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Michael DeMeo

Bowmanville,ON

Summary

Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 20-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.

Hands-on Site Manager.. Proven capability leading teams of up to 25 workers. Mastery in budgeting, quality control and industry best practices. Honest, hard-working and dedicated to building positive rapport with clients and vendors.

Versatile Field Operations Manager knowledgeable about team leadership, training and quality assurance management. Talent for assessing operations, uncovering problems and developing improvement plans. Bringing 10 years of related experience.

Results-driven and well-versed in administering budgets, maintaining compliance and planning workflow. Excellent communication and conflict-management skills. Pursuing new professional challenges and opportunities for advancement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

CCST Field Operations Manager

Marant Construction Limited
10.2018 - Current
  • Schedules and oversees the day-to-day operations of the field staff
  • Oversee multiple ongoing projects from conception to completion (10-25 projects)
  • Implemented and maintained high standards of quality in all areas
  • Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
  • Applies effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
  • Uses critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Learns and adapts quickly to new technology and software applications
  • Manages time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Self- motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Demonstrates a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
  • Working flexible hours across night, weekends and holidays
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
  • Develops and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Met with senior management to determine needs and develop roadmaps.
  • Implemented and maintained high standards of quality in all areas.
  • Monitored team performance to assess training requirements and areas in need of improvement.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Sr. Project Manager

Northwood Developments Inc
11.2014 - 10.2018
  • Manage complex projects from start to finish in time, and within cost and scope, while allocating necessary project resources, including subcontractors, suppliers, and company labor
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
  • Plan, manage and deliver multiple projects with budgetary responsibilities between $100,000 and $20,000,000 while successfully achieving a consistent average of 32% profit margin
  • High utilization of negotiation skills and employing decision making under pressure while strategically managing risk and maintaining key client relationships
  • Review and prepare contracts, permits, cost estimates and insurance, as well as drafting proposals for new projects
  • Created and developed a comparison system of company's subcontractors
  • Extensive and advanced skills with Microsoft Suite, including fixing software related issues for key documents within the company
  • Manage and established a comprehensive Ontario Health and Safety program.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.

Sr. Estimator

Northwood Developments Inc
11.2014 - 10.2018
  • Management of construction projects from pre-bid pricing/cost estimating phase (via blueprint drawing analysis/take-off & field assessments) to post-construction phases (including new construction, renovations, and tenant improvement and/or rental turnovers)
  • Developed estimates and takeoffs while drafting detailed proposals.
  • Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
  • Prepare cost estimates at various stages of design from schematic and budget to detailed take-off and pricing
  • Prepare complete material submittal packages
  • Participated in project meetings, review schedules, and prepared reports
  • Conduct site reviews and progress analysis
  • Estimated project changes and prepared change order packages
  • Manage submittal process for involving all trades, clients and engineering and architectural firms.
  • Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.

Education

Gold Seal in Project Management - Gold Seal Project Management

Canadian Construction Association
04.2024

Red Seal for -

2010

Skills

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously
  • New ICI Construction and Renovation
  • Baseline Schedules Creation
  • Cost Control
  • Extensive Building Systems Knowledge
  • Drafting various CCDCs
  • Construction Processes
  • Budget Proposals
  • Schedule Management
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Project Scheduling

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

CCST Field Operations Manager

Marant Construction Limited
10.2018 - Current

Sr. Estimator

Northwood Developments Inc
11.2014 - 10.2018

Sr. Project Manager

Northwood Developments Inc
11.2014 - 10.2018

Gold Seal in Project Management - Gold Seal Project Management

Canadian Construction Association

Red Seal for -

Michael DeMeo