Bartholomew Cavanagh
Project Manager
Portland,OR
Summary
Apprenticing in high-end home remodel on Long Island with budgets of $250k+ and moving to Portland in 2003 with my most recently managed portfolio of $4mil I can make a positive impact upon current and future projects of any scope. 22 years in construction can provide your team and your clients with technical proficiency and listening-focused communication skills that support the client, the company, and carpenters.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Steelab Llc
Portland, OR
02.2018 - 09.2022
- Managed $4.5 Million in high-end residential remodel projects with exacting specifications uncommon to residential construction in addition to the normal scope of work.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope to carry jobs from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Gathered project requirements through interactions, meetings and walk-throughs with subcontractors, homeowner, and suppliers.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader managing all trades, distributors, and time constraints.
- Guided projects through shifting design and schedules, incorporating change orders and new priorities seamlessly.
Lead Carpenter
Tiny Heirloom
Portland, OR
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Built luxury trailer homes with little to no planning from the trailer up while accommodating a reality television crew.
- From framing to finish, led myself and others on projects none of us were familiar with that presented new constraints and complications every day.
- Rock climbing walls on the exterior, hydraulically lifted tables, secret compartments, waterproofed rooftop decks, solar, and 6' diameter round windows with perfect millwork are just a few of the tasks engineered from scratch and completed while meeting the demands of a television production crew.
- Successfully navigated unprecedented expectations of both myself and those working under me and associated subcontractors during 80 hour weeks for projects shown and admired on national television.
Project Manager/Lead Carpenter
Self Employed
Portland, OR
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Bid and completed my own projects in all phases of remodeling, including subcontractors as needed.
- Met with and guided homeowners through design process.
- Maintained a clean and welcome presence in client's homes for short and long durations.
- Maintained exacting safety standards and a zero-injury record while working alone and with others.
- Adapted budgets and and schedules to shifting demands.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts/Political Science
Portland State University
Portland, OR 01.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
Familiar with all tools/materials in home remodeling
Adept in budgeting, labor management, and scheduling
Excellent communication skills , with an emphasis on listening
Placing individual tasks in the context of the larger project
Client relations: communicate effectively and manage expectations making one's presence as welcome as possible
Build and foster confidence in individuals positively, accenting strengths and acknowledging work well done and maintaining a healthy learning environment
Certification
Lead Paint Removal
Timeline
Concrete/Epoxy Anchor
06-2019
Lead Paint Removal
02-2019
Senior Project Manager
Steelab Llc
02.2018 - 09.2022
Lead Carpenter
Tiny Heirloom
01.2017 - 02.2018
Project Manager/Lead Carpenter
Self Employed
03.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts/Political Science
Portland State University
01.2014 - 05.2016