Shaun Engels
Coal Trading Construction
RICHMOND,VA
31
years of professional experience
Accomplished manager with a strong background in general construction and team supervision. Known for critical thinking and materials management, ensuring efficient operations and project success across diverse construction disciplines.
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards.
Work History
Managing Owner
21 Years 2 Months- Performed end-to-end general construction work across multiple disciplines, including brick building, concrete casting, carpentry, plumbing, tiling, painting, door and window installation, and paving.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of hand and power tools, including safe handling and maintenance repair procedures.
- Drove and operated a wide variety of vehicles to support daily transportation needs and maintain operational readiness.
- Supervised field crews up to 34 per site to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Calculated and provided project pricing from plans and blueprints to support estimating and planning.
- Managed procurement of building materials by negotiating fair pricing for optimal quality. Coordinated logistics for timely deliveries to multiple job sites. Oversaw quality assurance processes to reduce waste and enhance project efficiency.
- Reviewed construction work, identified issues, and executed timely resolutions to prevent schedule impacts and reinforce client satisfaction via clear communication.
- Implemented safety protocols to strengthen site compliance and reduce incidents.
- Coached junior staff to support skill development and maintain knowledge sharing within teams.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple concurrent projects within time constraints by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance, managing schedules, and allocating resources.
- Negotiated and finalized supplier and subcontractor contract terms to align with fair pricing and quality-of-service standards.
Managing Co-Owner
5 Years 2 Months- Directed daily operational activities to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations while maintaining efficient workflow and meeting client expectations.
- Managed inventory control to support streamlined supply chain processes and minimize waste.
- Built and maintained supplier relationships to negotiate favorable terms and pricing agreements.
- Owned day-to-day customer service delivery, ensuring high client retention and generating referrals through consistent service quality.
Sales Associate
1 Year 1 Month- Directed sales of diamond mining plants and equipment, addressing needs for both new and existing customer accounts.
- Built networking channels to source new clients and strengthen relationships with existing customers to encourage repeat business.
- Consistently outperformed established KPIs while driving business growth.
Sales Associate
1 Year 11 Months- Conducted customer-facing selling activities for steel product lines, including pipes, tubing, sheets, and fittings, via telephone and in-person channels.
- Executed duties independently while collaborating effectively across team environments.
- Prepared and communicated accurate information through effective verbal and written communication channels.
- Handled customer inquiries and provided detailed product information to guide purchase decisions and improve sales opportunities.
- Coordinated end-to-end delivery logistics, scheduling and routing to ensure timely stock deliveries to company and deliveries to clients.
- Maintained inventory levels through regular stock checks and timely reorder processes to support operational continuity.
- Managed and sustained customer relationships to support client retention across existing and newly onboarded accounts.
Sales Associate
11 Months- Handled sales of building materials, bricks, sand and stone.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through routine stock checks and merchandising organization to support efficient inventory operations.
- Processed point-of-sale transactions with focus on accuracy in cash handling and consistent customer service delivery.
- Collaborated with team members to drive sales targets while fostering a supportive, motivated work environment.
- Increased sales revenue through customer rapport building and needs-based product recommendations delivered with active listening.
- Monitored personal and branch performance against targets and exceeded expectations consistently.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Client project management
Contract negotiation
Cost estimation
Blueprint interpretation
Site equipment management
Scheduling
Crew scheduling
Materials management
Sales leadership
Team leadership
Staff leadership
Customer relations & Relationship building
Critical thinking
Project deadlines
Delegation
Timeline
Managing Owner
Coal Trading Construction
06.2005 - 08.2026Read More
Managing Co-Owner
Forestdale Abattoir
03.2000 - 05.2005Read More
Sales Associate
Oranje-Vaal Engineering
01.1999 - 02.2000Read More
Sales Associate
Steel Pipes-For-Africa CC
01.1997 - 12.1998Read More
Sales Associate
Corobrick
01.1996 - 12.1996Read More
Kimberley Boys High
High School Diploma
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