Michael Laubscher
Experienced Construction & Maintenance Manager
Midland,MI
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact the success of myself and others around me. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Responsible Construction Superintendent with 23 years of comprehensive experience leading teams of up to 20 employees, contractors and subcontractors. Outstanding blueprint and design interpretation and comprehension abilities with excellent communication, budgeting and project management talents. Extensive knowledge of all construction sub-trades, construction materials and supplies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Superindentent
Reder Landscaping
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for guiding and directing in-field construction crews towards completion of projects.
- Supervise morning dispatch of assigned crews and assist foreman in planning and execution of projects
- Assist manager in ensuring crew leaders and foreman are satisfactorily performing outlined duties and responsibilities
- Assist manager in performance reviews of foreman and crews
- Document jobsite accidents and/or injuries as outlined in company policies
- Timely reporting of job scope-of-work changes to managers and designers
- Facility open/lock up as assigned
- Assists other managers and foreman with company compliance and policies
- Perform other duties as determined by department manager
- Provide jobsite and crew training including best practices, production methods, and equipment safety
- Responsible for successful implementation of jobs through good planning
- Provide crew support and coordination of labor and equipment needs with other supervisors and managers
- Coordination and communications with Fleet & Equipment Manager on repair requests, repairs in progress, and on overall condition of equipment
- Ensure crew worksheets, job specs, vehicle inspections, and other pertinent forms are properly filled out daily
- Responsible for pre-construction meetings, jobsite layout, and coordinating ordered material to multiple jobsites
- Blue print interpretation
- Miss dig One Call proficient
- Heavy equipment operator
Horticulture Manager
City Of Frankenmuth
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Designs, plans, and implements a progressive program for flowers, trees, and ornamental plantings throughout the city
- Maintains 214 hanging baskets, along with individual irrigation emitters for each basket
- Selects and installs plantings, establishes care regimens, and develops maintenance schedules
- Oversees and participates in the ongoing maintenance of plantings
- Designs, installs, maintains a 130-zone irrigation system that includes (12) control modules with approximately 800 irrigation heads through-out downtown Frankenmuth as well as city parks and buildings
- Adheres to all applicable safety procedures while operating equipment and tools for working in dangerous situations
- Participates in safety training, attends safety meeting and other information workshops
- Understands and follows MI-OSHA and MDOT working procedures and requirements
- Serves as a role model and manages employees in a safe manner, in coordination of established and required safety practices
- Responsible for applying all pesticides and fertilizer for all the required maintenance areas within the city
- State of Michigan commercial core, 6, 3a pesticide certified
- Responds to public inquires and internal requests constructively; refers complaints or complex issues to the DPW Superintendent and otherwise represents the department in a positive manner
- Completes written plans, work logs, purchase orders, and other related paperwork supporting the activities of the department
- Maintains records, establishes databases, inventories, and other systems as appropriate
- Prepares reports, and maintains orderly and organized office spaces
- Have the authority to hire or terminate employees
- The ability to suggest and recommends the hiring, advancement, promotion, or termination of employees
- The ability to suggest starting wages, bonuses, and raises for any employee I oversee
- Manages and plans year-round work schedules for greenspace and landscape personnel in cooperation with other department heads as needed
- With direction from the DPW Superintendent, schedules and directs maintenance activities of part time and full time maintenance employees as well as non-maintenance employees
- Plans, coordinates, and directs any projects with sub-contractors
- Oversees project timelines, costs, personnel, and permit requirements
- Submits written budgets for all areas or responsibility to the DPW Superintendent, recommending staffing levels, purchasing needs and other related expenses
- Writes and submits grants on behalf of landscape, forestry projects, and operations within the city
- Administers programs to satisfy grant requirements and provides reporting to the granting agencies
- EX: Consumers Energy
- Provides technical expertise for major and minor landscape construction, forestry, and horticulture issues
- Inspects trees and plantings for health and disease
- Troubleshoots and diagnose problems on a daily basis with landscape and irrigation, and employees
- Directs planting, pruning, and removal of trees for the city
- Reviews the work of city employees and contracted workers
- Administers the bid and procurement process for materials and supplies according to established purchasing and budgetary procedures
- Interacts with DDA Director, Parks & Recreation Director, and the City Clerk for landscape planning and maintenance activities
- Advises on best practices for landscape maintenance
- Works cooperatively with other staff department heads including representatives of the City Beautification Committee and Tree Committee to draft press releases and related communication tools
- Supervises over non-greenspace seasonal decorations in and around the city
- Recruits and coordinates program volunteers
- Provides training on plant, tree, and flower care
- Assigns and prioritizes work and reviews activities to ensure proper care
- Participates as an ex-officio member of the City Beautification Committee and City Tree Committee
- Equipment and heavy equipment operator as well as having knowledge in construction.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Midland
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections
- Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell
- Trained laboratory and operations personnel in public water system maintenance, analytical procedures and data reporting
- Prepared standards and quality control solutions using dilutions, normality, molarity and stoichiometry calculations
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by Michigan
- Diagnosed and performed minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and maintained lab and field equipment in safe, clean and efficient condition
- Built and executed formulas and generated charts in EXCEL & WORD spreadsheet applications
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by Michigan
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals as needed
- Demonstrated capability for wet chemistry techniques by meeting quality control requirements, laboratory SOP and client specifications
