Project Manager Management
Resume:
Matthew J. Birch
acob9r@r.postjobfree.com **** Great Run Lane, Akron, OH 44333 Mobile: 330-***-****
Senior Executive
Chief Operating Officer • President • Vice President
Chief Estimator • Senior Project Manager
Exceeding Growth & Profit Objectives • Creating Business Value
Entrepreneurial-minded senior executive with consistent successes in starting, building, growing and
improving the profitability, performance, and value of companies. Experienced planner, leader, and
specialist at identifying and capturing business opportunities. Expert in positioning companies for next
level of growth by team building across all disciplines.
Qualifications Summary
Startups, Turnarounds & Consolidations • P&L and Operations Management • Contract &
Change Management • Sales & Marketing Strategies • Capital & Workflow Solutions •
Process, Productivity & Efficiency Improvement • Technology Implementation •
Team Motivation & Management • Networking • Client Relationship Management
Career Highlights
Created, developed and managed estimating department for startup general
contracting contractor, GCI, growing to $30/MM in two years
Increased revenues 50% per year average and EBITDA 75% for Giambrone Masonry,
Inc. growing from $2/MM to $15/MM
Successfully established Quality Assurance and Incentive programs at Moser
Construction Company which increased efficiencies and productivity while exceeding
Client expectation producing 7.5X growth from $2/MM to $15/MM
Professional Experience
Custom Masonry Corporation, Texas 2013-Present
Vice President
Providing turn around through market growth and executive management for experiencing difficulties
related to industry and personal relationships. Expanded business by $15/MM in one year. Continuing to
Create a Quality Assurance program that will incorporate an Employee Incentive program to increase
reputation, efficiencies and productivity.
Giambrone Masonry, Inc. / Giambrone Companies, OH 1993-2003 & 2010-2013
Vice President / Executive Project Manager / Chief Estimator / Board of Director
Created unique ‘Bid-Buy-Build’ method of project delivery with single source quality control from concept
to closeout. Established estimating department for startup general contractor, Giambrone Construction,
Inc. (GCI), generating $30/MM in annual revenue. Developed vast database and historical information for
increased accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.
Startup & Growth Strategy. Took GCI business from startup to full scale operation reporting directly to
the President. Hired the initial 5 employees and implemented standardized procedures/policies
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(e.g., standard contract language, operational budgets, pricing structures, contracts, etc.) to
support rapid growth and maximum profitability within three years.
Revenue & EBITDA Growth. Grew annual revenue an average of 50% per year from $2/MM to
$15/MM in ten years and EBITDA to $2.25/MM.
Productivity Improvement. Improved overall productivity by establishing roles and responsibilities that
clearly define task for employees. Implemented new technology in estimating software and project
management reporting software.
Harris Masonry, Inc., PA 2008-2010
Project Manager / Estimator
Established new regional market in Northeast Ohio expanding the business by $15/MM and 150 new
employees in two years.
Technology Improvements. Streamlined operations, established processes to support growth,
implemented new estimating and scheduling programs, and ensured high levels of quality
assurance and safety programs.
Moser Construction Company, Inc., OH 2004-2008
Chief Operating Officer / Project Manager / Estimator
Turned around and provided executive management for company experiencing difficulties related to
industry and personal relationships. Created Quality Assurance program incorporating Employee Incentive
program to increase reputation, efficiencies and productivity.
Turnaround. Orchestrated successful turnaround of company from losses of $250/K per year to
profitability in two years to $1/MM.
Technology Implementation. Introduced leading-edge technologies into the production process
and implemented industry-leading IT solutions for workflow management and cost reductions.
Company Repositioning. Repositioned company from being a lower third-tier contractor (price
driven only) to being a upper-tier company highly respected and sought for quality, on-time
performance, and within budgets.
P&L and Operations Management. Created monthly Foremen’s Roundtable and King’s Court
meetings connecting the field operations to the office operations. Company grew from $2/MM to
$15/MM in two years.
Early Career (1988-2004) President/CEO – Brickcorp Masonry Contractor. Founded company and formed
investment group to fund startup. Raised initial investment of $100/K. Generated $3/MM in revenues.
Returned investors 3.5X investment upon company’s sale. (1979-1988) Estimator/Project Manager/Treasurer/
Director – Birch & Sons Construction, Inc. Family owned business operating in the entire State of Ohio.
Generated $6/MM in annual revenue with 150 employees in a union environment. Successful work-out of
business dissolution. (2003-Present) General Partner – Birch Group, LLC. Founded company and formed
investment group for real estate. Developed residential subdivision and construction of residential homes
from concept to completion. Sold development and reinvested though 1031 Exchange. Currently about to
perform third 1031 Exchange for ROI of 31.25X initial investment.
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Education / Certifications / Affiliations
Attended Business Administration 3.0 – UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Graduate Bricklayer Apprenticeship 4.0 – Bricklayers’ & Allied Craftsmen Local #7 Akron, Ohio
Certified Quality Control Administrator – Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA)
Certified – OSHA 30-Hour Training
Served – Trustee Northern Ohio Masonry Institute (NOMI)
Served – Management Trustee Bricklayers’ Local #5 Cleveland Pension Funds
Served – Board Member Construction Industry Service Program (CISP)
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