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Michael Manning

Glen Allen,VA

Summary

Seasoned construction executive with a proven track record of driving project success and profitability at Manning Construction. Expert in construction management and relationship building, successfully expanded workforce to 250, leading high-profile projects. Skilled in quality assurance and staff management, ensuring top-notch standards and safety on all sites.

Professional leader skilled in strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight. Adept at fostering team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to evolving needs. Expertise in resource allocation, safety protocols, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and strong focus on achieving organizational goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Superintendent

JD Long Masonry Inc.
10.2022 - 10.2024
  • Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
  • Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by [Action].
  • Optimized resource allocation to minimize delays and maximize project success.
  • Established effective quality control measures for consistent delivery of high-quality construction projects.
  • Enforced rigorous safety procedures during daily operations, creating a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the project''s execution process.
  • Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
  • Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
  • Stepped up during foreman's absence to answer questions and delegate project tasks to employees.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
  • Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
  • Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
  • Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.

Vice President of Operations

First Choice Masonry Inc
12.2019 - 10.2022
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Championed employee development programs to enhance skills, increase retention rates, and build a high-performance workforce.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration for optimal business outcomes.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Increased profitability with cost control measures and revenue generation initiatives.

Vice President of Operations

Calvert Masonry Inc
03.2016 - 12.2019
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Championed employee development programs to enhance skills, increase retention rates, and build a high-performance workforce.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Increased profitability with cost control measures and revenue generation initiatives.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
  • Drove expansion into new markets by researching opportunities, evaluating risks, and executing successful entry strategies.
  • Bid projects and management of field operations in renovation work , had sales above $7.5 million .
  • Prepared budgets and reviewed costs weekly to make field decisions based on my experence for higher efficiency

President

Manning Construction
03.2001 - 03.2016
  • Built a diverse workforce through targeted recruiting efforts focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Navigated complex regulatory environments while maintaining compliance across all aspects of the organization''s operations.
  • Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Built Manning into a $24 Million a year company in both Masonry and General Contracting . Started with 2 employees and built it up to a 250 employees and completed many High Rises , Schools, Colleges, Hospitals . Became a government contractor and built many BEQ on Fort Lee, Quantico, Camp Lejune, Fort Mead, Fort Belvoir , FDA, Langley, Fort Pickett, Andrews AFB. managed Two offices in Washington DC and office in Richmond, VA.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Administration

SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY
05-1985

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Construction supervision
  • Relationship Building
  • Blueprint and schematic understanding
  • Quality Standards
  • Construction management
  • Key decision making
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Labor Relations
  • Cost Estimation
  • Staff Management
  • Site Safety Management

Timeline

Superintendent

JD Long Masonry Inc.
10.2022 - 10.2024

Vice President of Operations

First Choice Masonry Inc
12.2019 - 10.2022

Vice President of Operations

Calvert Masonry Inc
03.2016 - 12.2019

President

Manning Construction
03.2001 - 03.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Administration

SUNY Broome Community College
Michael Manning