Darrell Smith
Laurel
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with extensive experience at Mountain Electric of Montana, adept in project planning and scheduling. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and delivering projects on time. Skilled in managing multiple projects while fostering team collaboration and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong analytical and communication skills drive exceptional client satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Mountain Electric of Montana
03.2024 - Current
- Currently PM on 11 jobs
- Creating 2 week look ahead for all 11 jobs, that not only capture my job expectations but also include the GC's schedule
- Making sure any change orders are properly price and that they capture the whole scope of work to be changed. Make sure these change orders are getting sent to GC in a timely manner.
- Working on submittals start to finish
- Coordinate man power needs to ensure proper man power for job / task at hand
- Involved with Company back log/billing meeting
- Project planning and coordination to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Supported team in tracking project progress using project management software.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced project delivery times.
- Participated in meetings to document action items and follow up on outstanding tasks.
- Contributed to risk assessment activities by identifying potential issues and suggesting solutions.
- Monitored project timelines, adapting schedules as necessary to meet changing priorities.
- Facilitated communication between team members, enhancing collaboration and information sharing.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Meet project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Project Superintendent
Mountain Electric of Montana
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Supervised daily operations to ensure project timelines and quality standards were met.
- Developed work schedules, improving labor utilization and project delivery times.
- Conducted thorough site inspections to identify potential issues early on, preventing costly delays or rework later in the project.
- Insure all work meets NEC Code
- Trained apprentices on how to properly and safely complete the daily task.
- Attended all job site meeting
- Responsible for 6 jobs and up to 20 guys at any given time
- Developed good healthy working relationships
- Reading and understanding prints
- Made sure projects ran as smooth as possible start to finish
- Submitted change order information and RFI's
Field Technician
CEI
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Installed Fire protection/ alarm cables in Northwest Energy Gen Station
- Installed and terminated control cabling
Project Superintendent
Mountain Electric of Montana
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
- Job forman and assistant PM
- Coordinated man power and material needs to meet schedules
- Ordered gear/ lighting
- Quality checked jobs to insure a safe and code compliance job was being handed over to the customer
- Same duty's as the above project superintendent position.
Field Technician/ Foreman
Mountain Electric of Montana
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Foreman for commercial jobs including school, hospitals/ clinics, Banks and supermarkets to name a few.
- Oversee job day to day process as well scheduling material deliveries and shipments.
- Insuring all work and material meet job spec and codes.
- Insuring job progress was meeting dead lines.
- Work as a journeyman on jobs training apprentices.
Journeyman Electrician
Central / Billings Electric
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Worked as journeyman Electrician with 2-3 guys under me.
- Installed new electrical systems in Hospitals/clinics, New Banks, Schools and large retail groceries.
- Heavy equipment operator
- Pre building and site underground
Apprentice/Electrical Journeyman
ID Corp
11.2012 - 12.2016
- Worked as apprentice/journey man
- Installed electrical system in Hotels and Retirement communities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Concrete High School
Concrete, WA06-1998
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Journeyman electrician 20 year experience
- Heavy equipment operator
Certification
Licensed Journeyman electrician in Montana and Wyoming.
Timeline
Project Manager
Mountain Electric of Montana
03.2024 - Current
Project Superintendent
Mountain Electric of Montana
02.2024 - 03.2024
Field Technician
CEI
12.2023 - 02.2024
Project Superintendent
Mountain Electric of Montana
03.2021 - 12.2023
Field Technician/ Foreman
Mountain Electric of Montana
04.2019 - 03.2021
Journeyman Electrician
Central / Billings Electric
01.2016 - 04.2019
Apprentice/Electrical Journeyman
ID Corp
11.2012 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Concrete High School