Mason Howard
JACKSONVILLE
Summary
Results-driven Project Management Specialist skilled in overseeing projects from initiation to completion. Coordinates cross-functional teams and streamlines processes to enhance efficiency. Delivers projects on time and within budget while maintaining quality standards. Improves operational workflows and project outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Timeless Properties Construction
Wilmington
08.2024 - Current
- Directed daily operations for multiple jobsites, coordinating subcontractors for professional home completions.
Supervised between 40 and 80 home sites concurrently, guaranteeing timely project execution. - Direct project management for a spectrum of developments, including single-family homes, tailored residences, townhouse projects, and expansive multi-million-dollar apartment complexes.
- Facilitated change orders and collected bids to enhance project efficiency.
Provided accurate estimates to support financial planning.
Acted as liaison between subcontractors and builders, ensuring seamless workflow.
Enabled builders to concentrate on critical aspects of construction processes. - Maintain compliance with safety regulations and address possible conflict areas.
- Identify new opportunities to attract additional vendors and builders to the company
- Established relationships with owners and superintendents, resulting in the recruitment of two new builders for Timeless Construction.
Project Manager / Estimator
The Patch Boys
Jacksonville
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Directed all aspects of daily operations, including project bids for on-base and off-base initiatives.
Initiated communication with existing and potential clients to strengthen connections.
Managed social media channels to promote brand awareness and customer interaction. - Secured contract with base housing for all drywall requirements and bid for 2024 maintenance project.
- Oversee project execution ensuring completion within deadlines and budget constraints at 100% success rate.
- Ensure every project has required materials and suitable manpower to accomplish daily assignments.
Platoon Sergeant (First line Supervisor)
United States Marine Corps
Cherry Point
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed workflow and production for more than 30 employees utilizing 45 heavy equipment assets worth 11 million dollars.
Maintained high levels of equipment readiness and supported maintenance personnel to optimize performance. - management and guidance for influx of workers' personal and professional matters cultivating competitive environment, sustained workflow, and healthy work-life balance.
- Executed daily administrative tasks utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams for an average of 40 hours weekly.
- Facilitated over 40 hours of life skills, relationship, and stress mitigation classes, supporting sustained 90% team training readiness.
Drill Instructor, Training instructor, Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
Parris Island
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and shaped 400+ men and 36 women into marines, instilling discipline and resilience
- Conducted daily training sessions for 100 participants, addressing diverse needs over 72 days, achieving 98.9% success rate
- Embedded core values of honor, courage, commitment into training for 400+ recruits, fostering strong ethical foundations
Base Color Sergeant
United State Marine Corps
Quantico
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Directed and facilitated over 426 events in partnership with 25 commands and three federal agencies.
- Coordinated and sustained timelines and schedules for training and transportation to all events.
- Led team to attain 99% readiness rating during inspector general's yearly evaluation, earning distinction as premier color guard for Marine Corps in eastern region.
- Nominated for color sergeant of Marine Corps in 2017 due to superior performance, securing position among top three candidates
Facilities and Maintenance Manager
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Supervised operations of two housing facilities with a tenant base exceeding 400 and total valuation of $12 million
- Processed and finalized over 650 maintenance service requests
- Facilitated seamless relocation of 400 tenants to new location within 4-hour timeframe.
Welding Chief
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune
11.2010 - 04.2014
- Analyzed and validated weld quality of other welders within unit for maintenance tasks on equipment.
- Managed and completed over 200 service requests for maintenance involving multiple pieces of equipment.
- Supervised repair operations for 15 million dollars’ worth of heavy equipment and marine craft supporting training missions.
Apprentice
Howard Bro’s Plumbing company
Port St. Lucie
11.2001 - 08.2010
- Apprentice to master plumber with 52 years of experience, Edmond Howard.
- Performed installations of sinks, toilets, and bathtubs, ensuring quality standards.Maintained hot water systems by repairing outdated units and installing new heaters.
- Performed installations of sinks, toilets, and bathtubs, ensuring quality standards.
Maintained hot water systems by repairing outdated units and installing new heaters. - Supported installation of over 8000 linear feet of pipe for home repairs and new construction projects, contributing to timely project completion.
- Facilitated jobsite setup and managed material relocation, ensuring necessary tools were available at repair sites for efficient operations.
Education
OSHA 30 Certification -
06-2026
60 Hour Florida Life and Health Insurance Course - Life and Health Insurance License
XCEL Solutions
03-2022
Training Instructor -
Marine Corps Drill Instructor School
Parris Island, SC07-2019
Intermediate Professional Leadership Training -
Marine Corps Collage
Quantico, VA01-2018
Basic Professional Leadership Training -
Marine Corps University
Okinawa, Japan12-2015
Basic Instructors Course -
Marine Distance Education Center
Okinawa, JP04-2012
Skills
- Project Documentation
- Production Management
- Schedule Creation
- Scope Definition
- Resource Allocation
- Quality Control
- Risk Management
- Project Compliance
- Cost Analysis
- Cost Estimating
- Budget Creation
- Logistics Management
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Delegation
- Decision Making
- Conflict Management
- Effective Communication
- Cross- Functional Communication
- Public speaking
- Tech Savvy
- Microsoft Office
- File Management
- Time Management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Flexibility
- Creativity
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership
- Positive attitude
- Responsible
- Personable
- Agile
- Decision Making
- Delegation
Accomplishments
- Four-time recipient of the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- Two-time recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Two-time recipient of the Overseas Service Medal
- Recipient of the Korean Defense Service Medal
- Recipient of the National Defense Service Ribbon
- Recipient of the Navy Sea Service Deployment Medal
- Recipient of the International Security Assistance Force Medal
- Meritorious Mast for exemplary performance in military occupational school
- Base Color Sergeant for Marine Corps base Quantico 2017-2019 (highest position attainable for
the rank on the base)
Timeline
Project Manager
Timeless Properties Construction
08.2024 - Current
Project Manager / Estimator
The Patch Boys
05.2023 - 08.2024
Platoon Sergeant (First line Supervisor)
United States Marine Corps
08.2020 - 08.2022
Drill Instructor, Training instructor, Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
09.2019 - 08.2020
Base Color Sergeant
United State Marine Corps
01.2017 - 04.2019
Facilities and Maintenance Manager
United States Marine Corps
04.2014 - 05.2016
Welding Chief
United States Marine Corps
11.2010 - 04.2014
Apprentice
Howard Bro’s Plumbing company
11.2001 - 08.2010
OSHA 30 Certification -
60 Hour Florida Life and Health Insurance Course - Life and Health Insurance License
XCEL Solutions
Training Instructor -
Marine Corps Drill Instructor School
Intermediate Professional Leadership Training -
Marine Corps Collage
Basic Professional Leadership Training -
Marine Corps University
Basic Instructors Course -
Marine Distance Education Center