Ron Ritter
Pennsylvania Furnace,PA
Summary
Since 2022, I have been the Region Manager for the Utilities Division which has an annual budget in excess of $30M . Over the last 20 years at HRI, Inc, I have been responsible for managing multiple Water and Wastewater pipeline, treatment plant, and pump station construction projects ranging in size from $100,000 to as much as $20 million in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland taking them from successful low bid through buy-out, submittals, construction, and close out concurrently. I pride myself on having built strong and durable relationships with vendors, subcontractors, engineers, as well as many co-workers in the heavy construction industry during my career.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Region Manager
HRI, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and managed $30+ Million annual budget and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Cultivated culture of open communication, collaboration and shared accountability for business success. Built rapport and communication with other business units within HRI, Inc.
- Assisted Vice-President in organizing, aligning, and overseeing assignments that drove operational excellence.
- Set clear targets for employees and communicated them to team members to drive our region's success.
- Successfully developed Project Managers and Project Engineers which led to improved financial results.
- Managed through a staff reduction while still maintaining required revenue levels.
Senior Project Manager
HRI, Inc.
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained strict budgetary control on Utility projects ranging from $100,000 to $20M and working with project teams to track costs and control expenditures without sacrificing quality
- Executed projects and acted as Senior Project Manager for multiple public works projects
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems
Project Manager
HRI, Inc.
05.2005 - 07.2021
- Reporting directly to the Region Manager, I was responsible for Water and Wastewater pipelines, treatment plants, and pump station construction projects valued up to $20 million in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland
- Managed multiple projects taking them from successful low bid through buy-out, submittals, construction, and close out
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
Project Engineer
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.
12.1996 - 05.2005
- Performed contract administration for approximately $40 million of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) work annually, often involving 20 projects or more
Director of Engineering
Keystone Real Estate Group, L.P.
08.1994 - 12.1996
- Responsible for Engineering Department with a $2 million annual operating budget
- Oversaw daily maintenance operations on more than 1,000 student apartment units and multiple commercial buildings
- Developed and oversaw building-specific preventative maintenance plans
- Prepared and monitored annual budgets for both the maintenance department and the individual properties
Estimator/Project Engineer
HRI, Inc.
05.1988 - 08.1994
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget
- Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products
- Frequently worked on-site to gain relevant experience
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Civil Engineering
Penn State University
MBA - undefined
St. Francis University
Associate DBIA Certification -
Design Build Institute of America
Skills
- Contractor’s License holder in WV, VA, NC, and SC
- Leadership Competency
- Education and Experience in Project Management
- Managing Revenue Projections
- Safety Experience
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Change Management Experience
- Excellent Vendor and Subcontractor Relations
Certification
Registered Professional Engineer in PA
Timeline
Region Manager
HRI, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager
HRI, Inc.
07.2021 - 08.2022
Project Manager
HRI, Inc.
05.2005 - 07.2021
Project Engineer
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.
12.1996 - 05.2005
Director of Engineering
Keystone Real Estate Group, L.P.
08.1994 - 12.1996
Estimator/Project Engineer
HRI, Inc.
05.1988 - 08.1994
MBA - undefined
St. Francis University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Civil Engineering
Penn State University
Associate DBIA Certification -
Design Build Institute of America
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