Justin Cearlock
Collinsville
Summary
Project Manager versed in all aspects of project and personnel management. Results-oriented and high-energy professional with talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Dedicated to fostering strong effective team relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Icon Mechanical
Granite City
10.2024 - Current
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
Project Manager
Tiger Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Services
Collinsville
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
- Use and continually develop leadership skills
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Ensure resource availability and allocation
- Involve HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work for the company and ensure the scope of work matches what the client needs
- Manage up to 6 technicians daily and ensure each one hits their goals
- Use Microsoft applications effectively
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
Machine Operator
Olin Brass/winchester
East Alton
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Complied with all safety regulations and outcomes
- Responsible for the operation of a significant producing unit including advanced set up, calibration and changeovers when necessary
- Direct both the equipment crew and support crew Responsible for record keeping, quality, and productivity
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
Terminal Operator
SCF Lewis and Clark
Granite City
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Assist in all areas of the unloading, loading and transferring of grain, fertilizer products and general cargo which may include but not be limited to barge, truck and rail operations, and sampling/testing of products received and shipped
- Knowledge of safe & proper operation of all terminal equipment, which includes but is not limited to forklifts, conveyer, rigging, front end loaders, forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Must be aware of and follow all applicable safety and environmental regulations with respect to the product you are handling
- Must develop a knowledge of the product you are dealing with and its properties
- Understand the proper operation of conveyance equipment that is utilized in the shipping, receiving and transferring of products and the associated safety systems of that equipment
- Housekeeping as related, but not limited to, the cleanliness and orderliness of the product handling area (Yard, Terminal Area, concrete grounds, Break Rooms, etc.)
- Follow established policies and procedures, along with proper communication, when operating product handling equipment
Sales Representative/Installer
Defenders
Fenton
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Explain products, services, and prices
- Demonstrate use of products and services
- Answer questions of product features and benefits about security
- Install all products in the customers home and make sure everything works properly
- Test and maintain all products of all customers
- Have amazing customer service skills
Assistant Manager
Sav-on Liquor and Wine
Collinsville
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Staff Supervision.
- Cash Handling.
- Employee relations.
- Open and closed store.
- Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
- Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.
- Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
- Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
Aviation Ordnanceman
Naval Air Station North Island
San Diego
07.2013 - 07.2017
- MH-60R plane captain certified.
- Qualified aircraft move director.
- Trained tow tractor driver.
- Certified in aircraft firefighting.
- Dependable, Excellent Bearing; working with a wide range of personalities.
- Ensured safety around aircraft, so personal can complete their task safely.
- Launched and recovered aircraft several times a day.
- Performed daily and turnaround inspections that affected the status of the helicopter making it a good helicopter or something that needed to be fixed.
- Carry out fuel and oil analysis, which led to clean and safe operations.
- Performed special inspections every 14 days per helicopter.
- Responsible for over 500 HAZMAT materials; totaling at costs of over $100,000.
- Serviced hydraulics.
- Load, store, and assemble aviation ordnance including ammunition, torpedoes, missiles, and rockets.
- Clean, store, and have flight ready the GAU-21 and M-240.
- Maintain all Cartridge Actuated Devices in case of emergency's on fire bottles, rescue hoist, ALFS, and RAST.
Education
Cetificate - Understanding Mechanical Systems
MCA
02.2025 - 01.2025
High school diploma -
Collinsville High School
Collinsville, ILSkills
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Inventory
- Sale
- Training
- Management
- Cold Calling
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Marketing
- Direct Sales
- Mechanic Experience
- Sales Management
- Purchasing
- Hydraulics
- Pricing
- Recruiting
- Negotiation
- Industrial Maintenance
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Budgeting
- Supervising experience
- Store management
- Microsoft Word
- Warehouse experience
- Forklift
- Mechanical knowledge
- Construction
- IOS
- Mobile devices
- Windows
- Outside sales
- Carpentry
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Manufacturing
- Order entry
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Industrial equipment
- Precision measuring instruments
- Micrometer
- Maintenance
- OSHA
- Loader operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Packaging
- Production planning
- Dealership experience
- Driving
- Relationship management
- Construction estimating
- Military
- First aid
- Blueprint Reading
- Build and Design
- Blue beam Efficiency
- Project management
- Risk management
- Budget forecasting
- Contract negotiation
Certification
- Forklift Certification, 06/01/19, Present
- First Aid Certification, 10/01/23, 10/01/25
- CPR Certification, 10/01/23, 10/01/25
- OSHA 10, 06/01/21, Present
- Confined Space Certification, 06/01/20, Present
- Driver's License, 03/01/20, 05/01/24
- OSHA-30, 12/23/25, Present
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Cetificate - Understanding Mechanical Systems
MCA
02.2025 - 01.2025
Project Manager
Icon Mechanical
10.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Tiger Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Services
10.2021 - 10.2024
Machine Operator
Olin Brass/winchester
11.2019 - 10.2021
Terminal Operator
SCF Lewis and Clark
03.2019 - 11.2019
Sales Representative/Installer
Defenders
04.2018 - 03.2019
Assistant Manager
Sav-on Liquor and Wine
07.2017 - 04.2018
Aviation Ordnanceman
Naval Air Station North Island
07.2013 - 07.2017
High school diploma -
Collinsville High School