Jack Christopher Gellin
Chagrin Falls,OH
Summary
Experienced leader gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Legacy Construction Services
01.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
Senior Project Manager-Design and Construction
Millennium Housing
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- 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.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
Director of Operations
Designer Accents Inc.
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Oversaw all operation aspects of the company
- Instituted several automated procedures to allow seamless communications throughout the company
- Developed an automated link through Smartsheets to allow for all service worked to be logged and scheduled
- Developed an automated log for our install team to update daily project progress
- Approved pay applications to our clients to ensure timely payment and bridge the gap between procurement and accounts payable to make sure project costs did not lag.
Project Manager
The NRP Group
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Ranked as 6th best contactor in the country by Multi-Family Housing Magazine
- Responsible for overseeing NRP new corporate headquarter project at the Halle Building in Cleveland, Ohio
- Lead predevelopment and due diligence on projects in New York and Pennsylvania.
Director of Raw Material/Purchasing/Operations
Rustbelt Reclamation, LLC
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Lead the design build effort on the corporate office and showroom
- Supervised relocating and renovating 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse facility
- Implemented an inventory management system to incorporate origin, species, and characteristics of over 500,000 board feet of lumber
- Actualized centralized purchasing
- Handled all components of logistics
- Key member of the executive committee that oversaw the overall direction of the company
- Ushered in the company's first safety program
- Piloted the company through FSC certification in reclaimed and responsibly milled lumber.
Vice President
Weston Builders, LLC
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Engaged bonding companies and created extensive financial packages for their review
- Developed a comprehensive insurance package including General Liability, Errors and Omissions
- Created policies and procedures for the new entity, including subcontracts, budgeting practices and safety program
- Worked closely with the President of Development to budget, schedule and develop a magnitude of order for a 10 million-dollar HUD D-24 project.
Senior Project Manager
Merit Enterprises
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Participated in all aspects of end-to-end project management of ground-up, market rent, multifamily developments
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of junior project managers, site managers, accountants, and administrative assistants
- Worked with project estimators to ensure accurate project takeoffs
- Coordinated efforts with civil engineers to ensure best possible base work
- Worked with architects to optimize product choices and ensure value engineering
- Directed subcontractor bidding process
- Oversaw project controls including budgets, change orders, purchase orders and contract negotiations
- Lead weekly updates with senior management.
Senior Project Manager
JAS Construction
08.2002 - 08.2009
- Developed strategic plan that allowed for work to be performed while residents remained in place
- Created company policies and procedures including a safety program, travel guidelines, and site supervisory programs
- Initiated subcontractor guidelines including contract management, AIA billing and insurance requirements
- Controlled hiring of all field and office personnel
- Undertook bidding, scheduling, and project supervision activities.
Owner / Operator
Gellin Investment Group
07.2000 - 07.2002
- Owner and operator of a quick service food franchise
- Took over existing downtown franchise and increased sales 75%
- Negotiated with 30 plus suppliers to improve pricing, quality, and deliveries
- Analyzed food costs, sales taxes, and payroll taxes
- Managed daily responsibilities for 6 employees
- All sales, promotions, and marketing
- Spearheaded customer concert series
- Negotiated and initiated benefits package for employees.
Assistant Project Manager
J.P. Sorma Construction Company
06.1997 - 07.2000
- Assisted project managers with the review of product approvals, submittals, and verifications of compliance
- Supported estimating department in obtaining and analyzing subcontractor quotations.
Education
University School
Hunting Valley, OHBA in business management -
Regis University
Denver, COSkills
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Planning
- Requirements Gathering
- Contract Preparation
- Quality Control
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Project Plan Development
- Client Relations
- Financial Administration
- Specification Review
- Agile Methodology
- Stakeholder Relations
- Vendor Selection
- Resource Allocation
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Presentations
- Documentation and Reporting
- Staff Management
- Budget Control
- Team Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Project Management
- Performance Monitoring
Community Service
- Chagrin Falls Schools, Defensive Coordinator Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach, 2012-2017, 2022-Present
- Chagrin Falls Schools, Head Coach Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach, 2018-2018
- Chagrin Falls Schools, Defensive Coordinator Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach, 2012, 2017
- University School, Head JV Lacrosse, 1994, 1997
- University School, Assistant Varsity, 1997, 1999
- Chagrin Valley Lacrosse Club, started and ran a free kids' summer lacrosse program, 2010, 2012
References
Very strong professional and personal references available.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Legacy Construction Services
01.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager-Design and Construction
Millennium Housing
03.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Operations
Designer Accents Inc.
08.2019 - 10.2020
Project Manager
The NRP Group
02.2017 - 06.2019
Director of Raw Material/Purchasing/Operations
Rustbelt Reclamation, LLC
10.2013 - 01.2017
Vice President
Weston Builders, LLC
08.2012 - 09.2013
Senior Project Manager
Merit Enterprises
08.2009 - 05.2012
Senior Project Manager
JAS Construction
08.2002 - 08.2009
Owner / Operator
Gellin Investment Group
07.2000 - 07.2002
Assistant Project Manager
J.P. Sorma Construction Company
06.1997 - 07.2000
University School
BA in business management -
Regis University
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