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Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan

Berryville

Summary

Dynamic senior project manager with over 20 years of experience in driving strategic planning, operational controls, and change management to achieve aggressive growth in profitable initiatives, even in challenging economic climates. Expertise in facilitating sustainable growth within technology enablement and professional services sectors, consistently delivering double-digit profitability enhancements. A proven track record of optimizing costs while elevating customer satisfaction and quality standards demonstrates a commitment to excellence. A strong focus on fostering employee engagement and retention contributes to organizational success.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Sales Support Engineer

Vanderlande Industries
06.2024 - Current
  • Contributed to development of software programs and tools focused on enabling sales team to operate more efficiently.
  • Collaborated with vendor development and support staff to resolve various issues impacting sales activities.
  • Assisted customers in troubleshooting product issues and provided timely technical support.
  • Gained extensive knowledge of products and services to provide best-in-class sales engineering solutions.
  • Responded to specific customer requests, including RFP responses and industry-specific solutions.
  • Helped team implement successful sales strategies for complex engineering projects.
  • Worked closely with sales team on understanding customer requirements, promoting products and delivering sales support.

SPECIALITY PROJECTS MANAGER / SENIOR COST ENGINEER

Beckstrom Electric
12.2015 - Current
  • Supervised simultaneous execution of several multi-million-dollar projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
  • Efficiently scheduled subcontractors, materials, and equipment along the critical path, orchestrating synchronized timelines for multiple trades to guarantee punctual project completion.
  • Currently oversees a diverse team of 130 individuals, including both permanent and temporary employees. Managing an average of four concurrent multi-million-dollar projects simultaneously, actively participating in work-in-progress meetings to identify and mitigate risks, focusing on aspects such as hours, budget, costs, and schedule. Collaborating closely with project accountants to maintain cost control and ensure timely AIA billing to customers. In addition, coordinating administrative tasks including managing certificates of insurance, obtaining permits at the county level, submitting drawings, and coordinating inspections with inspectors. Interfacing directly with customers to develop pricing and specifications for additional projects, facilitating organic growth initiatives.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / COST ENGINEER

RCD Inc. Purcellville VA
03.2008 - 12.2015
  • Senior Project Manager overseeing concurrent greenfield & brownfield construction projects in diverse environments, including Commercial, Retail, Government, and Hospital sectors.
  • Performed day-to-day activities including collaborating with customers to synchronize progress with schedule, devising daily tasks with the team to meet expectations, overseeing team member activities to ensure resource adequacy and quality standards.
  • Aligned team objectives with company goals, fostering strategic project management.
  • Communicated skillfully with general contractors & subcontractors on multiple projects.
  • Interpreted blueprints, specifications, and calculated electrical loads, wiring size, length, and cost estimation.
  • Participated in customer meetings to discuss changes, delineated requirements for implementation, devised solutions for arising issues (e.g., schedule, budget), and solicited customer feedback on proposed solutions.
  • Senior Project Manager (2013 – 2015)
  • Successfully managed the multi-million-dollar Tanger Outlet Mall New Build Project, overseeing a team of 75 individuals. The project encompassed 380,000 square feet and included 85 designer stores. Successfully executing a base project that doubled in value due to strategic additional change orders within a nine-month timeframe.
  • Oversaw the construction & budget of a new four-story, Health and Sciences building. Redirected project trajectory following previous project manager's misalignment with customer goals and schedule, ensuring successful project outcomes.
  • Project Manager (2010 – 2013)
  • Led a team of 10-15 individuals encompassing junior to senior engineers. Spearheaded comprehensive customer support initiatives, encompassing high-level design, sequencing, outage management, training, situational awareness, emergency preparedness, risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning. Collaborated with vendors to procure materials, ensuring quality checks and accurate quantities. Negotiated with vendors to secure optimal pricing for all acquisitions. Directly interfaced with upper management to ensure alignment of project hours with budgetary constraints, providing bi-weekly reports.

LEAD TECHNICIAN

Electric Express LLC
01.2002 - 03.2008
  • Supervised and delegated tasks to junior and apprentice electricians, optimizing workforce efficiency and project productivity.
  • Expertly determined and strategically placed data cables, relays, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical devices, contributing to the seamless functioning of electrical systems.
  • Oversaw service work encompassing initial installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment. Management of intricate systems involved stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and performance evaluation. Inspection reports from other installations were received, local applicability determined, and concerned offices briefed on similar issues. Realistic management expectations and cost optimization were ensured through training, evaluation, and compliance with directives.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Coast Baptist Academy
Virginia Beach, VA

Journeyman Electrician - Electrical

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Maintains high standards in responsibilities
  • Manages multiple tasks effectively
  • Maintains organized work processes
  • Facilitates team building
  • Effective coordination with subcontractors
  • Skilled in maintaining operational systems
  • Adept at overseeing project lifecycle from idea generation to execution
  • Skilled in project cost estimation
  • Maintains high-quality technical practices
  • Technical problem-solving expertise
  • Proficient in ensuring a compliant work environment
  • Critical thinking expertise
  • Experienced in functional equipment assembly
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Microsoft office expertise
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Master Electrical License Virginia & West Virginia
  • Microsoft 365 Business & Project Scheduling
  • Accubid & TRF Electrical Estimating Software
  • Bluebeam Software
  • OSHA 30 Trained
  • First Aid and CPR Certified

Timeline

Senior Sales Support Engineer

Vanderlande Industries
06.2024 - Current

SPECIALITY PROJECTS MANAGER / SENIOR COST ENGINEER

Beckstrom Electric
12.2015 - Current

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / COST ENGINEER

RCD Inc. Purcellville VA
03.2008 - 12.2015

LEAD TECHNICIAN

Electric Express LLC
01.2002 - 03.2008

High School Diploma -

East Coast Baptist Academy

Journeyman Electrician - Electrical

Tidewater Community College

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