Accomplished leader seeking a challenging role in construction/project management.

  More than five years of valuable, hands-on experience designing and managing civil construction projects.

  Strong background improving processes, optimizing inventory and positively impacting every stage of the project lifecycle, from design to construction.

  Stellar contract management and xxxxxxgotiating skills, with experience securing multiple favorable agreements.

  Solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Master of Busixxxxxxss Administration, Bellevue University; expected 2019 (4.0 GPA).

  Proficient with the Windows and iOS operating systems; Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio; AutoCAD; SAP; Smartdraw; and Bentley Microstation V8i and InRoads V8i.

> Process/Continuous Improvement > Lean Manufacturing > Process Mapping

> Estimating > Value Engixxxxxxering > Value Stream Mapping

> Contract Management > Team Leadership/Training > Compliance Management

CSG International Jan. 2016-Mar. 2017

Industrial Engixxxxxxer

  Hired to help identify, document and map process improvements across multiple internal IT departments.

  Led two teams of up to six personxxxxxxl to develop xxxxxxw process and procedures and improve workflow.

Achievements:

  Saved moxxxxxxy for the finance department by improving how personxxxxxxl processed moxxxxxxy owxxxxxxd back to a client.

  Enhanced performance of the inbound call department by identifying gaps to determixxxxxx who was calling and what they were calling about and matching to internal documents or procedures.

  Spearheaded training of personxxxxxxl across key areas that required product or service improvement.

  Assisted with enhancing document and process workflow for different field locations.

Union Pacific Railroad Xxxxxx, XXXXXX Juxxxxxx 2006-Sept. 2015

Senior Analyst (Juxxxxxx 2014-Sept. 2015)

  Identified areas for cost and value engixxxxxxering opportunities from large construction projects.

  Coordinated bidding and sole sourcing of xxxxxxw service contracts across six southern United States.

  Managed more than 80 contracts, involving liaison between clients and vendors.

  Xxxxxxgotiated contracts with more than 30 xxxxxxw suppliers per year.

Achievements:

  Saved more than $50,000 within four months on xxxxxxw and rexxxxxxwed contracts after spearheading xxxxxxgotiations.

  Improved contract cycle time from 75 days to 45 days by using the A3 Problem Solving technique while co-leading eight team members.

Union Pacific Railroad Xxxxxx, XXXXXX Juxxxxxx 2006-Sept. 2015

Manager, Process Engixxxxxxering (Juxxxxxx 2011-Juxxxxxx 2014)

  Assessed and scrutinized existing operating metrics in order to create better processes.

  Led approximately eight xxxxxxw projects per year while volunteering to safely transport train crews during a service crisis over a 15-day period.

  Presented xxxxxxw project initiatives to the Vice President of Continuous Improvement and the Senior Operating Leadership Team, including quarterly process improvement presentations.

Achievements:

  Improved busixxxxxxss processes after developing process improvement tools such as 5s and value stream mapping.

  Enhanced employee engagement and workplace health and safety compliance as a result of mentoring up to six cross functional teams and implementing a Gemba board for staff members.

Senior Project Desigxxxxxxr (Juxxxxxx 2006-Juxxxxxx 2011)

  Led communication between employees and third party contractors regarding bidding and contract execution.

  Developed four xxxxxxw project designs per quarter, from the preliminary to final design stages.

  Managed proposals and cost estimates in partxxxxxxrship with four other internal and external stakeholder groups.

Achievements:

  Resolved issues following train derailments caused by track problems, and identified and implemented a solution that enabled effective resolution of issues and traffic to proceed with minimum time losses.

  Improved efficiency of future projects after constructing technical drawing templates and quality standards.

Advance Services Inc. Xxxxxx, XXXXXX 2005-2006

Drafting Technician

  Developed xxxxxxw railroad project plans, including fueling systems and facility improvement initiatives.

  Helped execute projects such as estimating costs, assisting with bidding and awarding contracts to third parties.

Avaya Communications 2003-2004

Material Planxxxxxxr Internship

  Saved the company $500,000 annually after implementing a lean manufacturing inventory reduction system.

  Created a safer work environment within the plastics manufacturing department after introducing 5S while completing the transfer of owxxxxxxrship and empowerment to the Union Craft for maintenance.

Master of Busixxxxxxss Administration (MBA), Bellevue University; expected 2019 (4.0 GPA)
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Technology, University of Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx; earxxxxxxd 2004

Foundation Certified, ITIL

Volunteer Steam Locomotive Engixxxxxxer, Henry Doorly Zoo Xxxxxx, XXXXXX; past 10 years; eight hours per month

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my strong interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am an accomplished leader seeking a challenging role in construction/project management. I have more than five years of valuable, hands-on experience designing and managing civil construction projects. My strong background includes improving processes, optimizing inventory and positively impacting every stage of the project lifecycle, from design to construction. Additionally, I possess stellar contract management and xxxxxxgotiating skills, with experience securing multiple favorable agreements. Among my achievements:

  Saved more than $50,000 within four months on xxxxxxw and rexxxxxxwed contracts after spearheading xxxxxxgotiations.

  Saved moxxxxxxy for the finance department by improving how personxxxxxxl processed moxxxxxxy owxxxxxxd back to a client.

  Enhanced employee engagement and workplace health and safety compliance as a result of mentoring up to six cross functional teams and implementing a Gemba board for staff members.

  Improved contract cycle time from 75 days to 45 days by using the A3 Problem Solving technique while co-leading eight team members.

  Enhanced performance of the inbound call department by identifying gaps to determixxxxxx who was calling and what they were calling about and matching to internal documents or procedures.

  Improved busixxxxxxss processes after developing process improvement tools such as 5s and value stream mapping.

As your employee, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the xxxxxxar future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Dear (Person You Interviewed With):

I am writing to personally thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (TITLE OF EACH JOB OPPORTUNITY) position currently available at your organization. Having gaixxxxxxd a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident I can exceed your performance expectations immediately.

As discussed, I am an accomplished leader seeking a challenging role in construction/project management. I have more than five years of valuable, hands-on experience designing and managing civil construction projects. My strong background includes improving processes, optimizing inventory and positively impacting every stage of the project lifecycle, from design to construction. Additionally, I possess stellar contract management and xxxxxxgotiating skills, with experience securing multiple favorable agreements.

Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Again, thank you for the interview. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx