MATTHEW J. JOHNSON
20 Adams Street • Medfield, Massachusetts 02052
508.359.2143 • bigmj22[at]verizon.net
Dear Sir/Dear Madam:
Having contributed to the profitability and success of respected construction companies, I am now seeking the opportunity to join an organization such as yours as a Project Manager. With over 10 years of experience planning and coordinating diverse residential and commercial construction and renovation projects, I feel confident in my abilities to generate superior results for your team.
A sample of my highlights includes:
• Establishing a successful new construction company, and fostering strong client relationships
• Hiring, training and motivating construction work crews.
• Negotiating project scope and pricing.
• Setting and coordinating construction schedules.
• Overseeing excavations, new construction, renovations and additions, decks and basements, and commercial build-out projects.
• Significantly reducing labor and materials costs.
• Boosting customer satisfaction by responding promptly to client questions and concerns.
• Enforcing demanding work quality standards.
• Consistently competing complex construction projects on time, and under budget.
• Developing a community-wide reputation for quality work and fair pricing.
• Earning client trust, and high referral rates.
For a more detailed presentation of my project management expertise, please review the enclosed resume. I believe a personal meeting would provide us with a more effective platform to discuss my offerings and have included my contact information above for your convenience.
Sincerely,
Matthew J. Johnson
MATTHEW J. JOHNSON
20 Adams Street • Medfield, Massachusetts 02052
PROJECT MANAGER
Construction
Organized, personable project manager with over 10 years experience delivering strong jobsite leadership in demanding residential and commercial construction environments. Possesses comprehensive, hands-on knowledge of modern construction methods and materials. Effectively manages multiple concurrent projects and diverse work crews. Exceptional planning, administrative, and interpersonal skills. Especially proficient at developing job pricing, quotes, and formal project bids. Communicates equally well with clients, management, and work crews. Consistently meets and exceeds demanding quality specifications. Known for competing projects on time, and within strict budget constraints. Leader and mentor.
Project Management • Construction Site Supervision • Operational Streamlining • Marketing Revenue Growth • Cost Reductions • Budgets • Permits • Resource Allocation • Scheduling
Negotiations • Job Pricing • Bid Creation • Blueprints • Client Relationship Management Problem Solving • Customer Service • Vendor / Subcontractor Relations
Microsoft Office • Team Leadership • Employee Motivation and Discipline
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HOLMESTEAD PROPERTIES, INC., Hopkinton, Massachusetts • 2006 - Present
Residential construction and home renovation company.
Construction Manager
Oversee daily Construction Department operations. Create long-term marketing plans. Manage customer relations and expectations. Negotiate project scope and pricing. Set and coordinate construction schedules. Obtain all construction permits, and resolve issues with local zoning boards and community groups. Act as General Contractor for individual homeowners. Supervise construction foreman. Recruit, hire and fire construction employees. Report directly to company owner.
Selected Contributions:
• Consistently delivered complex construction projects on time, and under budget.
• Maintained quality focus in difficult economic environment.
• Boosted customer satisfaction by responding promptly to client questions and concerns.
• Established community-wide reputation for quality work and fair pricing.
• Recognized company expert on pricing and construction know-how.
WSI CONTRACTING, INC., Medfield, Massachusetts • 2000 - 2006
General–purpose construction company providing general contractor services to both commercial and residential clients.
MATTHEW J. JOHNSON • Page 2 • bigmj22[at]verizon.net
Co-Owner / Project Manager
Attracted and fostered new client relationships. Developed lean budgets and effective construction schedules. Managed excavations, new construction, renovations and additions, decks and basements, and commercial build-out projects. Hired, trained and motivated construction work crews. Supervised 12 full-time employees.
Selected Contributions:
• Launched successful construction company.
• Enforced demanding work quality standards.
• Significantly reduced labor and materials costs.
• Earned client trust, and high referral rates.
BASE CONTRACTING, Needham, Massachusetts • 1998 - 2000
Local construction company and general contractor.
Foreman
Supervised daily jobsite operations. Planned and completed renovation and new home construction projects. Led 4-person construction crew. Resolved client concerns and worker disputes. Mentored new workers. Provided progress updates to senior management.
MASSACHUSETTS STATE CALVARY, Framingham, Massachusetts • 1993 - Present
First Sergeant
Supervised all senior and junior non-commissioned officers. Spearheaded operational readiness training programs. Advised unit commander, and ensured rapid enforcement of command policies.
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts – Computer Aided Drafting Technology [CADD]
ITT Technical Institute, San Diego, California
Bachelor of Science – Marketing, Business Management
Boston College, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Associate of Arts – Military Science
Valley Forge Military Academy, Wayne, Pennsylvania
CONSTRUCTION LICENSES
Construction Supervisor License [CS 086872]
Hoisting Engineer License [HE 088827]
Registered Home Improvement Contractor [152016]
Building Trades Association Member [A48711]
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