Craig Cantor
Saint Marys
Summary
Successful site engineer experienced keeping construction work in line with design specifications, quality standards and code requirements. Demonstrated history of maintaining project schedules and achieving targets. Competent writing reports, reviewing plans and supervising work. Resourceful and entrepreneurial professional with outstanding history of planning and designing over 50 projects from start to finish. Skilled at budgeting, risk assessment and timelining project plans effectively without sacrificing efficiency. Dedicated to long-term success with training in AutoCAD (MEP & Arch.) and MS Project.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President Of Opperations/Engineering
Darana Hybrid
12.2021 - Current
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
- Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization, leading to better business outcomes.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
Facilities Engineer
Crown Equipment
11.2017 - 12.2021
- Computed load and grade requirements, material stress factors and water flow rates to determine design specifications.
- Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.
- Assisted in bidding process by providing for on-site inspections and preparing take-offs.
- Determined project feasibility by estimating materials costs and sourcing requirements.
- Assessed scope and requirements to make accurate project design determinations for M.E.P. projects.
- Interacted with state and local agencies concerning compliance with codes and regulations.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
- Educated internal management on project progress and plans through presentations and group discussions.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
Construction Project Manager
Area Energy And Electric
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate labor coverage for all projects.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Budgeted for various types of reconstruction plans such as hospitals, airports, historical building and streets.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Read and interpreted blueprints before planning or delegating days work to team of 2 to 20 employees
Applications Engineer
Nidec Minster
10.2010 - 04.2015
- Exhibited strong technical aptitude and application expertise resulting in optimized performance, continuous improvement recommendations and product innovation.
- Maintained effective customer relationships and identified future business opportunities to support and strengthen corporation mission.
- Generated target accounts sales objectives, opportunities, and projection reports to prioritize work.
- Worked with customers for needs analysis, proposal development and vendor costs to produce competitive estimates.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Developed standard work procedures, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Plumber Pipefitter
JMC Mechanical
07.1999 - 10.2010
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and backflow preventers.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Trained and supervised all incoming employees.
- Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting.
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
- Assisted owners and project manager in budgeting, bidding and award of subcontractors.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 95% customer satisfaction ratings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Dayton
Dayton, OHSkills
- Construction management
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Estimation accuracy
- Permit applications and laws
- Basic physics understanding
- Planning and Coordination
- Value Engineering
- Scope Development
- Data Collection
- Critical thinking
- Team Building
- 2D and 3D modeling
Affiliations
- Toastmasters
- Project Management Institute
Certification
- Certified Subject Matter Expert, Crown Equipment - Current
- 5S Implementation/Value Stream Mapping/Yellow Belt
Additional Information
Thanks for your time and consideration. I believe my skills and motivation make me a great potential asset.
Timeline
Vice President Of Opperations/Engineering
Darana Hybrid
12.2021 - Current
Facilities Engineer
Crown Equipment
11.2017 - 12.2021
Construction Project Manager
Area Energy And Electric
02.2015 - 11.2017
Applications Engineer
Nidec Minster
10.2010 - 04.2015
Plumber Pipefitter
JMC Mechanical
07.1999 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Dayton
- Certified Subject Matter Expert, Crown Equipment - Current
- 5S Implementation/Value Stream Mapping/Yellow Belt
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