DAN BRYANT
*** **** ***** *****, **** Rock, NC 28731
E: ***.********@*****.*** H: 828-***-**** C: 828-***-****
As an Executive Leader, I have the knowledge and experience to drive growth in performance and process improvement across $12M+ companies and teams of 100+. I have strong background and depth in mechanical, industrial, and commercial construction management. I am a proven leader in the areas of operations, business development, startup, turnaround, and project leadership and change management.
A Solution Strategist combining financial evaluation, marketing experience, talent development, and organizational enhancement and change management to eliminate excess expenditure, speed implementations, and optimize P&L. I am resourceful project manager and agile decision-maker.
CAREER OVERVIEW
Project Manager, Trades Industrial Company: 2009 – Present
Heads marketing, business development, and safety, as well as mechanical division, for $5M company; oversee staff in completing up to $2.5M in projects annually.
Develops and establishes new clients and client relationships in the industrial construction arena
Adds value by bringing in projects with 20-25% additional profit by thorough and sound management techniques
Reduces cost by maintaining vigilant control of project cost and labor expenditures
South Carolina Division Manager, SOUTHERN PIPING COMPANY: 2006 – 2008
Took a start-up division of an $80 million corporation from $0- $12 million with an 8.5% annual net profit within 3 years
Forecasted and achieved positive cash flow in under 6 months and became profitable in the 7 month
Initiated marketing and business development to turn from school and institutional to industrial contractor
Oversaw team of 10+ in-house personnel and 125 full-time non-union field staff for $12M division.
Developed methods of employee evaluation and staffing to reduce employee turnover
Developed QA/QC program to reduce warranty cost and call backs to projects after completion
Prepared cash flows and schedules, instituted budget controls, and initiated shared workloads to save $55K in operational and staffing budgets.
Worked with IT department to establish ftp site for subcontractor and vendor access to project information
Evaluated school construction market to create winning strategy for competitive bids; added 10 projects for $12M.
Upgraded technology infrastructure, establishing network, centralized document storage, and remote access.
Introduced weekly training program to instill project management principles.
Vice President – Operations, PEREGRINE INDUSTRIAL, LLC (formerly Southeastern Industrial Group): 2001 – 2006
Fueled rise of startup (Southeastern Industrial Group) to $6M by providing strong marketing and sales strategies
Contributed to M&A process and post-acquisition integration with Peregrine Industrial
Directed nine project managers, 65 field staff, and a two-member maintenance service department working in a 6 state area.
Developed workflow and document control to provide project managers and staff quick access to project documentation
Established parameters for remote access by project managers and site managers to access project information from job site
Established purchasing role and selected/trained manager; overhauled accounting department to improve timeliness, accuracy, and business value of financial statements and reports, instituted integrated software for estimating, project management, and accounting
Established and led training programs for project managers and staff. Held weekly classes on project management and development
Developed and wrote safety policies and procedures
Promoted from business development and safety management role within 12 months to Vice President of Operations.
Took a $5 million project that was behind schedule and under bid to ahead of schedule by 6 weeks and profitable
Was the qualified licensee for General and Mechanical licenses for 6 states
Oversaw project managers handling projects such as Hyundai, Coors Brewery, Wilsonart, Akzo Nobel, Pet Dairies,
Manager – Mechanical Division, ELCON SERVICE, LLC: 1995 – 2001
Headed marketing, business development, and safety, as well as mechanical division, for $12M company; oversaw 100 staff in completing up to $6M in projects annually.
Previous Experience: Project Manager, TRADEMASTER CONTRACTING; President, SOUTHERN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Education: B.S. – Geology, WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
SOME POST GRADUATE WORK IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Licenses: Unlimited General Building Contracting Licenses in North Carolina
North Carolina P, H-1, H-2, H-3 Licenses
South Carolina Licensed Mechanical Contractor
Georgia HVAC License
Software: Knowledge of AutoCAD, Timberline, MS Project, Suretrack, and Maxwell; proficient in web design