Ryan Farnon
Clifton,United States
Summary
Focused Project Manager with over 12 years of experience in structural, ornamental, and miscellaneous metals industry. Applying a creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Adept account management and communication skills, which provide the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors. Passionate about making the process smooth and cohesive and thrive on the synergy of a well functioning team. Enjoy working with a diverse and talented team that shares a vision of delivering innovative solutions to exceed project dead lines and expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager/Project Estimator
Iacono Architectural Metals
01.2024 - Current
- Developed detailed project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, and resource requirements to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met 100% project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Analyzed project scopes, material requirements, and labor costs to create accurate estimates and bid proposals.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, average savings of 10%.
- Prepare complete cost estimates for structural, ornamental, and miscellaneous steel bid packages.
- Organized and facilitated complete construction process for all managed developments, from planning through to delivery.
Project Management Team Lead
McNichols Co.
12.2016 - 01.2024
- Utilized computer aided design (CAD) to create structural models for residential buildings resulting in 20% reduction in construction time and 6% cost savings.
- Worked directly with owners, architects, general contracts, and sub-contracts on projects for top clients like Google, Meta, Disney, NYC/NJ Transit, with 100% on time efficiency and approval rating.
- Managed team of 4 assistant project managers.
- Key partner for onboarding and incorporating conversion to CPQ Sales Force system in 2023, with minimal disruption to team productivity.
- Top five project manager grossing over eight million dollars in top lines sales on projects completed annually since 2018.
- Perform project tracking and management for regional meeting direct to company CEO's for quarterly reports.
- Created drop management program to minimize company waste and increase gross profit sales resulting in additional 12% of gross profit.
Field Project Manager
Global EDM
05.2013 - 10.2016
- Worked directly with job site superintendent to coordinate in felid and manage sub-contractors.
- Responsible for developing targeted promotions to drive product sales resulting in 16% increase in project leads.
- Optimized resource utilization to ensure timely completion of projects within allocated budgets.
- Write and review AIA contracts between owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
- Developed and implemented EDM program that resulted in 30% reduction in programming time and 15% increase in productivity.
C-130 Crew Chief
United States Air Force
06.2008 - 12.2012
- Assisted in load engineering approval for C-130 H and J model aircraft in United States and Europe.
- Responsible for keeping detailed engineered maintenance logs that were presented to command each month.
- Dropped safety and work place injury by 18% by pushing workplace safety guidelines.
- Saw extensive carrier action in Operation Enduring Freedom
- Assisted in managing aircraft fleet maintenance, Accomplishing 96% serviceability rate.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Mechanical Engineering
Community College of The Air Force
Dyess, TX01.2012
Skills
- CAD
- Blue Beam
- Salesforce
- CPQ
- Microsoft Office Suites
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Contract Management
- Construction Management
- Value Engineering
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project Scheduling
Certification
- OSHA 30- Hour Construction
- NJ Transit Contractor Safety/ RWP
- LIRR Live Rail Safety Contractor
- CPD & AED
Volunteering
Disabled American Veterans - Treasurer
Oversee DAV financial data by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. Prepare monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, and record payments and adjustments.
Department of Veterans Affairs - Program Coordinator
Collect and distribute clothing, meals, hygiene products, and other essential items for all registered and unregistered homeless veterans.
Coordinate Annual Holiday Donation drives. Worked directly with Department of Veterans Affairs to distribute goods through New Jersey and New York.
Timeline
Project Manager/Project Estimator
Iacono Architectural Metals
01.2024 - Current
Project Management Team Lead
McNichols Co.
12.2016 - 01.2024
Field Project Manager
Global EDM
05.2013 - 10.2016
C-130 Crew Chief
United States Air Force
06.2008 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Mechanical Engineering
Community College of The Air Force
- OSHA 30- Hour Construction
- NJ Transit Contractor Safety/ RWP
- LIRR Live Rail Safety Contractor
- CPD & AED
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