I am interested in discussing the job opening for Project Manager / Estimator position in your Houston office. I have management experience in Houston construction market in underground utility construction. My career has allowed me to participate in all aspects of the business as well, including business development, project management, construction management, estimating, and customer service.
I am proficient in reading architectural, and civil drawings, as well as use of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel. I am experienced in permitting with the City of Houston.
I am a professional and dedicated manager who constantly plans ahead and strives to keep all projects on schedule while maintaining control of project budgets, as well as demanding the utmost quality, craftsmanship, compliance to all safety and standard specifications and overall attention from subcontractors, suppliers and subcordinates. I appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Jaime Schwarz
9243 Carlin Bend Ln
Houston, TX 77095
954-673-0956* Cell
281-855-4209 Home
Jmesandy[at]sbcglobal.net
Jaime L. Schwarz
9243 Carlin Bend Lane, Houston, TX 77095
(954) 673-0956
JmeSandy[at]sbcglobal.net
PROJECT MANAGER & ACCOUNT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Qualifications • Over 10 years in departmental and project management
• Vast experience in work and manpower planning and quality improvement
• Proficient with the latest Oracle computer data base management software
• Background in both production and sale of products and services
• Experienced in interpreting civil engineered plans/blueprints
• Construction oversite through project superintendent interaction
Professional
Experience PROJECT MANAGER Dec. 2008 –Current
C E Barker, Ltd.
As a project manager I work with the estimating, construction and administration of heavy civil construction projects, specifically Public Works, throughout the Houston area and surrounding counties. Most of my time is spent working to prepare bid estimates, calculate materials and man-hour budgets, assemble a completed bidding package, and manage construction projects ranging from grading, underground utilities, roadways, pipelines, bridges, wastewater facilities, pumping stations, sewers, and mains. Experienced with RFI’s, purchase orders, change orders, project scheduling, subcontractor negotiations.
PROJECT COORDINATOR April 2007 – Dec. 2008
Hanson Pipe and Precast, Houston, TX
While working within the sales department my job responsibilities included the planning, managing and coordination of concrete pipe & precast products. I took tremendous pride and ownership of every project. Working with our internal engineering, production, and transportation departments, I ensured products were designed to required specifications, produced on time, and in accordance to the job requirements. I also scheduled and coordinated the prompt and accurate delivery of all products to various job sites across the City of Houston. My sales experience included participating in weekly status meetings with project management, sales and production teams, handling all aspects of new business and inside sales calls, quoting prices, and securing new business orders. By handling all customers’ questions and concerns with speed and professionalism, I maintained solid and loyal customer relationships. To aid in managing these customer relationships, I utilized and became proficient with Oracle, the latest in database management software.
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER August 2005 -Nov. 2006
Clear Literature Display Systems, Hollywood, FL
As the customer service manager, I was responsible for consulting with customers to determine the best product application for their needs. Because I addressed the needs of customers accurately and in a timely manner, sales increased over 30%, the majority of which increase consisted of repeat business. In this fast paced and growth focused environment, I excelled and was promoted to Manager because of my success with satisfying key customers while at the same time adhering to company profit goals. My management responsibilities also allowed me to be the primary trainer/mentor of new and established employees. While managing a high-volume workload within a deadline-driven environment, I was commended for enthusiasm, persuasiveness, and intense customer focus.
PRODUCTION MANAGER July 1999 – Aug. 2005
Thomas Plastics, Inc., Hollywood, FL
As a production manager, I was responsible for all manufacturing operations of the manufacturing plant’s six departments and three divisions, including: 12 direct reports, 75 indirect reports, and 14 thermoforming machines. I was responsible for production of 38 million dollars of product per year in a 110,000 square foot plant. My duties included successfully supervising all aspects of this large plastics manufacturer: leading, hiring, and training staff; developing and managing the departmental budget; establishing and monitoring productivity goals; and leading cross- functional teams on key projects. I also designed the layout, organization, processes, and procedures for a completely new assembly division. In doing so, I maintained tight communications with the maintenance department to ensure facilities and equipment operated at optimal performance levels. I ensured projects were completed on time, under budget, and in accordance with customer specifications. My successes in this as production manager were made possible because I built a motivated, knowledgeable, and quality conscious team and earned a reputation as a resourceful problem-solver with a solid track record of increasing yields and implementing continuing process improvements.
HEAVY GAUGE DEPARTMENT MANAGER April 1997 – June 1999
Thomas Plastics, Inc., Hollywood, FL
In my time as the heavy gauge department manager, I was responsible for the production of seven heavy-gauge vacuum forming machines, leading the production team, preparing all tooling and machine for job specific requirements, installing the change-over of projects, post production tooling, equipment inspection, and maintenance. I worked well with supervisors, co-workers, and customers and served as payroll and human resource contact for my department.
Education Cooper City High School, Diploma (Cooper City, FL) 1994
National Safety Council Training, Certified Forklift Trainer 1999
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