Steven Seer
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Talented project management professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings over 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Professional Project Management Director with experience working with and leading teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed Capital budgets and monitored project costs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels in mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Project Management
CBRE
01.2019 - Current
- Elevated team productivity levels with regular training sessions focused on enhancing technical skills as well as soft skills like collaboration or problem-solving techniques.
- Coached team members for improved performance through constructive feedback, skill development opportunities, and ongoing support.
- Reduced project delivery times by optimizing internal processes and removing bottlenecks in project workflow.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clearly defined objectives, milestones, timelines, and resource allocations for successful execution.
- Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by maintaining strong focus on prioritization, planning, and execution.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through diligent monitoring of progress, proactive risk mitigation, and decisive action when necessary.
- Directed project manager team in client real estate optimization initiative resulting in savings of over $25 million dollars for client.
- Returned over $2 million dollars annually to client in construction cost avoidance and value adds.
Senior Project Manager - Team Lead
CBRE
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase. Maintained high level of KPI scores for team.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
Senior Project Manager
Johnson Controls
01.2010 - 09.2015
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Managed conversion of client credit union into data center, first response medical center, and high-density file storage facility. Project completed on time and on budget resulting in client contracting for additional services.
- Managed ground up build for clients Lithium-Ion battery testing lab facility. Project was delivered on time and on budget.
Project Manager
Johnson Controls
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Managed renovation of client sponsored Summerfest music stage including construction of solar and wind powered information tower resulting in increased visibility for client in community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12.1984
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Project planning and development
- Advanced problem solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Processes and Procedures
- Work flow planning
- Staff Management
- Strategic and Capital Planning
- Conflict Management
- Commercial construction experience
Certification
OSHA 10
Technical Skills: MS Office, MS Project, Kahua project management software, Newforma, Outlook, Teams, Excel, Smartsheet, PowerPoint, Zoom.
Timeline
Director of Project Management
CBRE
01.2019 - Current
Senior Project Manager - Team Lead
CBRE
09.2015 - 01.2019
Senior Project Manager
Johnson Controls
01.2010 - 09.2015
Project Manager
Johnson Controls
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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