Mandi Ware

Background

About Mandi Ware

Dynamic Project Management Professional with Legal Expertise Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I'm a seasoned Project Manager with over 20 years of diverse experience in administrative, legal, and project management roles, primarily in the public sector. My journey has been driven by a passion for excellence in project scoping, planning, and execution, with a keen focus on achieving both professional and organizational goals in high-stakes environments. What Sets Me Apart: Versatile Experience: From managing multi-million dollar transportation projects to overseeing legal and administrative functions, my career spans a broad spectrum of responsibilities. This diverse background equips me with a unique perspective and a versatile skill set that I bring to every project. Budget Mastery: Proficient in handling yearly departmental budgets, I have a proven track record of maximizing resources while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Government Liaison: My experience in coordinating with state and local government entities has been instrumental in ensuring the momentum and successful completion of numerous projects. Legal Acumen: With a background in the legal field, I bring a critical eye to contract administration, compliance, and FOIA requests, ensuring adherence to all legal standards. Project Lifecycle Expertise: I excel in overseeing all phases of transportation improvement projects, including planning, permitting, right-of-way acquisition, construction, inspection, and close-out. Community Engagement: As a member, Director of Social Media, and Newsletter Director of PMI Charleston and a Team Captain for the AFSP South Carolina Chapter, I'm deeply committed to giving back to the community and the profession. Educational Foundation & Certifications: Bachelor of Management Arts from Charleston Southern University PMP Certification from PMI CEPSCI Certification from SCDHEC Notary Public