Ryan Hicks
Marietta,USA
Summary
Strategic and dynamic project manager with extensive experience leading diverse teams in the construction industry and other sectors worldwide. Skilled in driving projects from concept to completion for businesses of all sizes. Possesses a unique ability to navigate cultural differences and foster effective collaboration. Proven track record includes successful startup launches and guiding small companies through growth phases. Excels at overcoming complex challenges and thrives in high-pressure environments. Committed to implementing innovative solutions, aiming to improve efficiency and profitability while cultivating a creative and dynamic team atmosphere.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager - Owner Representative
DugOut Site Works
02.2019 - Current
- Coordinate with company owner, supporting companies, county officials, government agencies, suppliers, and crews to ensure project workflow stays on schedule and within budget
- Study blueprints to create schedules and identify potential challenges on projects exceeding $450K
- Find innovative solutions to overcome challenges, increase productivity, and increase profits.
- Make cost estimates and complete bids for new projects and contracts
- Create daily and weekly job reports that include work completed, materials used, and daily photos
- Use reports for billing at the end of each month
- Install 6" to 28" DIP waterlines, Vaults, Bypasses, Valves, Tapping Sleeves, Fire Hydrants, and Prep for Inserta Valves; Tap water main to install 3/4" to 2" copper line from water main to meters
- Perform emergency repairs on blown water mains and valves
- Operate various types of tools and heavy equipment
Assistant PM - Interim Position
Industrial Access
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Perform various inspections, industrial maintenance tasks, and repairs in confined spaces at heights exceeding 1500ft using rope access techniques, swing stages, various forms of ariel lifts, and crane man baskets
- Media blasting and carbon fiber installation
- Conduct NDT testing using UT meters on various structures in different types of industrial sites
- Keep accurate records of NDT readings from up to 12 people simultaneously
- Monitor air quality and keep accurate safety records per facility rules and MSHA regulations when working in confined spaces
- Assemble and prepare equipment before mobilizing for up to 4 months at a time to complete multiple back to back projects ranging from $75k to $450k
Splicers Assistant - Interim Position
Fiber Network Solutions
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepare and splice cables to complete circuits of wind turbines to power stations for a wind farm project
- Work in a team of two using GPS to find locations of pits and cables to splice
- Worked outside, 12 -15-hour shifts, in harsh conditions with temperatures regularly below -10 degrees
- Contract ended at the completion of the project.
Maintenance Manager - Interim Position
Self Employed
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Took vacation time and got stuck in Cambodia due to COVID
- Managed the maintenance of a popular island eco-hotel in Cambodia until flights were available
Project Manager
HATponics
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Interpret industrial greenhouse blueprints and formulate an efficient course of action for completing $100K to $50mil jobs
- Create and implement systems to track individual job expenses, employee timesheets, job progress, and inventory, including ordering tools, materials, and equipment as needed
- Communicate with site contractors and other foremen to prevent scheduling conflicts when working on projects with multiple companies
- Set weekly and daily goals to maintain project schedule
- Lead and motivate crew in accomplishing weekly goals
- Travel between California and Oregon to oversee the progress of multiple projects
- Operate heavy machinery, scissor/ariel lifts, and use a variety of tools to assemble greenhouses
- Drive crews across the US and oversee the maintenance and care of trucks, campers, and tools
- Ensure all crew members' safety, health, and good morale while living on the road
- Trained crew members on site safety and the proper use of tools, equipment, and building processes
Consultant
Self-Employed
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Create and implement profit increasing strategies for a sustainable farm and retreat center
- Manage team of volunteers in the day to day running of eco farm and retreat center
- Formulated and executed a marketing campaign aimed at bringing guest to a new eco hotel in a remote part of Nicaragua
- Provided photography, writing, and drone footage services for various hotels
Materials Manager
First Water Building and Design
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Meet with subcontractors to explain scope of work and monitor progress
- Ensure all materials are on site when they are needed
- Train New Employees
- Lead the demolition and cleanup of sites to keep project on schedule
- Consult with clients answering questions and relaying information to CEO when needed
- Assure customer satisfaction with all deliverables
- Use knowledge of multiple trades to help complete tasks in order to keep projects on schedule
- Complete punch out lists to ensure customer satisfaction
Rig Hand
Florida Design Drilling
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Trip pipe to drill injection wells exceeding 3000ft.
- Build and repair water lines to control water flow, lay concrete slab and erect drilling rig
- Operate Telehandler and forklift
- Take geological samples for every 10ft of drilling
- Deconstruct rig, demo rig pad, and reconstruct landscape
- Preformed routine maintenance of the rig and basic mechanical repairs
Nursery Manager
Woolbright Farmers Market
07.2011 - 02.2014
- Oversee planting, growth, and care of over 50 different plant species
- Assigne employees tasks to ensure the optimal health of all plants while taking into consideration constantly changing conditions
- Organize the selection and transport of plants from the farm to the store
- Stage plants in a way that best attracts customers
- Educate employees on plant care so they can help customers select plants that best fit their needs
Education
Associate of Science - Business
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Schedule Management
- Client Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Project estimation and bidding
- Productivity Improvement
- Advanced problem solving
- Operations Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Worksite safety
- Strategic Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Problem Resolution
Certification
- MSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- Confined Space Certification
- Flagger Certification
- Open Trench Safety
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Assistant PM - Interim Position
Industrial Access
02.2022 - 08.2022
Splicers Assistant - Interim Position
Fiber Network Solutions
10.2020 - 01.2021
Maintenance Manager - Interim Position
Self Employed
02.2020 - 09.2020
Project Manager - Owner Representative
DugOut Site Works
02.2019 - Current
Project Manager
HATponics
11.2017 - 02.2019
Consultant
Self-Employed
06.2017 - 11.2017
Materials Manager
First Water Building and Design
01.2015 - 06.2017
Rig Hand
Florida Design Drilling
02.2014 - 01.2015
Nursery Manager
Woolbright Farmers Market
07.2011 - 02.2014
Associate of Science - Business
University of Mississippi
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