William Cronin

About William Cronin

I am a highly motivated, self-empowered, self-starting individual, with an excellent work history. I possess the ability to make effective decisions and I have a strong commitment to the senior executive team and my team. I am a high performer who will deliver results. I focus on the bigger picture developing plans using innovative ideas and cross functional skills to achieve the goals. My strengths are team work, safety, diversity, leadership development, and my work ethic.

Experience

1. Vice President Major Capital Projects

   Day & Zimmermann

   May 2024 — Present · US

   As the Vice President of Major Capital Projects at D&Z Munitions, I am responsible for the strategic management and oversight of all major capital expenditures, mega projects, and the capital portfolio. My primary focus is to execute these initiatives with a relentless commitment to safety, efficiency, and excellence, consistently exceeding schedule, cost, and customer goals.With a budget exceeding $1 billion, I adeptly allocate resources and rigorously monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility and optimal use of funds. I am dedicated to implementing corrective actions when necessary, fostering talent development, and instituting stringent financial controls, processes, and procedures.My role involves extensive collaboration with government officials, stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects and modernization projects that meet the exacting standards of D&Z Munitions. Through strategic planning, meticulous execution, and unwavering dedication to our objectives, I drive the successful completion of projects that are pivotal to the organization’s mission and growth.

Education

• Vanderbilt University

  Leadership and Management for Accelerated Performance

  2009 — 2009

• Penn State University

  PMO, Project Management

  1997 — 1997

• National Institute for Nuclear Training

  Nuclear Instructor Training Class, Nuclear Instructor Training Class

  1998 — 1999

• Rosemont College

  Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Business

  1995 — 1999

• Rosemont College

  MBA, Business

  1999 — 2001

• Wharton Executive Education

  Certificate Program , Leadership, Executive Board of Directors Certification, Corporate Governance

Skills

• Operations Management
• Deconstruction
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Analysis
• Change Management
• Plant Management
• Team Building
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Construction
• Commissioning
• Decommissioning
• Engineering
• Safety Leadership and Direction
• Startup & Commissioning
• Labor Relations Management
• Leadership Development
• Labor Relations
• Project Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Construction Management
• Maintenance Management
• Budgets