Shannon Johnson
North Dinwiddie ,VA
Summary
Experienced Environmental Construction Manager with 13 years in managing, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects. Achieved increased efficiency and reduced project timelines through effective modifications and strong leadership in team management and project budgeting. Focused on safety compliance, leveraging in-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and local building codes.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Close Out Construction Manager
Dominion Energy/Planet Group
Richmond
08.2023 - Current
- Managed delivery coordination to ensure timely project progress and supervised subcontractors, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
- Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.
- Addressed project-related issues promptly that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment, and supplies, optimizing resource allocation throughout project duration.
- Monitored budgets and tracked expenditures to prepare financial reports, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Prepared bids on upcoming projects based on estimated costs for labor, materials and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
- Provided guidance to workers regarding safe operating procedures when using machinery or tools.
- Maintained records of completed jobs including time spent on tasks, materials used and expenses incurred.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of crew members assigned to particular projects.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between contractors over payment amounts or contract terms.
- Worked closely with city officials regarding permits required for various types of construction projects.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
Solar Construction Manager
Convert Solar
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed project timelines and budgets for solar installation projects.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Managed project operations, budget, and timeline, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment and address issues.
- Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling for up to 4 simultaneous jobs.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling for 2-3 simultaneous jobs.
- Developed and coordinated construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
- Assessed and created construction budgets to facilitate approved projects within construction codes.
- Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.
- Oversaw quality control processes during construction phases.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained construction teams on site-specific requirements and techniques, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated planning and development of project milestones and budgets for complex contracts, ensuring adherence to timelines and specifications.
- Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
- Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
- Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications for feasibility and accuracy.
- Served as information resource by coordinating tenant's work, participating in meetings, resolving disputes and coordinating project punch list.
Site Environmental Construction Specialist
Strata Clean Energy
Spring Grove, VA
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Used appropriate signage to correctly direct multi-directional traffic.
- Advised site manager regarding equipment rental and scheduling needs to streamline operations.
- Conferred with customers to assess strategic goals and property needs.
- Helped set up sites before work and clean up locations after end of operations.
- Replaced and landscaped disturbed ground to restore appearance of worksites.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Prepared construction sites by eliminating hazards, creating a safe working environment.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
Roads and Access Coordinator/Construction Manager
ECI/Dominion Energy
Richmond, VA
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Utilized equipment to test for a wide range of indoor contaminants and causes.
- Facilitated safety meetings to promote workplace safety and discuss specific safety concerns.
- Collaborated with emergency response teams to address environmental incidents.
- Worked with emergency response teams and VDOT in clearing chemical spills and accidents on private property and state highways.
- Coordinated with VDOT to manage subcontractors for pole replacements and construction entrances for Dominion Energy on state-owned roads, ensuring compliance with MUTCD and WAPM for effective traffic control and road closures.
- Reviewed environmental data to determine pollution sources, offering remediation guidance.
- Monitored waste storage programs to manage waste streams in compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Performed field surveys and collected data, conducting lab tests on water, air and soil samples.
- Developed ways to control and reduce environmental impacts and presented ideas to management.
- Advised management on optimal waste management and disposal procedures, minimizing risks of environmental contamination.
- Consulted with clients on developing compliant environmental policies.
- Developed, designed and executed environmental and energy conservation projects.
- Designed and executed environmental and energy conservation projects, enhancing sustainability and compliance within operations.
Project Manager
Landsaver Environmental
Richmond, VA
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Monitored project progress by developing forecasts and tracking expenses to ensure alignment with budget expectations.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Monitored project metrics to assess performance and ensure compliance with objectives. by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Established specific team goals to enhance collaboration and focus on outcomes. and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Analyzed budget and subcontractor estimates for accuracy and relevance to scope of work, supporting informed decision-making.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Provided project updates to stakeholders on strategy, adjustments, and progress to maintain transparency and engagement.
Senior Environmental Specialist
County of Sussex
Stony Creek, VA
08.2009 - 04.2012
- Conducted environmental studies to analyze pollution effects on ecosystems and inform mitigation strategies.
- Reviewed environmental data to determine pollution sources, offering remediation guidance.
- Monitored effects of human activity impacting soil, water and air quality.
- Analyzed environmental data to identify pollution sources and provided targeted remediation recommendations.
- Coordinated with emergency response teams to effectively manage and mitigate environmental incidents.
- Worked with emergency response teams in clearing chemical spills and accidents.
- Assisted agencies in creating environmental standards to reduce impact risks.
- Helped agencies and corporations develop proper standards to minimize environmental impact risks.
Platoon Sargeant
US Army
06.1994 - 06.2009
- Supervised, trained, and mentored personnel across various occupational specialties to enhance team capabilities.
- Evaluated personnel on job performance and identified occupational-related strengths and weaknesses to inform development.
- Led platoon in mounted and dismounted operations, ensuring mission readiness and effectiveness.
- Trained and managed new recruits in tactical and combat warfare.
- Facilitated patrol operations and led security forces team to support battlefield operations.
- Engaged targets in low-light conditions by properly using night vision equipment.
- Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use.
- Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition processes.
- Determined elevation and grid azimuths with maps and map overlays.
- Prepared detailed written reports and formulated policy and guidance for use of subordinate organizations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sussex Central High School
Stony Creek, VA 09.1990 - 06.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
VMI
Lexington , VASkills
- Construction management
- Project management
- Construction leadership
- Site management
- Construction safety training
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Budget monitoring
- Resource allocation
- Project scheduling
- Permitting
- Material estimation
- Subcontractor management
- Stakeholder communication
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Team management
- Training development
- Organizational management
- Problem analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Problem resolution
- Emergency coordination
- Environmental regulations
- Combat training
- Firearms expertise
- Strong work ethic
- Combat training
- Material estimation
- Site management
- Subcontractor management
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Close Out Construction Manager
Dominion Energy/Planet Group
08.2023 - Current
Solar Construction Manager
Convert Solar
08.2022 - 08.2023
Site Environmental Construction Specialist
Strata Clean Energy
05.2021 - 08.2022
Roads and Access Coordinator/Construction Manager
ECI/Dominion Energy
06.2016 - 05.2021
Project Manager
Landsaver Environmental
04.2012 - 06.2016
Senior Environmental Specialist
County of Sussex
08.2009 - 04.2012
Platoon Sargeant
US Army
06.1994 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Sussex Central High School
09.1990 - 06.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
VMI