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North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Effectively direct the production team through the build process, ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, while consistently analyzing ways to reduce labor and material costs. Act as liaison between the sales staff, detailing, estimating, graphics, logistics and production staff. Plan and organize production schedules to determine labor needs. Responsible for quality control, which includes monitoring the quality of work and conducting periodic shop inspections ensuring shop orderliness & cleanliness. Oversee inventory and negotiate best costs with material suppliers/vendors. Determine labor, facility, and equipment resource needs that will evolve to meet business growth & make appropriate recommendations. Develop and execute department short and long-term goals and strategies. Review and approve all work orders for quality and timeliness of production related information. Work with the estimating department to review and make recommendations for all job estimates. Lead and monitor the division safety initiatives which include enforcing safety policies and procedures and leading weekly/quarterly scheduled meetings. Conduct employee performance reviews and enforce company policies.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Analyze and interpret construction drawings and prepare detailed and accurate material, labor, equipment, subcontracts estimates. Prepare and input project schedules, perform material takeoffs, prepare cost summary sheets, and input quantities into estimating database. Present cost estimates to meet customer proposals, providing consideration for general and special conditions, including budgets. Attend on-site/off-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits. Develop project scopes of work and accept, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes for best value. Foster relationships with subcontractors and material suppliers. Maintain an accurate, current database of project historical costs. Provide detailed drawings as necessary using AutoCAD software for fabrication team. Prepare project scope specifications and requirements. Effectively direct the fabrication team through the build process, ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, while consistently analyzing ways to reduce labor and material costs.

Carry out overall responsibilities associated with pre-planning, setting up, maintaining, and breaking down electrical aspects of trade show activities. Build and maintain effective working relationships with show management, facility management, tradeshow management, and exhibitors. Effectively manage a unionized labor force that can exceed 200 individuals. Oversee billing, documentation, operational / financial performance, and compliance. Implement SOPs and best practices.Selected Achievements:-Monitor invoicing and accounts receivable within company guidelines to ensure collection goals are met.-Establish and maintain a secure, effective system for material control, including both capital and expendable assets.

Coordinate logistics for all events produced by the department, serving as initial point of contact for all operational details and concerns. Handle all aspects of scheduling, supervising, and developing a staff consisting of 15-25 show coordinators, project managers, and lighting designers. Liaise between sales and operation entities across the organization in communicating information associated with shows and rendering logistical expertise. Review, approve, and sign expense reports and time sheets. Enforce company guidelines related to policy, show-site operations, and safety.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Interviewed, hired, and trained CAD / Drafting personnel. Promoted world-class customer service to major clients and key accounts. Developed and administered yearly budget including capital expenditures. Reviewed all job plans to ensure they met building and fire codes. Participated in weekly meetings with fire inspectors to review floor plans and obtain approval for permits. Coordinated and led strategy meetings with sales staff and customers. Maintained daily communications with major clients to review and edit floor plans. Performed field checks to measure convention facilities. Planned and drafted special projects assigned by management team.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration

Computer-Aided-Drafting, Architecture