Eric J. Malzahn

Qualifications

·Extensive experience in all facets of construction management; heavy emphasis in Project Management, estimating, and AutoCAD design.

·Thorough knowledge of sub-contractor management, estimating and bid analysis, municipality and utility code requirements, blue-print reading, and seamless project management.

·Customer oriented; excellent listening skills aid to professionally understand clients needs and presenting construction and design concepts; quickly able to establish high level of client rapport.

·Presentation Skills; able to comfortably and clearly present client’s project scope through formal and informal schematics, written estimates and customer meetings.

·Excellent verbal and written skills; able to effectively communicate and listen on all levels from client to trades.

·Effective management skills; able to motivate and develop others to obtain maximum results while maintaining an fun and enjoyable environment.

·Computer Proficiency; proficient with Microsoft Office, ProCore, GEAC Construction Manager, CMS ProEst Software, AutoCad, Sage Timberline software, OnCenter On Screen Takeoff, and Builder MT software.

·Personal efficiency; able to quickly grasp and implement new systems to both managerially and operationally achieve a greater return.

Accomplishments and Employment Background

Total Security Solutions, Fowlerville, Michigan November, 2009 – Current

Manager of Project Management

Responsible for project cost controls, submittal documentation and shop drawing review on projects with higher profiles. Responsible for review of all sub-contract agreements with General Contractors and or National Contracts. Process all RFI's (Request for Information) with Architects specifying Total Security as an approved supplier and also assigning RFQ's (Request for Quote) to sales team within the organization. Examine construction blueprints in accordance to contract specifications and contact architects to make corrections as required. Track and submit product data and supporting documentation to customers for product review and approval. Track assigned projects for schedule timeline and assign to engineer for fabrication. Responsible to follow through with assigned projects for customer satisfaction, warranty data required and trouble shoot any issues with products supplied. Assist in new product design and creation of die extrusions with our offsite engineering company from conception of idea to final run of materials.

Giguere Homes, East Lansing, Michigan July, 2007 – August, 2009

Operations Manager, New Construction

Responsible for estimating of all projects constructed through company both by using hard bid estimating as well as conceptual estimating, pricing negotiations and contract negotiations with sub-contractors. Responsible for preparation of all contracts and specification sheets presented to homeowners for purchase. Process all purchase orders and variance purchase orders in accordance to contract specifications. Examine construction blueprints in accordance to contract specifications and contact architects to make corrections as required. Design custom home blueprints and light commercial work by using AutoCAD. Identify and manage sub- contractors, acquire new sub-contractors and or suppliers negotiate costs and terms required, maintain insurance information that it is accurate and up to date with all suppliers and sub-contractors. Strong knowledge of AutoCad programs, Timberline Estimating software, On Center On-Screen Takeoff as well as BuilderMT construction management software.

Looking Glass Incorporated, Lansing, Michigan

April, 2005 – July, 2007

Project Estimator/Construction Manager, New Construction and Remodeling

Responsible for all facets of management within New Construction and Remodeling arenas, responsibilities included preparing estimates for build project according to developed blueprints, comparing sub-contractor estimates evaluating if correctly following specifications during bid stage, identify and manage sub-contractors, acquire new sub-contractors and suppliers negotiate material and labor costs and terms, maintain insurance information is current on all sub-contractors, issue purchase orders according to contract specifications, and managed subs within scope of work. Meet with homeowners and review contracts and final plans, negotiate contract pricing with homeowner and acquire approvals. Update homeowners through construction of home with allowance updates and change orders. Also responsible for on-site supervising of project construction, scheduling sub-contractors and maintain project overall completion schedule timeline.

Giguere Homes, East Lansing, Michigan

July, 2001 – March, 2005

Project Manager/Project Estimator, Draftsman New Construction

Responsible for all facets of management with Custom Homes and Multi-Family New Construction, responsibilities included on-site management for all multi-family construction which on average included 15 condos at one time, completion of construction by overseeing all scopes of work was maintained and design elements from the construction drawings were achieved. Responsible for completing all facets of construction through estimating initial customer needs to preparing written estimate proposals through managing on-site project completion and invoice collection. Design homes constructed with company using AutoCAD, meet with potential homeowners and create home design based upon lot restrictions as well as homeowners ideas.

Versatile Builders, Corunna, Michigan

June, 1999 – July, 2001

Lead Carpenter

Responsible for completion of construction of homes through managing carpenters within company and abiding by blue-print specifications. Duties included framing, trim carpentry, roofing materials installation, insulating, hardwood flooring installation, ceramic tile installation, and drywall installation and finishing.

Educational Background

Michigan State University, Building Construction Management

Lansing Community College, Pre-Engineering

Owosso High School

Personal Data

Family, Golf, Hunting/Outdoors

References

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371 Stony Ridge CT, Owosso MI. 989-***-****

Email: ad1jd6@r.postjobfree.com

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