John Copitas
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record at Dogtown Truss & Components, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction through expert cost estimation and effective client communication. Skilled in structural analysis and project management, consistently delivering projects under budget and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Achieved a significant increase in profit by streamlining operations and leveraging architectural knowledge.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Truss Designer
Dogtown Truss & Components
08.2018 - 07.2024
- Maintained strong knowledge of latest drafting software to create fresh, accurate project drawings.
- Prepared colored drawings and scale models to present to clients.
- Conducted field surveys and visited site locations to take note of natural and man-made structures.
- Communicated with city planners, private owners, utility companies and other appropriate stakeholders to plan, implement and coordinate work for development projects.
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
Operations Manager
Dogtown Truss & Components
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Construction Manager
Sansone Development
03.2009 - 11.2013
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
Estimator/Project Manager
Rafael Framers
05.2006 - 01.2009
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable prices and terms to lower material costs.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
Education
Carpentry
Carpenters Union
San DiegoSkills
- Structural analysis
- Value Engineering
- Client Communication
- Finite element analysis
- Load Calculations
- Architectural knowledge
- Project Management
- Cost Estimation
Timeline
Truss Designer
Dogtown Truss & Components
08.2018 - 07.2024
Operations Manager
Dogtown Truss & Components
10.2014 - 04.2018
Construction Manager
Sansone Development
03.2009 - 11.2013
Estimator/Project Manager
Rafael Framers
05.2006 - 01.2009
Carpentry
Carpenters Union