Tim Brown
Ashland,WI
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with over 30 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Progect Manager
Bad River Housing Authority
08.2015 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Develop and manage Construction Projects with various grants.
- Help with grant written.
- Developed and managed Force Account
- Develop Contracts.
- Organize and run Pre-Bid Meeting.
- TERO - Work with Contractors and TERO office to achieve Compliance.
- Provide Monthly reports to Housing Board
- Attend Tribal Council Meetings as needed
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Project Manager
Lac Du Flambeau Housing Authority
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Designed, Trained, and managed Force Account
- Planned, and scheduled phases for large projects (New construction project multi housing (Value 3 million)
- Managed all Contracts with Sub-Contractors
- Close relationship with Architectural and Engineering
- Provide reporting to Tribal Council
- Trouble shoot all construction problems
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Owner
Tim Brown Construction
06.1988 - 07.2013
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions. 20 employees.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision making.
Maintenance Director
City of Ashland Housing Authority
01.1986 - 06.1988
- Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Verified building areas were working optimally and kept clean.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Supervised all maintenance personal.
- Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance and completing building updates.
- Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs.
Supervisor
Self Help Housing (Government Program)
04.1982 - 12.1986
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures and Construction Methods.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, monitoring performance and offering guidance as needed to ensure alignment with overall project goals.
- Estimating, Site Surveying, Blueprint Reading, and Construction.
- Manage all schedules.
- Supervised, trained, and teaching qualified applicants how to build three own Homes. This was in a real world setting. Took a group of people and taught them how to build a home in which they would own.
Education
2-year Degree - Construction
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute
Rice Lake, WI01-1979
High School Diploma -
Ashland High School
Ashland, WI01-1977
Skills
- Project Management
- Construction Building all Phases
- Site Surveying
- Blueprint Reading (all trades)
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
- Client Relations
- Construction Science
- Advanced problem solving
- Project Estimating and Bidding
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Contract Management
- Project scope analysis
- Technical understanding
- Project Closure
- Team Bonding
- Purchasing and procurement
- Productivity Improvement
- Data review
- Construction management
- Budget Preparation
- Project regulations
- Residential construction
- Commercial construction
- Understanding of Davis Bacon Act
- Understanding of Insurance Bonding language in the industry
- TERO understanding
- Contract Development
- Critical design review
- HVAC Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Plumbing Systems
- Concrete
- Structural Engineering
- Roofing
- Drywalling
- Insulation
- All Tools and Equipment for Construction
- Computer Architecture (CAD)
- Computer Literacy
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Building codes and regulations
- Safety Protocol
- Vendor Sourcing
- Business Accounting Principles
- Educated with AIA Contract and Documents
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation for Supervising Summer Youth Program with North Wisconsin CEP, Inc.
- Certificate of Appreciation for working with Job Training Partnership Act, in North western WI.
- Certificate of Appreciation. Northland College Business Supporter for development and advanced learning.
- Recognition of 25 yrs of Business Achievements with outstanding contributions. Certificate presented by Governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker to Tim Brown Construction, Inc.
- Construction and Development of several Hotels (AmericInn's). Ashland, Ironwood, and Hayward.
- Construction and Development of Super 8 Hotel Ashland, WI.
- Construction and Development of Ashland Ford Chrysler addition.
- Construction, Design, and Development of Deep Water Grill and South Shore Brewery renovation Ashland, WI.
- Design Build, Construction and Development of Multiply High end homes in Ashland Bayfield County and Madeline Island for over 30 years.
- Renovation and remodeling of Commercial buildings in Ashland Bayfield County for over 30 years. Some mentioned are: Choice Title Ashland, New China Restaurant, High Rise Ashland, Cash Store Ashland, Hugo's Pizza Ashland, Breakwater Ashland, The Inn Madeline Island, and City of Ashland Housing and Ashland County Housing Authorities but not limited to.
Having 36 years in the Construction Industry. Some of my greater achievements are:
Certification
- License Contractor State of Wisconsin
- Certificate State of WI recognition 25 yrs in Business
- Certificate Northland College
- Certificate Summer Youth Program
- Certificate North Wisconsin CEP
Timeline
Progect Manager
Bad River Housing Authority
08.2015 - Current
Project Manager
Lac Du Flambeau Housing Authority
05.2013 - 07.2015
Owner
Tim Brown Construction
06.1988 - 07.2013
Maintenance Director
City of Ashland Housing Authority
01.1986 - 06.1988
Supervisor
Self Help Housing (Government Program)
04.1982 - 12.1986
- License Contractor State of Wisconsin
- Certificate State of WI recognition 25 yrs in Business
- Certificate Northland College
- Certificate Summer Youth Program
- Certificate North Wisconsin CEP
2-year Degree - Construction
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Ashland High School
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