Zachary Whiston
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Results-driven Assistant Project Manager with extensive experience at CMI General Contractors, Inc., skilled in delivering projects on schedule and within budget. Demonstrates strong planning and collaboration abilities, utilizing Microsoft Project for effective project tracking. Proven success in managing multiple commercial endeavors, leveraging problem-solving expertise and AutoCAD proficiency to overcome challenges. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in project execution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
CMI General Contractors, Inc.
Charlotte Hall, MD
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and tracked project milestones to drive on-time and on-budget project delivery.
- Tracked project deliverables, keeping assignments on task and on budget.
- Procured and organized project documents, reports and files.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.
- Resolved any conflicts that arose during the course of a project by utilizing effective problem-solving skills.
Project Architect
CMI General Contractors, Inc.
Charlotte Hall, Maryland
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Generated concept designs, collaborated with customers to gain feedback and directed entire design process.
- Reviewed contractor bids for accuracy prior to awarding contracts based on scope of work outlined in bid packages.
- Developed aesthetic representations of structure and construction details.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
- Collaborated with clients, contractors, and other professionals to develop concept designs that meet their needs.
- Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
Team Member
Target
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Sought out ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
- Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
Laborer Worker
Ace Temporaries
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia and Park Center 3 while in construction with Security Clearance
- Performed general labor tasks on concrete construction job sites using multiple power tools and specialized hand tools.
- Gathered and removed debris and discarded material upon final completion of construction project.
- Assisted carpenters and other tradespeople in construction, installation and repair of buildings and loaded, transported and unloaded materials, tools and supplies.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials for projects.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Electrician
Dynalectric Company
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked at UHG and USAID in Washington, DC
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2023
Skills
- Procore
- Planning and scheduling
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel
- Team collaboration
- Commercial projects
- Building codes
- Site planning
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Skilled in Revit, SketchUp, and Lumion
- Design development
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
CMI General Contractors, Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Project Architect
CMI General Contractors, Inc.
09.2023 - 09.2024
Team Member
Target
03.2021 - 05.2023
Laborer Worker
Ace Temporaries
07.2020 - 08.2021
Electrician
Dynalectric Company
11.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Arizona State University
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