RYAN TABER
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Driven Professional focused on providing high-quality construction services to discerning clients. Able to provide first-rate construction management and field supervision. Highly effective at working with architects, inspectors, designers and subcontractors.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager - Sr. Project Estimator
Western Installation & Logistics
03.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to outline scope, timelines, and resources.
- Implemented risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential project challenges.
- Streamlined project workflows to enhance operational efficiency and reduce delays.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Led comprehensive cost estimation processes for complex projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Developed and implemented standardized estimating procedures to improve efficiency across project teams.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess scope changes and adjust estimates accordingly, enhancing project delivery timelines.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers through effective negotiation skills and professional communication.
Project Manager
AGAE Contractors
06.2021 - 03.2023
- • Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors,
- subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction
- activities.
- • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- • Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- • Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- • Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
- • Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- • Produced regular project update reports for senior business leadership.
- • Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- • Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
- • Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project
- requirements.
- • Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
- • Coordinated plans and specifications and mitigated risks with implementation of strict safety protocols.
- • Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- • Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different
- perspectives.
- • Budgeted for various types of reconstruction plans such as hospitals, airports, historical building and
- streets.
- • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management
- strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
Project Manager
Stratus Unlimited
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans to gain thorough understanding of project
- Determining what factors of production will influence cost of service or product
- Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for product or service
- Creating labor estimates for any project
- Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors
- Managing bids from vendors and contractors
- Using bid data to prepare detailed cost analysis
- Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders
- Compiling and recording actual costs
- Preparing and Attending Cost Reviews
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Safety Inspector - ADA Evaluator
Veterans Hospital Of Long Beach California
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Visited Veterans residence- Inspected Living conditions.
- Prescribed Safety equipment necessary for everyday well being.
- Submitted reports directly to Prosthetics department.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Maintained compliance with relevant safety regulations and protocols.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Inspected residence for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Monitored and optimized inventory, and reordered materials as required.
- Input data in Excel to create updated status reports for quick reference of project progress and deadlines.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments with Veterans.
- Addressed client inquiries and updated database information.
- Installed Basic Grab bars and railings according to ADA guidelines.
- Installed Hospital beds according to request by Veterans.
- Created Territories and installation routes.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
Sr. Project Manager - Director of Operations
T&G Construction & Maintenance
07.2012 - 03.2019
- Developed program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization
- Directed technological improvements that reduced waste and business bottlenecks
- Reviews plans and specs during schematic design of pre-construction
- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and ability to resolve critical issues
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
- Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer’s representatives
- Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule
- Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists
- Oversaw entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management
- Assisted vice president of production in review, approval and archiving of all closeout documents
- Determined project schedule, which included sequence of all construction activities
- Prepared regular interval progress reports
- Reported quality of performance on site to all site construction managers
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration
- Trained and promoted ~~~~~~~~ education for all onsite crew members
- Developed forecasting tools and dashboards to analyze revenue variance, business pipeline and industry trends
- Led monthly meetings with directors to analyze spending and provide financial recommendations
- Attended bidding events and formulated bids
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical 'Knowledge Base' photographs of all assigned projects
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in timely manner.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources
Project Manager - Designer
Wausau Homes Champaign
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained active position mitigating business risks
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders
- Established performance goals for department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
- Closely monitored performance of current portfolio of specialty loans and made changes to achieve performance targets
- Conducted careful financial and covenant analysis of proposed transactions and portfolio companies
- Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop financial plan
- Presented oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industries
- Maintained friendly and professional client interactions at all times
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings
- Built and hung custom doors and frames
- Constructed residential decks, garages and sun rooms
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets
- Attended bidding events and formulated bids
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability
- Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule.
Project Manager - Project Estimator
T&G Construction
01.2009 - 07.2012
- Conducted meetings with clients to determine project intent, requirements and budgets
- Kept meticulous records of all costs and expenses and analyzed that data against budget
- Maintained project schedules by managing timeline’s and making proactive adjustments
- Maintained schedules to ensure that key milestones were being met at every phase
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track
- Provided outstanding service to clients to not only maintain but to extend relationship for future business opportunities
- Reviewed plans and specs during schematic design of pre-construction
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies
- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and ability to resolve critical issues
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
- Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer’s representatives
- Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists
- Oversaw entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management
- Prepared regular interval progress reports
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in timely manner.
Maintenance Manager
Green Street Realty
04.2007 - 07.2009
- Procured information from various vendors to ensure cost-effective purchasing
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management
- Implemented improved training programs for maintenance employees
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures
- Planned employee incentive programs to increase performance
- Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times
- Immediately addressed all expired product dispositions
- Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs
- Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals
- Trained junior maintenance professionals on correct repair procedures
- Inspected systems in use to detect problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions
- Documented all maintenance and repairs
- Kept tool, material and equipment inventory updated
- Cleaned and maintained both interior and exterior of building
- Removed damaged tile, brick and mortar.
Insurance Broker
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
04.2004 - 08.2007
- Met with customers to provide information about available products and policies
- Called potential clients to set up appointments according to mutual availability
- Calculated premiums and established payment methods for sales
- Identified and solicited sales prospects in agency databases
- Evaluated leads obtained through direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling
- Modeled exceptional customer service skills and appropriate diagnostic sales techniques
- Collected all premiums on or before effective date of coverage
- Negotiated new and renewal production goals with business development manager
- Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options
- Implemented improvements in manual and electronic billing procedures.
Binder Operator
LSC Communications
08.2002 - 04.2004
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities
- Logged, trafficked and updated projects in job management software
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered
- Applied appropriate packing sheets to cylinders to build up blanket of thickness
- Promptly removed completed loads from press
- Produced high quality finished printed material in timely and efficient manner
- Employed root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment and process issues
- Distributed updated weekly report of project priorities to team members and management
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder
- Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices
- Assisted machine operators with finished pieces
- Oversaw production process and managed production schedule.
Forklift Operator
LSC Communications
08.2000 - 04.2002
- Completed inventory cycle counts as needed
- Operated all loaders, hand trucks, forklift’s and cranes in safe and efficient manner
- Updated computer tracking systems to document movements
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks
- Placed loads in optimal manner to maximize efficiency of work
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area
- Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets
- Completed daily forklift safety checklists
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags
- Received cargo by removing it from trucks by hand
- Loaded transfer truck with front end loader
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI01.2004
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI01.2002
Skills
- Construction Management - Construction Estimating
- Software Troubleshooting - Program Design
- Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Program management- Project management software, Take off software, Microsoft Project
- Data collection
- Managing project budgets by appropriately allocating and monitoring financial resources
- Project timeline management
- Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables
- Excellent customer relations Construction Database management
- Contract Management
- Subcontractor management Computer and Mobile device savvy
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Project Manager - Sr. Project Estimator
Western Installation & Logistics
03.2023 - Current
Project Manager
AGAE Contractors
06.2021 - 03.2023
Project Manager
Stratus Unlimited
05.2020 - 06.2021
Safety Inspector - ADA Evaluator
Veterans Hospital Of Long Beach California
04.2020 - 05.2020
Project Manager - Designer
Wausau Homes Champaign
11.2016 - 01.2018
Sr. Project Manager - Director of Operations
T&G Construction & Maintenance
07.2012 - 03.2019
Project Manager - Project Estimator
T&G Construction
01.2009 - 07.2012
Maintenance Manager
Green Street Realty
04.2007 - 07.2009
Insurance Broker
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
04.2004 - 08.2007
Binder Operator
LSC Communications
08.2002 - 04.2004
Forklift Operator
LSC Communications
08.2000 - 04.2002
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management
Western Michigan University