William Vaught
Blacksburg,VA
Summary
Results-oriented Project Manager skilled in all aspects of project and personnel management. Possesses a talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance, fostering strong and effective team relationships.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Triten Industrial Contractors, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
- Evaluated bid documents, specifications, blueprints, and drawings to ascertain project parameters and cost projections.
- Provided cost estimates for projects of different scales.
- Assessed design alternatives in conjunction with the engineering team to minimize project expenses.
- Collaborated with prospective clients and contractors during pre-bidding conferences to analyze project particulars, deadline specifications, and budget restrictions.
- Calculated material costs, labor costs, equipment costs and other related expenses for assigned projects.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to secure competitive rates for supplies and services needed for projects.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Effectively implemented change control processes, continually analyzing, identifying issues, and improving system efficiency for optimal performance.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Initiated marketing campaigns to capture new business opportunities, acquire clients, and promote services.
Project Manager
Faulconer Construction Company, Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2024
- Managed regular status check-ins with internal teams and external partners to ensure adherence to set targets.
- Aligned vendor and supplier contracts with company objectives and budget constraints through successful negotiations.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Ensured accurate maintenance of records for each project by organizing and documenting essential documents including specifications, change orders, and invoices.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of all project-related expenses.
- Successfully managed multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Formulated successful collaborations with teams, vendors, and contractors to achieve business objectives.
- Regularly evaluated job sites to monitor both quality and progress.
Project Engineer
Faulconer Construction Company, Inc.
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted with the preparation of presentations, reports and other documents related to projects.
- Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.
- Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
- Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.
Civil Engineer Assistant and Drafter
Peed & Bortz, LLC
04.2008 - 05.2019
- Created detailed drawings, schematics, plans, and calculations for a variety of civil engineering projects.
- Drafted detailed reports summarizing findings from surveys conducted at construction sites.
- Analyzed environmental data from a variety of sources including aerial photographs and satellite images.
- Monitored changes in local zoning laws and regulations affecting proposed civil engineering projects.
- Collaborated with city planners and local governments on the design and implementation of public works projects.
- Attended meetings and site locations to gather data for project work.
- Surveyed sites, collected measurements, and assessed project conditions.
- Surveyed project sites to establish reference points to guide construction.
- Conducted onsite inspections and prepared takeoffs for engineering project costing.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
Delivery Driver
CMC Supply, Inc.
02.2006 - 04.2008
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
Delivery Driver
Schewels Furniture Company
09.2005 - 02.2006
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
Petroleum Laboratory Specialist 92L
United States Army
07.1997 - 12.2003
- Supervise petroleum laboratory (Senior Laboratory Specialist)
- Conduct petroleum, oil, and lubricant testing in accordance with ASTM standards
- Squad Leader
- 7-NTC (National Training Center) training rotations
- Operation Iraqi Freedom, Task Force-Iron Horse, Iraq (March 2003-November 2003)
- Commissioned officer’s driver - lead convoys during bulk fuel supply missions
- Joint Task Force-Brovo, Soto Cono Air Base, Honduras (July 1999-January 2000)
- Humanitarian service task force
Education
B.S. - Civil Engineering Technology, Site Development, Engineering Management
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2019
Prerequisites for ODU
New River Community College
Dublin, VA06.2016
A.A.S. - Computer Aided Drafting and Design
New River Community College
Dublin, VA05.2011
General Studies Courses
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX12.2002
Skills
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Contract Management
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Schedule Management
- Document Management
- Vendor Sourcing
- Staff Management
- Bid preparation
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Value Engineering
- Blueprint Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Self Motivation
Certification
- VDOT OSHA 30, Verification No: 020320203, 02/28/24
- Responsible Land Disturber, RLD22802, 09/15/25
Accomplishments
- Joint Service Achievement Medal (January 2000)
- Army Achievement Medal (October 2000, December 2000, April 2002)
- Army Commendation Medal (December 2003)
- Certificate of Achievement (March 1998, May 2002)
- 4th Infantry Division 704th Division Support Battalion Soldier of the Month (December 2000)
- NSF S-STEM Pathways Scholarship (Fall 2018, Spring 2019)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Project Manager
Triten Industrial Contractors, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Faulconer Construction Company, Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2024
Project Engineer
Faulconer Construction Company, Inc.
05.2019 - 04.2020
Civil Engineer Assistant and Drafter
Peed & Bortz, LLC
04.2008 - 05.2019
Delivery Driver
CMC Supply, Inc.
02.2006 - 04.2008
Delivery Driver
Schewels Furniture Company
09.2005 - 02.2006
Petroleum Laboratory Specialist 92L
United States Army
07.1997 - 12.2003
B.S. - Civil Engineering Technology, Site Development, Engineering Management
Old Dominion University
Prerequisites for ODU
New River Community College
A.A.S. - Computer Aided Drafting and Design
New River Community College
General Studies Courses
Central Texas College
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