SCOTT DIAMOND
Marlboro, NJ 732-***-**** *****@***********.***
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Entrepreneurial operations leader with 25+ years of experience managing vendor relationships, client engagements, and million-dollar projects. Focused on delivering quality results and controlling costs by negotiating favorable contracts, optimizing resources, and finishing projects on schedule. Work with Fortune 500 and market-leading clients. OSHA 30 Safety certified. Expert at designing, installing, and maintaining power and lighting systems; data networks, nurse call systems, cabling, fire / security alarms, and CCTV. Knowledge of other trades including carpentry, plumbing, air conditioning, and more. As Director of Operations at Electrical Solutions, the organization can proudly claim: Perfect record 0% OSHA Safety violations
Never had an employee injured in a motor vehicle or major onsite accident (no lost days) Well-regarded by insurance companies; maintain positive rapport with all constituents CORE COMPETENCIES
Business Development
Negotiations
Project Management
Strategic Planning (as it relates to
project design)
Team Leadership
Employee / Labor Relations
Union Relations
Collective Bargaining
Recruiting / Hiring
Workforce Planning and
Scheduling / Payroll
Budgeting / P&L
Cost / Benefit Analysis
Expense Control
Account / Territory Management
Client Relations / Customer
Service
Needs Assessment
Website & Data Infrastructure
Design
EXPERIENCE
Electrical Solutions, Marlboro New Jersey, NJ / New York City, NY (1996 to Present) Comprehensive electrical services provider $4M annual revenue Project budgets up to $2.2M Director of Operations
Spearhead and operate electrical services company supporting large commercial offices, healthcare facilities, and dozens of major retailers including Walmart, Best Buy, and Toys-R-Us. Work with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to scope, plan, schedule, and manage installations. Prepare bids for General Contractors. Review and negotiate contracts (including collective bargaining agreements), manage vendor relationships, source and manage subcontractors, and oversee all labor, legal, licensing/permitting, and financial functions. Direct staff of up to 4 project managers and 80 union/non-union electricians from 3 offices in NJ, NYC, and Long Island. Business Development
Establish and maintain new business / partner relationships with subcontractors and vendors; procure new business.
Review plans, job specifications, and schedules to identify scope of project and provide estimated cost and cost savings options.
Project Management
Track all projects weekly to ensure they are on time and within budget.
Spearhead, support and oversee projects from conception through completion that range from $25K to
$2.2M; manage multiple / simultaneous projects.
Ensure workforce is properly assigned based on needed skills and payroll / project budget. SCOTT DIAMOND
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Key Achievements
Delivered $2.2M total movie theatre renovation ahead of schedule (7 1 2 weeks), enabling client to open in time for blockbuster movie release.
Oversaw multiple crews and foremen. (Electrical, sound, lights, fire safety, and data wiring.)
Collaborated with SONY to install projectors, lights for theatre seats, and sound system.
Delighted client and awarded complete project control.
Completed $425K Express store renovation in 8 weeks; satisfied client awarded Electrical Solutions 5 additional projects.
Small work space; scheduled and supervised 30 daily electricians.
Built out Best Buy home theater and pacific appliances departments in 5 weeks performing all work at night and with zero disruption to the client’s business. (Multiple locations)
Ensured each morning that everything in store was operational.
Moved, disconnected, and reconnected displays and cash registers daily.
Earned status as a preferred provider.
Lightening Electrical Contracting Corp., Brooklyn, NY (1987 to 1995) Director of Operations
Procured and managed electrical contracts for public agencies. Worked with all constituents to fully manage project.
Reviewed and negotiated all contracts, maintained vendor and subcontractor relationships, oversaw workforce, legal, licensing/permitting, and finance.
Directed project managers and union/non-union labor force. S&D Alarms, Brooklyn, NY (1978 to 1988)
Founder
Built company that designed, installed, and maintained burglar / fire alarms and cctv systems. Served residential and commercial customers as well as federal, state, and city public agencies. Provided central station monitoring for both police and armed guard response.
Obtained all needed certifications for installations as well as underwriters laboratories certification.
Positioned company for lucrative sale to ADT.
ABC Alarms, Brooklyn, NY (1976 to 1978)
Senior Installer / Apprentice
Learned all phases of installation and repair of burglar & fire alarms. Installed and tested systems, assessed service needs and provided service work.
Discussed customers’ inclination and urgency for expansion of existing systems.
Promoted to senior installer; worked independently and with larger crews for big installations.
Promoted to General Manager to oversee entire operation in owner’s absence.