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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Project Manager for a fast-growing manufacturer of high end architectural projects and wall solutions, positioned at the top end of the market. Modernus' integrated product offerings, ample supply chain, and shorter lead times has helped them emerge as one of the leading brands in demountable partition systems in North America.Responsible for the management of concurrent number of projects, negotiating with Owners, producing project schedules, coordinating subcontractors and field labor, liaison with owners, coordination of material procurement and delivery, and project cost reports.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

National manufacturer and installer of demountable and sustainable, glass and solid surface walls.Successfully managed and completed multiple projects (8-15 simultaneously), large in scope and complexity. Completed projects ranged from $100,000 to $3.5 million.Communicated with key parties including owners, customers, vendors, fabrication and field teams, GCs and subcontractors to coordinate labor, material and equipment to ensure successful installations. Worked closely with Field Superintendent to project upcoming work, resolve client issues and plan for material/equipment needs.Reviewed assigned projects to establish critical path milestones, establish action plans and schedules and verify accuracy of scope of new work.Kept personnel advised of project schedules and project related material needs.Resolved any issues and discrepancies in an expedited manner. Ensured construction occurred according to schedule completed with clients’ expectations and requirements. Meet with GCs to take detailed feedback and clarify specific requirements of each project.Reviewed all change orders and estimates for accuracy and approve submittals.Attended all construction meetings, site visits, and client meetings.Monitored progress of activities on a regular basis.Procured and oversaw preparation of shop drawings and engineering if needed. Tracked to approval.Coordinated the timing and taking of all field measurements and incorporation into shop drawings. Helped foster new client contacts and business opportunities and maintained existing client relationships.Ensured all materials and equipment are ordered, accurate, and ready when needed by the field crew.Conducted jobsite walks on a regular basis to monitor quality and production.Provided feedback to Estimation and Field Operations to improve future installations.

Washington, Dc

First Account Manager in company’s history. Developed job responsibilities and contacts and was an integral player in growing fabrication monthly revenue from $350k to $1M+. Responsible for identifying and securing relationships with 20+ architectural/demountable wall companies.KGa is a premier installer of glass in high-end interior architecture in the DC area. At KGa's facility, glass is processed from raw stock sheet glass to finished architectural products. Cutting, polishing, shaping and tempering are all now executed in house. This factory fabricates most of the glass that is installed by KGa as well as sells product to outside customers. Not only is it one of the largest fabrication facilities in the DC area, it also has the largest glass tempering oven in the state of Maryland.*Built relationships with architects, glazing contractors, certified fabricators, general contractors, and owners and developers.*Represented KgA with integrity in all customer dealings with development of strong, long-term, relationships/*Worked closely with the Director of Fabrication Sales in meeting or exceeding fabrication customers monthly budget.*Assisted and directed customers through the product selection process for commercial projects.*Completed weekly Pipeline report, weekly planning tools and direct account plans. 8In addition, updated database with specific data in relation to Accounts, Contacts, Projects, and Opportunities.*Identified customers with a high potential for “partnering” in growth, marketing of KgA technologies, and strategic alliances.*Directed fabrication business development efforts in the region and Identify key targets.*Worked closely with Inside Sales Team on pricing, bids and development efforts.*Participated in key industry events to represent KgA at local, regional and national levels.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Spear Window & Glass, Inc. was a closely held $15M self-performing subcontractor of commercial glass and window services.Management of glass and glazing projects ranging from $100,000 to $6,000,000 with complete cost, schedule and contract profitability.Core responsibilities included a complete understanding of the contract documents, a review of the contract, estimate, scope, schedule, system design, risk evaluations, contractor relationships, and communication chain.Other responsibilities included documentation set up, engineering review and processing, field operations and manufacturing coordination, submittal process, cost reporting, schedule monitoring, material take-off and procurement, vendor coordination, internal reporting and planning, Responsible for construction project management of commercial projects while supervising multiple contractors with an emphasis on business development and customer support. After proposal submission, negotiated with client to finalize scope, pricing, payment terms and conditions. Secured commitment from the client to perform the proposed work based on proposal.Identified subcontractors. Negotiated terms and conditions of work to be performed by subcontractors for each contract.Collaborated with operations to ensure negotiated estimate, scope of work, terms/conditions/exclusions and clarifications to contract are upheld.Attendance at pre-bidding, pre-construction and construction meetings. Requested and reviewed proposals, contracts and documents for construction projects; Processed and interpretsed change orders and develops project cost estimates .Project accounting functions included managing the budget, tracking if team expenses and minimizing exposure and risk in the project.Communicated effectively with the contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project. Coordinated the efforts of all parties, which include the architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and laborers.