Paull Konopka ***** Peachtree Drive Strongsville, OH 44149 | 440-***-**** | ***********@*********.***
Career History: 2000 – February, 2011 Company Manager | Heritage Plumbing Columbia Station, OH
Project Management: oversee dual business lines and company operations for all plumbing and excavating projects
o Coordinate production meetings by prioritizing and delegating with builders and contractors
o Manage inventory while maintaining budgets; generate new project budgets and supply orders
o Develop design plans, making blueprint revisions and recommendations
o Facilitate weekly status reports; address productivity levels at each site, up to 10 simultaneous jobs
o Create job proposals for potential clients, present pricing, timelines, and plan details
o Evaluate and inspect all quality aspects of workmanship, including safety checks
o Organize and apply for necessary registration and licensing in various municipalities; collaborate with city officials on inspections, which historically have a first attempt passing rate of 98%
o Administer on-call system for emergency plumbing repairs and dispatch appropriate crew members
Personnel Management: actively supervise diverse team of 23 plumbers, three 2 man excavation crews and 2 clerks
o Hire and train all employees while providing continuous performance evaluation
o Develop staff schedules, set pay rates, and track hours/payroll timecards
o Address opportunities for coaching and problem resolution
o Administer company benefits programs
o Motivate employees by establishing crucial goals; successfully increased productivity and response times by 50%
Repair Management: maintain and implement professional competence in areas of plumbing and excavating
o Perform a variety of plumbing repairs in residential and business settings
o Learn new or improved methods of plumbing including gas, drain, and water lines through continuing education programs
1999 – 2000 Superintendent | Bishop Homes Brecksville, OH
Managed all facets of custom home building on multiple subdivisions
Ordered materials and stayed within allotted budget
Reviewed prints with customers, contractors, developers and city officials
Met production deadlines with strategic construction scheduling
1998 – 1999 Superintendent | Zaremba Contractors Lakewood, OH
Supervised all finish work for large multi-family development
Budgeted and contracted work on condominium projects
Maintained productive relationships with customers, clients, contractors and city officials
1993 – 1998 Service Manager | Ameri-Con Homes Beachwood, OH
Acted as liaison between customers and contractors of rental and commercial properties
Performed timely maintenance duties including carpentry, electrical and plumbing
Managed service department for northeastern land developer/general contractor
Enforced a variety of OSHA compliant safety programs
Training:
o Central Catholic High School, 1988 graduate
o Ohio Plumbing License Exam in process
o US Air Force
Skills:
o Leadership
o Multi-tasking
o Strong problem solving skills