John Farabaugh
Bethel Park,Pennsylvania
Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Manager with a proven track record at Lisanti Painting, adept in project planning and scope management. Expert in driving projects to completion on time and within budget, exceeding $1 million, while fostering client relationships. Mentored team members, enhancing their career growth. Skilled in cost control and detail-oriented execution, consistently delivering quality results. Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Lisanti Painting
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2002 - 07.2022
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Managed budgets exceeding $1 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
Commercial Estimator
Thomarios
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2000 - 01.2002
- Strengthened relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing and terms for materials and services.
- Boosted team productivity through effective communication of expectations and deadlines during pre-construction meetings.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids for accuracy and completeness, ensuring alignment with project scope requirements.
- Standardized procedures for data collection, analysis, and reporting to enhance overall department efficiency and accuracy.
- Secured profitable contracts by submitting competitive bids on high-value commercial projects.
- Optimized the bidding process through the use of specialized estimating software and tools.
- Assisted in managing change orders, minimizing impact on project timelines and budgets.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, local building codes, and safety regulations throughout the estimating process.
- Contributed to successful project completion with continuous monitoring of job costs and progress reports.
- Achieved significant time savings by implementing automated quantity surveys using BIM technology.
- Supported business development efforts by proactively seeking new opportunities in commercial markets.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with accurate and timely cost estimates for various construction projects.
Education
Computer And Information Sciences
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PAAssociate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Community of Allegheny
Pittsburgh, PA05.1995
Skills
- Project Planning
- Scope Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Scheduling
- Schedule Coordination
- Cost Control
- Quality Control
- Project Management
- Detail Oriented
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Accomplishments
Project manager of the team that won three Master Builders Excellence Awards for completed projects
Allegheny Health Northside - Cancer Center
CMU Hamerschlag Renovation
St Paul of Cross Monastery Renovation
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Lisanti Painting
01.2002 - 07.2022
Commercial Estimator
Thomarios
06.2000 - 01.2002
Computer And Information Sciences
Duquesne University
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Community of Allegheny