ERIC FISCHER
Summary
Accomplished leader with expertise in project management and budget control, honed at Champion Window. Successfully directed teams to complete projects on time and within budget, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Procore and CRM software. Excel in building client relationships and ensuring compliance with safety and building codes. Consistently exceed expectations through strategic planning and execution.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Installation & Store Manager
Champion Window
New Hope
03.2025 - Current
- Managed installation teams, ensuring project execution on schedule and within specifications.
- Oversaw all aspects of store operations to maintain efficiency and organization.
- Directed project management from initiation through completion, ensuring successful outcomes.
- Trained new staff on installation procedures and safety protocols to ensure compliance.
- Conducted quality checks on installations to guarantee adherence to compliance standards.
- Collaborated with sales team to effectively resolve customer inquiries about installations.
- Communicated project updates and expectations to clients, fostering transparency throughout processes.
- Analyzed financial reports for trend identification and informed budgetary adjustments.
Project Manager / Director of Operations
Fish Woodworking LLC
Metro Area
01.2017 - 12.2024
- Managed finish carpentry on projects exceeding 250+ units
- Supervised a team of 20 + workers on a daily basis
- Scheduled and coordinated subcontractors to ensure project deadlines were met
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations on job sites
- Proficient in Pro core, Buildertrend and Bluebeam software
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients and vendors
- Managed and led team of carpenters in completing projects on time and within budget
- 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.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
Lead Carpenter
Cross Creek Construction
Metro Area
02.2013 - 11.2016
- Performed skilled carpentry work including custom trim work, and cabinetry installation and framing
- Collaborated with designers and architects to ensure project specifications were met
- Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints and plans for residential and commercial projects
- Installed cabinetry for residential and commercial properties
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as framing and finishing work
- Read and interpreted blueprints and plans to ensure accurate construction
- Managed a team of carpenters on large-scale construction projects
- Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure project specifications were met
- Maintained a safe and organized work environment at all times
Carpentry
Self Employed
Grantsburg
03.2006 - 02.2013
- Managed kitchen remodel projects from start to finish, exceeding client expectations
- Skilled in reading blueprints and executing precise measurements for accurate installations
- Managed multiple residential bathroom remodeling projects from start to finish
- Proficient in tile setting and grouting techniques for bathroom walls and floors
- Experienced in framing, drywall installation, and painting within bathroom renovations
- Installed roofing materials such as shingles and metal
- Performed roof inspections, identifying and repairing damage as needed
Skills
- Project management
- Blueprint reading
- Construction materials expertise
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Building codes compliance
- Budget management
- Safety compliance
- Commercial and residential knowledge
- ADA codes proficiency
- Procore expertise
- Buildertrend proficiency
- Bluebeam software skills
- Risk management
- Project scope definition
- Budget control strategies
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Lead Renovation Training
Timeline
Installation & Store Manager
Champion Window
03.2025 - Current
Project Manager / Director of Operations
Fish Woodworking LLC
01.2017 - 12.2024
Lead Carpenter
Cross Creek Construction
02.2013 - 11.2016
Carpentry
Self Employed
03.2006 - 02.2013