Jeff Knapp
Orlando,FL
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Developed commercial construction national site review consulting agency working with national REIT organizations 20 plus properties US. Hospitality industry focused consulting agency. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements. Large Resorts and Hotel Property review of current commercial roofing and commercial building systems. Provided assessments of current layout and performance of structures on site. Developed plans and proposals to mitigate any identified issues that would potentially cause financial risks to the ownership of the assets.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Projects Review Consultant and CEO
ScopeXpress LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Commercial Project Manager
RRCA
01.2021 - Current
- Determined risks and created risk-mitigation strategies.
- Managed resource estimates, project timeline, project milestones, task dependencies and critical path.
- Negotiated terms and conditions for customer contracts.
- Created quality management plan, developed and maintained project documentation and oversaw project design.
- Coordinated project activities with vendors and suppliers and maintained relationships.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
National Project Construction Consultant
Claim Expertise LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
- Led design and development of residential and commercial buildings.
CEO - Owner
Knapp Roofing LLC
01.2012 - 12.2020
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
- Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
Construction Project Manager
Quality First Roofing
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
Insurance Specialist - Financial Advisor
Mass Mutual Financial
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Developed comprehensive retirement planning strategies to help clients maximize retirement savings.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
- Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs.
- Facilitated new client onboarding process and investment account setup.
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
- Facilitated presentation and recommendation of services by optimizing client relationships.
- Delivered strategic investment advice for individual and corporate clients.
- Helped clients make informed decisions about financial future.
- Advised clients on investments, retirement and estate planning.
- Devised comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short and long-term financial goals.
- Educated clients on financial topics and best practices.
- Updated clients on changes in tax laws and other regulations affecting investments.
- Studied financial documents to identify potential areas needing improvement.
- Created financial models to analyze and evaluate investment strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Sioux City High School
South Sioux City, NENo Degree - Accounting And Computer Science
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NESkills
- Money Management
- P&L Responsibility
- Systems Development
- Change Management Process
- Contractual Obligations
- Expense Reports
- Performance Metric
- Construction Processes
- Reading Blueprints and Drawings
- Commercial Construction
- Accounting Procedures
- Materials Planning
- Bid Estimation
- Topographic Mapping
- Quality Deliverables
- Vendor Relations
- Technical Specifications
- Workflow Assessments
Accomplishments
Successfully procured, planned, and executed multiple projects in excess of 6 million in revenue in calendar years 2021 & 2022
Maintained national commercial construction relationships in the areas of engineering, law, construction management, and real estate development
Successfully written and attained multiple national and international patents on concepts and projects I designed and engineered
Acquired Series 7 and other nationally recognized financial and insurance industry certifications
Missions trip to Coimbatore, India where long term serving relationships were established along with business needs assessment meetings performed
Golf
Golf is a life long passion that started later in life mid 30's. I began to compete in the Remax World Long Drive Competitions. Qualified for the World Long Drive Semi Finals Competition and was able to compete against the top long drivers in the world. At that time over 140 mph swing speed. Performed corporate expositions at golf country club events for financial institutions. Today I enjoy meeting with clients on the links and developing long term friendships, business relationships, and providing outlets away form the office to move business along while everyone having a good time creating positive life memories. It's a lifelong journey that has provided many professional and personal benefits to me in life to include where I took my wife on our first date. I enjoy teaching my kids how to play and so much more about the depth of the game.
Timeline
Commercial Projects Review Consultant and CEO
ScopeXpress LLC
03.2023 - Current
Commercial Project Manager
RRCA
01.2021 - Current
National Project Construction Consultant
Claim Expertise LLC
01.2021 - Current
CEO - Owner
Knapp Roofing LLC
01.2012 - 12.2020
Construction Project Manager
Quality First Roofing
01.2010 - 12.2011
Insurance Specialist - Financial Advisor
Mass Mutual Financial
01.2008 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
South Sioux City High School
No Degree - Accounting And Computer Science
University of Nebraska At Omaha