Matthew Knecht

Projects

• Barclays Delaware (End of phase 1 and beginning of phase 2)
• Virtua Willingboro
• I Heart radio Bala Cynwyd
• 1 uCity Philadelphia

Responsibilities

• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Train workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Oversee daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
• Observe all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job site.
• Participate in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
• Keep accurate records of job related details, including materials used, employee time, job site constraints, and incident reports.
• Push work while maintaining quality and safety.
• Attend daily and weekly coordination meetings.

Achievements

• Aided in establishing a workable flow for my crew and other trades. (1 uCity)
• Implemented a new strategy upon receiving the project (1 uCity) that brought manpower usage below expected projections.
• Aided in the installation of high end custom light fixtures to make the needed delivery date. (Barclays)

Projects

• Inspira Hospital Mullica Hill
• Penn New Patient Pavilion Philadelphia
• Jefferson Hospital 7 story addition Washington Township
• 2 floor high end fitout at 1600 Market for Cohen Seglias
• Live Casino Philadelphia
• CHOP PAOB

Responsibilities

• Generate RFI's and communicate with design teams to resolve conflicts in design model/prints and seek out missing information.
• Keep accurate records of all details related to job, including materials used, employee timesheets, client issues and incident reports.
• Coordinate movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness and availability to ensure the schedule was maintained
• Observe all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
• Continuously use print reading skills to find and resolve issues or conflicts before they become a major problem.
• Address employee issues and conflicts, applying listening and communication skills to promote quick resolution.
• Supervised teams of up to 40 employees, answering questions and providing feedback on work progress.
• Oversee daily operations on site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
• Direct projects according to schedule and quality demands.
• Source suppliers and purchase necessary materials for work.
• Participate in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Design, sketch, and install pre-fabricated panels, soffits, and drywall shapes based on field take-offs to save man power, streamline construction and reduce exposure to injury, while yielding a high quality product.
• Communicated successfully and professionally with other trades to create a productive work environment.

Achievements

• Successfully laid out and installed in wall blocking without any miss while maintaining schedule(Inspira Hospital)
• Implemented changes to pre-fabricated alcoves to accelerate production while maintaining quality (Penn New Patient Pavilion)
• Saved 80,000$ in scaffolding by completing facade work ahead of schedule and using boom lifts in liue of scaffolding. (Jefferson Hospital Washington Township)
• Successfully turned over "marketplace" on schedule for TCO. (Live Casino Philadelphia)
• Managed soffits and blocking with an average of 7% of hours left over per floor. (CHOP PAOB)

• Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
• Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
• Installed framing, sheetrock, doors and hardware, ceilings and custom trim work.
• Completed safe demolition of various spaces to prepare for fit outs.

• Coordinated with Hospital administration during and after construction to ensure a smooth transition into their new space.
• Coordinated with town engineers and inspectors to develop a trusting relationship, and ensure the project schedule was maintained.
• Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
• Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
• Supervised teams of up to 12 employees, answering questions and providing feedback on work progress.
• Kept accurate records of all details related to job, including materials used, employee timesheets, client issues and incident reports.
• Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
• Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job site, verifying supply readiness prior to project start.
• Oversaw the site work for the planned project as well as construction of a parking lot and large retaining walls to accommodate Saint Barnabas hospital during the construction of the planned assisted living facility.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2 tree crews to safely prune and remove trees.
• Communicate with customers on a daily basis to fulfill their needs, answer questions and ensure satisfaction.
• Operate all-terrain crane and boom trucks to safely remove hazardous and technically difficult trees.
• Climb and rig trees safely and efficiently to provide a quality result free of property damage.
• Maintain equipment
• Sales and estimating
• Purchasing of new equipment
• Continuous training and improvement of my teams
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment.

Achievements

• Sold 150% of my yearly quota the last year of employment.
• Saved 10% on purchase of new brush chipper through negotiation.
• Saved 30% yearly by estimating consumables and ordering in bulk.
• Aided in selling off equipment for highest dollar when the company was liquidating.