Seeking the following positions:
-Senior Project Manager
-Senior Program Manager
-Department Manager/Director
in either the design or construction industries.
Extensive experience in various industries related to design or construction; health care, government, commercial, educational, automotive, retail and commercial industries both local and international.
COVER LETTER:
As an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in Project Management, Architectural/Engineering Design and Construction coupled with extensive Business Management experience, I am confident that my exceptional qualifications match your organization’s current requirements. My expertise lies in my ability to effectively lead and interact with all members, regardless of how manic the environment, to identify the root objective or problem and solve with grounded principles yet innovative solutions to bring out the best results, while controlling the triple constraint.
I have enclosed my resume for your review. Some of the key strengths I can offer include:
• Design, Construction, Management, Strategic Planning, Operations, Marketing and Executive experience.
• Extensive experience in various industries; health care, government, commercial, educational, automotive, retail and commercial industries both local and international.
• Strong leadership and experience in “sustainable-green†design and construction, impact and conservation of energy, and new energy technology performance.
• Proven ability to keep project on schedule, within budget and quality within required metrics.
• Successfully implemented document delivery systems, producing a net savings of 320K first year.
• Lead process team to improve electronic mail storage methods, providing 30% reduction in correspondence handling.
• Lead process team to improve office scheduling and job tracking tools. Improved awareness and production control by 42%.
• Acknowledged for being a hands on team leader, resourceful, adaptable, and self-directed with the ability to meet even the most challenging goals due to outstanding trouble shooting, and analytical and problem solving skills.
• Recognized as the key†go-to†person by upper management and peers with the ability to consistently create innovative, cost effective solutions to everyday business problems.
At this time, I would greatly welcome the opportunity to speak with you to discuss ways in which my background and expertise could accelerate you and your organization’s goals. Thank you for your consideration and time.
RESUME:
Duglass A. Young, LEED AP, AIA Assoc., MBA, BS
Senior Project/Program Manager, Department Manager
Motivated, team oriented professional with over 15 years experience in managing projects, directing and mentoring staff. Extensive experience in design, architectural development, engineering, construction, project planning and sustainable practices related to healthcare, government, commercial, educational, automotive, retail and commercial industries both local and international. Expert knowledge in all Microsoft applications including MS Project; along with VISO, Primavera, and other CAD Software. Expansive knowledge in business, finance, strategic planning, operations, marketing, and sustainable design. Prominent characteristics include leadership, commitment, analytical and quantitative problem solving, organizational, multitasking, and excellent client/team rapport, coupled with strong listening-communication and presentation skills.
MBA, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan
B.S. Architecture, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan
-LEED AP (Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional Certification
-PMP certification (Project Management Professional), waiting testing
-Licensed Residential Builder, State of Michigan
-American Institute of Architects (AIA Associate)- Development Program
-Pursuing Professional Architectural Registration
-LEED NC – Technical Review Training, USGBC Certification
-PSMJ Resources, Inc. Management Seminars; PM Boot Camp Certification
-Risk Management Planning for A/ E Industry Certification
-Quality Orientation Certification
-Providing Outstanding Service and Communication Skills Certification
-Crucial Conversations Certification
-Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout Honor Certification
-Pursuing Toastmasters Certifications
-Pursuing Safe2work and MUST certifications
Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. - Detroit, Michigan (2001- 2009)
Senior Project/ Program Manager – Business Development, Kahn Associate
Ford Motor Land Development Corporation, Inc. - Dearborn, Michigan (2000-2001)
Project Manager/ Facilities Planning & Design (Contracted through Ghafari Associates, L.L.C.)
Facilities Matrix Group Inc., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan (1996-1998)
Architectural Coordinator, Lead/ Designer, Planner, CAD Operator of Construction Documents
Union Carpenter - General Carpentry & Commercial Furniture Installation (1991-1996)
Supervisor/ Assistant Representative: Herman Miller, Haworth, Steelcase, and others
-Corporate Internal Auditor of ISO Procedures and Quality Assurance Plans.
-Corporate Technical & Management Process Implementations Specialist
-Regulatory Agency Specialist
-Managed/ directed over 70 new/ existing projects (300K – 200M) with an average of 26 team members; architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, landscape, interior design, consultants, vendors, regulatory agencies, and construction trades.
-Managed initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and project closeout processes for design and construction phases.
-Detail project life cycle activities include project charters & project management plan; initial client meetings, proposal writing, work plans, project objective, schedule and risk structures, design-construction documents, bidding/ award, construction document review/ approval, cost estimating, move coordination, vendor control, financial management, client turnover and closeout functions.
-Provided on site construction supervision and quality assurance, owners on site representative
-Lead Project Management training and mentoring program.
-Provided leadership and quality control to ensure green design techniques using LEED and Green Guide for Healthcare, and “Planetree†approach to projects.
-Proven ability to keep project on schedule, within budget and quality within required metrics.
-Acknowledged for being a hands on team leader, resourceful, adaptable, and self-directed with the ability to meet even the most challenging goals due to outstanding trouble shooting, and analytical and problem solving skills.
-Recognized as the key†go-to†person by upper management and peers with the ability to consistently create innovative, cost effective solutions to everyday business problems.
Achievements:
2000 Project Integration Plan - Ford Credit North America (FCNA) & International Corporate
2003 Financial Assessment - McKesson Corporation
2004 Strategic Operation Plan - Tower Automotive Corporation
2004 Strategic Marketing Plan - Cardinal Health Corporation
2006 Document Delivery & Storage System Integration - Albert Kahn Associates, 30% reduction in correspondence handling, a net savings of 320K first year.
2007 Project Schedule & Job Tracking Integration - Albert Kahn Associates, Improved awareness and production control by 42%
2008 Project Fee & Budget Allocation Matrix - Albert Kahn Associates
2009 LEED Project Scope & Tracking Matrix - Albert Kahn Associates
Affiliations:
-Project Management Institute (PMI)
-American Institute of Architects (AIA Associate)
-Southeastern Michigan Society of Healthcare Engineers (SMSHE)
-Michigan Society of Healthcare Engineers (MISHE)
-Dearborn Hills Civic Association, Board of Director
-Sigma Pi Fraternity International, Past President
Special Interests:
-Sustainability & Energy Conservation and Alternative Energy Research
-Health Care Innovation
-Client Interaction and Networking
-Marketing, Strategic Planning, Design, and Presentation
-Construction/ building applications
-Outdoor activities including travel
-Family traditions, development and health
“Strive to achieve professional and personal excellence through aggressive growth in knowledge, fellowship, and participationâ€
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