Project Manager Operations

Marc Cotter

Fort Wayne, Indiana I *********.**@*****.*** I 260-***-****

Education

Indiana Wesleyan University 2003 - 2010 ● Master’s Degree in Management (M.B.A)

● Bachelor’s Degree in Management

University of Florida, ABC Apprenticeship (Carpentry) 1996 - 2000 ● Journeyman’s Card with Honors Experience

FCI Construction 09/2022- Present

Project Manager

● Performing takeoffs from blueprints and analyzing costs for bidding from subcontractors and self-performed work, putting packages together for bid dates.

● Gather submittals from subcontractors as well as managing awarded projects the job in order to keep the job flowing, on time and under budget.

● Coordinating with clients and consultants from start to finish on each project.

● Managing properties for different clients building and business. Providing routine maintenance of buildings, HVAC and other issues. Identifying potential problems and making sure they are correctly completed.

● Meeting customers to determine costs for different projects and providing estimates. Scheduling employees with the operations manager for scheduling and budgeting. Also responsible for scheduling subcontractors to get costs and make sure they got things done on time.

● Overseeing projects up to a few million.

● Leading meetings to improve efficiency in day-to-day operations. Felderman Design Build 1/2022- 8/2022

Project Engineer

● Performed detailed blueprint takeoffs and developed accurate cost estimates for bids, incorporating both subcontractor pricing and self-performed work, while assembling comprehensive bid packages for timely submission.

● Gathered subcontractor submittals and managed awarded projects, ensuring efficient workflow, on-time delivery, and staying within budget throughout the project lifecycle.

● Oversaw remodeling projects for various clients, including banks, ensuring their continued operations during construction activities.

● Managed property operations for multiple clients, handling routine maintenance, HVAC system oversight, and identifying potential issues to resolve before they escalated.

● Met with clients to assess project needs, prepare cost estimates, and present competitive pricing.

● Collaborated with the operations manager to schedule employees for projects, ensuring timely completion while maintaining budgetary goals. Coordinated with subcontractors to finalize costs and ensure deadlines were met.

● Managed a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from $500 to multi-million-dollar endeavors, consistently delivering projects on time and within financial constraints.

● Oversaw customer billing, managed purchase orders (POs), and ensured thorough follow-up on project finances.

● Conducted customer meetings to provide insights into improving operational efficiency and to offer tailored solutions that supported their business objectives. Touche Lighting Controls 2/2020-10/2021

Project Engineer

● Estimated lighting control projects across the USA, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and regulations for each location.

● Conducted detailed takeoffs from blueprints to accurately determine project scope and requirements.

● Designed customized lighting control systems, working closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions that met their specific needs and expectations.

● Proficient in Revue, using the software to create detailed project layouts and submittals, which were then reviewed and approved by engineers to secure purchase orders (POs). Oneils Glass 10/2019- 1/2020

Project Manager Estimator

● Performed take offs for different subcontractors and came up with costs and submittals for projects. Accepted the PO to make the orders on awarded projects. Followed through with scheduling and ordering glass and glazing for projects.

● Scheduled work to be done and ordered to jobsite in order to do the work, went to job site meeting in order to communicate with the contractors of the status of the jobs.

● Billed contractors for final payments.

● Measure clients' windows and openings to give them an estimate on their projects. Finish Line 7/2019 - 10/2019

Store Development Project Manager

● Remodeled stores across the United States, keeping stores open while being remodeled. Followed all local codes and regulations. Had many planning meetings with the procurement department and designers to fulfill needs and wants of the stores. Ordered fixtures and lighting for stores to be on site during remodel. Made it to some of the stores to make sure things were completed on time.

● Held daily meetings with four different PM’S that would make sure the jobs at the different stores were flowing and finishing on time and under budget. Approved submittals for the project. Shawnee Construction 1/2016 - 7/2019

Project Manager/Estimator

● Conducted thorough blueprint takeoffs and created precise cost estimates for bids, factoring in both subcontractor quotes and self-performed tasks, while preparing comprehensive bid packages for prompt submission.

● Collected subcontractor submittals and supervised awarded projects, ensuring smooth workflow, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget throughout each project.

● Managed remodeling projects for various clients, including banks, ensuring their operations remained uninterrupted during construction.

● Handled property management for multiple clients, overseeing routine maintenance, HVAC systems, and proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.

● Engaged with clients to understand project needs, provide accurate cost estimates, and offer competitive pricing.

● Worked closely with the operations manager to schedule employees for projects, ensuring timely completion and budget compliance. Coordinated with subcontractors to finalize costs and meet deadlines.

● Successfully managed a wide range of projects, from small-scale to multi-million-dollar ventures, consistently delivering on time and within budget.

● Supervised customer billing, managed purchase orders (POs), and ensured consistent follow-up on project financials.

● Led customer meetings to identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency and offered tailored solutions to support their business goals.

Hokanson INC 10/2015 - 1/2016

Maintenance Manager

● Oversaw the property management of 20 banks in Ohio and Northern Indiana. Completed maintenance on all properties which included regular HVAC inspections, scheduled mowing crews, snow removal and irrigation.

● Met with contractors for construction projects and inspected projects. I performed some minor maintenance issues if the opportunity was there.

● Made sure each location was safe and to the customers needs.

● Identify safety issues with equipment and building problems and have them fixed. Group Delphi 4/2015 - 10/2015

Project Manager

● Manufactured exhibits with customers researched projects in order to obtain customers needs and wants. Worked with detailers to design items to be manufactured, some exhibits are interactive and some are stand alone.

● Managed 60 different clients and was responsible for scheduling trade show exhibits, the items the customer wanted at the different trade shows, following through with warehouse staff to make sure items were manufactured and shipped across the country to different trade shows. Science Central 1/2012 – 4/2015

Maintenance and Facilities Director

● Supervised implementation and construction of Science on a Sphere, an exhibit project with a budget of over $2.5 million, in coordination with several different organizations.

● HVAC, pinpointed and repaired heat pumps and chillers as well as pumps and geothermal wells.

● Monitoring building codes and preventative maintenance for museums in many areas, such as HVAC, floor exhibits, and storage in conjunction with the city of Fort Wayne and museum staff.

● Delegating tasks, schedules, and discipline to staff of eight maintenance and facilities employees while maintaining weekly department meetings and daily agenda.

● Made sure that things were safe and uptodate for the visitors and building. Created a preventative maintenance program.

Ottenweller Fabrication 10/2011 - 1/2012

Quality Weld Inspector

● Evaluated finished welds for 42 welders, verifying quality and design accuracy according to print specifications.

● Catalogued approved materials into inventory database to satisfy current shipping orders and reach quota for future orders.

Manheim Corporation 12/ 2008 - 9-/2011

Heavy Duty Truck Forman

● Presided over a heavy duty truck shop of six to eight employees, which included responsibilities such as scheduling, employee safety, and training.

● Managed inspection and shipment of vehicles according to auction schedule, while maintaining inventory and customer contacts over time.

CME Corporation 9/1996 - 11/2007

Jobsite Supervisor, Project Manager

● Supervised different projects ranging in price from $500 to $6million, obtained budget and coordinated contractors, materials and codes, weekly job meetings and safety protocol.

● Managed and inspected daily progress on the job, assigned daily duties, coordinated contractors, safety meetings,called for inspections, and satisfied customer’s needs. Skills/Interests

● Served as an equipment manager for fifteen years in football and baseball. ● Offensive line coach at Luers HS, winners of four state championships in a row. ● Master carpenter, OSHA certified, Certified Welder, first aid.

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