This letter is to express my interest in your position as Construction Manager. I have a strong foundation in business operations. My background in operations has helped me develop my skills in coordinating many different types of projects, teams, and vendors.
My attention to detail and ability to think progressively, allows me to be decisive in a fast paced business and proficient in solving customer issues. My extensive experience in operations has given me analytical skills in many areas from budgeting, P&L review, inventory, and interpreting and reacting to reports and sales history.
All of the positions and experiences that I have had, have taught me to multi-task, problem solve, manage time effectively, control and manage inventory, control costs and manage employees. I have a strong respect for people, both in subordinate as well as superior positions.
I am looking for a position with potential for growth and results. I have a proven record for increasing margin, developing and implementing SOP, and improving quality of service by holding myself and my subordinates to the highest of standards. I am resourceful, dependable, and extremely self-motivated. These skills can easily be applied to your Construction Manager position.
I am excited about the opportunity to interview for this position and look forward to hearing from you to setup a time and date to interview.
Thank you for your consideration,
OBJECTIVE: Operations Manager with experience from private start up business to multi-million dollar corporate background, looking to find a position where I can apply my business experience to help a company meet it’s goals.
EXPERIENCE: Baker Installations Randolph, NJ
Operations Manager November 2007 to December 2008
 Managed all operational aspects of a cable installation subcontractor including maintaining positive relations with client, increasing productivity and profitability, promoting safety, and controlling inventory.
 Increased production efficiencies and reduced direct costs by 15%
 Set high productivity and customer service standards with all Techs to ensure Baker is the go-to contractor of choice
Woods Restoration Services Clifton, NJ
Operations Manager October 2005 to September 2007
 Managed all operational aspects of an insurance restoration and emergency services construction company including accounts receivable and payable, budgets, revenue recognition, and P&L review
 Reduced average turnaround time on projects and increased project production by 40% ($5 million to $7 million)
 Evaluated scopes, budgets, procedures, scheduling and staffing requirements for each project and increase the on-time completion rate by 40%
 Managed a wide range of people including carpenters, laborers, subcontractors, project managers and estimators
 Responsible for staffing and ensuring timely response on emergency services
 Cultivated and maintained relationships with subcontractors to insure strong morale and retention
Associated Materials (Alside) Clifton, NJ
Operations Manager November 2001 to September 2005
 Fully responsible for all profits and losses, reporting directly to our corporate partners where company could be more efficient and profitable
 Launched new products with both inside and outside sales staff, and customers
 Developed action plans for controlling inventory, reducing shrink, minimizing labor costs, increasing turns, and maximizing profits
 Oversaw two supply centers equaling $20 million in business
 Directly responsible for $14 million in business
 Increased business by 100% within three years ($10 million to $20 million)
 Increased profitability and sales to justify additional supply center openings
 Developed an inside sales associate to an Operations Manager of a new distribution center
 Controlled inventory and reduced carrying costs by increasing turns by 25%
 Delegated responsibilities and projects to employees, set expectations and followed up to ensure timely progression and quality
 Conducted weekly safety meetings to insure OSHA compliance
Direct Depot Kitchen Wholesalers Little Falls, NJ
Operations Manager February 2001 to November 2001
 Responsible for all profits and losses of division
 Managed the sales, ordering, delivery, and installation areas of the business
 Increased overall customer satisfaction by creating and implementing standard operating procedures
Tropic Products International Fort Myers, FL
General Manager January 1997 to November 2000
 General Manager and Account Representative for a start-up company that manufactured distributed and installed interior and exterior doors, trim and windows directly to new construction builders.
 Worked alongside owner in all aspects of researching, planning, and setup of business
 Responsible for a $10 million business
 Managed $3 million in sales
 Responsible for scheduling orders into production, and timely delivery and/or installation in accordance with builders needs
 Evaluated and made hiring decisions on subcontractors for projected work
 Resolved all customer issues in the field to insure complete customer satisfaction resulting in word of mouth referrals
Scotty’s Lumber Yard Fort Myers, FL
Contractor Sales Manager July 1995 to January 1997
 Responsible for the operations largest contractor sales department in the company ($4.5 million in sales) including customer service for all accounts, inventory control and purchasing, collections, and P&L
Hechinger Lumber Yard Wyomissing, PA
District Manager of Installed Sales November 1993 to July 1995
 Responsible for all operations including hiring, training and supervising expediters, payroll clerk, and store based coordinators and salespeople
 Monitored sales and costs through periodic installation status reports
 Controlled P&L and reporting district office expenses to each store and the corporate office
EDUCATION: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA
BS in Business Administration 1993
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