Summary: Skilled Project Manager with over * years of experience in
Project/ Production Management in the Landscaping and Construction
Industry. Solid, diverse background in all aspects of scope of project
work including estimating, costing, budgeting, staffing, inspecting and
monitoring all facets from defining an operating plan to final sign off and
follow up. Seeking to obtain a career with a seasoned, solid, thriving
company in the Project/Operations management field that will allow the
opportunity to utilize my experience to become part of a team which I can
contribute and meet and exceed the overall objectives set.
Areas of Strength: * Estimating * Costing * Project Management *
Training Staff
* Blueprint knowledgeable * OSHA Certified * Process
Evaluation/Improvement
Professional Experience
Evans Landscaping Inc. - Production/ Project Management Supervisor, Feb
2006 to Aug 2009
. Oversaw entire scope of work for Landscaping and construction
projects, including budget management
. Responsible for daily operations including management of frontline
team/hourly FTE's
. Managed contract specifications related to cost/quality of materials
and time management
. Worked with contracted engineers and city inspectors to adhere to
safety codes, guidelines and regulations
. Established operating plan and allocated resources as needed by
ordering equipment/ materials, ensured appropriate/cost effective
labor, and reviewed daily operations to make adjustments as needed
ensuring maximum project flow
. Maintained inventory control and equipment maintenance
. Ensured safety and compliance of employees on site
. Verified accuracy of construction based upon blueprint
specifications/contract
. Performed administrative duties such as change/work orders, project
related tracking/budgeting, inspection evaluations, etc.
. Followed Evans Inc. policies to staff projects, follow operating
procedures and report HR issues
. Experienced in Heavy Equipment Operations
Selected Achievements:
. Management Lead on a projects exceeding $600,000
. Project Manager on a "Green Roof Project" at Miami Oxford University
A & A Creations- Small Business Owner, 2003 to 2006
. Developed and wrote business plan
. Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and expectations
. Estimated cost of project and designed/modified packages to ensure
project intent was represented clearly before contract was signed
. Ordered material/equipment by job to ensure low inventory management
. Controlled budget and overhead by maintaining contractor relations to
utilize the most cost effective resources
. Maintained vendor relationships to ensure best pricing on
products/materials
. Adhered to all state and local guidelines
. Managed entire project scope from groundbreaking to periodic stage
reviews through completion
. Ensured client satisfaction upon completion of project
Selected Achievements:
. Overall profit exceeded projections
. Demand exceeded availability and resources
Egbers Outdoor - Supervisor, April 2002 to Feb 2006
. Managed daily operations on project by project basis
. Trained staff in landscape/hardscape installation best practices
. Bid projects per client specifications
. Maintained material order and stock by stage of installation
. Oversaw billable hours vs non profitable time and made adjustments for
greater profitability
. Skilled in bobcat excavation and grading
Selected Achievements:
. Became a contracting partner upon leaving position/company
Education
Cincinnati State Technical College
. Computer Networking
Warren County Business Center
. Small Business Management Certificate
U.S. Department of Labor: OSHA Certified -Construction Safety & Health
Computer Skills MS Word * MS Excel * MS PowerPoint * WWWeb * Email
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