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Overview
Work History
Education
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Timeline
ProjectManager

Andrew Wagner

Easton,PA

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Over 30 combined years of expertise in the commercial sign industry. Self-motivated; able to set effective priorities to achieve immediate and long-term goals, ensure smooth workflow and meet operational deadlines. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Effective time management skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Morris Black And Sons
Allentown, PA
04.2015 - 06.2022
  • Managed all aspects of projects from inception to completion for commercial casework
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Senior Project Manager

Jones Sign/Service Select
Croydon, PA
07.2013 - 04.2015
  • Managed all aspects of projects from inception to completion, primary projects, Wegmans Food Markets, Shake Shack, Bass Pro Shops and Caribou Coffee
  • Work very closely with clients to make sure design intent is met, and designs are approved in a timely manner so they can be released for manufacturing
  • Actively participate in weekly meetings
  • Participate on-site at project meetings when required
  • Responsible for change orders to be processed properly
  • Interview and hire 3rd party fabricators and installers
  • Schedule and coordinate installations
  • Provide on-site management and quality control to ensure the projects meet time and budget requirements, when required
  • Work closely with designers and engineers in reviewing drawings and specifications
  • Generate proposals and invoices
  • Responsible for meeting project deadlines.

Project Manager

Precise Graphix
Emmaus, PA
10.2012 - 07.2013
  • Managed all aspects of projects from inception to completion, primary projects Weis Markets interior decor and millwork
  • Actively participated in weekly on-site job meetings
  • Prepared and updated weekly Store Notes
  • Responsible for change orders to be processed efficiently
  • Participated in weekly scheduling meetings
  • Enforced quality control
  • Provided on-site management and quality control to ensure that projects meet time and budget requirements
  • Worked closely with designers and engineers in reviewing drawings and specifications
  • Responsible for meeting project deadlines.

Project Manager

L&H Signs
Reading, PA
07.2011 - 10.2012
  • Managed all aspects of projects from inception to completion, primary projects, St. Lukes Hospital Anderson Campus, Bethlehem, PA, The Provident Bank, NJ and Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
  • Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers
  • Enforced quality control and manufacturing flow
  • Worked closely with sales personnel, designers, and architects to ensure projects are built in accordance with local codes and contract documents
  • Provided on-site management and quality control to ensure that projects meet time and budget requirements
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and participated in project meetings
  • Negotiated subcontract agreements, purchase orders and general contracts with clients.

Production Administrator

Clarke Systems
Allentown, PA
01.2006 - 05.2011
  • Managed daily operations with a strong focus on production
  • Met with Department Heads on a weekly or as needed basis
  • Enforced quality control on all fabricated materials.
  • Conducted weekly Production meetings
  • Participated in monthly Management meetings
  • Worked closely with sales personnel, designers, engineers and architects to ensure projects are built on time and in accordance with local codes and contract documents
  • Negotiated subcontract agreements and purchase orders with wholesale fabricators and installers
  • Responsible for all third party negotiations
  • Responsible for hiring, firing and motivating entire production team
  • Responsible for meeting project deadlines.

Director of Operations/Installation Services

L&H Signs
Fleetwood, PA
04.2002 - 01.2006
  • Managed daily operations with a strong focus on production and installation
  • Met with Department Heads on a weekly or as needed basis
  • Provided quality control on various projects
  • Conducted weekly Production meetings
  • Participated in bi-weekly Sales meetings
  • Worked closely with sales personnel, designers, engineers and architects to ensure projects are built in accordance with local codes and contract documents
  • Prepared subcontracts, schedules and work scopes
  • Negotiated subcontract agreements, purchase orders and general contracts with clients
  • Responsible for all third party negotiations and contracts
  • Schedule and supervise project installations
  • Responsible for hiring, firing and motivating team
  • Responsible for meeting project deadlines.

Education

Agricultural Business

Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture

Business

Northampton Community College

Skills

  • Managing Multiple Projects
  • Timely Project Completion
  • Materials Take-Offs
  • Status Updates
  • Drawings Review
  • Site Visits
  • Managing Subcontractors
  • Project Deadlines

Timeline

Project Manager

Morris Black And Sons
04.2015 - 06.2022

Senior Project Manager

Jones Sign/Service Select
07.2013 - 04.2015

Project Manager

Precise Graphix
10.2012 - 07.2013

Project Manager

L&H Signs
07.2011 - 10.2012

Production Administrator

Clarke Systems
01.2006 - 05.2011

Director of Operations/Installation Services

L&H Signs
04.2002 - 01.2006

Agricultural Business

Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture

Business

Northampton Community College
Andrew Wagner