Project Manager Construction

Matthew Schmuhl

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Grafton, Ohio 44044 E-mail: ********@**.**.***

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Remarkably astute, seasoned, and tenacious project management professional

offering more than 15+ years of project management and operations

experience within the construction industry. Show paramount efforts in

managing multi-million dollar projects across multiple industries with

proven record of success in delivering simultaneous, large-scale, mission-

critical projects within time and budget constraints. Possess stellar

qualifications in directing multiple teams, projects, and locations

simultaneously; comprehensive skills in fostering productive working

relationships among cross-cultural team members associated with the

project. Known for a keen eye for detail and extreme capability to

multitask in a fiercely competitive, challenging, and fast-paced

environment.

KEY STRENGHTS

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Building and Safety Code Enforcement Outstanding Contractor and Client

Relations

Conceptual and Detailed Estimates Budget Implementation and Cost Control

Quality Control and Regulatory Subcontractor Assessment and Selection

Compliance

Problem Resolution and Decision Making Final Construction Documentation

Articulate Oral and Written Excellent Negotiation and Interpersonal

Communication Skills

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Project Management and Operations

< Provide expert oversight to wide variety of construction, renovation, and

development projects in government and commercial centers.

< Manage simultaneous, large-scale, mission-critical projects with

consistency in adhering to timelines, quality, and cost.

< Ensure that construction projects are executed in compliance with

building codes, regulations, safety standards, structural soundness, and

specifications.

Competitive Bidding and Cost Estimating

< Prepare cost estimates for construction projects and assess cost

effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs

relative to bids as the project develops.

< Review blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost,

materials, and labor estimates.

< Compile and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and

subcontractors for future reference and to achieve cost reduction.

< Define scope, identify construction materials and methods, lead time

procurement analysis, as well as develop material take offs, subcontract

quotes, and pre-construction baseline scheduling.

Leadership, Supervision and Team Building

< Facilitate training to staff to develop their competencies and achieve

the highest level of performance toward timely project completion.

< Spearhead project teams, prepare work schedules, and assign specific

duties and responsibilities.

< Foster a positive working attitude to create high team morale toward

achievement of corporate objectives.

Customer Service and Relations

< Solidify long-term quality relationships with clients to provide total

satisfaction as well as to generate referrals and new business

opportunities.

< Convene with clients to provide information in response to inquiries

about services as well as to address and resolve issues and effectively.

< Regularly interface with clients to negotiate revisions, changes, and

additions to contractual agreements of projects and to achieve desired

outcome.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Dots L.L.C., Solon, OH

PROJECT MANAGER Jan 2007-Mar 2009

. Led the successful implementation of prototype design and efficiently

administered allocation of $2M annual construction budget

. Developed and executed an energy saving program, which reduced

maintenance costs by $20K in the past two years

. Facilitated value engineering cost analysis and coordinated contract

negotiation systems, which reduced costs by $33K for every project

. Demonstrated exceptional performance in project management and was

featured in the trade magazine November / December 2008 issue on "Project

Responsibilities and Successes" section

Family Dollar, Charlotte, NC

REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Apr 1996-Jan 2007

. Received department's highest achievement for most projects closed in

2006 and most remodel and renovations projects in 2003; led efforts

toward the completion of 500 new store openings throughout the 10-year

career

. Provided strategic leadership and oversight in all aspects of

construction projects, including ground-up, build-to-suit, company-owned

sites, as well as existing sites; administered $3 million annual

construction budget

. Generated a significant improvement in project life cycle through

streamlining systems within the project, which facilitated reduction of

maintenance costs

OfficeMax, Inc., Cleveland, OH

CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITY MANAGER April 1989-Jan 1996

. Authored and executed company adopted training manuals for field

personnel, regional offices, and corporate headquarters, including all

ANSI and OSHA work guideline requirements

. Worked closely in negotiating multi-million dollar cost generating

contracts for the company, involving writing of all specifications and

conditions

. Served as key contributor in directing all aspects of 60 new projects

annually, including remodeling of 65 acquired properties

. Functioned as the corporate team leader in charge of renovating projects

of acquired properties over several years for property acquisitions

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Retail Management

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Horizon Centers and Rock Hurst University

Project and General Management Workshops

Functional Technology and Business Training Workshops

Communications Classes

Ability to Read and Interpret Construction Documents

Team-Building, Mentoring and Successful Supervision Techniques Training

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Prima Vera Scheduling Software, Auto Cad and MS Project Manager

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

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