John Wesley "Wes" McDonald
Oak Hill,WV
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Canterbury Construction, Inc., excelling in regulatory compliance and risk assessment. Adept at developing timelines and fostering team collaboration, I successfully managed multiple projects, ensuring adherence to budget constraints and achieving strategic objectives. Strong analytical skills complemented by effective problem-solving abilities drive project success.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Canterbury Construction, Inc.
Oak Hill, WV
11.2009 - Current
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
Environmental Scientist
Potesta & Associates
Charleston, WV
01.2003 - 11.2009
- Collected data in performing a groundwater inventory in support of the TrAIL 765 kV Transmission Line Project.
- Collected geotechnical data across the TrAIL Project corridor.
- Delineated wetland areas across the TrAIL Project corridor.
- Maintained outstanding rapport with private landowners across the TrAIL Project corridor.
- Performed third-party data validation of laboratory analytical data and integrated the data into a GIS database in support of the Monsanto Superfund Site Remediation Project.
- Composed health and safety plans for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' demolition projects.
Chemistry/Physics Teacher
Fayette County Board Of Education
Fayetteville, WV
08.2002 - 01.2003
- Instructed chemistry and physics classes by presenting clear, concise, interesting lectures, and implementing relevant laboratory activities in order to meet statewide instructional goals and objectives.
Analytical Chemist
REIC Laboratories
Beaver, WV
06.2001 - 08.2002
- Analyzed aqueous samples for volatile organic compounds via gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy.
- Operated and maintained GC/MS instruments.
Laboratory Technician
Union Carbide - Dow Chemical
South Charleston, WV
11.1997 - 06.2001
- Activated air-sensitive, pyrophoric, organometallic propylene catalysts.
- Tested various propylene catalysts via solution-phase and gas-phase in a 1-liter reactor.
- Collected data, maintained meticulous notes, and reported to the polyolefin research and development group.
- Maintained and modified small-scale reactors.
Cavalry Scout (19D)
US Army
Fort Bliss, TX
10.1987 - 06.1991
- Inspected terrain before advancing friendly forces to identify potential hazards or obstacles.
- Performed scouting missions while providing security for maneuver elements in combat environments.
- Performed maintenance on vehicles and weapons systems to ensure proper operation during missions.
- Deployed to Saudi Arabia and Iraq, and contributed to the overall success of coalition forces during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
- I achieved the rank of SGT/E5 while serving as an M3 Bradley gunner in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Veterinary Science
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVBachelor of Arts - Chemistry
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVBachelor of Science - Chemistry/Physics Education
Glenville State University
Glenville, WVSkills
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Timeline development
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Permit processing
- Data review
Affiliations
- Outdoor enthusiast who enjoys mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, hunting and shooting.
- Army Achievement Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Good Conduct Medal
Timeline
Project Manager
Canterbury Construction, Inc.
11.2009 - Current
Environmental Scientist
Potesta & Associates
01.2003 - 11.2009
Chemistry/Physics Teacher
Fayette County Board Of Education
08.2002 - 01.2003
Analytical Chemist
REIC Laboratories
06.2001 - 08.2002
Laboratory Technician
Union Carbide - Dow Chemical
11.1997 - 06.2001
Cavalry Scout (19D)
US Army
10.1987 - 06.1991
Bachelor of Science - Animal Veterinary Science
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/Physics Education
Glenville State University
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