Zachery Coatman, PMP
Windsor,Colorado
Summary
Forward-thinking project management professional confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive leadership and quick problem-solving. Persuasive while collaborating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Portfolio Manager
Platte River Power Authority
Fort Collins, CO
10.2017 - Current
- Develop and maintain project management standards, processes, templates, and governance models.
- Conduct portfolio reviews to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Create and implement project tracking systems to monitor project performance against established baselines.
- Provide guidance to Project Managers in the development of detailed project plans including tasks, milestones, resources, budget and timeline estimates.
- Evaluate current program performance using key performance indicators and other metrics to assess effectiveness of programs and projects.
- Manage communication between stakeholders at all levels across the organization in order to facilitate successful delivery of projects.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the PMO operations.
- Prepare monthly reports summarizing status updates on active projects and programs managed by the PMO.
- Track and communicate project status, issues, risks and decisions to senior management.
- Train and mentor project managers on project methodologies and resource planning.
- Draft new and improved existing project management office policies and processes.
- Partner with department directors for key process improvements.
- Submit budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Create and manage all CT, screen, minor and major outage schedules.
Project Management Program Manager
Platte River Power Authority
Fort Collins, CO
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Developed and implemented PMO strategies, policies, processes, and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with organizational standards and guidelines throughout the life cycle of projects.
- Facilitated meetings between project teams and senior leadership to review status updates.
- Identified potential conflicts between projects and developed mitigation strategies.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across multiple departments to ensure successful project delivery.
- Conducted regular reviews to assess program effectiveness and recommend changes as needed.
- Created reports detailing program metrics and other KPIs.
- Participated in change management initiatives by identifying areas for improvement within existing processes.
- Trained team members on relevant software tools used in the management of projects.
Project Manager
Leprino Foods
Greeley, CO
05.2011 - 07.2015
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
Production Engineer
Process Technology Support
Longmont, CO
03.2010 - 05.2011
- Developed and implemented production processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Analyzed existing production systems, identified areas of improvement, and proposed solutions.
- Conducted research on new technologies to improve current manufacturing processes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex problems associated with the design or function of environmental remediation systems.
- Prepared technical documents including user manuals, installation guides, test protocols.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components required for assembly operations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by developing standard operating procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across departments like Design Engineering and Procurement.
- Developed cost estimates based on labor hours, material costs, overhead expenses, for project bids.
- Aided management decisions by estimating production times, staffing requirements and related costs.
- Wrote engineering documentation, developed manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices and implemented modifications.
- Participated in the fabrication of environmental remediation systems including cormprehensive control panel assembly.
Electrical Designer
RJ McNutt and Associates
Greeley, CO
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Developed electrical schematics and drawings for various projects.
- Created new and demo power, lighting and online plans using AutoCAD software.
- Updated drawings with latest changes and corrections.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers and customers to quickly resolve planning and construction issues on projects.
- Oversaw drafting and design projects from concept through delivery.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Colorado State University Global
11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Colorado State University Global
07.2015
Skills
- Project management
- Process Improvement
- Problem-solving
- Resource planning
- Transparency
- Technical expertise
- Analytical skills
- Time management
- Accountability
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Financial management
- Smartsheet
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Inventor solid modeling
- Microsoft suite
- MS Project
- DocuSign
- Bluebeam
- AutoCAD
- SharePoint
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Portfolio Manager
Platte River Power Authority
10.2017 - Current
Project Management Program Manager
Platte River Power Authority
08.2015 - 10.2017
Project Manager
Leprino Foods
05.2011 - 07.2015
Production Engineer
Process Technology Support
03.2010 - 05.2011
Electrical Designer
RJ McNutt and Associates
01.2008 - 03.2010
MBA - Business Administration
Colorado State University Global
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Colorado State University Global
Project Management Professional (PMP)
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