- Conflict Management
- Systems Design Documentation
- Performance Improvements
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Project Scope Analysis
Accomplishments
- Completed Trump International Hotel DC on time and $220million under budget.
- Designed and launched Seuss Landing Project, resulting in a 25% increase in market share for the company.
- Presented with the Consulting Engineering Council Award for spurring excellence in engineering for Virginia Air and Space.
Timeline
MEP Technology PM/Consultant
Independent/Shumate Engineers
03.2021 - Current
Independant
Self Employed Services
03.2017 - 03.2021
SR PM MEPTECHNOLOGY/Owners Rep
Trump Organzation
06.2013 - 03.2017
Sr PM/Office Manager
Henry Adams Consulting Engineers
03.2010 - 02.2013
Sr Electrical/Associate
RTKL/Carlson
03.2007 - 06.2009
Cerificate - Electrical Engineering
NC State
High School Diploma -
Hermitage High School
Certificate - Drafting And Design
Hermitage Vocational Technical
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