Thomas Menz
Stratford,CT
Summary
Versatile business leader bringing 25 years of experience as accomplished self-employed HVAC/Mechanical Contractor. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in HVAC and Commercial Construction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Ocean-Breeze Air Conditioning, Corp
01.1999 - Current
- Owned and operated 2 Million dollar per year NYC based Commercial Mechanical Contracting Company within house sheet metal fabrication and installation, service division, and steam fitters.
- Organized labor forces to maintain and repair customers equipment.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Owned and operated fully functioning Sheet Metal Duct Work Fabrication Shop with 4 Shop men and 10-20 Field Mechanics.
- Successfully contracted to do Mechanical HVAC systems in new construction 40 story buildings, multi-story apt building complete renovations, hospitals, commercial office spaces, supermarkets, churches, restaurants, malls, retail stores, movie theatres and residential construction.
- Hired and worked with Sheet Metal Workers Trade Unions.
- Furnished Autocad Coordinated Shop drawings for our Mechanical trades work
- Adhered to project schedules and time lines and coordination with other trades.
- Provide full time estimating service to all of our clients as well as engineer design ideas to accomplish our clients goals.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Successfully commenced and completed HVAC projects up to 1.5Million dollars, including High Rise New Buildings to 2-Ton , Minisplit-systems for residential homes.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Chief Estimator and Project Manager
Tri-State Sol-Aire
01.1997 - 06.1999
- In charge of all Mechanical take-offs and final pricing for bid submissions and final negotiations.
- Project management from award of projects until completion including trade coordination with General Contractors, Architects, Engineers and other trades.
- Organized Union labor forces of 20 men or more , material deliveries and project schedules
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Estimator
Heritage Air Systems
06.1995 - 01.1997
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Reviewed and updated cost databases to maintain access to most current and accurate information on costs and prices.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY05.1995
Skills
- Defining Company Vision
- Professional Integrity
- Client relations
- Supplier Relations
- Ontime production to meet clients schedules
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
President
Ocean-Breeze Air Conditioning, Corp
01.1999 - Current
Chief Estimator and Project Manager
Tri-State Sol-Aire
01.1997 - 06.1999
Estimator
Heritage Air Systems
06.1995 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
New York Institute of Technology
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