William Bruce
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Project Manager known for delivering high-quality HVAC projects. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership, driving successful outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Allana Buick & Bers
02.2024 - Current
- Led multiple HVAC (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) retro-fit replacement projects, primarily for the hospitality sector.
- Ranging between 20-30 active projects with average project costs between 250k to 1.5 million.
- Developed assessment reports, request for proposal packages, client cost summaries, project schedules, and contracts.
- Engage in regular communication with clients to discuss high-level progress updates and upcoming projects.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss project status, address roadblocks, and troubleshoot issues.
Quality Engineering Intern
Siemens Energy
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Analyzed metallurgical samples with thermal barrier coatings to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with manufacturing team to troubleshoot issues with plasma spray process where coatings are applied.
- Processed high work load of metallurgical samples to meet production turn around times.
- Trained team members on best practices for quality assurance and control methodologies.
- Created new laboratory processes and procedures to improve quality control accuracy.
Construction Crew Leader
Griffin Masonry
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed a small concrete crew to prepare and pour residential concrete footings.
- Reviewed engineered drawings installed rebar to meet project specifications.
- Met with city inspectors and walked through job for final approval. Communicated job constraints during construction.
- Obtained CDL Class A license to tow heavy machinery to the job site.
- Ensured proper safety practices were used for OSHA compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering of Technology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
05-2023
Skills
- Project planning and development
- Relationship building
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Contract management
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
Class of 2023 Senior Project Top 5 Finalists
- Developed a prototype to crystallize a plastic polymer (PET) for a local plastic resin manufacturer to use in their R&D lab.
Timeline
Project Manager
Allana Buick & Bers
02.2024 - Current
Quality Engineering Intern
Siemens Energy
05.2021 - 01.2024
Construction Crew Leader
Griffin Masonry
04.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering of Technology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte