Sy Amir Hurdle
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Hands-on Project Manager with over 10 years of oversight experience. Managed in varied structural settings including Shipyard Marine and commercial construction teams and projects. Worked and managed on Nuclear and Non nuclear vessels such as, Submarines, DDG'S, LHD'S, Carriers, Cruisers,Tug Boats,Coast Guard ships, Airforce, Army, hospitals, restaurants and schools. Accomplished construction professional with recent completion of project management program and imminent PMP Certification. Bringing 10+ years of progressive career experience and portfolio of multi-million dollar project achievements. Proven leader with expertise in all phases of residential, commercial and industrial construction. History of excelling at defining and aligning objectives, developing and adhering to budgetary confines and regulatory compliance and delivering on-time, superior-quality results. Demonstrated ambition and dedication to advancing professional development across individual pursuits of enhanced credentials and staff training to support safety, team contribution and business growth initiatives. Customer-oriented with expertise in P&L, value engineering, baseline scheduling, contract negotiations and close outs. Hands on daily training in (PPBE)Planning,Programming, Budgeting and Execution. Dedicated Project Manager successful at work flow planning and staff retention strategies. Boosts productivity through innovative management and mentorship. Keen to apply new and emerging project organization techniques to increase overall performance. High-achieving management professional possessing excellent communication, organizational and analytical capabilities. Devises innovative solutions to resolve business and technology challenges. Eager to advance business goals through careful team management Demonstrated history of establishing and enforcing adherence to standards of excellence. Well-versed in mentoring and guiding associates to exceed client and stakeholder expectations. Accustomed to cultivating innovative ideas and encouraging new ideas that drive company growth. Insightful Project Manager dedicated to identifying and cultivating team members' skills and talents. Polished in implementing continuous enhancements and building and maintaining accurate project budgets. Focused and driven team player practiced in leading multiple simultaneous projects leveraging proven project management tools.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Defense Maritime Solutions
Chesapeake, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
- Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
- Collaborated with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing programs.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns arising from the program execution process.
- Analyzed data collected during the course of the program operations and reported results accordingly.
- Reviewed customer feedbacks on a regular basis in order to identify potential areas of improvement in service delivery.
- Maintained positive relationships with vendors by monitoring their performance against agreed upon contractual terms.
Project Manager
Thermcor Inc.
Norfolk, VA
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Defined project plans and timelines, managed workflow and personnel and achieved completion deadlines on or before schedule.
- Built strong community relations with subcontractors and vendors to optimize cost savings and complete timely preconstruction.
- Expertise in PPBE
- Maximized cost-effectiveness of projects through value engineering processes to assess methods, materials and means.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency .
- Led subcontractor meetings to convey project requirements, scope, milestones and regulatory compliance.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Created project plans with established timelines for integral phases, assigned to appropriate teams, managed workflow and achieved RFP submissions and completion deadlines on or before schedule.
- Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of work orders and purchase orders.
- Built relationships with engineering staff and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases and work to be performed across projects or shutdowns.
- Estimated construction costs accurately, achieving consistent business profits.
- Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to team of workers.
Planner/Estimator
Thermcor Inc.
Norfolk, VA
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
- Administered site meetings and walk-throughs for pricing purposes.
- Assessed buildings and grounds to prepare estimates for restoration work.
- Leveraged sales techniques and articulated product values to generate new business.
- Consistently followed up with customers to determine satisfaction levels.
- Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.
- Analyzed project mandatories, scope and available resources to devise timelines and communicate with client on deliverable deadlines.
- Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
- Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
- Maintained confidentiality of client and prospective client information, protecting individual interests and business partnerships.
- Formulated proposals and processed work orders by analyzing and calculating field measurements, survey plans and plot plans.
Superintendent
Bae Systems Inc.
Honolulu, HI
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
- Completed daily inspection rounds covering all facility equipment and machinery.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards or quality levels.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
- 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.
- Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
Shipfitter Journeyman/Supervisor
Aerotek
Honolulu, HI
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Inspected each completed fabrication project to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
- Utilized welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components in compliance with blueprints and job specifications.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe work environment.
Apprentice Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Mentored 40 apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
- Assembled boiler parts and pressure vessels for structural use.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Inspected each completed fabrication project to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings, and written and verbal instructions to set up jobs.
Education
Associates Engineering - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Huntington Ingalls Shipyard Apprenticeship
Newport News, VA10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA02.2012
High School Diploma -
I.C. Norcom High School
Portsmouth, VA08.2008
Skills
- Cost reduction and containment
- Systems implementation
- Purchasing and procurement
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Workforce training
- Multi-unit operations management
- Work flow planning
- Project management
- Schedule management
- Microsoft Project
- PPBE-Planning, programming,budgeting and execution
- Design and development
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- TWIC
- VSRA Certification
- DBIDS
- Secret Clearance
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Marine Chemist Certification
- Fire Watch Qualified
- JLG Certification
- PCMS Qualified
- Passport
Timeline
Program Manager
Defense Maritime Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Thermcor Inc.
08.2019 - 12.2023
Planner/Estimator
Thermcor Inc.
08.2019 - 12.2023
Superintendent
Bae Systems Inc.
12.2017 - 08.2019
Shipfitter Journeyman/Supervisor
Aerotek
12.2015 - 12.2017
Apprentice Shipfitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
02.2012 - 12.2015
Associates Engineering - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Huntington Ingalls Shipyard Apprenticeship
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
I.C. Norcom High School
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