Chris Andrew

Manage a multi-project portfolio with an average combined budget of $4M per year; supervise cross-functional teams of 20+ members across 3 business units with a 94% stakeholder approval rate.

Utilize PM software (Jira, Asana, Smartsheets, ClickUp, Trello) to track progress and generate documentation; recommend improvements using historical data, change management and lessons learned reports from similar archived projects.

Launched an Agile framework using Kanban and Scrum principles which improved processes, decreased quality issues and lead to a 33% increase in customer satisfaction.

Created a one-piece flow, cellular manufacturing model that increased efficiency by 36% in just 3 months; utilize lean and six sigma methods to reduce defects, eliminate wastes and increase quality control.

Oversee the procurement process and negotiate contracts/pricing with suppliers resulting in a 20% decrease in resource expenses.

Developed a structured risk management framework to help identify and mitigate risks; analyze different strategies and create contingency plans accordingly.

Assist PM with project plans, project charters, status reports, change management and other project documentation.

Manage task delegation and monitor individual/team progress through the use of task trackers, production reports and daily standup meetings.

Developed a new training program and mentorship for all current and new employees; increased employee satisfaction rate by 45% while decreasing turnover by 19%.

Identify and mitigate all risks, enter corrective actions and preventative measures into the risk register for future projects.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams using PM software (Jira, Smartsheets, etc.) and tools to ensure clear and concise communication and real-time document sharing.

Developed an incentive program that rewards individuals and teams for completing tasks on time, producing deliverables and reaching milestones.

Coordinated over 25 projects with budgets over $250,000 that received an average customer satisfaction rate of 4.8 out of 5.

Manage project resource inventory and coordinate materials, tools, equipment, space and personnel availability for all incoming projects.

Develop key relationships with suppliers and negotiate contract terms and pricing; guarantee on-time delivery and quality of materials/supplies.

Oversee quality compliance through frequent spot-checks, audits, validations and inspections; perform quality assurance and control processes.

Update all documentation and schedule project meetings for design, layout, kickoff and daily stand-ups.

Monitor performance metrics such as cost, timeline, quality and client satisfaction; provide recommendations based off of this data.

Manage up to 5 job sites and 40 staff members on a daily basis; delegate tasks and track progress through production reports.

Create and maintain all documentation including the construction-contractor agreement, specifications, bill of quantities, punch lists and safety reports.

Negotiated new contract terms and pricing with a major supplier that reduced material costs by 32% and saved the customer $135,000 in expenses.

Coordinate daily on-site meetings to enforce safety protocols, improve efficiency and mitigate any current or potential risks; provide alignment on quality, time and costs.

Complete the final inspection with client and hold post-project reviews to assess successes, failures and areas for improvement.

Eliminate project lags by conducting site pre-assessments, inspecting work-in-progress, and ensuring compliance with top quality control.