Willie Bookert III
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Results-driven Project Management Specialist with 14 years of experience advancing company objectives through effective project coordination and team collaboration. Skilled in managing budgets and monitoring costs to ensure project success. Focused on delivering improvements and achieving both short- and long-term goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Survey Crew Chief
Woolpert Inc
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10.2024 - Current
- - Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and resource availability.
- - Planned, built, and scheduled project phases for large initiatives.
- - Ensured clear and consistent communication within the team to enhance collaboration and facilitate timely project completion.
- - Built strong stakeholder relationships through regular status updates and reliable follow-through.
- - Identified required plans and resources needed to meet project goals and objectives.
- - Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts while maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- - Mentored junior team members on project management best practices to develop their skills and enhance overall team capability.
Project Manager
Edwards Utility Mapping Corp
Fredericksburg, Virginia
03.2013 - 10.2024
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Led project planning and execution for utility mapping initiatives.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets to support project objectives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
- Analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies proactively.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and increased team efficiency.
- Facilitated client meetings to gather requirements and provide updates.
- Mentored junior staff in project management best practices and tools.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brooke Point High School
Stafford, VASkills
- Project strategy
- Land surveying
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Risk Management
- Project development
- Project strategy
- Schedule oversight
- Schedule oversight
- Project timeline management
- Risk Management
- Risk assessment
- Data analysis
- Workflow planning
- Workflow optimization
- Team Leadership
- Team management
- Junior staff mentoring
- Client Relations
- Staff Management
- Schedule Management
- Time management
- Field crew oversight
- Utility mapping
- Client Relations
- Junior staff mentorship
- Staff Management
- Junior staff mentorship
- Time management
- Field crew oversight
Timeline
Survey Crew Chief
Woolpert Inc
10.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Edwards Utility Mapping Corp
03.2013 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Brooke Point High School