Charles DeSimone

As an Assistant Project Manager at Ruppert Landscape, I supported the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial landscape and hardscape projects In the Washington DC/Metro Area. My responsibilities included scheduling crews, communicating with GCs, and ensuring materials were ordered and delivered on time. I regularly collaborated with clients, vendors, and field teams to keep projects on track, resolve issues, and maintain high customer satisfaction. I assisted in budgeting, tracking job costs, and preparing project documentation such as estimates, change orders, and progress reports. I conducted site visits to oversee construction progress, enforce safety protocols, and ensure quality standards were met. Additionally, I reviewed landscape and construction plans to help guide field execution and collaborated with the estimating team on take-offs and proposals for new work.

• Facilitated movement, calibration and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Reviewed and annotated construction plans, instructions, and specifications to determine project scope and work activities.
• Uphold strict and thorough site and office inspections to ensure quality control.
• Provided assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, and masons while present on the jobsite.
• Utilized a variety of construction software to budget and allocate labor/materials, craft a schedule, take-off drawings, and determine best construction practices.
• Unloaded and identified building materials, machinery, and tools, distributing them to appropriate locations according to project plans and specifications.
• Surveyed and recorded openings or distances to layout areas for construction using laser level equipment.

• Lubricated, cleaned, and repaired machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Ground, scraped, sanded, and polished concrete, and wood flooring.
• Razed buildings and salvaged useful materials.
• Performed building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, and applying weather-stripping materials.
• Backfilled excavations, compacted, and leveled earth to grade specifications.
• Worked as a demolitionist to clear away walls, floorings, and fixtures.
• Assisted in making supply runs and purchase orders for necessary materials, parts, and tools.

• Enforced safety policies and rules for guests to prevent accidents.
• Documented incidents and injuries and submitted required reports to supervisor at end of shift.
• Administered lifesaving techniques and first aid during emergencies and immediately called for additional assistance when necessary.
• Performed safety equipment checks and reported malfunctions and damage to supervisor.
• Completed and maintained records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and relevant incident information.

• Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
• Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
• Had the opportunity to get personal with customers and engage in friendly and enriching conversations sharpening customer service skills
• Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
• Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.