Thomas Kerr
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record, demonstrating exceptional leadership and project planning skills. Expert in marine construction and adept at fostering client relations, I consistently deliver projects on time, ensuring quality and safety. Recognized for integrity and rigorous risk management, I excel in high-stakes environments, driving project success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Construction
Asbury Ale House
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Successfully managed multiple contractors and 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.
- Provided labor in order to cut costs down on projects.
Restaurant Owner
NJ Poké
Point Pleasant, NJ
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Managed construction and opening of three locations
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Bar Manager /Construction Project Manager
The Shore House Bar & Grill
Point Pleasant, NJ
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
- Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
- Handled conflict resolution among staff members promptly and professionally, maintaining a positive work environment.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities. during Covid 19 shutdown renovation.
Marine Construction /Construction Foreman
KT Marine
Perth Amboy, NJ
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively managing equipment, materials, and labor resources.
UAS Systems /Squad Leader
United States Army
United States
09.2010 - 04.2014
- Maintained discipline within the ranks by enforcing standards of conduct expected from a professional military organization consistently and fairly.
- Conducted thorough after-action reviews following each operation to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Operated heavy equipment, fire equipment and mobile Incident Command Center vehicle.
- Enhanced team cohesion with regular debriefings, feedback sessions, and team-building exercises.
- Discharged Honorably
- Deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn.
Education
High School Diploma -
Point Pleasant Borough High School
Point Pleasant Beach, NJApplied Science in Unmanned Aviation
Cochise College
Douglas, AZSkills
- Project Management
- Marine Construction
- Project Planning
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
- leadership
- integrity
- CPR / Combat lifesaver
- Client Relations
- Risk Management
- Rigging Knowledge
Additional Information
Extensive knowledge and experience in:
- Floating rigs
- Structural steel to include H piles, pipe piles, and sheet piles.
- Timber to include oak chalks and timber pile clusters.
- False work, concrete forms
- Pile driving
- Cutting steel with oxygen / acetylene
- Management of welders, divers and crane operators
- Rigging
- Fender Systems
- air quality monitoring
- Daily Permits
Timeline
Project Manager, Construction
Asbury Ale House
06.2023 - 02.2024
Restaurant Owner
NJ Poké
06.2019 - 05.2023
Bar Manager /Construction Project Manager
The Shore House Bar & Grill
05.2018 - 06.2020
Marine Construction /Construction Foreman
KT Marine
05.2014 - 06.2018
UAS Systems /Squad Leader
United States Army
09.2010 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Point Pleasant Borough High School
Applied Science in Unmanned Aviation
Cochise College