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Fred Zimmerman

LUTZ,FL

Summary

Boost operational efficiency and service levels to drive sustainable growth across sectors. Cross-functional collaborator and proactive executive leader with skills in policy development, tactical planning and operational problem-solving. Knowledgeable about promoting stakeholder engagement and building consensus to drive change. Detail-oriented with 20 years of construction experience experience. Expert in industry protocols with proven history of leading shifts with excellent guidance and employee leadership. Veteran manager with top-level skills . Likable personality and customer-focused background. Ready to tackle new challenges and build success with exciting organization.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Construction Manager

Taylor Morrison Homes
Tampa, FL
02.2020 - Current
  • Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations .
  • Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of subs needed to complete job.
  • Identified and reviewed all Proposed Change Order Requests.
  • Delivered reports to ACM each week to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
  • Maintained tight construction standards while instructing contractors on quality control.
  • Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
  • Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Coordinated homeowner unit specifications to identify and discuss any construction problems.
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Trained general contractors on company protocol and led quality assurance initiatives, maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
  • Trained and promoted continued education for onsite crew members.
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.

VP of Operations

Edwin Taylor Corporation
Tampa, United States
09.2013 - 01.2020
  • Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives
  • Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements
  • Built and strengthened relationships across functional leadership areas to keep revenue development and operational plans interconnected and effective
  • Managed cross-functional collaboration to drive team engagement and keep members on course to achieve demanding company targets
  • Established clear management goals and devised systems to track results for effective decision making
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations

Operations Manager

ZSI Incorporated
Safety Harbor, FL
06.2007 - 09.2013
  • Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
  • Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement
  • Developed and implemented daily operations plans such as delivery routes, employee assignments and promotional strategies
  • Coordinated with external companies to fill openings effectively, reducing critical vacancies.
  • Enhanced slot control of freight in warehouse by optimizing organization efforts
  • Ensured compliance with best business practices throughout organization
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue
  • Cultivated strong business relationships with clients to increase overall experience, satisfaction and retention rates

Director of Operations

Berkshire Homes
Oldsmar, FL
02.2002 - 06.2007
  • Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase efficiency and profitability while tightly controlling costs such as labor and preventing waste
  • Delegated assignments based on site plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members
  • Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
  • Promoted positive customer experience through day-to-day supervision and management
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms
  • Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors
  • Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins

Education

Wentzville High School
Wentzville, MO

Skills

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Process improvements
  • Materials coordination
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Construction knowledge
  • Safety and compliance
  • Forklift trained
  • Blueprints and schematics

Certification

Residential Contractor CRC 1328617

30 hour OSHA

U.S. Air force Veteran

Timeline

Area Construction Manager

Taylor Morrison Homes
02.2020 - Current

VP of Operations

Edwin Taylor Corporation
09.2013 - 01.2020

Operations Manager

ZSI Incorporated
06.2007 - 09.2013

Director of Operations

Berkshire Homes
02.2002 - 06.2007

Wentzville High School

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