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Eric Mengel

Carrollton

Summary

Dedicated and focused Project Management Specialist with over 20 years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.


Certifications: IICRC ASD,WRT,FSRT Certified License # 158071

ICRA Certified

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Director II

Blue Team Restoration
06.2023 - Current
  • Responded to emergency disasters including fire, smoke, and water/mold remediation; Directed operation crews in the removal and extraction of water including the dry-out of homes and commercial properties; Cooperated and worked together with insurance adjusters over the scope of work for each disaster; Drafted and completed accurate estimates using Xactimate; Maintained insurance program loss following protocol for Allstate/Alacrity, Liberty Mutual, Universal, and CHUBB; Met and exceeded monthly sales goals; and Marketed to new adjusters and established positive relationships.

Construction Estimator/Project Manager

Blackmon Mooring & BMSCAT
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provide competitive estimation for commercial and residential clients using Xactimate estimating software for insurance related repairs due to fire, water, freeze, disaster related events
  • Communicate and negotiate scopes of work with multiple insurance companies.

Project Manager

Fire Reconstruction
07.2013 - 12.2022
  • Brought projects in on-time and in accordance with budget and quality standards
  • Handled continuous project monitoring and management, including developing forecasts, tracking expenses and approving payments
  • Built strong community relations with subcontractors and vendors to optimize cost savings and complete timely preconstruction
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency
  • Assessed project risks and devised mitigation strategies to avoid potential roadblocks
  • Maintained vital business function throughout unexpected events and managed disaster recovery
  • Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline
  • Set project schedules and oversaw milestones for duration of project.

Project Manager

Paul Davis Restroration
09.2009 - 07.2013
  • Responded to emergency disasters including fire, smoke, and water/mold remediation; Directed operation crews in the removal and extraction of water including the dry-out of homes and commercial properties; Cooperated and worked together with insurance adjusters over the scope of work for each disaster; Drafted and completed accurate estimates using Xactimate; Maintained insurance program loss following protocol for Allstate/Alacrity, Liberty Mutual, Universal, and CHUBB; Met and exceeded monthly sales goals; and Marketed to new adjusters and established positive relationships.

Electrical Foreman/Sales Associate

Generator Supercenter
11.2007 - 09.2009
  • Reviewed and conducted the installation of standby generator systems for commercial entities as per NEC Code; and Ensured and maintained daily operations including materials control and logistics
  • Promoted electrical products with strong upselling and cross-selling abilities.

Logistics Specialist

Department of Defense
04.2005 - 09.2007
  • Assisted my unit in setting up and clearing out Forward operating bases from 20 miles outside the Jordanian border to Fulja while attached to the 3rd Infantry Marine Corp Unit stationed in Al Asad, Iraq; Aided in troubleshooting electrical infrastructure and in full mobilization and demobilization of Iraqi civilians for relocation
  • Managed inbound and outbound delivery schedules for optimal flow of goods
  • Coordinated import and export operations, adhering to tight schedules and deadlines
  • Relayed information between drivers and recipients regarding ETA and potential delays
  • Aided senior leadership with report generation to utilize process improvements
  • Worked with team members to improve process integration and flow
  • Diminished project lags by securing logistics, equipment and supplies to meet just-in-time demand.

Education

High School Diploma -

Klein High School
05.1997

Skills

  • Project development and lifecycle
  • Multi-unit operations management
  • Performance improvements
  • Work flow planning
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Risk management
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Customer relations specialist
  • Cost control
  • Project scope
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Systems implementation
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Client relations
  • Document management
  • Processes and procedures
  • Schedule management
  • Budget control
  • Permit processing
  • Project management
  • Closing tactics and contract negotiations
  • Productivity improvement
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Building codes and regulations
  • Mold Remediation
  • Water Damage Restoration
  • Restoration Industry Experience
  • Restoration
  • Logistics
  • Computer Networking

Certification

IICRC ASD,WRT,FSRT Certified License # 158071

Infectious Control Risk Assessment ICRA Certified

Timeline

Project Director II

Blue Team Restoration
06.2023 - Current

Construction Estimator/Project Manager

Blackmon Mooring & BMSCAT
12.2022 - 05.2023

Project Manager

Fire Reconstruction
07.2013 - 12.2022

Project Manager

Paul Davis Restroration
09.2009 - 07.2013

Electrical Foreman/Sales Associate

Generator Supercenter
11.2007 - 09.2009

Logistics Specialist

Department of Defense
04.2005 - 09.2007

High School Diploma -

Klein High School

IICRC ASD,WRT,FSRT Certified License # 158071

Infectious Control Risk Assessment ICRA Certified

Eric Mengel