Roger B. Zimmer
*** ******* **** ***********, ** 17036
717-***-**** abl0io@r.postjobfree.com
Value Profile
. Current personal Goal to work within a quality organization
using my training, logical thinking and systemized management
experience to assist a growing organization meet their goals
. 30 years of business ownership and trade association leadership
have created valuable knowledge and experience useful in your
organization today
. Ability to manage myself and others using my education and hands
on training in so many aspects of management and production will
bring immediate value to your organization
. My Leadership and public speaking skills with one individual, a
team or a room full of people will help me communicate
skillfully within your organization
Relevant Skills
. Management - advance planning and oversight for construction
activity or supervisors, with follow up to assure quality and
productivity to meet goals and budget
. Cost analysis/Budgeting - estimate and review material, labor,
subcontractor, overhead, profit, considering variables that can
effect project
. Spokesman training - one on one, team building, sales
presentation, press control in public relations or news
situation
. Sales - meet with people with ability to build confidence and
trust, close the deal, and follow up
. Administration - work with lawyers, accountants, government
officials, associated business partners and staff to handle
issues of concern to projects
. Plan review - worked with engineers and architects on building
plans and land development plans from design to project
completion with full understanding
. Computer skill - worked with Microsoft office, email, internet
and financial programs
. Regulation and codes - solid knowledge of building codes and
regulations as well as the governing bodies that administer them
. Site development - full oversight of all bulk and fine grade
earthwork, pipe work, utility installation and road building
within schedule and on budget
. Heavy Equipment - experienced operator and supervisor of skid
loaders, backhoes, track excavators, loaders, dozers and scraper
pans from small to large
. Mechanic - very mechanically incline with extensive experience
in equipment and property maintenance and service
. Plumbing - most applications, copper, plastic, ductile iron and
fixture installation, etc
. Electrical - most applications
. Carpentry - cabinetry, finish trim, framing and roofing, etc
. HVAC - knowledge of system design and installation
. Public utilities - experience with general design and site
inspection of water, sewer, electric, phone, cable, storm water
systems and natural gas
. Environmental - familiar with designs, installation and
maintenance of E&S and following regulations under NPDES
permitting
. Masonry - experienced with brick, block, fabricated and poured
concrete walls and flat work
Roger B. Zimmer
History
. VA Medical Center Maintenance Mechanic (temp) 10-
09 to present
. Intaset Technologies Materials Identifier
1-09 to 10-09
. Target Logistics PT
in 2009
. Express Employment Heavy Equipment
Operator Fall of 2008
Zimmer Grove Homes Inc.
Harrisburg, PA
Co-Owner/President 1997
- 2009
. Complex business oversight of all residential building
and land development
. Created marketing plans and designed projects for
production
. Completed takeoffs, estimates and schedules for projects
. Kept production current with codes and regulations
. Negotiated contracts (subcontractors, suppliers, real
estate, utility)
. Maintain consistent contact with individuals and
businesses to facilitate smooth operations
. Review production schedules to confirm proper labor and
material availability
. Inspect development and building sites to assure
specification and quality standards
. Set up production management systems to efficiently meet
delivery dates
. Analyzed costs vs. budgets to confirm project
profitability
Pennsylvania Builders Association
Pennsylvania
President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary, Past President
2000-2004
. Elected officer of 12,000 member statewide trade organization
. Effectively worked with a team of volunteers to transition the
governing process of the organization to more effectively use
resources
. Lead organization thru staff changes and management
systems reorganization
. Awarded "PBA Builder of the Year" for 2004
Dauphin Homes Inc.
Harrisburg, PA
Owner/President/ Production Foreman
1978 - 2000
. Learned each trade and system as well as its
interrelationship to the final product
. Supervised & worked in all trade areas of construction
and building operations
Education
Elizabethtown College
BS Business Administration/Management
Graduate Builders Institute
Certified Graduate Builder
Continuing Education Programs
Codes, Regulations, OSHA, Storm Water, E&S, Green Building,
Employment Law, Technology improvement