Allan Williams

Experience

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  Skanska

  Jul 1999 - May 2005

  Project Manager (Denver BU)

  • Operational Construction Management: Oversaw various projects, including commercial, retail, and mixed-use residential high-rise buildings.• Geographically Dispersed Leadership: As team leader for 20 bank expansion programs for significant banking institutions, covering multiple states and cities.• High-Rise Expertise: Led a team responsible for a 13-story high-rise residential condominium project in downtown Denver.• Risk and Claim Management: Spearheaded project claim risk management, mitigation, and preparation, reducing financial exposure and project delays.• Client Relationship Building: Skillfully managed local and national private sector client relationships while overseeing project proposal response development.• Budget and Logistics: Managed project target budgets, cost estimating, and guaranteed maximum prices while focusing on site conditions and logistics planning. Show less

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  Turner Construction Company

  Jun 2005 - Oct 2009

  Senior Project Manager - Special Projects Division

  • Team Leadership & Development: As the Senior Project Manager for the Special Projects Division, honed high-performance teams through effective supervision, training, coaching, and performance evaluations.• Multi-Project Management: Spearheaded multiple projects simultaneously from pre-construction to closeout, displaying a flair for multitasking and strategic planning.• Delivery Method Expertise: Led cross-functional teams specializing in Design-Build, At-Risk Construction Management, and Design-Bid-Build delivery methods.• New Business Acquisition: Worked with sales and marketing departments to secure new projects, driving business growth.• Varied Sector Experience: Demonstrated aptitude in managing diverse project types, including public and private commercial development, multifamily residences, education, retail, and specialized use facilities like critical safety service locations. Show less

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  Essential Integration Consulting, Ltd

  Oct 2009 - now

  Senior Program Director

  A construction consulting service focusing on program management strategy, pre-construction and project planning, cost, scope and schedule integration, budgeting, risk evaluation, contract management, and strategic negotiation.• Strategic Planning: Provided expert consulting in project management strategy, pre-construction, planning, budgeting, and risk evaluation. I am adept in cost, quality, schedule, resource integration, and contract management.• Financial Recovery & Claims Mitigation: Successfully negotiated $6M in recovery and spearheaded claims analysis and mitigation strategies.• Subcontract Risk Management: Directed subcontract claims mitigation risk on $120M school projects, ensuring compliance and minimizing financial impact.• Forensic Contract Analysis: Conducted results-oriented forensic analysis on $10M in change order claims, providing invaluable insights for contract optimization.• Innovative Financial Strategies: Crafted innovative approaches to recover financial losses, effectively closing out project finances and maximizing profitability. Show less

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  Dck worldwide, LLC

  May 2011 - May 2015

  Senior Project Manager

  • Design-Build Leadership: Directed the comprehensive design-build process for two $20M+ high-rise hospitality remodel projects of historical significance—showcasing proficiency in integrating multifaceted design and construction elements.• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Led the integration process during the design phase, fostering a cooperative environment among cross-functional teams, end-users, designers, and internal departments.• Structural Evaluation and Planning: Oversaw building structural evaluations to establish design criteria and scope of work for adding floors to ensure architectural and engineering quality standards of practice.• Sensitive Project Handling: Devised demolition sequencing strategy to mitigate vibrational damage to a million-dollar art collection housed in the facilities.• Budget and Schedule Management: Managed budgeting, master scheduling, and change orders, employing strategic negotiation techniques to maintain budgets and create value for the project.• Structural Remediation and Revitalization: Completed substantial structural remediation and the interior/exterior revitalization of occupied facilities, demonstrating a keen focus on safety and aesthetic considerations. Show less

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  The Weitz Company

  May 2015 - Sept 2018

  Project Manager

  • Project Execution: Led and managed the direction, completion, and delivery of a $40M multifamily project for a national client. Maintained balance across critical project aspects such as CPM schedule, cost, quality, risk, and safety.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Created a collaborative environment with all stakeholders, prioritizing open and transparent communication to foster alignment and progress.• Design Team Leadership: Led a cross-functional design team to successfully address a critical $1.1M utility replacement change, effectively mitigating delays in the master schedule.• Regulatory Compliance: Manage project-based environmental compliance program to ensure State and Federal permit requirements, particularly for treating onsite contaminated groundwater.• Quality and Financial Management: Ensured that project outputs and milestones were consistently high quality, delivered on time, and maintained within budget parameters. Show less

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  Southern Land Company

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2020

  Senior Project Manager

  • Project Leadership: Led and managed a $100M, 380,000 SF mixed-use high-rise multifamily project. I used problem-solving and interpersonal skills to turn around a struggling project by taking over operational leadership and rebuilding the team.• Subcontract and Procurement Management: Oversaw subcontract buyout, material procurement, and resource optimization. I conducted a thorough resource analysis to ensure maximum operational efficiency.• Client Relationship & Communication: Maintained open communication pathways, monitoring client satisfaction metrics. I established an alternative communication strategy to rebuild alliances and foster team collaboration.• Financial Oversight: Managed budget meticulously, ensuring the optimal earned value from buyouts and efficiently handling change orders.• Team Development: Supervised, trained, coached, and mentored cross-functional project teams, creating an environment of skill development and cohesiveness.• Dispute Resolution & Risk Mitigation: Strategically negotiated contract dispute resolutions and claims mitigation, employing problem-solving skills to minimize risks and costs.• Safety Leadership: Took a proactive stance on safety by driving and enforcing corporate safety protocols, setting an example for all team members to follow. Show less

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  PCL Construction

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2023

  Senior Project Manager, Denver Buildings District

  • Strategic Leadership & Team Alignment: With 27 years of industry experience, successfully led high-performance teams in aligning toward shared pre-construction and operational project goals. Employ strategic planning and risk analysis to guide teams in complex design-build project undertakings.• Execution Planning: Skillfully craft execution plans tailored to each project's unique risks and opportunities, setting a robust foundation for success on pre-construction engagements ranging from $100 million to $280 million.• Client Relationship Management: Partner with clients to translate their vision into actionable plans. I continually add value and build trust by utilizing an open and direct communication style.• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in pre-construction, design-build, and operational project management, ensuring project deliverables are on time and within scope.• Business & Team Cohesion: Prioritize maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships at all levels and fostering a collaborative team environment. Show less