Eric J. Szalay
Medina,OH
Summary
Highly motivated, and results-driven with 20+ years of management and construction management experience. Responsible for projects including large commercial structures, retail buildouts, high-end residential remodels, and new construction. Responsible for identifying problems and prioritizing tasks with the project managers, tradesmen, and architects to resolve issues cost-effectively while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Arbon Equipment – Superintendent/ Installation Manager
Rite-Hite
11.2020 - Current
- Oversee and manage daily installations of Rite-Hite industrial products/ vendor products with crews in Ohio, New York, and West Virginia managing 20-40 people daily.
- Scheduling management.
- Keep efficiency in production to maintain profit margins in each project.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Project contract valuations from $20,000-25 million.
Superintendent
Coastal Construction Inc
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Driving new retail buildouts from slab up or demo and remodeling existing space per retailer specifications.
- Responsible for scheduling and budgets of projects.
- Managed 20 workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
- Direct projects producing exceptional cost savings by closely managing project budgets.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations.
Lead Carpenter/ Superintendent
Carpenters Local 373
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Responsible for budgets and timeframes with newly built Schools and Federal projects.
- Responsible for adhering to all safety requirements of trades per company guidelines and OSHA.
- Responsible for all safety precautions on site.
- The average project personnel management was 10-50 employees.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained a safe and clean work area.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow the specifications of projects.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline the process.
Owner
EMS Construction
01.2001 - 01.2016
- Managing residential construction and light commercial projects from inception to finish.
- Managed maintenance and budget on 80 plus properties per month in various suburbs surrounding Northeast Ohio; identifying problems, documenting them, and providing solutions and/or bids.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- 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.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CAD Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Youngstown Ohio30HR Certificate -
OSHA
Wisconsin11.2023
10HR Certificate -
OSHA
Ohio01.2012
Skills
- Maintaining Clean Work Area
- Performance Improvement Strategies
- Building and Construction
- Installation Procedures
- Quality Standards
- Safety Awareness
- Project Coordination
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Loss Prevention Strategies
- Safety Management
- Staff Training
- Team Training
Timeline
Arbon Equipment – Superintendent/ Installation Manager
Rite-Hite
11.2020 - Current
Superintendent
Coastal Construction Inc
01.2020 - 11.2020
Lead Carpenter/ Superintendent
Carpenters Local 373
01.2017 - 01.2020
Owner
EMS Construction
01.2001 - 01.2016
Some College (No Degree) - CAD Technology
ITT Technical Institute
30HR Certificate -
OSHA
10HR Certificate -
OSHA
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