Accomplished construction management professional in commercial, residential and retail buildings. Uniquely qualified with nineteen years of diverse experience with increasing responsibility in structural and architectural design of high-rise, mid-rise and retail construction. Regarded as a thorough and detail-oriented manager, capable of developing a comprehensive set of contract ready construction documents from the owner’s original concept drawings. Able to lead several construction projects simultaneously through various stages of construction. A diplomatic and insightful team player who works well with all levels of employees and applies knowledge to the value engineering aspects of an owner’s budget and construction schedule expectations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Worthington Mid-Rise Construction - Cleveland, Ohio 2006-2009
An International Pre-Engineered Cold Formed Steel Building Company
Project Manager
Directed 20-30 salaried Worthington employed engineers, and panelized drafting designers of cold formed steel mid-rise buildings. Supervised material purchases, led field superintendents, framing carpenters and ironworkers in the method of mid-rise panelized construction.
ï± Negotiated and fully executed contracts with owners, general contractors and subcontractors.
ï± Co-authored details and specifications to meet criteria of the 2006 IBC standards with architect.
ï± Teamed with owner, architect and contractor to produce acceptable construction documents in order to receive a Building Permit from municipal building authorities.
ï± Composed the Construction Schedule and Subcontractors Bid Packages separated into comprehensive scope of work categories for the buildings super structure. Including: structural design, structural steel, load bearing and non-load bearing cold formed steel framing, corrugated steel deck with cementitious floor underlayment, exterior sheathing, ceiling assemblies, truss or flat roof assemblies, erection crane and labor required for installation of the building system components.
ï± Recruited and trained 40 to 50 man framing crews to install cold formed steel panelized building construction method.
ï± Handled financial close-out settlements with owners, general contractors and subcontractors.
ï± Monitored Safety Program.
ï± Successfully oversaw construction of the following projects:
 SpringHill Suites Hotel - St. Louis, Missouri - Six Story - 82,000 Sq/Ft - Flat Roof - $16,800,000
 RiverBend Condominiums - Branson, Missouri - Six Story - 56,000 Sq/Ft - Truss Roof - $7,840,000
 SpringHill Suites Hotel - Mesa, Arizona / Six Story - 89,000 Sq/Ft - Flat Roof - $18,570,000
 Residence Inn Hotel - Mesa, Arizona / Six Story /-109,000 Sq/Ft - Flat & Barrel Vault Roof $22,235,000
Lorain Glass Company -Lorain, Ohio 2003-2006
Glass Curtain Wall, Window Wall, Store Front Installation Company
Project Manager
Engineered glass and framing systems for use in fenestration of retail and commercial buildings.
ï± Responsible for producing established profit margins through productive project management skills.
ï± Organized complete process from shop drawing detail through glass installation.
ï± Purchased glass and framing materials.
ï± Leased and purchased equipment and tools required for projects.
ï± Hired glaziers, ironworkers and fire insulation installers.
ï± Monitored Safety Program.
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Lorain Glass Company (continued)
ï± Successfully oversaw construction of the following North East Ohio projects:
 Hyland Software Office Building, Maltz Jewish Heritage Museum, Fisher Titus Hospital
 Case Western Reserve University Residential Village, Spitzer Volkswagen, South Pointe Hospital
 Stonebridge Condominiums, Sysco Foods Distribution, Independence High School
Vistawall Architectural Products Group -Terrell, Texas 1996-2003
Aluminum Curtain Wall, Store Front Framing Manufacture
Territory Sales Manager
Led sales campaign of architectural building products direct to glazing contractors and architectural firms. Conducted power point box-lunch presentations to 20-30 person audiences.
ï± Counseled architectural design professionals on engineering and detail aspects of glass and aluminum curtain wall and store front framing products.
ï± Led a significant expansion of territories in South East Michigan, Detroit, Ohio and Western Pennsylvania markets to grow market share by 69% from $6 million to $10 million annual sales.
ï± Received Top Performance Awards and consistently ranked among the Top Territory Sales Managers for sales and volume profitability.
ï± Responsible for maintaining and developing new and existing sales alliances with glazing contractors.
ï± Develop competitive product pricing analysis and regional marketing strategies.
Ajay Glass & Mirror Company- Rochester, New York / Cleveland Branch 1993-1996 Glass Curtain Wall, Window Wall, Store Front Installation Company
Project Manager
Engineered glass and framing systems for use in fenestration of retail and commercial buildings.
ï± Established and led start-up of the Cleveland office for Ajay Glass in 1993.
ï± Assembled material, labor and equipment estimates for bids to general contractors on medium to large glazing projects through out North East Ohio.
ï± Responsible for producing established profit margins through productive project management Scheduled fabrication and installation activities of glass and framing materials.
ï± Organized complete process from shop drawing detail through glass installation.
ï± Purchased glass and framing materials.
ï± Leased or purchased equipment and tools required for projects.
ï± Hired glaziers, ironworkers and fire insulation installers.
ï± Monitored Safety Program.
ï± Successfully oversaw construction of the following projects:
 Federal Reserve Bank Annex -Cleveland, OH. / Perry Elementary & Middle School -Perry, OH.
 John Carroll University Library Annex - Cleveland Heights, OH.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Midpark High School, Middleburg Hts., Ohio
Construction Specifications Institute
SOFTWARE SKILLS
GanttPV Project Schedule
Dexter Chaney Spectrum Construction
Project Management Scheduler and Financial
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