Project Manager
Andrew Hawes

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Results oriented and high-energy business professional with solid accomplishments in engineering, construction design, project management and daily operations of a steel fabrication shop. Demonstrates results in team leadership roles, problem solving, employee training and development. Listed below is a list of professional highlights:
Construction, conveyor, rack project management and customer support
General Manager of a structural steel fabrication company
Coordinate project estimating, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and subcontractors
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously from cradle through start-up and training
Construction of new and the restoration of existing retail spaces for national retailers
Quality communication skills
Structural steel and concrete design
Owner/Operating Manager of a Small Custom Manufacturing Company
Day to day financial and strategic operations
Full P&L responsibilities
Excellent computer capabilities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008 Nedcon USA. Harrison, OH. Project Manager
Project manager for an industrial global company in automated rack solutions.
Perform project static analysis and pricing calculations with internally developed pricing software.
Guide project through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, delivery and installation.
Ensure that the project stays on time and within budget while staying within the contract and still meeting the customers needs and industry standards and guidelines.
Perform pricing calculations for project work that goes above and beyond the original project scope
Provide monthly project financial updates to management.

2006 2008. FKI Logistex. Cincinnati, OH. Project Manager
Project manager for a world leader in material handling systems.
Lead the execution of projects ranging from $1M to $30M from sales department and see it through to completion.
Coordinate both in house and subcontracted design of mechanical, electrical and controls engineering.
Manage in house and subcontracted installation crews for mechanical, electrical and controls aspects.
Generate and maintain monthly project reporting to upper management.
Charged with keeping the project on time and on budget while executing the contract.

2004 - 2006. Schrudde & Zimmerman. Fort Wright, KY. Project Manager
Project manager for Lead contractor on $6.5M Renovation of Historic Building at the University of Cincinnati.
Manage and coordinate with, subcontractors, suppliers, Project Architect and Project Owner.
Manage field/production personnel to complete project on time and within the allocated budget.
Working with project design team to make incomplete project documents work with field conditions.

2003 - 2004. Steel Fabrication and Materials (SFM). Cincinnati, OH. General Manager of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Fabrication Shop
General Manager with duties including all aspects of day to day operations of the company.
Project management and coordination with general contractors, subcontractors and Project Owners.
Project estimating including plan take offs and value engineering to fit within customers budget.
Performed project material and subcontractor buyout including detailers and erectors.
Coordinated Safety and OSHA requirements.
Worked to reorganize company by: implementing new production procedures; reworked purchasing procedures to cut material costs; coordinated new market development; revamped employees benefit packages.

2000 - 2003. Stewart Iron Works. Covington, KY. $3M custom manufacturer of ornamental iron products
2001 2003 Owner/Operating Manager
Promoted general managerial duties encompassing all aspects of operations of a company.
Managed companys strategic and day to day financial operations.
Custom Project Lead estimating and standard product pricing in concert with sales department.
Provided project management support to customers by working with them from conception to completion making sure the product delivered meets their requirements and budget.
Spearheaded and negotiated the restructuring of the companys banking and financing activities.
Managed human resources including payroll, employee evaluation and benefits.
Coordinated all Safety and OSHA requirements, including two random OSHA inspections.

2000 2001 Product and Project Manager
Standardized product designs and associated technical drawings in AutoCAD
Improved technical communication and coordination with customers.

1995 - 2000. THP. Cincinnati, OH. Structural Engineering Firm with 35 engineers
Structural steel and reinforced concrete design and drafting with AutoCAD.
Extensive project management in concrete restoration, often working on site coordinating between construction crews and Owners representatives.
Internal and external project management with clients in government, education, hospital and private sectors.
Design phase and construction phase project estimating.

EDUCATION

December 1994Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Engineering
Civil Engineering Structural Emphasis

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
1999-2000Northern Kentucky University
Course work towards MBA
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SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
AutoCAD
SAP
QuickBooks
Timberline
Goldmine