Michael Kerridan
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Veteran, Project Manager, Field Supervisor with hands-on approach to solving problems and correcting deficiencies. Versed in setting schedules and maintaining timelines. Strong sales and Customer service background. Ready to apply experience and Construction/Management expertise to challenging new position.
Knowledgeable Project Manager/Field Supervisor offering 20 years of experience and a decisive leadership style. 4 years of Clean/Dry Room Experience, Proficient in overseeing site operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Engineering
KieTek International
Queen Creek, AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engineering strategies and objectives to ensure successful product launches.
- Led cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
- Managed the recruitment, training, and development of a highly skilled engineering team.
- Collaborated with senior management to define project requirements and deliverables.
- Reviewed product designs for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with standards.
- Established processes to streamline operations and reduce costs while improving quality.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement in products or services.
- Implemented agile methodology across multiple departments to improve workflow efficiencies.
- Monitored engineering projects for adherence to timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
- Identified opportunities for process automation to improve operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing products and services to identify potential enhancements.
- Developed relationships with external vendors and partners in order to acquire new technologies.
- Researched emerging technologies and trends in order to stay ahead of industry developments.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at increasing customer satisfaction through improved service delivery.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress on various engineering projects for senior management review.
- Evaluated current infrastructure and systems against industry best practices for optimization recommendations.
- Provided leadership support during times of organizational change or transition periods.
- Scheduled engineers and officers for specific parts of projects.
- Oversaw employee progress, safety and project implementations.
- Studied projects already in place before implementing new ones.
Project Manager
Servpro
Mesa, AZ
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
Field Supervisor
Oragutan
Tempe, AZ
03.2016 - 06.2022
- Completed projects milestones on time by keeping team members on task and operating with efficiency.
- Monitored timelines, set up order of operations and managed field schedules.
- Implemented proactive adjustments to work by evaluating current performance and progress with critical eye.
General Contractor
Self Employed Services
Queen Creek, AZ
05.2009 - 02.2019
- Ordered supplies and controlled inventory to keep overhead low and maintain supply availability.
- Scheduled subcontractors to stagger work and streamline completion of project phases.
- Visited job sites and reviewed renovation plans to ascertain projects.
- Recruited, supervised and directed outsourced qualified third-party contractors.
- Established work, budgets and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
- Saved money by managing cost-effective supplier purchases.
- Reviewed invoices submitted by contractors and approved payments based on acceptable work products.
- Improved cost savings initiatives, reviewing and qualifying competitive subcontractor bids prior to contract execution.
- Managed projects with large labor, equipment and material budgets.
- Leveraged marketing campaigns to acquire new residential customers, commercial clients and construction partners resulting in increased revenue.
- Leveraged trends in customer industries to shape solutions and approaches.
- Installed and oversaw installation of drywall on various commercial and residential projects.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
- Contracted and supervised workers for remodeling and groundup construction jobs.
- Saved money by overseeing cost-effective material sourcing and effective work orders.
- Monitored and supported site safety initiatives to protect team members and prevent accidents.
- Prepared cost and inventory reports and maintained accurate records using company work order reporting system.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Liaised with company safety representatives to promote awareness and understanding of safety protocols.
- Cultivated productive leadership team to drive improvements.
- Diminished costs, reviewed and qualified competitive subcontractor bids prior to contract execution.
- Transformed market position through relationship building, resulting in increased profits.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Brundage Bone
Tempe, AZ
05.2004 - 11.2008
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Promoted company's strict safety protocols for operation of machinery to reduce accidents and injuries.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Leveraged mobile devices to communicate and coordinate worksite resources.
- Helped warehouse staff by unloading trucks and using heavy equipment to properly stock merchandise.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Improved project completion time by multitasking on heavy equipment.
- Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites.
- Performed grading and shaping land for building and finishing purposes.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Maintained equipment and made emergency or scheduled adjustments.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Monitored health and safety behaviors to identify and correct deficiencies.
- Took care to locate and stake critical underground utilities prior to beginning work.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.1993
Skills
- Technical Knowledge
- Operational Planning Expertise
- Hiring Determinations
- Supply Ordering
- Employee Training
- Schedule Determination
- Assignment Delegation
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Equipment Operation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Materials Estimation
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Risk Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Worker Supervision
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Site Measuring and Marking
- Labor Costing
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Procedure Planning
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making
- Production Optimization
- Equipment Safety Verification
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Work Monitoring
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Stakeholder Relations
- Site Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Presentation Skills
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Video Conferencing
- Engineering and Technology
- Lockout and Tagout
- Basic Mathematics
- Willingness to Learn
- Methodology Enhancement
- Welding and Brazing
- OSHA Compliance
- Preventive Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Forklift Operation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Relationship Building
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Employee Motivation
- Inventory Management
- Stress Tolerance
- Time Management
- PPE Compliance
- Repair Coordination
- Word Processing
- Facilities Maintenance
- Persuasive Negotiation
- Presentation Delivery
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Self Control and Integrity
- Administration and Management
- Customer Relations
- Mechanical Aptitude
- PPE Gear
- Site Inspection
- Lay Out Determinations
- Attention to Detail
- Engineering Documentation
- Manufacturing Processes
- Materials Selection
VETERAN
U.S ARMY
ENGINEER Construction and Heavy Equipment Operator
Timeline
VP of Engineering
KieTek International
08.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Servpro
07.2022 - 08.2023
Field Supervisor
Oragutan
03.2016 - 06.2022
General Contractor
Self Employed Services
05.2009 - 02.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
Brundage Bone
05.2004 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Indiana University Bloomington