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Scott Y.

Autodesk Certified Professional | Fire Alarm NICET IV | Code-Compliant

Raleigh, United States

Global rank:

10,215 / 117,617

Skill pts: 5

2d autocad Adobe Acrobat AUTO CAD, Revit Building Fire Alarm Layouts Fire Alarm Shop Drawings

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About

As an Autodesk Certified Professional and a Leader in Fire Safety, I am a seasoned Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience delivering safe, efficient, and code-compliant environments across healthcare, senior living, airports, and commercial campuses. NICET IV certified, I specialize in fire alarm and life safety systems, project management, HVAC, and facilities infrastructure.

Throughout my career, I have led multi-million-dollar projects at high profile sites including JFK Hospital, Boca Raton Innovation Campus, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach International Airports, and the Amazon Plant. I am known for implementing cost-effective solutions, optimizing building performance, and elevating occupant satisfaction through preventive maintenance and emergency preparedness programs.

Experience

Owner/Operator SCY & ASSOCIATES DBA QUICKDRAW QUALITY DIGITAL DESIGNS · Self-employed Jan 2024 – Present 1 yrs 11 mos West Palm Beach, FL, United States  Oversee all aspects of digital design operations, specializing in AutoCAD drafting, blueprint conversions, and fire alarm, HVAC, and low-voltage system layouts that meet UL and NFPA standards.
 Manage client projects from concept through delivery, ensuring code compliance, precision, and fast turnaround for residential, commercial, and industrial design requests.
 Build and maintain client relationships while streamlining workflows, enhancing quality control, and driving consistent project growth across U.S. and international markets.
Senior Project Manager Fire Alarm Systems Dynafire/WSA/Sciens · Full-time Feb 2025 – Jul 2025 5 mos West Palm Beach, FL, United States DYNAFIRE, JANUARY 2023 TO AUGUST 2025
Senior Project Manager – Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC), JFK Hospital, & Multiple Synchronous Projects/Sites
 Manage staff installing Fire Alarm Systems, Security, Access Control, and many other Life Safety Systems.
 Inventory material and equipment on multiple job sites and attend meetings with general and electrical contractors.
 Perform final inspections and training of equipment to end users, deliver close-out documents, permits, drawings, as-builts, zone maps, 100% test letter, and any other documentation requested to the clients/job sites/Fire Marshalls as needed.
 Meet with the sales team as necessary before the project sale to identify potential project issues.
 Accurately layout and define project schedules in project management software and define project requirements.
 Estimate remaining “cost-to-complete” for monthly WIP reporting and serve as clients’ main point of contact on projects.
 Monitor assigned projects following established guidelines to ensure they are completed as efficiently as possible.

WSA SYSTEMS, MARCH 2006 TO NOVEMBER 2022
Senior Project Manager – Fort Lauderdale International Airport & Multiple Synchronous Projects/Sites
 Drove substantial increases in profit margins and expansions in client-base through exemplary project management and coordination, ultimately responsible for identifying project goals and objectives, directing, managing, and controlling project work, aligning it with strategy, and delivering the final project according to specifications.
 Spearheaded operations through coordination, program management, financial oversight, training program development, and project management, acting as liaison with departments and agencies.
 Expertise in streamlining, organizing, restructuring, and managing complex environments leading to the achievement of goals through proficiency in forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
 Provided executive-level leadership with full operations and administration accountability and corporate integration for all business activities in portfolios with top-level revenues achieving consistent annual profits.
 Detail-oriented and multi-talented with an in-depth knowledge of the principles and implementation designed to enhance productivity, increase workflow, and improve quality and safety.
 Propelled operational success through effective tracking and analysis of project and cost performance, collaborating with key stakeholders, and communicating revisions and improvements to the project, ensuring maximum success.
 Vital in cultivating, driving, and maintaining positive organizational culture and solid relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, and funding stream connections.

Education

Calvin College, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration / Psychology, Business Administration / Psychology 1990 – 1994

Other experience

Owner/Operator ASSOCIATED & PHILMONT HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Owner/Operator
 Directed day-to-day business operations, from HVAC system design and installation oversight to client scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance.
 Supervised technicians and coordinated vendor partnerships to ensure timely, cost-effective service delivery and compliance with mechanical and safety codes.
 Cultivated long-term residential and commercial accounts by providing reliable maintenance solutions, energy-efficient system upgrades, and exceptional customer service.
Senior Project Manager – Fort Lauderdale International Airport & Multiple Synchronous Projects/Sites WSA SYSTEMS, MARCH 2006 TO NOVEMBER 2022
Senior Project Manager – Fort Lauderdale International Airport & Multiple Synchronous Projects/Sites
 Drove substantial increases in profit margins and expansions in client-base through exemplary project management and coordination, ultimately responsible for identifying project goals and objectives, directing, managing, and controlling project work, aligning it with strategy, and delivering the final project according to specifications.
 Spearheaded operations through coordination, program management, financial oversight, training program development, and project management, acting as liaison with departments and agencies.
 Expertise in streamlining, organizing, restructuring, and managing complex environments leading to the achievement of goals through proficiency in forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
 Provided executive-level leadership with full operations and administration accountability and corporate integration for all business activities in portfolios with top-level revenues achieving consistent annual profits.
 Detail-oriented and multi-talented with an in-depth knowledge of the principles and implementation designed to enhance productivity, increase workflow, and improve quality and safety.
 Propelled operational success through effective tracking and analysis of project and cost performance, collaborating with key stakeholders, and communicating revisions and improvements to the project, ensuring maximum success.
 Vital in cultivating, driving, and maintaining positive organizational culture and solid relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, and funding stream connections.
Senior Project Manager – Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC), JFK Hospital, & Multiple Synchronous Projects/Sites YNAFIRE, JANUARY 2023 TO AUGUST 2025
Senior Project Manager – Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC), JFK Hospital, & Multiple Synchronous Projects/Sites
 Manage staff installing Fire Alarm Systems, Security, Access Control, and many other Life Safety Systems.
 Inventory material and equipment on multiple job sites and attend meetings with general and electrical contractors.
 Perform final inspections and training of equipment to end users, deliver close-out documents, permits, drawings, as-builts, zone maps, 100% test letter, and any other documentation requested to the clients/job sites/Fire Marshalls as needed.
 Meet with the sales team as necessary before the project sale to identify potential project issues.
 Accurately layout and define project schedules in project management software and define project requirements.
 Estimate remaining “cost-to-complete” for monthly WIP reporting and serve as clients’ main point of contact on projects.
 Monitor assigned projects following established guidelines to ensure they are completed as efficiently as possible.

Licenses & Certifications

Autodesk Certified Professional  Autodesk Certified Professional Feb 2024 – Present
 FAS NICET IV National Institute For Certification In Engineering Technologies Jan 2021 – Present
 Honeywell/Notifier Certified System Programmer  Honeywell/Notifier Certified System Programmer Feb 2016 – Present