Lou Shanks
Boston,MA
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning, meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities, and working well in team-based environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Suffolk Constrution
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Managed budgets exceeding $80 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
Senior Project Manager
Columbia Construction
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
Project Manager
Turner Construction
10.2014 - 05.2019
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Skills
- Project Planning
- Scope Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Project plan development
- Project Scheduling
- Training and mentoring
- Meeting facilitation
- Meeting participation
- Schedule Coordination
- Specification Review
- Contract Preparation
- Quality Control
Notable Projects
585 Kendall
- $500m Ground Up
Brockton Public Service
- $100m Ground Up
MIT
- $15m Lab
BCBS
- $25m Corporate Restack
50 PO Square
- $30m Lobby Addition
125 High Street
- $20m Lobby Restructure
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Suffolk Constrution
12.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Columbia Construction
05.2019 - 12.2021
Project Manager
Turner Construction
10.2014 - 05.2019
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