JAMIE SCHERTZER
Henderson,NV
Summary
A Project Manager with over 35 years of experience in the construction industry. Managed large construction projects, coordinating workforce teams and performing budget allocation and analysis. A PMP Certified Practitioner aiming to leverage considerable experience and efficiency expertise into a challenging project manager role.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Builders First Source
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2017 - Current
- Manages multiple complex wood framing projects grossing over $15M per year.
- Managed wood framed commercial projects up to 5 stories, custom homes up to 15,000 square feet, and complex wood framed residences.
- Manages project schedules with architects, contractors, and production managers.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, and professionals to implement changes to plans or designs.
- Reviews blueprints, structural plans, and field instructions with field crews.
- Assisted in the development of budgets for new projects and monitored costs associated with existing ones.
- Coordinates root cause analysis for recurring production and service issues.
Outside Sales / Account Manager
CARTER LUMBER COMPANY
ERIE, PA
05.2012 - 08.2017
- Oversaw all phases of multiple acquired projects and maintained strong customer relations.
- Secured new business accounts while strengthening relationships with existing accounts and their clients.
- Acted as a point of communication between the customer and subcontractors.
- Acted as primary contact between customer and subcontractors to streamline information flow.
- Acted as the primary contact between customers and subcontractors to streamline information flow.
- Managed project and monthly sales budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
- Oversee installers (labor supplied) projects.
Project Manager
STERLING DULA ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS/KANE MANUFACTURING
ERIE, PA
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Maintained responsibilities for all phases of multiple acquired projects.
- Oversaw and provided approvals for project milestones, engineering fabrication, installation, and deliverables.
- Maintained all responsibilities for all phases of multiple acquired projects.
- Coordinated communication among customers, internal personnel, and project stakeholders to enhance project alignment and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Negotiated contracts and oversaw purchase orders, ensuring compliance and acceptance.
- Analyzed and prepared risk assessments.
- Identified and provided approval of project change orders.
- Ensured adherence to project budgets.
- Led contract negotiations and oversaw purchase orders, ensuring compliance and facilitating timely approvals.
Outside Sales / Account Manager
CARTER LUMBER COMPANY
ERIE, PA
12.2010 - 04.2011
- Performed daily tasks in alignment with current job responsibilities.
- Prepared competitive quotes for framing lumber, roofing, siding, and millwork orders, enhancing contractor decision-making.
- Assessed job site needs and discussed product availability with contractors to facilitate timely project completion.
- Developed precise quotes for framing lumber, roofing, siding, and millwork orders, aligning with contractor specifications for project success.
Commercial & Residential Sales / Project Manager
BUILDERS SUPPORT & SUPPLY INC.
SAEGERTOWN, PA
11.2006 - 12.2010
- Acquired, estimated, sold, planned, executed, and closed projects to meet client needs and project specifications.
- Responsible for acquiring, estimating, selling, planning, executing, and closing projects.
- Prepared, negotiated, and approved detailed proposals and contracts to secure project agreements.
- Estimate time and cost of materials for projects based on blueprints with strong attention to detail.
- Coordinated scheduling of sub-contractors, raw materials, and equipment to ensure timely project delivery.
- Scheduled sub-contractors, raw materials, and equipment.
- Coordinated schedules for sub-contractors, raw materials, and equipment to ensure project timelines were met.
- Ensured project completion met quality standards and maintained high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Worked in a building component manufacturing facility focused on producing high-quality components for construction projects.
Commercial Sales Specialist (Retail)
LOWE'S
ERIE, PA
02.1999 - 11.2006
- Cultivated strong relationships with Lowe's business accounts, enhancing customer loyalty.
- Achieved weekly, monthly, and yearly sales budgets through strategic planning and execution.
- Maintained comprehensive product knowledge in building materials, enabling informed customer recommendations.
- Accurately estimated materials from blueprints or engineered drawings.
- Accurately estimated materials from blueprints or engineered drawings.
- Conducted searches for the location of products from specific vendors which were not items in store's stock (special order sales).
- Delivered exceptional customer service that led to consistently high customer satisfaction ratings.
Owner / Operator
J. SCHERTZER BUILDING AND REMODELING INC.
FAIRVIEW, PA
01.1995 - 02.1998
- Cultivated strong customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and repeat business.
- Cultivated strong customer relationships, resulting in increased satisfaction and repeat business.
- Executed construction projects involving industrial facilities and infrastructure.
- Successfully achieved job completions on or before projected deadlines.
- Clarified project details based on specifications and requirements. based on blueprints and/or engineered drawings.
- Fostered quality relations with customers through regular communication. with customers.
- Conducted employee interviews, hiring, training, and scheduling while managing payroll and distribution processes.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring accurate tracking of income and expenses to maintain balanced gross income.
- Ensured building costs were followed per township.
Education
Project Management Institute
Erie, PAMechanical Engineering
Penn State Behrend College
Erie, PASkills
- Able to set, manage, and reconcile accounts for multiple projects
- Project scheduling
- Budget forecasting
- Blueprint review
- Risk management
Timeline
Project Manager
Builders First Source
09.2017 - Current
Outside Sales / Account Manager
CARTER LUMBER COMPANY
05.2012 - 08.2017
Project Manager
STERLING DULA ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS/KANE MANUFACTURING
04.2011 - 05.2012
Outside Sales / Account Manager
CARTER LUMBER COMPANY
12.2010 - 04.2011
Commercial & Residential Sales / Project Manager
BUILDERS SUPPORT & SUPPLY INC.
11.2006 - 12.2010
Commercial Sales Specialist (Retail)
LOWE'S
02.1999 - 11.2006
Owner / Operator
J. SCHERTZER BUILDING AND REMODELING INC.
01.1995 - 02.1998
Project Management Institute
Mechanical Engineering
Penn State Behrend College