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Roger D. Hawkins Jr. - RESUME

Port Saint Lucie,FL

Summary

Highly organized, hardworking, and goal driven professional with more than 30 years experience in projects and project management. Effective leader, with proven expertise in managing multi-million dollar projects from inception to completion. Armed with strong analytical and problem-solving aptitudes in forming strategic solutions to complex situations. Articulate communicator with ability to cultivate strong relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Safety-oriented manager; equipped with advanced knowledge of electrical regulatory standards and compliance, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) of National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). 






Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager/Estimator

Diversified Energy, Inc.
Pompano Beach, FL
12.2021 - Current
  • Currently estimating all new projects with ConEst estimating software.
  • Includes pricing all change orders for all current projects.
  • Assist the President with any any daily issues that may arise.
  • Note: I currently qualify the below five businesses with my State of Florida EC License:
  • Solgen Construction, LLC -Solar Contractor (EC13010790)
  • Generator Supercenter of The Palm Beaches (EC13010145) Generator Contractor
  • Happy Customers Electrical Services, Corporation. (EC13007566) Residential Service Contractor.
  • Mr. Electric of Delray Beach (EC13010642) Residential Service Contractor
  • Mr. Electric of Wellington (EC13011041) Residential Service Contractor

Electrical & Locksmith Manager

The Breakers Hotel
Palm Beach, FL
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed team of eight full time Electricians and one Locksmith, both first and second shifts.
  • Coordinated all new and service projects with outside Electrical Contractor(s).
  • Helped maintain budgets per Senior leadership directives.
  • Solved and resolved daily problems as they arose.
  • Maintained all lighting and lighting control programs for the hotel. This included all holidays and special events.
  • Worked closely with Weitz Construction during renovation projects to help coordinate shutdowns.
  • Initiated power quality analysis program to assist the Electrical Engineer for future projects.
  • Obtained Level I Certified Thermographer Certification for infrared scanning of all switchgear.

Project Manager

Hypower Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed the FPL Service Center Generator Replacement in Oakland Park. Coordinated with the FPL and CBRE teams to minimize downtime during the transition to the new 500 kw generator.
  • Worked with senior leadership to open a new branch office in Fort Pierce, Fl.
  • Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.

Project Manager

Bradford Electric, Inc.
Jupiter, Fl
2 2018 - 09.2020
  • Managed over $3.5M in combined projects at The Breakers Hotel on an annual basis.
  • Successfully managed the transition of the 13.2kV customer owned dual FPL feeder to new feeders and medium voltage switchgear.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop, identify and accomplish assigned goals and objectives.
  • Worked with senior leadership to ensure complex projects were completed on time and under-budget.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to all quality standards and customer requirements.
  • Developed and enacted safety and quality control plans.
  • Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.

Project Manager

Knight Electric Co., Inc.
Riviera Beach, Fl.
07.2016 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for estimating and managing of all industrial and commercial projects.
  • Managed $5M gross in new and remodel projects while working on the Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, and Aerojet Rocketdyne Jupiter, Fl. facilities.
  • Work closely with customers and general contractors on design build projects.
  • Responsible for all monthly requisitions, tracking of all labor and material costs while maintaining profit margins.
  • Organized manpower and material in highly secure environments.

President /Project Manager

iElectrical Contracting, Inc.
Lake Park, Fl.
04.2014 - 07.2016
  • Incorporated iElectrical Contracting, Inc.
  • Estimated/managed all construction and service projects from inception to close out.
  • Created company safety program and company policies-procedures handbook.
  • Managed six full time employees.
  • Initiated power quality analysis and thermal infrared scanning programs.

Service Manager

Meisner Electric, Inc.
Delray Beach, Fl.
02.2011 - 04.2014
  • Managed construction projects up to $300K in addition to daily service duties.
  • Increased gross sales in the Service Department over 350% from previous best year.
  • Initiated plan to work closely with Project Managers to help close out projects and resolve warranty issues.
  • Instituted plan to convert service fleet to more efficient vehicles after providing cost analysis.
  • Designed layout of logo and services provided on new service vans.
  • Managed and daily scheduled all service personnel.
  • Worked closely with clients to maintain good customer relations.

Service Manager

Knight Electric Co., Inc.
West Palm Beach, Fl.
04.2009 - 02.2011
  • Managed all service and small construction projects up to $100K.
  • Estimated all service and small construction projects.
  • Invoiced and collected monies for all service and small projects.
  • Member of four person safety committee responsible for managing and updating all safety policies.
  • Instituted idea of service contracts at close out of recently completed construction projects.
  • Initiated the cross promotion of three other Knight Corporation companies.
  • Managed and daily scheduled all service personnel.
  • Worked closely with clients to maintain good customer relations.

Vice President/Project Manager

Pro-Tech Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Pompano Beach, Fl.
09.1999 - 04.2009
  • Co-owned company with $4M in gross sales and 45 employees.
  • Created company safety program.
  • Co-created company policies and procedures handbook.
  • Placed employees in A.B.C.I. Apprenticeship School.
  • Managed and daily scheduled all service personnel.
  • Worked closely with clients to maintain good customer relations.

Service Technician

M.S.P. Electric, Inc.
Margate, Fl.
08.1997 - 09.1999

Service Technician

Foreman/Supervisor/Service Technician

Meisner Electric, Inc.
Delray Beach, Fl.
09.1986 - 08.1997

Apprentice/Service Technician/Foreman

Skills

Expert in schematic design

Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NFPA 70)

Palm Beach County Master's License 2014

Florida State ER Certified 2014

Palm Beach County Journeyman's License 1995

Experienced in Accubid, Intuit Electrical Bid Manager, and ConEst electrical estimating programs

Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Valid State of Florida Driver's License

Arc Flash Certification 2010

Exceptionally detailed oriented

State of Florida Master EC Certified 2015

Broward County Master's License 2014

St Lucie County Master's License 2007

Broward County Journeyman's License 1995

Experienced with ComputerEase and Master Builder/Sage 100 accounting programs

Experienced in Bluebeam
OSHA 30 Certified

Sunbelt Certified-Aerial Work Platform Trainer; Forklift Trainer; Earthmoving Equipment Trainer 2017

Level I Certified Thermographer




Timeline

Project Manager/Estimator

Diversified Energy, Inc.
12.2021 - Current

Electrical & Locksmith Manager

The Breakers Hotel
02.2021 - 12.2021

Project Manager

Hypower Inc.
10.2020 - 01.2021

Project Manager

Knight Electric Co., Inc.
07.2016 - 09.2017

President /Project Manager

iElectrical Contracting, Inc.
04.2014 - 07.2016

Service Manager

Meisner Electric, Inc.
02.2011 - 04.2014

Service Manager

Knight Electric Co., Inc.
04.2009 - 02.2011

Vice President/Project Manager

Pro-Tech Electrical Contractors, Inc.
09.1999 - 04.2009

Service Technician

M.S.P. Electric, Inc.
08.1997 - 09.1999

Foreman/Supervisor/Service Technician

Meisner Electric, Inc.
09.1986 - 08.1997

Project Manager

Bradford Electric, Inc.
2 2018 - 09.2020
Roger D. Hawkins Jr. - RESUME