Jeff Gazaway
Cleveland ,TN
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in Management, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Construction Modeling, Document Management, and Public Speaking. Strong operations professional with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. Experienced in 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. Experience managed field teams and employee expense.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
DAVACO
- Manage Starbucks account for Davaco. Worked with cost management dept to identify needed sub contractors and sourced locally when needed.
- 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.
- Achieved GPM of 37% across 4 programs
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
Sr. Field Manager
DAVACO
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted in management of McDonald's account
- Performed material takeoff
- Facilitated field operations through supervision and direction of field personnel.
- Monitored personnel performance to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions to productivity issues.
- Coordinated and scheduled field personnel to cover operations throughout assigned regional area.
Field Manager
DAVACO
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitored personnel performance to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions to productivity issues.
- 100% Travel
- Facilitated field operations through supervision and direction of field personnel.
- Coordinated and scheduled field personnel to cover operations throughout assigned regional area.
- Performed quality control inspections on phases of field operations.
- Tracked key performance indicators and enforced quality control measures.
Superintendent
DAVACO
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor actions.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by [Action].
Superintendent
Summit Properties & Development Co., Inc
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed hotel remodels for Hilton/Marriott/Hyatt properties
- Managed KFC account for the company
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor actions.
Chandler Remodeling
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Managed projects ranging from "decor" conversions to ground up construction
- Reviewed and approved contract documents, oversaw contractor selection and bid process, awarded contracts, supervised construction, bid and awarded contracts for fixture installation, coordinated all trades, developed and implemented schedules, managed budgets, and coordinated with retail operations during all phases of projects
- Proficient in handling simultaneous projects and meeting deadlines effectively.
Property Manager
Paragon Properties Real Estate
03.2011 - 10.2013
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
- Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
Education
Certificate , Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Jeff Gazaway - page 2 -
Cleveland State Community College
2012
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management
Bryan College
2006
Skills
- Environmental Compliance
- Sanitation Standards
- Sourcing Requirements
- Business Process Reengineering
- OSHA 10 Certified
- OSHA 30 Certified
- ProCore- 5 years experience
- MS Office Suite 10 years
Accomplishments
- Construction Estimating Takeoff - LinkedIn
- Project Management Foundations - LinkedIn
- Business Acumen for Project Managers - LinkedIn
- Construction Technology: Industry Snapshot - LinkedIn
- SharePoint for Project Management - LinkedIn
- Construction Management Foundations - LinkedIn
- Communicating with Confidence - LinkedIn
- Project Management: Technical Projects - LinkedIn
- Extreme Productivity (Blinkist) - LinkedIn
- Bluebeam: Draw Layouts & Detail - LinkedIn
- Working Remotely (2015) - LinkedIn
- Developing Your Leadership Philosophy - LinkedIn
- Project Management: Solving Common Project Problems - LinkedIn
- Leading without Formal Authority - LinkedIn
- The Top PMO Challenges - LinkedIn
- Jeff Gazaway - page 3
- Project Management Foundations: Requirements - LinkedIn
- Construction Management: Project Delivery Methods - LinkedIn
- Working with Difficult People - LinkedIn
- Developing Managers in Organizations - LinkedIn
- Construction Industry: Techniques and Technology - LinkedIn
- Construction Drawings: BlueBeam for the iPad - LinkedIn
- Business Analysis Foundations: Competencies - LinkedIn
- Project Management Foundations - LinkedIn
- Microsoft Collaboration: SharePoint, Teams, and Groups - LinkedIn
- Construction Management: Planning and Scheduling - LinkedIn
- Project Management Foundations: Budgets - LinkedIn
- Microsoft Teams Essential Training - LinkedIn
- Be a Better Manager by Motivating Your Team - LinkedIn
- Project Management Foundations: Communication - LinkedIn
- Project Management Foundations: Schedules - LinkedIn
- Project Management Foundations: Integration - LinkedIn
- Delivering Results with a Business-focused PMO - LinkedIn
- Setting Up a PMO - LinkedIn
- Jeff Gazaway - page 4
- Project Management Foundations: Quality - LinkedIn
- Project Management Foundations: Risk - LinkedIn
- Project Management Foundations: Ethics - LinkedIn
- Leading in Uncertain Times - LinkedIn
- Agile Foundations - LinkedIn
- Project Management Simplified - LinkedIn
- Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile Project Management - LinkedIn
- Agile at Work: Building Your Agile Team - LinkedIn
- Remote Work Foundations - LinkedIn
- Financial Accounting Foundations - LinkedIn
- The Six Morning Habits of High Performers - LinkedIn
- Time Management Fundamentals - LinkedIn
- Construction Math Foundations - LinkedIn
- Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking - LinkedIn
- Public Speaking: Energize and Engage Your Audience - LinkedIn
Certification
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Management Construction Modeling
Document Management Project Management Software SharePoint Public Speaking Time
Management Life Skills
Jeff Gazaway - page 5
Timeline
Sr. Field Manager
DAVACO
01.2020 - Current
Field Manager
DAVACO
05.2018 - 01.2020
Superintendent
DAVACO
01.2018 - 05.2018
Superintendent
Summit Properties & Development Co., Inc
07.2015 - 01.2018
Chandler Remodeling
10.2013 - 07.2015
Property Manager
Paragon Properties Real Estate
03.2011 - 10.2013
Project Manager
DAVACO
Certificate , Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Jeff Gazaway - page 2 -
Cleveland State Community College
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management
Bryan College
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