Michael Defonce
Bridgeport
Summary
Project Manager at C&M Drywall Corporation with expertise in project coordination and communication. Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Proficient in Procore and Bluebeam, with OSHA 30 certification. Successfully managed multiple job sites, consistently delivering high-quality results and effective problem-solving.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER / VP
C&M Drywall Corporation
Rye
2021 - Current
- Oversight of all employee’s day to day and operating as vice president of company.
- Managed processing and logistics of deliveries with suppliers while overseeing manpower distribution across multiple jobsites on a weekly, sometimes daily basis.
- Completing material takeoffs, purchase orders, change orders and using Procore for larger projects.
- Executed waivers being notarized & signed, as well as, contributing to billing and invoice management when required.
- Facilitate communication with builders and project managers about scheduling, deliveries, and completed inspections, proactively resolving any issues that may occur.
- Walking through projects to confirm quality of work and completion.
- Managed project planning and execution for drywall installation, taping, metal framing, and ACT ceilings across numerous sites.
- Operating in Westchester and Fairfield counties.
SUPERVISOR
Sodexo - CCSU
New Britain
2018 - 2021
- Reviewing service logs and maintenance requests, reporting to GM or OM with progress or fulfillment.
- Walking through areas of operation on campus to ensure proper signage is used and safety for all students and customers is prioritized.
- Reviewing and updating documentation in kitchens and service areas.
- Assuring dry storage, refrigerators and freezers have all food items labeled and dated accordingly.
- Overseeing hot and cold service lines for proper temperatures and serving standards.
- Inspecting kitchens and serveries to ensure all employees are using proper PPE and safety is prioritized throughout shifts.
- Stepping in as needed to help with prep in kitchen and cashout documentation, proper filing in safe.
- Ensuring proper cleaning and storage of all sharps in kitchen and service areas.
- Helping with scheduling and employee coverage for shifts.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain cleanliness and organization of facilities.
- ServSafe certified manager.
- Facilitated team meetings to address concerns and improve communication.
- Coordinating with union stewards to ensure both union and student staff work seamlessly when necessary.
- Supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
PROJECT ENGINEER
Professional Drywall Construction
Norwalk
2017 - 2018
- Worked at SoNo mall project.
- Reading floor plans and completing material takeoffs.
- Reviewing Procore and using Bluebeam to view floor plans.
- Reviewing contracts and scope of work.
- Processing, reviewing and assisting with Purchase orders, RFI’s, change orders and submitting JHA’s and lift tickets back to main office.
- Reported to PM or APM within our office and assisted with other tasks such as printing drawings and assembling or running errands.
FOREMAN
C&M Drywall Corporation
Rye
2011 - 2016
- Working on multiple job sites on a weekly basis.
- Receiving deliveries for new or continued projects, coordination with delivery team.
- Keeping inventory of material on site.
- Assuring clean-up and safety is prioritized.
- Maintaining communication with Supervisor or Project manager.
- Responsible for driving company work truck to pick up new material, moving leftover materials and scaffolding to new jobs or back to storage.
- Supervised drywall installation teams to ensure project specifications were met.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rye High School
Rye, NY01-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
College of Westchester
Skills
- Organization
- Project management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- Osha 30
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER / VP
C&M Drywall Corporation
2021 - Current
SUPERVISOR
Sodexo - CCSU
2018 - 2021
PROJECT ENGINEER
Professional Drywall Construction
2017 - 2018
FOREMAN
C&M Drywall Corporation
2011 - 2016
High School Diploma -
Rye High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
College of Westchester