Project Manager Operations
Resume:
Peter J. Cottrell
Troy, New York 12180
**************@*****.***
Qualifications
I am an organized and highly motivated individual who has a keen ability to think outside the box. I possess clear communication skills and am a great listener who can quickly understand people and situations. My personality allows me to effectively work with personnel at all different levels while getting the most from each. I would like to be associated with a professional company that has a passion for what they do, would like to continue growing and appreciate those who can contribute to the overall success of the company.
Professional Experience
Cottrell Management 2020-2024
Manchester Vermont
Owner
Residential homebuilder and remodeler
Meet with potential clients to discuss building projects
Work with architects to value engineer projects to help align with client budgets
Put together budgets and schedule of values (if required) for client projects
Ordered all materials and schedule deliveries
Schedule sub-contractors and oversee their progress
Hire laborers and ensure working to company safety requirements
Coordinated jobsite visits with clients to review completed work and go over the next phases of construction
Coordinated with State of Vermont to assure compliance to state requirements and regulations
Responsible for all client invoicing and vendor/sub payables
Coordinated workers comp and liability insurance audits
Conrad Construction 2015-2020
Manchester Vermont
Project Manager
Residential homebuilder and remodeler
Met with owner and potential clients to discuss building projects
Put together budgets for client projects
Schedule sub-contractors and oversee their progress
Ordered all materials and scheduled deliveries
Ensure laborers and subs worked to company safety requirements
Coordinated jobsite visits with clients to review completed work and go over next phases of construction
Responsible for all client invoicing
r.k. Miles Inc. 2001-2014
Manchester Vermont
Operations manager for multi branch building material supplier
Responsible for daily operations of the Manchester building materials yard
Hired and managed up to 42 employees which included yard workers, truck drivers, dispatchers, counter and outside salespersons, purchasers, designers and support staff
Responsible to help train new employees and administer 30-60-90 day probationary reviews
Administered annual reviews for all employees
Worked with purchasing department to determine new product lines and negotiate purchase contracts
Worked with purchasing to adjust inventory levels to ensure adequate inventory turns
Was one of a few select employes that help make over and staff new branches getting them to up company standards
Negotiated and implemented vendor rebate program that generated over $150,000 annually
Established relationships with Canadian mills and negotiated purchasing contracts
Responsible for driver and yard safety which over time lower insurance premiums
Dramatically reduced inventory shrinkage
Pacific Coast Bolt Corp. 1988-1999
Santa Fe Springs California
Manager
Started as office support; manual Kardex, order expediting and other introductory tasks
Moved to inside sales; made cold calls and established client relations
Moved to inside sales manager; responsible for 4 other salespersons and helped with their daily functions
Worked in outside sales and hired 3 other employees. Responsible for training and worked with them to grow their territories
Became general manager and was responsible for all aspects of running a small business with 51 employees
Hired and trained new employees
Administered employee annual reviews
Managed accounts receivables
Established relations with overseas manufacturers, negotiated pricing and ordered materials via L/C’s
Met with banks to establish lines of credit
Associations
Kiwanis of Troy
References
Michael Lane SEI Inc. Global Head of Asset Management
512-***-**** *********@***.***
John Hanselman Vanguard Renewables Owner
617-***-**** **********@******************.***
Josiah Miles r.k. Miles Inc Owner
802-***-**** ******@*******.***
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