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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

*Left on excellent terms to relocate to Charlotte, NC.I manage multiple company teams, subcontractors and vendors to negotiate bid proposals and ensure competitive pricing, resulting in successful project outcomes. Managed, bid & awarded multiple projects worth over $25M annually, ensuring production targets are met while prioritizing safety. I directly oversee eight in-house teams and up to ten subcontractors daily. I assist with design-build projects and produce all final as-built drawings. I attend bi-weekly meetings and other project coordination meetings for municipal and private sector clients. Key Achievements:● Spearheaded the successful execution of major projects, including Ancillary Sewer Construction (City of Chicago: South & and North Area contracts), Northwestern University (current emergency contract), the City of Chicago Watermain replacement program, and numerous private projects for clients such as the University of Chicago, Clark, CBRE, and The Metropolitan Exposition Authority.● Gathered and obtained essential documentation and permits for all City of Chicago projects, encompassing Sewer, Water, and Department of Transportation endeavors.● Facilitated seamless project coordination by serving as a bridge between the company, the City of Chicago, and other clients during various meetings.● Achieved a remarkable 85%-plus win rate in preparing defenses for insurance claims and City of Chicago citations, eliminating the need to engage legal counsel for these cases.● Represented the company at City of Chicago kickoff meetings in the designated Chicago ward where work will commence, engaging with ward Aldermen, other city departments, and concerned residents.● Played a pivotal role in coding 80% of all company job costs, handling over $25M in volume annually.● Developed and executed sales and job contracts, maintaining open communication with clients and subcontractors to ensure the attainment of specific schedule milestones.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Oversaw all company operations, implementing new procedures and safety standards. I made significant contributions to the company's growth and established a strong reputation as an exceptional subcontractor during my tenure.Key Achievements:● Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by managing three in-house crews and subcontractors, negotiating contracts,and overseeing all company work, leading to a 34% net profit margin and a company revenue increase from $450K to $2.6Mwithin six months.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I served as the primary contact for pre-bid and coordination meetings, ensuring that all stakeholders were informed and aligned on project goals and expectations.Key Achievements:● Successfully secured numerous bid proposals worth between $50K and over $3M for utility construction projects, consistently maintaining a net profit margin of 20%.● Obtain and review shop drawings for special order material● Achieved exceptional client satisfaction ratings

Wauconda, Illinois, United States

I oversaw the daily operations of two teams, consisting of 15 employees and three subcontractors. I was also responsible for conducting safety audits to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.Key Achievements:● Effectively managed all aspects of field and office operations for projects worth over $5M in new business.● Contributed significantly to the operational effectiveness, while revamping field operations by exceeding net profit margin projections and implementing transformative field operation systems that have solidified the company's competitive edge.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I spearheaded water-main installations and other various projects for multiple municipalities, managing a team of 5-7 individuals and successfully executing projects ranging from $40K to $2M.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I showcased my dedication and expertise by taking on a variety of labor tasks on construction projects throughout the Chicago Metropolitan area.