Jason Cook
Project Manager
Franklin,KY
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Resourceful Project Manager with 14 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager/Project Estimator
Tanner Deweese Paving
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with homeowners and superintendents
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
Project Manager/Project Estimator
Charles Deweese Construction
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Managed construction schedules of three paving and two concrete crews to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Sold and managed 4.5 million dollars' worth of paving and concrete projects
Equipment Manager
Charles Deweese Construction
05.2015 - 01.2020
- Monitored equipment and tool inventory to consistent replenishment in alignment with demand.
- Headed efforts in identifying trends, finding errors and developing quick turnaround on repairs for equipment.
- Was responsible for maintenance of all equipment owned by CDCI 300+ pieces of yellow Iron
- Hired and responsible of Technicians for field and shop Repair.
- Managed 6-8 Field Technicians and 6-8 Shop techs
- Managed a full Fabrication & Welding Shop
- Maintained clean and organized facilities.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs.
Safety Director
Charles Deweese Construction
07.2009 - 07.2015
- Manage Drug Free Workplace Program, which Includes: Conducting pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and random Drug & Alcohol screens required by DOT and company policies
- Trained and certified all employees in assessment procedures and safety behaviors.
- Collaborated with operations management to keep equipment in good working order, replace worn items and plan updates.
- Developed and implemented safety tracking, training and management programs for multiple locations.
- Coordinate with employees and third-party consultants regarding fleet program, DOT requirements, and forms required from employees and company
- Investigate all company vehicle accidents, equipment accidents and property damage claims and communicate with company insurance carriers
- Maintain current list of approved company drivers and communicate with insurer
- Assist field leadership and their crews in managing and understanding OSHA regulations and standards for construction, including OSHA compliance, inspections and citations.
- Investigate all injuries complete accident reports and coordinate workers compensation benefits with insurance carrier and any other appropriate agencies
- Conduct periodic inspections of jobsites to identify, correct and/or prevent and job-related hazards
- Evaluate hazards at jobsites and determine what safety measures must be taken to prevent injuries (examples trenching/shoring equipment, confined spaces equipment, chains/slings/hoists, appropriate PPE, etc)
- Purchase and provide appropriate PPE to employees and jobsites
- Maintain employee safety training files
- Provide required safety training materials to construction crews
- Maintain OSHA required injury reporting forms
- Conduct and facilitate New Hire Orientation
- Discuss Safety violations with Superintendents, Supervisors, and Foreman in instances where employee disciplinary action is needed
- Prepare Safety Plans and AHA's (Activity Hazards Analysis) when requested from GC's or Construction Managers
Purchaser
Blacks Auto Sales
12.2003 - 07.2009
- Primary purchaser and wholesaler for dealership,
- Grew inventory from 25 cars to over 100.
- Established strong network of dealers to purchase from
- Created new revenue streams through wholesaling cars online
- Worked directly with banks to provide financing
- Built trusting relationships with people to ensure repeat buyers
Diesel Technician
Whayne CAT
01.2003 - 11.2003
- Diesel Mechanic working on Trucks, and Heavy Equipment
- Completed a military rebuild on a D6 Dozer
- Troubleshoot fuel injection problems on highway trucks
- Field service work on heavy equipment
Education
Automotive And Diesel Repair - Top 10% of Class
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Nashville, TN01.2003
High School Diploma -
Franklin Simpson High School
Franklin KY05.2001
Skills
- Effective Leader
- Active Listener
- Eager To Learn
- Read Plan Sets
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Managing Laborers
- Project Proposals
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Customer Relations
- Mechanical Repair
Certification
- Hazardous Materials Training
- Reasonable Suspicion Training
- OSHA 30 HR
- First aid
- CPR
- MSHA Surface Miner Trainer
- Confined Space Trainer
- Asbestos Abatement Supervisor
Timeline
Project Manager/Project Estimator
Tanner Deweese Paving
08.2022 - 12.2022
Project Manager/Project Estimator
Charles Deweese Construction
01.2020 - 07.2022
Equipment Manager
Charles Deweese Construction
05.2015 - 01.2020
Safety Director
Charles Deweese Construction
07.2009 - 07.2015
Purchaser
Blacks Auto Sales
12.2003 - 07.2009
Diesel Technician
Whayne CAT
01.2003 - 11.2003
Automotive And Diesel Repair - Top 10% of Class
Nashville Auto Diesel College
High School Diploma -
Franklin Simpson High School
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