Christian Preston
Thomasville
Summary
Construction Professional
Hands-on Project Manager recognized for flawless execution and finding solutions to complex problems. Communicative and reliable professional polished in developing scopes and objectives and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. Commended for unexcelled record of completing critical projects on schedule and within budget.
Focused project manager bringing several years of developing continuous improvements throughout planning and implementation phases of projects. Demonstrated history of establishing and enforcing adherence to standards of excellence. Well-versed in mentoring and guiding associates to exceed client and stakeholder expectations. Accustomed to cultivating innovative ideas and encouraging new ideas that drive company growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Wimco
Wilmington
01.2019 - 01.2026
- Project manager for the construction of commercial buildings.
- Fast food restaurant chains
- Gas stations
- Retail stores
- Scheduling subcontractors
- Overseeing subcontractors
- Budget management
- Led project planning and execution for various client initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment.
- Managed stakeholder relationships to facilitate clear communication.
- Developed project timelines and monitored task completion progress.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential project challenges.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss project status updates.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Supported budget management and resource allocation for projects.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
- Overseen projects with budgets range from 1 to 11.5 million with a 100% approval rate.
Owner/Operator
HonkyTonk Remodeling
Wilmington
09.2010 - 01.2018
- I started my residential remodeling company in september of 2010.
- When I started my company i had just 1 employee, within one year we were up to 5 employees plus myself as a owner Operator.
- For the next 7 years we remodeled high end residential homes in and around the Wilmington Nc area.
- Our scope of work was anything from just full kitchen, bathroom remodels, to full home remodeling and additions.
- This included all phases of construction from foundation, framework, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and all Finnish work right down to the fixtures.
- When we shut our doors in 2018 HonkyTonk Remodelings annual revenue was just under $400,000 a year.
Education
Construction management -
Sunny ESF
Syracuse, NYGeneral -
Edmeston central
Edmeston, NYSkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction subcontractor management
- Commercial construction
- HVAC
- Basic math
- Attention to detail
- Construction site preparation
- Construction Safety protocol adherence
- Manager experience
- Heavy equipment supervisor experience
- Customer service
- Excavation site supervisor experience
- Client relationship development
- Construction industry experience
- Budgeting
- Construction safety briefings
- Supervising experience
- Numeracy
- Construction schedule coordination
- OSHA
- OSHA 10
- Management
- Frame carpentry
- Commercial building projects
- Schedule management
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
- Low-rise building construction
- ProCore
- Team leadership
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Project Manager
Wimco
01.2019 - 01.2026
Owner/Operator
HonkyTonk Remodeling
09.2010 - 01.2018
Construction management -
Sunny ESF
General -
Edmeston central