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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Volunteer Work for Charitable Organizations
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Edward Macdonald

Edward Macdonald

Project Manager
Manchester,CT

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 34+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

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.

Resourceful Project Manager with 20+ years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow of project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions.

Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

MetroWall LLC
10.2021 - Current
  • Became an full time employee for MetroWall
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Collaborated with peers and other internal departments to ensure project success and timely delivery while maintaining budgets.
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with other internal departemnts to be an active part of continuous improvement.

Owner

Interior Concepts
10.2003 - 10.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Fullfilled sales, estimator and sometimes field foreman / project supervisor duites
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Founded and managed a Complete Interiors business solution from demolition thru furniture installation as a business partnership with my brother growing revenue to $600,000 in first year - over $2 million in our final year
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Provided Project Management site services to MetroWall LLC of Valley Cottage, NY from 2017 - 2019 functioning on a per diem basis

Owner

Macdonald Carpentry
01.2000 - 10.2003
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Provided site supervisior services on $1-3 million projects
  • Successfully completed multiple multi floor projects

Site Supervisor

Peter Fleishman General Contracting
09.1997 - 01.2000

Hazen Residence, Plum Beach Point, NY

  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
  • Liaised with subcontractors regarding work progress.
  • Troubleshot issues to keep machinery and tools operational.
  • Enhanced communication between construction management and personnel to facilitate smooth project completion.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
  • Performed structural steel detailing using a transit and established lay-out of all steel in a 11,000 square foot two storey residence and a 2,500 square foot garage building
  • Worked with structural engineer from initial timber pile installation thru to structural steel and timber framing
  • Scheduled all concrete, framing, site drainage and driveway construction
  • Worked hand and hand with company owner though-out the construction process to completion as his assistant.
  • Oversaw Pool and Poolhouse construction as the "Day Two" construction project due to delays in the wetland permits required
  • Constructed a 6' wide walkway from the house to the poolhouse and continued on to the future boat dock location
  • Responsible for all material procurement, lay-out, sourcing of equipment and installation


Locust Valley Residence

Responsible for installing the site drainage systems, heavy equipment operator and carpentry duties during inclement weather



Carpenter

Edward H Stein General Contracting
02.1990 - 09.1997
  • Started out as a construction laborer and worked successfully to be come a fluent framer and fine finish carpenter building multi-million dollar custom built homes on the North Shore of Long Island, NY.

Schiff Residence, Oyster Bay Cove, NY

  • Construction Laborer working on assisting to build a new 12,000 square foot residence with an attached (4) car garage and guest house
  • Performed all site clean-up, staging of materials, taking breakfast and lunch orders from all trades, making deli runs, materials pick-ups, concrete cutting and minor carpentry helper duties, stringing temp lites and power, etc.

Aron Residence, Kings Point, NY

  • Assisted as a laborer, carpenter helper and was promoted to a carpenter while working on this 17,000 cedar shingle residence from the ground up thru to interior trim installation.


  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home building.

Education

High School Diploma -

Valley Stream South High School
Valley Stream, NY
06.1989

Carpentry

Nassau BOCES
Carle Place, NY
06.1988

Skills

  • Document Management
  • Project Planning
  • Procedure Development
  • Resource Allocation
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Contract Management
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Technical Support
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Project Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Project Tracking
  • Work Flow Planning
  • Logistics Management
  • Advanced Problem Solving
  • Client Relations
  • Systems Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading
  • Project Scope
  • Client Rapport
  • Proficient in the following:

1 Full Range of Carpentry Frame - Finish

2 Minor Electrical and Plumbing

3 Minor HVAC

4 Asphalt Roofing

5 Minor Masonry, Bricklaying and Concrete Flat work

6 Drywall installation and Finishing

7Hollow Metal Doors, Frames and Hardware

8 Tile and Flooring Installation

9 Painting

Accomplishments

  • Participated in (5) High End Residential Multi-Year Projects totaling 52,250 square feet and $20+ Million dollars in building value (excluding land value)
  • Completed Many Multi Million Dollar Projects on time and under budget as a site supervisor and project manager.
  • Currently have completed (55) over the past (12) months with over $7M in invoicing.
  • Have been happily married for (31) years and have (4) children, (2) of whom are married and have (1) granddaughter
  • I get along with all my children, (5) siblings and their spouses and my widowed mother

Certification

OSHA 30 & NYC 10 SITE SAFETY TRAINED


Have had training certificates to operate the following equipment:


Cat Bulldozer

Backhoe w/Extendahoe

Skidsteer

Wheel Loader

Mini and Medium Duty Excavator

Scissor Lifts

Boom Lifts


Volunteer Work for Charitable Organizations

I have worked on multiple charitable building projects usually on Saturdays thru-out the NJ, NY, CT and MA region.


I am also currently registered as a volunteer with the Rapid Relief Team which provides meals, food packs and assistance emergency food service at large disaster events / floods / fires / earthquakes / drought, etc. globally.  I have provided cooked meals to veterans and first responders and assisted filling over 2,000 food packs given out to Police attending the memorial service for the (2) Ambushed Bristol Police officers at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT

Timeline

Project Manager

MetroWall LLC
10.2021 - Current

Owner

Interior Concepts
10.2003 - 10.2021

Owner

Macdonald Carpentry
01.2000 - 10.2003

Site Supervisor

Peter Fleishman General Contracting
09.1997 - 01.2000

Carpenter

Edward H Stein General Contracting
02.1990 - 09.1997

High School Diploma -

Valley Stream South High School

Carpentry

Nassau BOCES
Edward MacdonaldProject Manager