Matthew Leslie
Dade City
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with over 20 years of progressive experience in leading and directing restoration projects from inception to completion. Proven track record of successfully constructing project initiatives, developing comprehensive project plans, and consistently exceeding revenue performance targets. Expertise in optimizing project workflows and fostering collaborative team environments to drive efficiency and quality outcomes. Committed to delivering exceptional results through strategic planning and effective resource management in the construction and restoration sectors.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Project Manager
Watermark Restoration
Tampa, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Directed project teams to ensure timely completion of commercial restoration projects.
- Managed budgets and resources, optimizing financial performance across multiple projects.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Coordinated communication between stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines.
- Oversaw estimation processes for projects utilizing Xactimate to ensure accurate budgeting. Coordinated with project teams to align estimates with project goals. Enhanced project delivery by streamlining estimation workflows.
- Designed and presented client-specific scopes and proposals to facilitate project initiation.
- Evaluated and defined the scope of mitigation projects to address potential risks.
Project Manager
SERVPRO TEAM GEORGE
Port Richey, FL
01.2019 - 10.2024
- Oversaw construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Executed precise cost estimations for projects, ensuring accurate budgeting and resource allocation.
- Oversaw large loss management operations, ensuring effective resolution of complex claims.
- Conducted comprehensive fire, mold, and water mitigation procedures, focusing on thorough damage assessment and remediation.
Project Manager/Estimator
SERVPRO of Lynchburg VA and Wesley Chapel FL
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Duties include:
- Contents Division Manager
- Fire Mitigation manager
- Water Mitigation manager
- Reconstruction manager
- Bio Manager
- Mold Remediation manager
- Large Loss Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
Blue Team Restoration
Lynchburg/Raleigh, VA/NC
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Senior Project Manager for a National large commercial loss company
- Duties include:
- Initial loss assessment
- Manage multiple large commercial projects
- Oversee multiple crews of 10-50 workers
- Responsible for warehouse/truck inventory
- Construct Job scope
- Write all job reports to be sent to customers
- Complete job billing sheets
- Conduct Job site walks with clients
- Conduct Daily safety meetings
- Obtain Project COC and all sign offs
Superintendent/Project Manager/Sales
Belfor USA
Tampa, FL
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Duties included:
- Sales/Lead chasing
- Small-large loss Project management
- Fleet manager for two offices of 15 vehicles
- Coordinate sub contractors and materials for job scope
- Conducted routine meetings with insureds and insurance adjusters
- Project Rescue manager
- Oversee 15-20 projects with crews ranging from 20-50 tradesmen
- Structure job Budgets
- Negotiate Terms/Review sub bids
- Trouble shooting/ Project rescue manager
Foreman
Logical Restoration
New Port Richey, FL
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Restoration Foreman
- Duties included:
- Manage a restoration crew of 4-8
- Complete restoration projects starting from the initial loss call through the put back of the home/business.
- Deliver completion of projects in a timely fashion
Sub Contractor
Leslie LLC
Dade City, FL
01.2001 - 01.2013
- Steady subcontractor for a custom home builder.
- Duties included but not limited to:
- Installing/Fabricating- interior and exterior doors, windows, trim, hardy, Styrofoam, wood, Ect...
- Conventional framing, hardy and custom wood siding
- Custom built-ins, architectural beams, and columns
- Manage a crew of 4 on projects
- Manage budgets and bids
Supervisor
Onsite Safety
Tampa, FL
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Tampa Branch supervisor/Manager
- Duties included:
- Fleet manager
- Route daily jobs for techs
- Supervised 6 techs
- Quality control
- Install construction safety systems
- Employee training
- Job site safety audits
Education
General -
Zephyrhills High School
Zephyrhills, FL, US01-2002
Skills
- Cost management and forecasting
- Client engagement specialist
- Multi-unit operations management
- Unsurpassed work ethic
- Project development and life cycle
- Certified lead renovator
- Proficient in IICRC Practices and Guidelines
- Quality assurance and control
- Natural leader
- Vendor Sourcing
- Relationship building
- Systematic problem-solving
- Experienced with Microsoft Excel
- OSHA certified
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Golden Hammer Award in 2012-2014.
- Successfully Restored 4 large commercial properties with minimizing Demo, to allow Properties to stay open for business during hurricane Matthew.
- Successfully completed 2 million plus large loss project, That exceeded profit goals. And secured a master service agreement with client.
Certification
WTR IICRC CERT
Timeline
Commercial Project Manager
Watermark Restoration
10.2024 - Current
Project Manager
SERVPRO TEAM GEORGE
01.2019 - 10.2024
Project Manager/Estimator
SERVPRO of Lynchburg VA and Wesley Chapel FL
01.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Project Manager
Blue Team Restoration
01.2016 - 01.2017
Superintendent/Project Manager/Sales
Belfor USA
09.2013 - 09.2016
Foreman
Logical Restoration
01.2013 - 09.2013
Supervisor
Onsite Safety
01.2011 - 01.2012
Sub Contractor
Leslie LLC
01.2001 - 01.2013
General -
Zephyrhills High School