Jacob Mitchell
Pinckney,MI
Summary
Experienced project manager with a proven track record of prioritizing tasks, multitasking effectively, and achieving project goals. Skilled team player with construction expertise, staff training, building customer relationships, and a focus on process improvements. Flexible, detail-oriented, and quick to learn.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
NBS Commercial Interiors
Troy, MI
02.2019 - Current
- Quote project labor, audit project drawings, set up delivery and installation schedules with end users, and coordinate with team members. Onsite supervision and troubleshooting, find solutions for late-arriving product or manufacturer's error to get the project completed on time and on budget.
- Coordinate and execute punch and final walkthrough with end user/client.
- Maintain responsibility for servicing diverse clients such as University of Michigan campus, 3 large hospitals, and school districts throughout Wayne, Washtenaw, Livingston, Oakland and Macomb Counties.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
Lead Scheduler and Installation Supervisor
MarxModa
Livonia, MI
10.2015 - 02.2019
- Started as an installation supervisor overseeing large and small projects across southwest Michigan
- Trained new staff on proper techniques for installing products correctly.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed in accordance with company policies and regulations.
- Reviewed product specifications prior to installation to determine any additional requirements or modifications needed.
- Collaborated with other departments such as sales, engineering, and purchasing to ensure smooth operations throughout the entire process.
- Provided supervision and guidance to installation teams onsite.
- Coordinated with clients to ensure their needs were met during the installation process.
- Performed quality control checks on installed products before completion.
- Identified areas for improvement within the installation process based on customer feedback or product changes.
- Managed company and contract employees for efficient and accurate installations.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Promoted to Lead Scheduler, responsively supervising the coordination of labor for MarxModa projects, addressing onsite challenges, and ensuring smooth direct deliveries.
- Analyzed resource requirements for each project and identified potential conflicts or delays.
- Created, updated, and monitored project schedules.
- Resolved scheduling disputes between internal stakeholders in an effective manner.
- Provided support in identifying critical path activities to ensure deadlines are met.
- Assigned tasks to appropriate personnel based on their skill level and availability.
- Communicated schedule changes effectively throughout the organization when necessary.
- Worked closely with project managers to prioritize tasks according to importance and urgency levels.
- Determined the most efficient timeline for completing a given assignment while ensuring optimal resource utilization.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Evaluated existing processes within the Scheduling Department and recommended improvements where applicable.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
Project Supervisor
Synergy Installations
Wixom, MI
10.2006 - 10.2015
- Successfully managed the execution of large-scale installations throughout Southwest Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., Arizona, and Virginia.
- Traveled extensively throughout the country to multiple projects.
- Attended training at different OEM sites to learn demountable wall installation methods (Dirtt, Haworth, AllSteel, etc.).
- Identified potential issues that may impact the successful completion of a project and devised solutions as needed.
- Identified resources needed for successful completion of projects.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations related to assigned projects in order to ensure successful completion.
- Provided technical guidance to team members when required during the course of a project's execution.
- Trained and coached team members on installation techniques to establish expectations and comply with quality guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding project expectations and deadlines.
- Updated clients and key stakeholders on project milestones.
Union Carpenter/Foreman
Michigan Reginal Council of Carpenters Local #687
Detroit, MI
09.1994 - 10.2006
- General carpentry (ceilings, metal studs, drywall, etc..), began as a carpenter and advanced to running crews of carpenters on acoustic ceiling jobs, and other commercial construction projects.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues from other trades on multi-trade projects.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine dimensions and layout of installations.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
Skills
- Project Planning
- Schedule Management
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Client Relations
- Commercial construction experience
- Staff Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Staff training and mentoring
- Scope Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
NBS Commercial Interiors
02.2019 - Current
Lead Scheduler and Installation Supervisor
MarxModa
10.2015 - 02.2019
Project Supervisor
Synergy Installations
10.2006 - 10.2015
Union Carpenter/Foreman
Michigan Reginal Council of Carpenters Local #687
09.1994 - 10.2006