Don Cardina

Candidate Information

Email: cardinadm@gmail.com

Phone: (404) 713-0185

Salary Expectation: TBD

Skills: Operations Management, Project Management, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Construction Estimating, Project Costing & Budget Control, Quality Control & Code Compliance, Client Relations, Data Center Planning and Operations, Change Order Management, Resource Scheduling, Customer Billing, Sub-Contract & Equipment Buyout, Internal and Customer Reporting, Closeout Documentation, Fire Alarm Design, Fire Alarm Programming, Fire Alarm Installation, Telecom Work, Electrical Licensing (AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN), OSHA 30 Certification, Procore, Accubid Estimating, Quantum Estimating, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Vendor Negotiation, Team Leadership, Mentoring Junior PMs, Safety Compliance, Scheduling, Material Procurement, Invoicing, Permit Management, Engineering, Wireless Technology, Product Development, Cloud Services Implementation, RF Antenna Installation, Secure Mobile Device Management, M-Commerce, SIM Card Management, Budgeting, Financial Accountability, Large-Scale Project Management, Field Team Coordination, General Contractor Relationship Management.

Current Location: Atlanta, GA

Willing to Relocate?: NA

Relevant Experience: Don Cardina is a Senior Electrical Project Manager with 20+ years of experience managing large-scale commercial electrical projects across multiple states. He has overseen projects ranging from $100K to $4M+, handling everything from estimating, budgeting, and scheduling to resource management, vendor negotiations, and compliance. A licensed electrician in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, & TN, Don has extensive experience in fire alarm systems, telecom work, and data center operations. He has led teams, mentored junior PMs, and successfully managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion while maintaining strong client and contractor relationships. Additionally, he is OSHA 30 certified and proficient in Procore, Accubid, Quantum Estimating, and Microsoft Project.

Work Authorization: US

Highlights: Extensive Electrical Project Management Experience (20+ Years)
Managed multi-state electrical projects ranging from $100K to $4M+ across healthcare, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Strong expertise in estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and compliance for large-scale electrical construction projects.
🔹 Proven Leadership in Major Electrical Contracting Firms
✅ Bryan Electric Inc. (2024 – Present)

Managed multiple projects across various states, ensuring on-time completion and financial accountability.
Handled change orders, subcontractor buyouts, resource scheduling, and client billing.
✅ Metropower (2022 – Present)

Led multiple healthcare projects valued between $400K - $2.55M.
Responsible for Accubid-based project estimation, equipment buyout, labor scheduling, and reporting.
✅ High Power Electric & Beltline Services (2021 – 2022)

Managed large-scale electrical projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and safety compliance.
✅ Owner & President – Star Electric Contractor (2008 – 2021)

Founded and operated a commercial electrical contracting company across five Southern states.
Secured and managed $4M+ electrical projects, overseeing bidding, costing, purchasing, permitting, and invoicing.
Managed a workforce of 50+ employees, mentoring and developing junior project managers.
🔹 Electrical Licensing & Technical Expertise
Licensed Electrician in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, & TN.
Fire Alarm Design, Programming, and Installation experience.
Telecom Work & Data Center Planning expertise.
OSHA 30 Certified for safety compliance.
🔹 Advanced Project Management & Estimation Skills
Software Proficiency: Procore, Accubid, Quantum Estimating, MS Project, Microsoft Suite.
Experience with vendor negotiations, client relations, and general contractor coordination.

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