Michael Hitchcoff
Franklin Park,NJ
Summary
Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Assistant Project Manager
Ground/Water Treatment and Technology
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed project activities including GWTT Equipment Contract, Scheduling and Negotiation
- Tracked Equipment deliveries to achieve on time delivery
- Managed Onsite Drilling excavations for core sampling to determine water levels of industrial coal ash plant
- Special Projects responsibilities involving environmental health and safety
- Onboarded Vendors and Contractors for Health and Safety
- Responsible Land disturber certification for the department of environmental Quality in Virginia
- Grew knowledge base of staff and Personnel around agile management and Microsoft products including Microsoft teams including hidden teams feature
- Completed GWTT U Course in Industrial Wastewater treatment from Remote Location a first in class achievement at GWTT
- Worked cross functionally primarily with Design and Engineering and Field Staff
- Always left site better than upon arrival
- Inventorying CWTS
- Site walkthroughs and photo logging
- Daily report and other reporting documentation design and implementation through excel
- Special Projects responsibilities including intercepting communications, medical responsibilities, Benefits administration
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt within dynamic markets.
- Oversaw inventory management processes including purchasing office supplies and equipment ensuring cost-effective procurement strategies.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing efficient task management systems.
- Led a team of assistants, ensuring timely completion of projects and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Conducted thorough research on industry trends, enabling informed decision-making at senior management level.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
Construction Project Technician
Blue World Construction
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed project activities, including bid solicitation, purchasing, delivery, setup and installation, operation and closeout for over ten projects
- Supported upper management in developing and presenting bids on 60 RFPs and project awards up to $5M
- Write and submit daily field logs summarizing progress on project to leadership and ultimately to the client
- Managed training programs to projected revenues and compiled and organized information in tables/charts
- When necessary, work in field with crew to complete work on time and under budget
Manufacturing Production Coordinator
Ground/Water Treatment and Technology
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Engaged with client from proposal stage through mobilization and startup, including submittals, invoicing, and change orders
- Supported project management with all phases of project completion, including for three $1.2M custom mobile treatment plants from fabrication to procurement, to stay under budget proposal through delivery and setup onsite
- Improved project margins and schedules through project cost tracking and critical path analysis
- Assisted and led creation of cost estimates for new opportunities and change order work ranging from $5k - $2.2M in value
- Prepared engineering submittals, requests for information, invoices, and project schedules to support Project Management
- Served as single point of contact between Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Fabrication and Field Services teams
- Facilitated transition of fabrication projects to Field Services for install, operations and maintenance
- Lead team in collection, assessment of shop work order metrics to improve asset maintenance efficiency
- Conducted quality & safety audits - reporting, categorization and lessons learned - on EHS Insight, a cloud-based management tool
- Beta-tested new functions and applications of Asset Panda, a cloud-based asset management tool
- Trained new employees on the use of Asset Panda and work router software
Skills
- Office administration
- Training and mentoring
- Sales support
- Document management
- Meeting facilitation
- Proofreading
- Travel arrangements
- Expense reporting
- Scheduling expertise
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Client interaction
- Inventory management
- Administrative support
- Project Support
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Active listening
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Effective communication
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Lead Assistant Project Manager
Ground/Water Treatment and Technology
08.2022 - 01.2025
Construction Project Technician
Blue World Construction
01.2020 - 08.2021
Manufacturing Production Coordinator
Ground/Water Treatment and Technology
11.2018 - 01.2020