John Ellis

Experience

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  Battelle

  Oct 2001 - Oct 2003

  Gov Program Analyst/Project Coordinator
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  SAIC

  Oct 2003 - Apr 2008

  Gov Program Analyst/Project Manager/Planner

  - Co-managed construction projects from a client-based position providing guidance and change orders in the contracts.- Consulted with Military Installation management teams and General Contractors to ensure success and cohesion. - Provided Gov client with recommendations and policy guidance for the creation of the 6-Year Construction Project Defense Plan. - Analyzed the construction program and devised effective solutions to correct the inefficiencies - Produced short & long-range planning initiatives that realized a long term cost saving to the GOV.- Developed/sumitted annual interior design budget, produced cost estimates & reviewed cost submittals for Comprehensive Interior Design packages.- Supervised the Comprehensive Interior Design for all new - Devised cost saving measures for the Interior design packages saving the Gov client $4MM.- Computed cost estimates for Construction projects with client enterprise level database.- Managed/administrated the DoD Project Review Board project approval process for the client. Show less

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  Dept of Defense

  Apr 2008 - Nov 2011

  Gov Project Manager/Planner

  ~ Managed the planning, development, design, and execution for over $1.7B in Dept of Defence projects ranging from $4 to $80 million. (over 75 new facilities) ~ Performed short term and long term planning for 185 Gov owned facilities.~ Developed project scope/RFPs and reviewed design submittals. ~ Attended design review meetings and collaborated with all field disciplines. ~ Managed annual budget for the interior design of new facilities. ~ Performed Cost Benefit Analysis on future projects. ~ Drafted preliminary cost estimates for new projects. ~ Scheduled various milestone inspections for new facilities. ~ Monitored overall project progress and prepared reports. ~ Trained personnel on program procedures and policy.~ Conducted Quality Control and final building acceptance inspections. Key Accomplishments:- Managed and completed 60 government funded construction projects – total value $1.5 billion.- Strategically analyzed project costs and determined areas to make reductions saving $6 million over a 10-year period.- Devised and implemented design modifications with an average $250 thousand per year in savings. Show less

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  Hammerman & Gainer Inc.

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2013

  Subject Matter Expert, Project Analyst/Field Liaison (HMGP)

  The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) was authorized under Section 404 & 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and provides FEMA the authority to fund the restoration of eligible facilities that have sustained damage due to a presidentially declared disaster. Title 44 CFR §206.226 (Restoration of damaged facilities) contains a provision for the consideration of funding additional measures that will enhance a facility's ability to resist similar damage in future events. Position Description~ Manage multiple elevation projects in various stages of construction. ~ Act as Subject Matter Expert in all aspects of the HMGP and elevation projects.~ Schedule and conduct mediation meetings to resolve project issues.~ Enforce program policy compliance with contractors.~ Coordinate with contractors and local Gov officials to achieve project completion.~ Provide technical assistance to clients.~ Conduct Quality Control and pre-final inspection site surveys. Key Accomplishments:Finalized 400 home elevation projects that went to final payment stage totaling $10 million.Saved the program $700 thousand by identifying SF overages estimated by contractor. Negotiated with homeowners and contractors to solve issues preventing final payments. Show less

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  S. David & Company

  Dec 2013 - Aug 2019

  Project Manager/Business Developer

  Project Manager and Business Developer for a commercial painting contractor in New Orleans, LA. Always building new relationships to cultivate a consistent stream of revenue generating projects in South Central Region.

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  NOLA Painting and Finishing, LLC

  Aug 2019 - now

  President
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  Nola Roofing and Fencing

  Sept 2021 - now

  President