JOSH OILER
Norwich
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager specializing in commercial projects from preconstruction to turnover. Expertise in coordinating field operations, quality assurance, permitting, and inspections while ensuring timely, safe, and budget-compliant project delivery. Skilled in managing subcontractors and fostering client relationships, with experience in electrical inspections and safety certifications.
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years of professional experience
Work History
Sign Shop COO, Project Manger
The Sign Shop at Barnes Advertising
Zanesville, Ohio
04.2016 - Current
- Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated production, installation, permitting, inspections, scheduling, and subcontractor activities to ensure timely project completion.
- Coordinate production, installation, permitting, inspections, scheduling, and subcontractor activities.
- Work directly with contractors, architects, engineers, municipalities, customers, and installation crews throughout project execution.
- Prepare project estimates, schedules, production documentation, and installation plans.
- Review project drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure accurate execution.
- Identified project risks and resolved field issues, minimizing schedule impacts and reducing rework.
- Maintain project quality standards through fabrication, installation, and final acceptance.
- Identify project risks and resolve field issues to minimize schedule impacts and rework.
- Built long-term customer relationships through responsive communication and reliable project delivery.
Graphic Designer
Barnes Advertising
Zanesville, OH
04.2002 - Current
- Developed innovative visual concepts for diverse advertising campaigns, enhancing brand identity and client engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality design solutions that met client specifications and deadlines.
- Utilized Corel Draw Suite to create compelling graphics for print and digital media, ensuring consistent brand messaging.
- Worked directly with clients from the start until the approval process
- Delivered print ready files for the design that I developed
Education
Graphic Design Certificate -
Zane State College
ZanesvillePowerline Certificate - undefined
Mid East Adult Education
ZanesvilleBasic Electric -
Mid East Adult Education
Zanesville, OhSkills
- Project Management
- Construction Coordination
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Project Scheduling
- Quality control
- Electrical Inspection Coordination
- Risk Management
- Budgeting & Estimating
- Construction Documentation
- Field Operations
- Contractor & Vendor Management
- Safety Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Client Relations
- Project Turnover
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- CorelDRAW
- Adobe Acrobat
- Estimating Software
- Project timeline
- Inventory/Ordering
Accomplishments
I have completed several locations from start to finish for exterior to interior signage projects. Some of these to include are Genesis Coshocton Medical Center, Genesis Orthopedic Center, Muskingum County Library System and The Senior Center. I have earned several learning certificates in my field along the way. I am licensed through the city of Columbus for a Sign Erector-Limited License.
Certification
- Adult Power Line Training Program
- Electrical Safety Certifications (Previously Held – Renewable)
- OSHA Training (previously held and will renew)
- CPR / First Aid (previously)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Sign Shop COO, Project Manger
The Sign Shop at Barnes Advertising
04.2016 - Current
Graphic Designer
Barnes Advertising
04.2002 - Current
Powerline Certificate - undefined
Mid East Adult Education
Graphic Design Certificate -
Zane State College
Basic Electric -
Mid East Adult Education
RELEVANT ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE
- Completed Adult Power Line Training Program.
- Previously held electrical safety certifications (renewable).
- Coordinated electrical inspections for commercial installations.
- Worked alongside licensed electricians, electrical contractors, inspectors, and utility representatives.
- Completed general certificate for basic residential electric.
- Experience coordinating electrical components of commercial sign installations.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance and inspection processes.
LEADERSHIP
- Lead cross-functional teams from project kickoff through completion.
- Coordinate communication between customers, contractors, municipalities, production personnel, and field crews.
- Maintain high standards of quality, organization, and customer service.
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting aggressive deadlines.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Strong leadership and communication
- Excellent organizational skills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Customer-focused project management
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Safety-first approach
- Adaptable and quick to learn new technologies and systems