Manager Project
Resume:
I am pleased to submit my resume of qualifications for your review and consideration.
My name is Rick Schlarbaum, I am a Thirty Year experienced Fire Protection Project / Construction Manager professional, possessing strong skills in directing construction operations, form new construction, Interior Renovations, Service and Repairs, from conceptual concepts to finished facilities. I have excelled in turning around sprinkler departments which have been underachieving or failing into thriving profit centers. I have a proven background of planning, scheduling and execution of projects. My history includes cross training of personal, to form unity between crews, which can be interchangeable in many positions.
I thank you for your valuable time and consideration; please feel free to contact me at
302-***-****. I look forward to speaking with you, in the near future.
Respectfully
Rick Schlarbaum
Rick Schlarbaum
Resume of Qualifications
Rick Schlarbaum
314 Mocking Bird Hill Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
Home Phone: 302-***-****
E-Mail: acgaoe@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications:
Management professional with over Thirty Years of progressive work experience. Proven record of leadership and organizational development, with an emphasis on solid internal and external communication. High Energy, Enthusiastic and Dependable Team Leader who excels in changing, challenging and competitive environments. Possess very strong communication skills, and have been persuasive, persistent and resolute.
Experience:
• Current – 2012 Keystone Fire Protection, North Wales, PA – Construction Manager
(Pre-Acquisition in 2012 - Stong Fire Protection, Inc)
• 2004 – 2012 - Stong Fire Protection, Chester, PA - General Manager
• 2003 – 2004 - Stong Fire Protection, Chester, PA Service Manager 2002 – 2003
• 2000 -2002 - SimplexGrinnell Boise, ID District Manager 2000-2002
• 1982 – 2000 Grinnell Fire Protection Systems, Colorado Springs, CO District Manager
(Pre-Acquisition in 1998 -Professional Fire Protection, Inc)
30 Years’ Experience in the Design, Installation and Maintenance of the following:
a. Fire Service Underground and Private Hydrants
b. Aboveground, Wet Pipe, Dry Pipe, Pre-Action, Deluge, Standpipe Systems
c. Diesel, Electric and Vertical Turbine Fire Pumps
d. Underground and Above Ground Water Storage Tanks
e. Marioff Hi-Fog Water Mist Systems
Primary Responsibilities:
Revenue Responsibility:
Implementing plans, process improvement programs designed to meet or exceed corporate goals and objectives as well as maximizing market potential in all businesses segments.
Fiscal Responsibility:
Responsible for managing the department to an approved financial plan which includes business revenue growth, operating expenses, accounts receivable/collections, manpower, capital, and inventory.
Customer Development:
Responsible for the identification, selection, and development of potentially new and existing accounts such as architects and engineers, electrical contractors, major end users, and general contractors with the emphasis on expanding our customer base and product services.
Customer Satisfaction:
Responsible for maintaining effective customer communications along with building solid customer relationships from initial contact through order acquisition, delivery and installation, and service. Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled while quickly resolving customer complaints concerning installation and service issues.
Productivity Improvement:
Ensure that fair and effective performance measures are assigned, and that employees are motivated to achieve and/or exceed their assigned goals and objectives utilizing sound management tool and practices.
Employee Development:
Organize, develop, and empowerment of other departmental managers into a cohesive and effective team trained and motivated to grow the business. Responsible for hiring individuals who possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to fill open job positions. Identify areas such as sales skills, business and product knowledge, where training and development will enhance the opportunity to meet current and future business needs. Maintain an open channel of communications among all departments and personnel to insure consistent dialogue designed to foster initiative and maintain employee morale.
Safety Compliance:
Ensures that all employees comply with corporate safety policy, procedures and programs. Responsible for ensuring that employee safety training is thorough, complete, and up-to-date.
Design and Project Management:
30 Years Design and Management of new and existing fire protection projects from $1k thru $5m, Responsibilities include:
Project Management
Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Project Accounting
• Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Manages project budget.
• Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project.
• Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
• Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.
Career Path Core Competencies
Financial Management
• Understands basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly.
• Understands our pricing model and billing procedures.
• Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization.
• Assures project legal documents are completed and signed.
Business Development
• Identifies business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project.
• Leads proposal efforts including completing project scoping and LOE assessments.
• Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions.
Communication
• Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
• Holds regular status meetings with project team.
• Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
Technical Understanding
• Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
• Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities.
• Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.
Professional Qualities
Leadership
• Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
• Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each Innovator's career interests.
• Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
• Manages the process of innovative change effectively.
Teamwork
• Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
• Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.
• Plans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office.
Client Management
• Manages day-to-day client interaction.
• Sets and manages client expectations.
• Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.
Organizational Responsibilities
Innovator Development
• Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels.
• Helps team execute career development plans.
• Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond training required by us.
• Trains other innovators and clients through both formal and informal training programs.
• Encourages more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company.
• Challenges fellow Innovators to progress toward their professional development goals.
Internal Operations
• Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
• Leads internal teams/task forces
• Approves team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner.
• Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.
• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.
Project planning
• Explain implications of changes to project scope and/or objectives to the client and to the project team.
• Lead the team to prioritize signed off project work based on analysis of strategic importance, tasks outstanding, obstacles or barriers, budgets, resources and deadlines.
• Create, or participate in the creation of, project documentation.
• Manage the client stakeholders, team members, or contract personnel to design a solution and establish associated project time lines and budgets that allow for the delivery of the most strategic functionality within the project constraints.
• Establish and maintain a usable and well-communicated schedule for all phases of a project.
• Work with the account director to ensure changes are understood and approved.
Professional Training and Seminars
1982 - 1986 United State Marine Corps – Reserve Duty
1986 – 1990 AFSA Apprenticeship
1984 – 1986 University of Southern Colorado @ Colorado Springs, CO
1986 – 1988 Technical Trades Institute @ Colorado Springs, CO
1990 - 1992 AFSA Design Technicians
1992 – 1993 AFSA Leadership
Associated General Contractors –Colorado
National Institute of Certified Engineers and Technicians
International Fire Code Institute - Colorado
National Fire Protection Association - Colorado
United States Air Force Education and Training - Colorado
Corps of Engineers Education and Training - Colorado
American Fire Sprinkler Association – Colorado
International Association for Fire Safety Science (IAFSS) Performance-Based Design for Fire
Protection
Fire Protection Engineering Seminar, Advanced Technology Education Fire Protection Engineering
NFPA Life Safety Code Seminar NFPA Fire Sprinkler Systems Seminar
NFPA Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Seminar
Professional References:
Mrs. Cheryl Bishop – Construction Compliance Manager
Keystone Fire Protection Company
North Wales, PA
Mr. Todd Gambino – Construction Manager
FD Rich Company
Stamford CT
Mr. Joseph Basolis – Owner
Garrison Enterprise Underground Utilities
Vineland, NJ
Mr. Kraig Denkins – General Manager
Arapahoe Fire Protection
Aurora, Colorado
Mr. Ross Leslie – Director of Operations
Tri State Design Construction
Elkins Park, PA
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