Project Manager Management

Daniel T. Meyer

*** **** ****** **** • Lorain, OH 44052

Cellular 440-***-**** • E-Mail: abhacg@r.postjobfree.com

Cost Analyst • Project Management • Office Management

Proactive and motivated Operations Manager with demonstrated success in overhead management, project acquisition, project coordination,

and vendor relations in highly competitive Site Development – Infrastructure Industry. Efficient communicator with well developed

interpersonal skills and ability to relate with all personalities. Known for handling major responsibilities, compartmentalizing priorities

while remaining focused on deadlines and overall Company objectives, recognized key contributor to growth and success of bottom line.

Areas of Strength and Expertise

• Time Management • Just In Time Delivery • Strategic Business Planning

• Vendor Relations / Negotiations • High Pressure Situations / Deadlines • Customer Maintenance

• Staff Supervision • Inventory Management • Human Resource Policy

• Cost Management • Investment Evaluation • Process Implementation

Professional Experience: Loeser Excavating Co., Inc. Vermilion, OH June 2004 – Present

Loeser Excavating Co., Inc. is a Site Development – Infrastructure Contractor currently operating 80% in Private Sector Underground

Work. For half a century Loeser Excavating Co., Inc. has been recognized as a leader in local site development projects. In six and a half

years with Loeser I had the opportunity to work in many different management roles, developing a vast knowledge in leadership,

collaboration, and resource reliance.

Operations Manager March 2009 – Present

Responsible for implementing and progressing overall business activities while working with President of Company to achieve overall

vision.

-Implemented, Overhead Reduction Program, lowering overhead 21% while annum gross sales increased 14%.

-Decreased Company average A/R from 63 days to 42 days by implementing, Invoice Initiation Program, during tenure

-Obtained Special Material pricing for individual projects due to decreasing A/P payout by 28%

-Developed and assessed all (Owner, Subcontractor) Contracts and Bid Proposals ranging from $20K to $2.2 million dollars.

-Evaluated External Market Factors to determine types of materials used and scheduling of material delivery.

-Updated Corporate Insurance saving 35% off Premium while increasing Bonding Capacity by 25%.

- Provided hands on Approach to all Customer concerns / questions / requirements resulting in 100% retention for clients next project.

- Successfully drove Human Resource Policy (Payroll, Liability Insurance, ADA, EEO, PWR, and Staffing) with 100% employee retention

-Wrote and Implemented Company Handbook covering general corporate vision, disciplinary issues, safety procedures, benefits, and code

of conduct producing no safety violations during tenure

-Provided monthly Balance Sheet / Income / WIP Statements to Corporate Accountant

-Signatory on all Checking Accounts

Estimator / Project Supervisor August 2006 – March 2009

Responsible for generating project leads, securing and collecting all project qualification information, and developing overall “Cost to

Completion”. Projects were 40% Residential (Subdivision Infrastructure) and 60% Commercial (Big Box, Outlets)

-Evaluated ground conditions, existing site conditions, and undocumented utilities, to provide customer with comprehensive cost to

establish proposed grades, utilities, and SWPP requirements for projects.

-Provided detailed value engineering proposals to Engineers, General Contractor and Owners resulting in project cost savings.

-Bid several projects concurrently completing cost estimates by deadline.

-Projects Ranged from $15K to $7.2 million and included Home Depot, Target, Wal-Mart, and Lowes

-Accountable for securing all Vendor Cost Quotes, Subcontractor Quotes, and Permitting Costs then qualifying.

-Detailed qualification forms provided information to whom to award contracts to.

-Operated on an Overhead and Profit Margin of 35% above hard costs, market fluctuation dealt with by establishing efficiency quotient for

field personnel.

- Established daily field sheets for all foreman documenting weather conditions, equipment, labor, and actual daily production. Constantly

reviewed information to implement to BMP’s

-Proficient with Pro-Contractor MX (Quest) Estimating Software to provide Earthwork / Utility Takeoffs

-Held all parties responsible to strict production schedules, during tenure successfully met 100% of turnover dates.

Project Manager June 2004 – August 2006

Responsible for coordination between Project Supervisor and field personnel to provide efficient and on-time project completion.

-Managed infrastructure for 135 Home Subdivision, completing project 6 weeks in advance and 13% under budget.

-Completed Scope of Work on 35 Acre Target Site 1 months in advance

-Executed and maintained field audit process plus verification of quantities reducing variance costs

- Accountable for all job site “must haves” Inspections, Fuel, Aggregate, and miscellaneous material deliveries

-Generated all Change Orders, Percent Complete Reports, and Over/Under Billing Reports based on original scope of work.

-Lowered operating expenses by meticulous evaluation of expense reports/ time card resulting in approximately 400 man hours saved.

-Liaison between governing authorities and company management

-In charge of all RFI’s, Field Supervision, Quality Control and Production.

Education: West Virginia Wesleyan Buckhannon, WV August 2000 – May 2004

Bachelor of Science – Business Marketing 2004

Honors:

1st Team All Conference Member 2002 and 2003 WVIAC Football Champions

Academic All-American 2003

Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Pro-Contractor MX, Intuit QuickBooks

References:

Available upon Request

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