Rodd Olsen
Fort Worth, TX 76131
Career Summary
Highly motivated and resourceful Project Manager looking to leverage more than 40 years of sales and construction experience into a new opportunity in the construction management field. Early years of selling millwork and insulation brought ownership of a residential construction company. Worked all aspects of the building process from sales and planning to overall management of single and multi-family projects. Managing a real estate and mortgage office developed expertise regarding purchase process, industry trends, and customer service. Building a restaurant from the ground up and water-damaged property restoration have been valuable preparation for the future industry. Adapts to change, utilizing a solution-based approach to problem solving, offering valuable lessons and insight.
Skills
Team bonding, project estimation and bidding, safety protocols, project planning, contract development, negotiation, and collaboration.
Work Experience
Project Manager 2020 to June 2023
American Water Damage Burnsville, MN
Manage restoration of residential water damage.
Schedule, coordinate, and oversee completion of project.
Control project budget.
Report and resolve issues that arise.
Maintain communication with company and clients.
Construction Project Manager 2018-2020
Haf Construction Hudson, WI
Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors,
subcontractors, and architects.
Budgeted for various types of reconstruction plans.
Coordinated and scheduled vendors and inspections.
Sales Representative 2016-2018
5280 Exteriors Denver, CO
Managed exteriors sales department in Minneapolis.
Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
Offered product knowledge and solutions to customers.
Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
Sales Manager 2014-2016
Nature Stone Burnsville, MN
Managed retail store and salespeople for granite and quartz fabricator.
Sold, ordered product, and scheduled installation.
Real Estate Agent/Owner 1998-2014
Owned and operated Real Estate and Mortgage franchise.
Education
Apple Valley Senior High School, Apple Valley, MN High School diploma 1978
Dunwoody Institute, Minneapolis, MN Course completion 1979
Construction Estimating and Blueprint Reading