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Samuel Marr

Huntersville,NC

Summary

Dynamic Execution Project Manager with a proven track record at Duke Energy, adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Skilled in risk assessment and effective communication, I excel in managing multiple projects while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and driving continuous improvement in project performance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Execution Project Manager I

Duke Energy
Charlotte, NC
08.2024 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve timely, budget-friendly project deliveries.
  • Developed project plans and schedules using industry-standard software tools.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment.
  • Managed project risks and implemented mitigation strategies effectively.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to track progress and address challenges.
  • Communicated project updates to senior management and stakeholders regularly.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas for improvement consistently.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
  • Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.

PROJECT MANAGER

Meridian Technologies
Charlotte, NC
06.2023 - 08.2025
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Developed project plans detailing timelines and resource allocation.
  • Coordinated stakeholder meetings to align project objectives and expectations.
  • Managed project risks by identifying issues and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Utilized project management software to track progress and report status updates.
  • Analyzed project performance data to refine processes and improve efficiency.
  • Communicated regularly with clients to ensure satisfaction with project deliverables.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
  • Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
  • Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.

PROJECT MANAGER/FIELD AUDITOR

VentureSum Corporation
Harrisburg, NC
11.2010 - 05.2023
  • Devised plans and schedules for concurrent projects to meet established deadlines.
  • Lead routine safety meetings.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets, and project timelines.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and SM objectives.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
  • Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors, and vendors for project cohesion.
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
  • Made decisions independently and collaboratively on project related challenges.
  • Delivered third-party audit services at client locations, keeping operations in compliance with regulatory requirements and ISO standards.
  • Reviewed work instructions and production strategies to verify compliance with established standards.
  • Inspected work areas regularly to identify safety practices, quality control procedures and worker actions in need of improvement.
  • Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to senior personnel.
  • Scheduled and executed 2 yearly audits.
  • Verified work accomplished by external company contractors, vendors and repair facilities met and exceeded applicable quality audits.
  • Conducted organizational safety program reviews per department protocols.
  • Trained and reviewed work of junior personnel on departmental responsibilities.
  • Outlined recommendations for correcting deficiencies in work quality.
  • Gathered and reviewed current data to determine areas in need of improvement.
  • Determined correct procedures for inspection and review to standardized audit processes.
  • Educated and oriented employees to improve compliance with quality control protocols.
  • Developed relationships with appropriate client stakeholders and companies that were being audited.
  • Traveled to customer sites to keep projects on schedule while maintaining high quality.
  • Collaborated across teams to define goals and commitment to timelines and deliverables.
  • Set project goals, aligning with strategic objectives.
  • Organized and led kickoff and status meetings to communicate project expectations prior to project execution.
  • Performed quality assurance on deliverables to adhere to client objectives and inputs.
  • Provided clear direction to internal teams, setting expectations and due dates for deliverables.
  • Pivoted quickly between tasks, adapting to shifting expectations and client goals.
  • Devised plans and schedules for concurrent projects to meet established deadlines.
  • Customer relations during normal business hours and during emergencies.
  • Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.

CLASS C LINEMAN

Utility Lines Construction Services
Charlotte
06.2007 - 01.2010
  • Construction of distribution lines for electric utilities.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Worked on both locked out and energized lines.
  • Customer relations during normal business hours and during emergencies.
  • Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors, and clamps.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

CLASS C LINEMAN

Pike Electric
Charlotte, NC
08.2004 - 06.2007
  • Construction of distribution lines for electric utilities.
  • Re-sagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Worked on both locked out and energized lines.
  • Customer relations during normal business hours and during emergencies.
  • Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors, and clamps.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
05-2028

Associate of Arts - Arts Candidate

Gaston College
Dallas, NC
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Ashbrook High School
Gastonia, NC
06.1997

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Decision making
  • Planning
  • Teamwork
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Client relations
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Managing multiple projects
  • Workforce training
  • Leading projects
  • Timelines and milestones
  • Training junior team members
  • Workflow planning
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Risk assessment
  • Resource coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Quality assurance
  • Project development and lifecycle
  • Staff management

Timeline

Execution Project Manager I

Duke Energy
08.2024 - Current

PROJECT MANAGER

Meridian Technologies
06.2023 - 08.2025

PROJECT MANAGER/FIELD AUDITOR

VentureSum Corporation
11.2010 - 05.2023

CLASS C LINEMAN

Utility Lines Construction Services
06.2007 - 01.2010

CLASS C LINEMAN

Pike Electric
08.2004 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management

Western Carolina University

Associate of Arts - Arts Candidate

Gaston College

High School Diploma -

Ashbrook High School
Samuel Marr