619 Sandpiper Lane
New Cumberland, PA 17070(717) 525 7370
Cell (207) 409 6394
blakeralph[at]gmail.com
Ralph F. Blake Jr.
ObjectiveAttaining a position to which I can apply my estimation, management, sales and communication skills as well as my decades of experience in the Plumbing/ HVAC business.

Experience

2009-2009 Tyler Mechanical Contracting, Inc. Ijamsville, MD
Project Manager, Estimator
Hired to manage a large hospital renovation /addition. Due to cancellation of other projects, because of the current economic situation, I was moved to the estimation department, and worked on a team compiling large, very complex mechanical/ plumbing bids. My role included securing pricing from subcontractors and suppliers and using the best pricing to submit the best quotation possible. My communication skills and knowledge of the various systems parts and pieces helped me to obtain and interpret the best possible pricing.
2008-2009 Madison Mechanical Inc. Marriottsville, MD
Project Manager
Hired to manage a large hotel project and did all material take offs, subcontractor acquisition, submittals, ordering of materials, scheduling, value engineering and job start up, but was reassigned to assuming management of a multi-million dollar problem project that had been mismanaged for months.
Successfully completed project and collected over One Million Dollars in undocumented change orders.
2006-2008Comfort Systems-USAEdgewood, MD
Project Manager
Managed plumbing operations as well as large government and private sector projects.
Manager of field personnel
Estimation, take off and ordering of equipment and parts.
Kept detailed records for Army corps of Engineers projects.
Processed submittals, requisitions, and change orders and produced detailed schedules and time lines for large and small projects.
1982-2006 Ralph F. Blake Plumbing & Heating, INC Portland, ME President, Project Manager, Estimator, Service Manager, Purchasing Manager, Sales Manager
Mechanical contractor with a State of Maine master plumbers license, held for over 30 years, and a State of Maine licensed gas installer.
Hands-on experience in all aspects of the plumbing and heating industry, including but not limited to system design, installation, service repair, selling, buying, scheduling, subcontractor relations, negotiation, and client relations as well as extensive experience in remodeling projects.
Managing crews of up to 65 employees. Management of office and field staff, involved in all aspects of office management, including human resources, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, job costing, job scheduling, billing, cost control, and safety.
Bidding, buying, and managing mechanical projects costing in excess of $1,000,000.00 as well as small homeowner jobs.
Teaching and training of plumbers from the apprentice to master level in all types of mechanical installations including safety and OSHA regulations and laws.
Utilization of many computer tools, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Quick Pen, and Geac Construction Manager.

1994-1997Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors of Maine
President
Initiated the first PHCC sponsored apprentice school in Maine.
Worked with State Legislators, fuel gas companies, unions and fellow contractors to make law a fuel gas code for the State of Maine.
Developed Excellence in Sales training course.
1994-1999New England Council of Plumbing Heating and Cooling
Contractors (PHCC)
Secretary/Treasurer
Acted as a link for all New England PHCC members, factory representatives, wholesalers, administrative authorities and associate members.
This experience gave me direct knowledge of supply chain policy and excellent contacts inside the mechanical industry on both local and national level.
Education1970-1974SMVTISouth Portland, ME
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting - Local 217 Apprentice School
1969-1970University of MainePortland/Gorham, ME
Business Administration courses
1964-1968Deering High SchoolPortland, ME
Graduated, diploma received
Licenses HeldMaster Plumber: Maine, Maryland, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Virginia
Master Gas Fitter: Maine, Maryland, Baltimore City, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Certified Cross Connection Technician: Maryland, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
OSHA Certified
InterestsFishing, camping, hiking, gardening, carpentry, computers.
ReferencesAvailable Upon Request