Zach Dawson
Madison
Summary
Dynamic project manager and former electrician at Legacy Electric, skilled in electrical installation and client relationship management. Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proven ability to foster strong client relationships, driving repeat business and referrals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Houseworks LLC
Madison, MS
11.2016 - 11.2023
- Oversaw project timelines, ensuring adherence to budget and specifications.
- Coordinated subcontractor activities, facilitating effective communication and collaboration on-site.
- Developed project scopes and schedules, aligning resources with client expectations and requirements.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Collaborated closely with clients to ensure project objectives were met, maintaining transparent communication throughout the process.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
Electrician
Legacy Electric
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2025 - Current
- Installed and maintained underground electrical systems ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Contributed to project success by providing valuable input during planning stages, offering solutions based on expertise and experience.
- Performed underground electrical repairs and maintenance.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
Owner
Dawson Construction Development LLC
Madison, MS
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed project timelines and budgets, ensuring timely completion of construction projects.
- Developed and maintained client relationships, facilitating effective communication throughout project lifecycles.
- Oversaw site operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and high-quality workmanship standards.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through efficient resource allocation and procurement strategies.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to optimize designs for functionality and constructability.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance, negotiating contracts to ensure alignment with project goals and quality expectations.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Education
Associate of Applied Business -
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS5 2018
High School Diploma -
Madison Central
Madison, MS5 2016
Skills
- Project management
- Client relationship management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Construction oversight
- Team collaboration
- Subcontractor evaluation
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Business operations management
- New construction
- Residential construction
- Commercial contstruction
- Safety management
- Construction project planning
- Operate most heavy machinery
Work History
01-2023
Certification
OSHA 10 Certified
Timeline
Electrician
Legacy Electric
01.2025 - Current
Owner
Dawson Construction Development LLC
01.2024 - 12.2025
Project Manager
Houseworks LLC
11.2016 - 11.2023
Associate of Applied Business -
Holmes Community College
High School Diploma -
Madison Central