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Michael J. Grant
Objective
Experience
Dedicated professional leader with broad experience in construction, manufacturing and facilities seeking to contribute the skills obtained from 20 plus years of Project Management and Sales to the benefit of a strong solutions oriented company
2/16-6/17 Steel Construction Group Austin, TX
Operations Manager
Management group dedicated to the supply and installation of quality AISC/CWB certified fabricated steel through a network of off shore and domestic fabricators
Created sales proposals and present sales presentations
Member of sales “closing” team for major projects
Collaborated with all aspects of project including: Design, sales, estimating, coordination, field support and cost management
Mentored Junior Project managers
Manage all aspects of multi-million dollar projects
10/07-2/16 Birdair, Inc. Buffalo, NY
Senior Project Manager
Specialty Tensile Membrane Fabricator and Installation Contractor
Worked with Business development on proposal strategy and presentation
Consistently brought projects in on schedule and within budget
Focused heavily on identifying and selling clients on value added services
Hands on results oriented management style
Leader of total project vision and direction working with both Owners and General Contractors
Researched local trade contractors and vendors and negotiated contracts
Mentored Junior Project managers
Collaborated with all aspects of project including: Design, sales, estimating, manpower allocation, field supervision and cost management
Main point of contact and face of the company immediately following award
Reviewed and negotiated client and vendor contracts
Facilitated multi-trade meetings and teleconferences
Managed all aspects of multi-million dollar projects including: LaPlata City Stadium, LaPlata, Argentina; MacDonald Island Performance and Entertainment Center, Ft. McMurry, Alberta, Canada; Ka’anapali Beach Club Rooftop Canopy Replacement, Ka’anapali, HI, USA, USC Swim Stadium Canopies, Los Angeles, CA, USA; DFW Airport Parking Control Canopies, Dallas, TX, USA; Yonkers Racetrack Entrance Canopy, Yonkers, NY, USA
2/04-10/07 Niagara Frontier Custom Fabrication Blasdell, NY
Project Manager/Sales Engineer
Sheet metal and Industrial Contractor
Identify/Prospect for new business while servicing established customer base
Consistently top volume performer in company
Design, sales, estimating, manpower allocation, field supervision and cost management
Specify and purchase equipment and materials for all projects
9/95-2/04 Goergen-Mackwirth Buffalo, NY
Senior Project Manager
Sheet metal and Industrial Contractor
Identify/Prospect for new business while servicing established customer base
Top volume performer in company 7 straight years
Design, sales, estimating, manpower allocation, field supervision and cost management
Specify and purchase equipment and materials for all projects
Attended Michigan State University Industrial Ventilation Seminar
Attended SMACNA Project Management Training Seminar
12/92-9/95 Gerster Trane Buffalo, NY
Service Project Manager
HVAC Equipment sales and Service Office
Coordinate staff of 30 field service trucks
Parts Identification and ordering
Attended Trane air conditioning clinic
Universally certified refrigerant handler
8/90-9/00 Donnelly Builders Alden, NY
Rough Framing Crew Foreman
Residential housing rough framing crew
Worked full time from 1990 to 1992
Worked part time from 1992 to 2000
6/89-8/90 Fisher Price Toys East Aurora, NY
Design Draftsman
Computer and traditional drafting techniques
Worked directly with engineering and manufacturing personnel
Education
9/90-12/92 State University of New York College at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science
Industrial Technology Major
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
9/87-6/89 Niagara County Community College
Associate in Applied Science
Mechanical Design and Drafting Major
National Junior College Athletic Association Academic All-American
2-Time Captain of Wrestling team
Captain of Baseball team