- Maintained public water systems using hand tools to repair and adjust equipment and machines
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions
- Inspected systems in use to detect problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions
- Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
Wastewater Utility Maintenance Person
City Of Midland
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained and repaired plant equipment, pump stations, sanitary/storm mains and catch basin leads
- Assisted with fabricating parts to repair pump stations and plant equipment
- Cleaned, inspected and maintained sanitary/ storm sewers, catch basins, open drains, pump stations, and creek and river outlets
- Operated a variety of equipment, such as vactor trucks, sewer jet flusher truck, sludge trucks, dump trucks, fork trucks, aerial lifts, pickups, excavators and front-end loaders
- Conducted in the removal and delivery of debris, sand, grit, sludge and trash to appropriate destinations
- Operated video inspection equipment to troubleshoot infrastructure problems in the sanitary/ storm systems
- Maintained treatment and pump station grounds to meet aesthetic, safety and functional standards
- EX: snow plowing, grass cutting, and landscaping
- Assisted during emergency situations and flood conditions that sustained long working hours
- Assisted with preventive maintenance of equipment and vehicles
- Established and maintained safe work zones and practiced safe working abilities
- EX: proper ppe, mdot work zones, safe confined space entry, first aid certified, public safety, and proper air monitor calibrations
- Identification of hazardous materials and gases and knowledge of how to deal with them
- Able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all weather conditions
- CDL B (N) License holder with clean driving record
- Safety committee member
Wastewater Service Person
City Of Midland
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Maintained CDL B (N) license with excellent driving record
- Cleaned, inspected and maintained sanitary/ storm sewers, catch basins, open drains, and pump stations
- Operated a variety of equipment such as; vactor truck, sewer jet flusher truck, sludge trucks, dump trucks, pickups and tractors for the purpose of cleaning the sanitary/ storm sewer systems
- Maintained culverts, inlets and outlets of waterways, laterals, wastewater process structures and pump station wet wells
- Hauled debris, sand, grit, sludge and other hazardous waste to appropriate destinations
- Project manager on pump station and creek restoration projects
- Removed snow from wastewater treatment plant and 42 pump stations
- Assisted during emergency situations and call-in complaints
- Assisted in preventative maintenance of equipment and vehicles
- Established road work zones
- Created SOPs for all the sanitary/ storm heavy equipment
- Created and consulted on bids for projects and equipment
- Safety committee member
Horticulturist Crew Leader
City Of Midland
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Adhered to OSHA guidelines and standards, including proper handling of hazardous chemicals and pesticides
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines
- Monitored over 18 workers to complete projects on-time and under budget with both client and employee satisfaction
- Maintained detailed inventories of plants, mulch and aggregates
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations
- Used CAD design programs and worked closely with City Horticulturist to design project scopes, budgets and necessary plans
- Trained over 15 new employees on small equipment use, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to city protocols
- Troubleshot and made repairs on small engine equipment, increasing lifetimes and cutting unnecessary repair expenses
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation
- Supervised team member performance to meet deadlines and requirements
- Instructed team members in grounds keeping practices, including lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved department spending budgets
- Developed team communications and information for tailgate and morning meetings
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Owner/ Operator
Transcendent Property Management
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Founded and managed a landscape business, growing revenue from $60,000 to roughly double in first year and averaged $200,000-$250,000 in sales for the next 7 years
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets and accounts
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations
- Trained and motivated 8+ employees to perform daily business functions, including mowing and landscape construction
- Designed landscaping and lawn care plans for over 400 clients, detailing employee contracts, timelines and overall project scopes
- Communicated with clients to provide price quotes, discuss design needs and schedule work
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements
- Troubleshot and made repairs on heavy equipment and vehicles, increasing lifetimes and cutting costs 80%
- Used CAD design software, EXCEL & WORD to work closely with clients and design project scopes, budgets and necessary plans
- Identified, removed or prevented pests and weeds
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving
- Erected structural components, poured concrete and completed other construction-related tasks
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need
- Moved equipment between job locations using dump trucks and trailer
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work
- Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on any project requirement and keep teams on tight schedules
- Monitored proper use of required personal protective equipment on crew to promote safe work environment
- Designed and built many brick paver patios and retaining walls using concrete and natural products
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects
- Boosted team efficiency and project requirements by correctly operating site equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 05.2001 -
Professional Certificate In Supervisory Management - Business Management
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 05.2001 -
Certification - OSHA 10
OSHA.GOV
05.2001 -
Certification - OSHA 30
OSHA.GOV
05.2001 -
Skills
Planning and Coordinationundefined
References
Dominick Falini ( Buckeye Partners L.P. Safety Manager ) : 832-418-2326
Justus Stalter ( City of Midland Wastewater Utility Mechanic ) : 989-424-8028
Timeline
Construction Superindentent
Reder Landscaping
08.2023 - Current
Horticulture Manager
City Of Frankenmuth
04.2022 - 08.2023
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Midland
01.2020 - 04.2022
Wastewater Utility Maintenance Person
City Of Midland
10.2019 - 01.2020
Wastewater Service Person
City Of Midland
08.2018 - 08.2019
Horticulturist Crew Leader
City Of Midland
05.2018 - 08.2018
Owner/ Operator
Transcendent Property Management
01.2010 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
05.2001 -
Professional Certificate In Supervisory Management - Business Management
Michigan State University
05.2001 -
Certification - OSHA 10
OSHA.GOV
05.2001 -
Certification - OSHA 30
OSHA.GOV
05.2001 -
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