Brian Caton
Grove City,OH
Summary
Results-oriented, hands-on construction professional with 25 plus years of Construction Management and field experience and many years managing all areas of the construction process with General Contractor management background along with mechanical, plumbing, electrical, controls, pipefitting, and service contracts. Successful track record of completing assigned projects on time and under budget, including many multi-million-dollar ventures. Work to coordinate trades, develop partnerships and build a positive rapport with Owners, General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, and Co-Workers at all levels of the project.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Columbus Division Manager
CINFAB
07.2024 - Current
- Identified areas of improvement in operational workflows to better align resources with organizational goals.
- Developed strong team dynamics through regular communication, collaboration, and goal-setting initiatives.
- Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
- Fostered a positive work environment through open communication channels, transparent decision-making processes, and employee recognition programs.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Over see all Construction projects for the division.
- Engaged in consumer awareness, branding.
- · Negotiate and procure materials, equipment, and sub-contractor participation with the assistance of Project Mangers assigned to the project.
Project Manager
JW Danfort
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Sr. Project Manager
Batchelor & Kimball (One-year Contract)
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Primary client interface for Data Center assigned.
- Ensure all aspects of the project are compliant with contract terms.
- Responsible for the project budget and ensuring gross profit.
- Negotiate and procure materials, equipment, and sub-contractor participation with the assistance of Project Mangers assigned to the project.
- Ensures that project workflow is adequate to deliver the project on time.
- Responsible for maintaining effective communication among team.
- Preconstruction meetings, Construction meetings warranty and close out meetings etc.
- Responsible to mentor team members as required based upon level of experience.
- Ensure all project deliverables for the project are provided to the client.
- Provide mid-year and end year reviews of all team members.
SPD Executive/Project Manager
Sauer Group Inc
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Responsible for management of all trades on projects from sheet metal, plumbing, pipe fitters to service techs. Including job scheduling, performance reviews, hiring and termination.
- Effectively plan and procure all materials, equipment, tradesmen and subcontractors to maximize project profitability.
- Gather all closeout documentation as far as As-Builts, warranty letters, approved submittals, and O&M's.
- Foster customer relationships and work collaboratively with all internal and external groups to effectively meet clients' needs.
- Improve and grow Business development by reaching out to potential new Clients, Owners, and General Contractors.
Operations Manager/Sr. Project Manager
Bruner Corporation
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Effectively manage on average 8 to 12 projects at a time.
- Manage Construction projects and all aspects of the projects from start to finish.
- Perform cost estimates for projects from start to finish including all change orders, RFI's and communication between owner or general contractor.
- Supervise and run Sheetmetal division.
Senior Project Manager Mission Critical Data Centers
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Contracted by JP Morgan Chase to facilitate and own all aspects of critical data center projects. Work closely with facility management teams to design and implement systems to fit all critical data needs.
- Managed all construction activities on Data Centers.
Solutions Engineer/Project Manager
Bruner Corporation
03.2011 - 05.2017
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
Field Supervisor/Foreman/Journeyman Sheet Metal Installer
Bruner Corporation
09.1998 - 03.2011
MOS-1 Bravo Infantryman
US Army
02.1996 - 11.1998
- Honorable Discharge.
Education
Construction Management
Columbus State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- MS Project
- Coins
- Penta
- Spectrum
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- Vista
- Microsoft Office
- Project Planning
- Documentation and Reporting
- Gantt Charts
- Primavera P6
- Staff training and development
- Customer relationship development
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Nominated 8 times by peers for Servant Leadership, awarded 4 times
- Awarded the Above and Beyond award in 2016
- Nominated to be part of Safety-First Committee to institute a new safety initiative to the entire company
- 2012 completed the Carrier technical development program
- Completion of the 30-hour OSHA certification
- Completed Rigging certification
Timeline
Columbus Division Manager
CINFAB
07.2024 - Current
Project Manager
JW Danfort
05.2023 - 07.2024
Sr. Project Manager
Batchelor & Kimball (One-year Contract)
04.2022 - 05.2023
SPD Executive/Project Manager
Sauer Group Inc
01.2020 - 04.2022
Operations Manager/Sr. Project Manager
Bruner Corporation
02.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Project Manager Mission Critical Data Centers
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
05.2017 - 02.2018
Solutions Engineer/Project Manager
Bruner Corporation
03.2011 - 05.2017
Field Supervisor/Foreman/Journeyman Sheet Metal Installer
Bruner Corporation
09.1998 - 03.2011
MOS-1 Bravo Infantryman
US Army
02.1996 - 11.1998
Construction Management
Columbus State University
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