RYAN BERRY
Morris,IL
Summary
Accomplished construction executive with a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects and driving organizational success. Skilled in leading and collaborating with teams to ensure seamless project execution and adaptability to changing conditions. Expertise in strategic project and organizational planning, resource management, budgeting, combined with a results-driven approach.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Executive
Harbour Contractors, Inc.
07.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to increased productivity and reduced costs across multiple projects.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining goals, objectives, tasks, and deadlines for all team members.
- Optimized resource allocation by analyzing individual strengths and assigning tasks accordingly.
- Created strategic plans to turn leadership mandates into actionable project plans.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Senior Project Manager
Harbour Contractors, Inc.
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
Project Manager
Madison Construction
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Optimized project schedules, identifying critical path tasks and reallocating resources to maintain momentum.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, conducting post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Project Manager
Harbour Contractors, Inc.
04.2013 - 02.2016
- Overall accountability for all phases of construction projects.
- Conceptual design management.
- Design/Build design team management.
- Owner contract negotiations.
- Project budget management and financial reporting.
- Site environmental abatement management.
- Contract negotiations/purchasing of sub-contracts.
- Project scheduling.
- Client relationship management.
- Project team management.
- Project close-out.
Senior Project Manager
Charles Hall Construction, LLC
10.2010 - 04.2013
- Contract negotiations with owners/clients
- Managing multiple project teams.
- Setting and managing annual/quarterly cash flow and revenue projections.
- Company infrastructure improvement and development.
- Business development.
- Strategic business planning.
- Staff training and development.
- Project team leadership.
Project Manager
Charles Hall Construction, LLC
12.2005 - 10.2010
- Overall accountability for all stages of construction projects. Duties included:
- Project budgeting/estimating.
- Project design management.
- Land entitlement process management.
- Material purchasing for projects.
- Contract negotiations/purchasing of sub-contracts.
- Project budget management and financial reporting.
- Management of project team.
- Project scheduling.
- Client relations.
- Project close-out.
Project Superintendent
Charles Hall Construction, LLC
07.2003 - 12.2005
- Responsible for on site management of construction process from project start to completion.
- Project site planning/site logistics.
- Development and implementation of quality assurance and control procedures.
- Development and implementation of project schedules.
- Coordination, directing and monitoring activities of sub-contractors.
- Establishing and enforcing site specific safety programs.
- Managing municipal and State inspection processes.
Assistant Project Engineer
Charles Hall Construction, LLC
01.2002 - 07.2003
- Responsibilities included assisting Project Managers, Project Superintendents, and Project Engineers in various stages of construction projects.
- Project schedule management.
- Project document management.
- Request for Information management.
- Submittal management.
- Project close-out management.
Education
BS - Technology, Construction Management
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2001
Skills
- Primavera P6
- Contract management
- Scheduling expertise
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Strategic thinking
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Risk assessment
- Budget control
- Blue Beam
- PROCORE
- PlanSwift
- Scope definition
- Goal setting expertise
- Strategic planning
- Design-build expertise
- Value engineering
Timeline
Project Executive
Harbour Contractors, Inc.
07.2020 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Harbour Contractors, Inc.
04.2018 - 07.2020
Project Manager
Madison Construction
02.2016 - 04.2018
Project Manager
Harbour Contractors, Inc.
04.2013 - 02.2016
Senior Project Manager
Charles Hall Construction, LLC
10.2010 - 04.2013
Project Manager
Charles Hall Construction, LLC
12.2005 - 10.2010
Project Superintendent
Charles Hall Construction, LLC
07.2003 - 12.2005
Assistant Project Engineer
Charles Hall Construction, LLC
01.2002 - 07.2003
BS - Technology, Construction Management
Illinois State University
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