Kenneth Betz
ROCK HILL,SC
Summary
Seasoned Chief Engineer driven to improve operations by applying advanced knowledge of administration, project management skills and team leadership abilities. Pursuing new professional challenges.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
Self Employed/Consultant
01.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with clients and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Prepared budgets and cost analysis for ownership.
- Virtually participated in meetings to enhance continued client relationships.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Trained and mentored onboarding management and engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Managed and constructed a complete rehab of primary residence.
Chief Engineer/General Manager
Tavares Concrete Company, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.2021
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning. Increasing sales by 3,000% over the course of 28 years and maximizing profits for ownership.
Senior Estimator
Shirley Contracting Company, LLC
04.1990 - 01.1994
- Developed estimates and takeoffs while drafting detailed proposals.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL08.1984
Associate of Arts - Architecture
Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL05.1980
Skills
- Regulatory Standards
- Change Management Process
- Team Direction
- Construction Review
- Budget Creation
- Company Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Construction Administration
- Best Practices and Standards
- Home Remodeling Skills and Practices
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Self Employed/Consultant
01.2021 - Current
Chief Engineer/General Manager
Tavares Concrete Company, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.2021
Senior Estimator
Shirley Contracting Company, LLC
04.1990 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Elmhurst College
Associate of Arts - Architecture
Richard J. Daley College
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