JASON ABERNATHY
Sandy Springs
Summary
Seasoned Operations/Installation/Project Manager with over 12 years of experience in streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. Strong background in construction, focused on customer satisfaction and safety standards, supported by LRRP and forklift certifications. Committed to driving project success and fostering team development.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Project Manager
Tekton Construction Group
Marietta
2024.09 - Current
- Lead facilities maintenance, renovation, and special projects initiatives for one of the nation's leading quick-service restaurant brands, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Oversee the complete project lifecycle, including estimating, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, invoicing, and final project closeout.
- Managed multiple subcontractor crews, coordinating field operations to uphold quality standards and meet project timelines.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of project issues.
- Monitored project progress and addressed challenges proactively to ensure timely completion and operational continuity across all active restaurant locations.
- Maintained compliance with food safety and health regulations, company standards, and quality expectations during all phases of construction, maintenance, and renovation projects.
- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring workflow efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
- Managed annual project volume ranging from $1.5 million to $2.5 million, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
- Highest profit margin % in the company
Installation Manager
Leaf Filter Gutter Protection
Alpharetta
2020.01 - 2024.01
- Spearheaded timely project installations, boosting location efficiency.
- Devised strategic training programs for subcontractors, enhancing in-office and on-field skills, and elevating contractor proficiency.
- Identified and addressed systemic training gaps, proposing and implementing innovative training solutions.
- Collaborated with leadership to implement training solutions effectively.
- Developed expertise in roofing installation techniques. in the installation of diverse roofing materials, focusing on metal and asphalt. in installation on different roofing materials, specifically metal and asphalt.
Operations Manager
Thermal Recovery Systems
Tucker/Kennesaw
2015.01 - 2020.01
- Managed and optimized inventory, enhancing purchasing procedures to increase inside sales and revenue.
- Streamlined client order processes to ensure timely delivery and improve customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined client order processes, ensuring efficient and timely delivery.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients, carriers, and partners, enhancing company reputation.
- Implemented innovative strategies that significantly improved operational efficiency.
Education
Business Administration
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA 2007.07 - 2010.07
Skills
- Project management Budgeting and forecastiRisk CompliaFacilities renovationproject deIndustry knowledge
- Procurement strategies
- Subcontractor coordination
- Strategic planning
- Multi-project management
- Project scheduling
- Project plan development
- Team leadership
- Documentation management
- Specification review
- Financial administration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Client management
- Client relationship management
- Client relations
- Cross-functional coordination
- Client relations
- Meeting facilitation
- Problem solving
- LRRP
- ceLean
- project deIndustry knowledge
- Schedule coordination
- Forklift certified
Timeline
Lead Project Manager
Tekton Construction Group
2024.09 - Current
Installation Manager
Leaf Filter Gutter Protection
2020.01 - 2024.01
Operations Manager
Thermal Recovery Systems
2015.01 - 2020.01
Business Administration
Georgia Gwinnett College
2007.07 - 2010.07