Joshua Sanders
Portland,OR
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Experienced in coordinating projects, executing bids and managing teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Brix Paving Northwest Inc
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Multiple years of estimating experience
- Attend pre-construction meetings, Issue subcontractor contracts, develop construction schedules, review plans and submittals, job cost tracking, coordination of materials and permits
- Develop and maintain relationships with material suppliers
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Estimating Engineer
Best Asphalt Inc.
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained a thorough knowledge of industry trends and advancements, leading to more accurate estimations and greater customer satisfaction.
- Supported sales efforts by promptly delivering competitive proposals based on detailed cost analyses.
- Reduced overall project costs by identifying areas of improvement in materials, labor, and processes.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
Estimator
Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Communicate with Sales and Operations teams as well as other estimators to determine bid numbers for a scope of work - Locate and analyze work procurement opportunities from various sources - Process and document change orders - Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials, identifying qualified subcontractors, and negotiating prices - Determine possible permit requirement and work with our permit team to ensure successful application
Manager, Brand Activation & Events
Rumpl
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Worked with the Marketing Director and CEO to identify and execute strategic opportunities to activate our brand - Evaluated financial aspects, such as budgets, expenditures and return-on-investment for trade-shows and Pop-up events
Operations
Chubbies Shorts
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted in designing and building eight retail stores.- Generated sales of over $2.5 million on a plan forecasted at $750k- Created retail operations handbook for all stores, which included cash handling procedures, templates for sales reporting- Developed processes for inventory allocation and worked with the production team to forecast the number of units that are sent to stores for upcoming seasons- Maintained relationships with third-party vendors to feature their products in our stores- Responsible for all new store POS and Retail next installations
Senior Market Manager
Guideboat Company
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed three retail locations for a high end, outdoor lifestyle brand
- Oversaw day to day operations, including payroll and P&L expenses- Partnered with our Planning and Distribution team on apparel, accessories, and hard goods allocation and assortment strategy.- Held weekly calls with store leadership teams in regards to sales generation, marketing, inventory and in store events.- Created and implemented store policies and procedures and developed the platform for which we report sales and track store analytics.- Hired and trained all new managers and associates and coached store leaders to develop our current staff
- Utilized product information to reinforce Guideboat's emphasis on customer service and quality.- Responsible for creating and developing new store opening processes and scheduling.
New Markets Manager
Marine Layer
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Involved in all aspects of the business, with primary focus on hiring, people development, merchandising, and business analysis.- Opened and managed six new retail stores in three cities, with a focus on team culture, sales generation, customer service, and operational consistencies.- Consistently exceeded company standards in KPIs, email capture, and sales budgets, generating $2 million in revenue.- Organized in store events appealing to Marine Layer's customer base
- Executed and implemented events with companies such as Google and Yelp.
Skills
Contract Terms
Processes and procedures
Cost Control
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Project Scheduling
Project tracking
Project estimation and bidding
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Additional Information
Proficient in BlueBeam, HCSS and B2W
Timeline
Project Manager
Brix Paving Northwest Inc
01.2022 - 03.2024
Estimating Engineer
Best Asphalt Inc.
04.2021 - 02.2022
Estimator
Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC
05.2019 - 04.2021
Manager, Brand Activation & Events
Rumpl
02.2018 - 09.2019
Operations
Chubbies Shorts
01.2017 - 02.2018
Senior Market Manager
Guideboat Company
01.2016 - 01.2017
New Markets Manager
Marine Layer
01.2013 - 01.2016
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