Wade Mertz
Midland,TX
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with over 50 years of surveying experience, and a proven track record at Landpoint LLC, excelling in project development and client relations. Expert in AutoCAD and advanced problem-solving, I successfully managed complex projects, ensuring timely deliverables and fostering strong stakeholder communication. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and nurturing lasting client partnerships.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Landpoint LLC
05.2008 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Owner/Operator
Luchini & Mertz Land Surveying
03.1978 - 06.2001
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior service to customers.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Education
Aquatic Biology
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TXSkills
- Workforce training
- Work flow planning
- Project development
- Project tracking
- Advanced understanding of AutoCad
- Data analysis
- Client relations
- Planning and scheduling
- Project estimation and bidding
- Staff management
- Progress reporting
- Advanced problem solving
- Conflict management
- Client rapport
Certification
- Texas Registered Professional Land Surveyor #4082 - 1982-Present
Timeline
Project Manager
Landpoint LLC
05.2008 - Current
Owner/Operator
Luchini & Mertz Land Surveying
03.1978 - 06.2001
Aquatic Biology
Southwest Texas State University