Michael Gebretsadik
Chantilly,VA
Summary
Adept at project management and cost estimation, I excelled at Imperio Construction LLC by leading teams to deliver projects under budget and ahead of schedule, enhancing client satisfaction and trust. My expertise in project scheduling and strong coordination skills resulted in streamlined operations and significant cost savings, showcasing my ability to achieve high-quality outcomes efficiently.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager / Estimator
Imperio Construction LLC
03.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced project costs, negotiating contracts with suppliers and optimizing resource allocation.
- Achieved high levels of team engagement and morale by promoting collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Promoted innovation within project teams, encouraging exploration of new tools and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
- Enhanced project delivery times by streamlining communication channels between development and operations teams.
- Analyzed subcontractor bids for completeness and accuracy, ensuring alignment with project requirements and budgets.
- Reduced material costs without compromising quality by negotiating better terms with suppliers, leveraging bulk purchase discounts.
- Improved client satisfaction with detailed and transparent cost breakdowns, establishing trust and facilitating smoother project negotiations.
- Optimized resource allocation for projects, ensuring efficient use of manpower and materials.
Restoration Project Manager
Sunshine Remodeling and Granite
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
- Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies, minimizing potential issues during the project lifecycle.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to mitigate potential issues, safeguarding project timelines and budgets.
- Implemented quality control procedures, elevating standard of project deliverables.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
Project Manager
Almaz Construction
02.2018 - 07.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Streamlined procurement process for project materials, reducing wait times and avoiding potential delays.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Construction Operation Manager/Senior Project Manager
Bokra Construction and Trading PLC
09.2012 - 02.2018
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and adjusted product offerings accordingly, increasing customer satisfaction.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
Technical Manager
TNT Construction and Trading
03.2010 - 09.2012
- Coordinated with other departments effectively, integrating technical requirements into broader organizational goals seamlessly.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Built trusted relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Delivered comprehensive technical training programs for staff members, enhancing overall team competency levels.
- Communicated cross-functionally with technology leaders across analysis, architecture, build, quality assurance, deployment and support teams on project execution.
- Created comprehensive documentation of processes and procedures to ensure consistency throughout the department''s operations.
- Prepared status charts for daily management meetings in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Finished projects up 4 months ahead of schedule and as much as $200,000 under budget.
- Optimized team performance by establishing clear roles, responsibilities, expectations in accordance with best practices.
- Introduced automation tools to streamline processes and increase efficiency across multiple projects simultaneously.
- Created, managed and integrated application interoperability while coordinating updates and developing test cases.
- Championed the adoption of cutting-edge tools and technologies to keep the organization at the forefront of industry trends and developments.
Estimator
Development Bank of Ethiopia
01.2007 - 03.2010
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
- Conducted thorough site visits to gather essential information for precise estimates, minimizing potential change orders during construction phases.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Streamlined estimation process for faster turnaround times with the implementation of new software tools.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for Factory Building projects.
- Achieved significant time savings by developing and utilizing standardized estimation templates for recurring project types.
- Conducted detailed risk assessments for projects to minimize financial variances and ensure budget adherence.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Determined budgets for prospective projects to plan for future expenditures and utilize resources wisely.
Education
Master of Science - Global BIM Management
Zigurat Institute of Technology
Barcelona, Spain10-2024
Associate of Science - Building Engineering
Addis Ababa University
Addis Aabab, Ethiopia08-2006
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
- Cost Estimation
- Coordination
- Clash detection
- Design Authoring
- Energy optimization
- Quality Control
Accomplishments
- Increased company revenue by $1,000000.00, by negotiating Rebar supplier.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by 5% by completing the project before 90 days.
- Completed the 16 HV Substation Projects on time
Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Revit
- Autocad
- Navisworks Manage
- Trello
- Slack
- Bluebim
- Dynamo
- Twinmotion
- Bimcollab
- Bimsynch
- Solibri
- Synchro
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Project Manager / Estimator
Imperio Construction LLC
03.2024 - Current
Restoration Project Manager
Sunshine Remodeling and Granite
08.2023 - 02.2024
Project Manager
Almaz Construction
02.2018 - 07.2023
Construction Operation Manager/Senior Project Manager
Bokra Construction and Trading PLC
09.2012 - 02.2018
Technical Manager
TNT Construction and Trading
03.2010 - 09.2012
Estimator
Development Bank of Ethiopia
01.2007 - 03.2010
Master of Science - Global BIM Management
Zigurat Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Building Engineering
Addis Ababa University
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