James McDonald
Woodstock
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in coordinating resources and managing multiple projects. Skilled in strategic planning, effective communication, and stakeholder engagement, leading to successful project deliveries and strong partnerships across teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
A&A Transfer/MEI
Chantilly
09.2013 - Current
- Coordinated resources and schedules to meet project deadlines.
- Led project planning and execution for cross-functional teams.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Utilized project management software for tracking tasks and milestones.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Developed project documentation and reports for management review.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Managed resources across various departments and teams to achieve project objectives.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
Paver Operator
Superior Paving
Gainesville
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Operated paver machine to lay asphalt on roads and other surfaces.
- Operated paving machinery to install asphalt and concrete surfaces.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during operations.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating machinery and working with hazardous materials.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project status and needs.
- Trained new operators on equipment use and safety procedures.
- Used range of hands tools, power tools and construction equipment to spread gravel and asphalt.
- Adjusted the speed of the paver depending on the job requirements.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with paving material supplies.
- Identified and reported hazardous conditions to supervisor to promote workplace safety.
- Monitored engine performance and adjusted accordingly during operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Battlefield High School
Haymarket, VA06-2008
Skills
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Budget management
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Contract negotiation
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Time management
- Vendor management
- Performance monitoring
- Project planning and development
- Logistics management
- Schedule management
- Risk management
- Project development
- Project scope analysis
- Budget control
- Scope management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Project closure
- Project scheduling
- Project planning
- Price quote preparation
- Conflict management
Certification
- Forklift Certification 1,3,4,5,7
- OSHA 30
- Rigger
- Signalman
Timeline
Project Manager
A&A Transfer/MEI
09.2013 - Current
Paver Operator
Superior Paving
06.2010 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Battlefield High School