Brian Lazo
Rockville,MD
Summary
Residential construction and retail manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 14 -year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
BJL Home Renovations Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee all daily field operations to ensure proper site safety, construction, progress, and quality control in partnership with team to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule
- Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team and vendors regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations and any deviation in the direction of the project
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
Project Manager
Utter Group Inc.
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments including financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, and inspections
- Participate in development and final review of scope, buy-out and schedule
- Managed $1.2 m project portfolio year over year
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations and any deviation in the direction of the project
- Proven track record managing custom home remodels valued at $250K - $3M, with experience overseeing 6-12 concurrent projects from pre-construction through completion, ensuring on-time deliver and client satisfaction
Field Coordinator
HPL Drywall and Painting Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Estimate project costs, develop contracts, and maintain office operations
- Interview, hire, and supervise subcontractors to ensure projects are completed on time per specifications
- Draft and design small scale projects, providing plans, materials list, and timetable for completion
- Lead and manage the resolution of all owner directed issues during project commissioning and construction phases
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely acquisition of required materials within budget
Store Manager
Sherwin Williams Company
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Responsible for training, developing, and recruiting new managers to the area
- Oversaw the relocation of a retail store while continuing operations
- Arranged and managed promotional trade show districtwide, generating increased revenue and penetration in a competitive market
- Conducted quarterly performance reviews to assess employee performance
- Recruited, interviewed, and trained entry level management and store employees
Assistant Manager
Sherwin Williams Company
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Maintained accurate inventory levels by reviewing receiving/billing statements and completing weekly inventory reports
- Opened and monitored customer’s credit lines
- Increased store revenue from 1.6 million in 2017 to 2.3 million in 2018
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Maryland at Baltimore
05.2015
Skills
- Work flow planning
- Project development
- Purchasing and procurement
- Planning and design
- OSHA safety requirements
- Estimating
- Construction management
Timeline
Project Manager
BJL Home Renovations Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Utter Group Inc.
04.2021 - 05.2023
Field Coordinator
HPL Drywall and Painting Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2021
Store Manager
Sherwin Williams Company
05.2018 - 04.2020
Assistant Manager
Sherwin Williams Company
08.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Maryland at Baltimore
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