Joseph Sauter
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Reliable Project Manager with a proven track record at Meyer Brothers and Sons, Inc., excelling in project planning and stakeholder communications. Expert in construction management and vendor sourcing, I drive project success while ensuring quality and safety. Adept at negotiating contracts, I foster strong customer relations to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Meyer Brothers and Sons, Inc.
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Ran two to five residential addition and/or remodeling projects totaling between $200K to $1.5M concurrently
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Managed projects from procurement to final deliverable.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Office Manager
R. Kelly Constructors
04.2015 - 12.2024
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for up to twelve employees.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Compiled financial reports for CPA and for monthly and annual taxes
Project Support Administrator
Expeditionary Combat Support Systems
03.2011 - 08.2014
- Provided on-site Administrative Support and trouble shooting to engineering teams developing Air Force Enterprise Resource Management
- Provided on-site Technical Support and recorded meeting minutes during stakeholder briefings, coordinated inputs with various development teams and distributed meeting minutes to stakeholders within the Air Force Logistics.
- Maintained program development records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical briefings across multiple execution teams for Stakeholders in Air Force Materiel Command.
- Compiled reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Bookkeeper/Sales Associate
MAP Accounting
07.2007 - 03.2011
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks and Creative Solutions Accounting Software.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
General Manager
RKC Increte Systems, Dba The Decorative Concrete Store
02.1996 - 06.2006
- Managed a small team to wholesale and retail concrete construction products generating $1M sales annually
- Developed new contractor clients and interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiating purchasing and sales contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walnut Hills High School
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Construction Project management
- Customer Service Stakeholder communications
- Building codes and regulations
- Price quote preparation
- Inventory control
- Building trades proficiencies
- Vendor/Sub-contractor sourcing
- Microsoft office suite expert
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll Processing
Timeline
Project Manager
Meyer Brothers and Sons, Inc.
01.2023 - 11.2025
Office Manager
R. Kelly Constructors
04.2015 - 12.2024
Project Support Administrator
Expeditionary Combat Support Systems
03.2011 - 08.2014
Bookkeeper/Sales Associate
MAP Accounting
07.2007 - 03.2011
General Manager
RKC Increte Systems, Dba The Decorative Concrete Store
02.1996 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Walnut Hills High School