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SAWYER TOWERY

Murray,KY

Summary

Experienced Project Manager and Army Engineering professional with a strong foundation in safety, project management, and design. Proven track record in executing load and cost calculations, establishing professional relationships, and defining clear parameters across civilian and military roles alike. Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous individual who thrives in fast-paced environments while prioritizing safety for both oneself and all personnel.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Onsite Project Manager

Cooper Steel Fabricators
01.2024 - Current
  • Balanced competing priorities effectively, managing multiple projects throughout career all while maintaining a keen focus on delivering safe and exceptional results for each engagement.
  • Exceptional at identifying risks early in the project lifecycle, thus implementing mitigation plans to minimize potential impact on overall progress.
  • Increased team and tiered subcontractor productivity with regular coordination meetings, erection and production meetings, and weekly milestone goals to accomplish.
  • Coordinated onsite logistics with general contractors and subcontractor companies, including equipment procurement, to ensure efficient project production.
  • Managed projects as extensive as 16,000 tons of steel, 36,000 total pieces of steel delivered, with a 99.73% conformity rate, and over 100 employees specializing in: structural steel erection, decking, joist erection and reinforcement, and miscellaneous steel.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for each phase of the project, maintaining transparency with general contractor(s) throughout the process.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with general contractors and subcontractors, addressing concerns promptly to maintain client satisfaction throughout the project period.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 software, Bluebeam, Trimble Connect (3D modeling), Gantt charts.

Engineer Platoon Leader MRBC

US Army National Guard
10.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with other military branches for large-scale operations, promoting teamwork and cohesion across units.2nd Lieutenant & Platoon Leader in 2061st Multi-Role Bridge Company.
  • Managing over 10 million dollars worth of equipment in field and garrison operations.
  • Lead, trained, and developed soldiers to maintain a high level of discipline and readiness for aquatic and dry bridging operations.
  • Wrote, reviewed, and edited unit SOPs (standard operating procedures) in accordance with army regulations and training matrix's across several bridging units to maximize unit efficiency and lethality.
  • Collaborated with other military branches for large-scale operations, promoting teamwork and cohesion across units (Djiboutians).
  • Safety and mission readiness at all times through constant attention to detail and repetitions while on water and land. No injuries sustained to any troops throughout the duration of bridging operations while in command.
  • Continuous teaching of tactics and battle drills at all levels of soldiers and leaders alike.
  • Humanitarian resource for lower enlisted.

Head Server/Cocktail Bartender

Hu-B's At Kuttawa Harbor
04.2021 - 10.2023
  • Managed up to 15 servers during weekend shifts, 4 during weekdays.
  • Trained new staff on restaurant operations and policies to strengthen performance.
  • Assigned work tasks and coordinated dining/serving personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
  • Delivered outstanding service to every customer without sacrificing profit objectives.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with all customers and promoted growth for Hu-B's across all ages and demographics.

Engineer Platoon Leader ESC

US Army National Guard
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Cadet in 130th Engineer Support Company.
  • Shadow lieutenants in horizontal and vertical engineering tactics at a company level.
  • Operated as Platoon Leader in June of 2023 during annual training at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
  • Integral part of developing convoy route and convoy operations pre-movement.
  • Allocated resources and work orders for soldiers to perform During annual training.
  • Reformed work performance onsite using Gantt charts, Black 10s, and Deliberate Risk Assessments to measure productivity and safety per project.

Engineer Battalion Staff

US Army National Guard
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Shadowed S2, S3, S4 portions of battalion staff.
  • Cohesive part of proposals and creations of large-scale engineering operations for multiple companies within 206th Engineer Battalion.
  • Performed data analysis for all companies in the battalion to track recruitment, retention, and future missions for individual companies.

Combat Engineer (12B)

US Army National Guard
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • Completed BCT (basic training) and AIT (advanced individual training) November 2019 at top of class.
  • A proficient equipment operator with licenses on several pieces of tracked and wheeled vehicles.
  • Developed tactical strategies at the team and squad level based on terrain analysis to optimize mission success rates and minimize risks and injuries.

Carpenter Apprentice

Randy Book Construction
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork, roofing, cabinetry, and flooring.
  • Increased productivity by over 30% in residential construction.
  • Coordinated new jobs through customer calls.
  • Gained valuable education in residential building which coincided with other functions of work both civilian and military.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.

Education

Army Engineering

Engineer Officer Leader Course (EBOLC)
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Military Science

Murray State University
Murray, KY
12.2023

Madisonville Community College Senior Academy - undefined

Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY
05.2019

Crittenden County High School Graduate - undefined

Crittenden County High School
Marion, KY
05.2019

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Technical Reporting
  • Multitasking
  • Quality Control
  • Client Relations
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Construction Drawing Interpretation
  • Staff Development
  • Negotiation
  • Meeting Facilitation

Affiliations

  • Reserve Officer Training Corps - ROTC (2020-2023)
  • Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity (2020-2023)

Certification

  • OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health
  • Class 7 RT Forklift - 2.16.2024 / EXP 2.2027 (Forklift ID - 021724)
  • Mobile Elevating Work Platform (ANSI A92.24)
  • Type 3; Group A - 2.16.2024
  • Type 3; Group B - 2.16.2024


Timeline

Onsite Project Manager

Cooper Steel Fabricators
01.2024 - Current

Engineer Platoon Leader MRBC

US Army National Guard
10.2023 - Current

Engineer Platoon Leader ESC

US Army National Guard
02.2022 - 09.2023

Engineer Battalion Staff

US Army National Guard
08.2021 - 01.2022

Head Server/Cocktail Bartender

Hu-B's At Kuttawa Harbor
04.2021 - 10.2023

Carpenter Apprentice

Randy Book Construction
02.2020 - 01.2021

Combat Engineer (12B)

US Army National Guard
10.2018 - 10.2021

Madisonville Community College Senior Academy - undefined

Madisonville Community College

Crittenden County High School Graduate - undefined

Crittenden County High School

Army Engineering

Engineer Officer Leader Course (EBOLC)

Bachelor of Science - Military Science

Murray State University

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