Results-driven Facilities Engineering and Construction Project Manager with a Mechanical Engineering background and progressive experience leading capital improvement projects, retail construction, facility remodels, and engineering operations. Proven track record managing contractors, budgets, schedules, procurement, and stakeholder relationships while delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Manage multiple concurrent retail construction, remodel, facility improvement, and capital investment projects from planning through final project closeout.
· Serve as Kroger's representative for assigned construction projects, coordinating store leadership, contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and corporate stakeholders.
· Direct project resources to ensure construction activities are completed safely, within scope, on schedule, and at or below budget.
· Reviewed architectural plans, construction drawings, specifications, contractor proposals, and bid packages, ensuring alignment with project execution and facilitating timely contract awards.
· Manage project budgets, capital expenditures, purchase orders, contractor invoices, and change orders while maintaining cost controls.
· Coordinate procurement and installation of equipment, fixtures, technology systems, refrigeration equipment, and other project materials.
· Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and Kroger standards.
· Lead project meetings, site walks, inspections, punch-list reviews, and final acceptance activities.
· Maintained comprehensive project records, contracts, permits, compliance documentation, and financial reports, streamlining project closeout processes.
· Coordinated remodel activities with store leadership, effectively minimizing customer impact, sales disruption, and operational downtime.
· Pioneered the establishment of a new department specializing in 5G installations.
· Managed and assembled proficient crews to launch department, overseeing employee expenses, scheduling, and material procurement.
· Led client relations, contract procurement, project management, and billing, ensuring client satisfaction and successful project outcomes.
· Meticulously reviewed employee reports before client submission, maintaining the highest quality standards.
· Innovated by creating comprehensive training documents and implementing new project strategies for training new employees.
· Multitasked and played multiple roles, mentoring new engineers and managing field department during high-priority projects with tight deadlines.
· Expert in structural analysis and engineering design for cellular towers and communication equipment.
· Utilized industry software TNX for detailed structural analysis of cell towers, producing comprehensive reports.
· Conducted structural analysis of tower foundations following building codes, employing Mathcad.
· Employed Finite Element Analysis for part design using SolidWorks, adhering to client specifications.
· Executed mount analysis on industry-designed mounts using RISA 3D.
· Developed modification and fabrication drawings for clients using SolidWorks, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
· Created modification drawings and fabrication drawings for clients using SolidWorks.
· Provided training to field engineers on structural analysis principles and software.
· Delivered field training to fellow engineers.
· Managed client relationships and oversaw project progress to ensure timely completion and satisfaction.
· Addressed productivity gaps by assisting in various field tasks to ensure project continuity. by working in the field.
· adapted quickly to diverse projects with intensive training.
· Mapped cell towers nationwide, contributing to accurate modeling and structural analysis.
· Climbed and mapped towers, involving extensive travel (up to 80% of the time).
· Collaborated with teams to develop project schedules and oversee on-site financial management.
· Conducted tower climbs and mapping across various locations, requiring extensive travel.
· Executed repairs on tower guy anchors utilizing heavy machinery.
· Collaborated within teams to plan schedules and manage on-site finances.
· Innovated field data acquisition methods and construction techniques to enhance project efficiency.