Benjamin Dame
Hopkins,MI
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. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
River City Flooring
01.2022 - Current
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
Project Manager/Estimator
Ritsema Associates
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Schedules Subcontractors for interior work
- Approves/verifies invoices for weekly subcontractors
- Creates PO’s for all of the jobs
- Works with training Foreman on Microsoft Office tools and documentation management
- Conducts weekly project meetings for 5-8 jobs
- Prices Change Order Requests
- Input submittals and shop drawings
- Review project timelines to identify risks and potential efficiencies
- worked with CM's and GC's often with schedule and labor changes
Service and Project Manager
Hydro Chem Solutions
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Schedule projects and installs around the United States
- Handle the budget to ensure that the project and department is under budget
- Coordinate with technicians on travel and schedule to be the most efficient and cost friendly
- Using lean initiatives for van inventories and streamlining scheduling and billing processes.
- Implemented training program and matrix for this department
- Manages the fleet of vehicles for the company. (over 10)
- Member of the safety committee
Project Manager and Estimator
Bultsma Construction
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Identify projects within our niche market
- Identifying and negotiating contracts with all sub-contractors.
- Analyze the feasibility of projects through the pre-bid meetings
- Perform GC duties through project completion
- Ensure adequate manpower at all sites daily
- Managed all safety and compliance for all projects
Continuous Improvement and Quality Manager
Trendway
10.2009 - 07.2016
- Licensed fork lift lead trainer
- Experienced Internal ISO auditor
- Organize and lead continuous improvement events
- Speak at monthly employee meetings regarding safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Developed presentations using Microsoft Office programs
- Manage the customer feedback database and necessary corrective actions
- Experienced in CAD and designing floor layouts
- Managed multiple projects towards achieving $1,000,000 in cost savings in 2014
- Part of corporate team achieving customer complaint reductions by 15 % year over year
- Experienced in logistics/distribution
Education
No Degree - Business
Baker College
MuskegonSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Procedure Development
- Morale and Team Bonding
- Project Tracking
- Document Management
- Contract Management
- Project Planning
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Productivity Improvement
- Risk Management
- Root Cause Analysis
Timeline
Project Manager
River City Flooring
01.2022 - Current
Project Manager/Estimator
Ritsema Associates
12.2018 - 01.2021
Service and Project Manager
Hydro Chem Solutions
02.2017 - 02.2018
Project Manager and Estimator
Bultsma Construction
07.2015 - 02.2017
Continuous Improvement and Quality Manager
Trendway
10.2009 - 07.2016
No Degree - Business
Baker College
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