Joseph A. Wolf

Qualifications Summary
Results driven project management professional with measured achievements during 19 plus year construction
Management career. Successful track record of managing multi faceted construction projects, estimating, quality control, cost control, safety, progress evaluations and regulatory compliance as well as sales and new project opportunities.

Management and Professional Experience
Limbach Company April 2010- present
Mechanical and sheet metal contractor, dealing with design, drafting, fabrication and installation of HVAC, piping and plumbing systems as well as specialty metal products and complete service division in the hospital, commercial, industrial and educational sectors of the economy.
Shop/ Field Specialist
Responsible for the fabrication, assembly and coordination of the daily production of both high and low pressure duct systems for the new 13 story Nationwide Childrens Hospital expansion.
Maintained constant communication internally with the production and fabrication teams to insure that everyone was on the same page.
Offered alternative fabrication methods learned from my experiences in the industry to save time and money. For example, pointed out to shop foreman the need to provide relief holes in structural steel stands for the hot dip galvanizing process which in turn saved over $1,000.00 in manpower hours . This process was done at the time of fabrication to provide a uniform and symmetrical appearance for the finished product.
Responsible for notifying the shop foreman when raw materials were running low so as to insure no interruptions in fabrication and production.

MRS IndustrialInc. September 2009- present
Sheet metal contractor, dealing with design, drafting, fabrication and installation of HVAC systems and specialty metal products in commercial, industrial, educational, manufacturing, hospital and the restaurant sectors of the economy.
Assistant Project Manager
Responsible for managing, planning and organizing various aspects of multiple construction projects. Managed internal operations ensuring that production deadlines were achieved, raw materials and supplies were maintained as well as providing comprehensive customer service, working closely with clients throughout the design, manufacturing/ build and installation phases, making slight adjustments along the way to provide the customer with an acceptable finished product.
Maintain constant communication between clients and company management.
Work closely with the client, to insure that field conditions are compatible with the clients design and intent of final product as well as what is the best possible fabrication and installation methods for the given scenarios and budget constraints.
Provide alternative solutions for manufacturing issues in order to meet tight deadline schedules.
Demonstrated strong understanding of all aspects of the process of taking a project from the drawing board to the final installation and therefore having the authority and the ability to make critical decisions without senior managements approval.

The Kirk Williams Company November 2007- August 2009
Mechanical Contractor, dealing with the complete designing, drafting, fabrication and installation of plumbing, piping and HVAC mechanical systems in commercial, industrial, educational and manufacturing settings.
Project Manager, Estimator and Head of Custom Metals Division
Responsible for re- tooling a dormant division within the company thats primary focus is custom/ specialty metal applications within the construction industry by simultaneously building a new client portfolio and reaching out to former clients of the company. Responsibilities included potential project review and selection, estimating, material quotation and bid formulation. Upon successful award of contract, responsibilities included contract review, the overseeing of several departments within the company to make sure that the project transitioned smoothly from design to installation; material procurement, the submittal process, drafting, sub contractor selection, scheduling with the shop for fabrication and then finally managing the project to insure proper installation and or delivery of the finished product, including progress billing and adhering to the established schedule of values.
Maintain constant communication with customers/ clients, owners, architects and construction managers, shop supervisors, field foreman and the billing department.
Recommended alternative products, designs and installation methods while maintaining the intended and desired finished result, which in turn saved the client time and money.
Attend progress meetings; formulate scheduling to meet project timelines and constraints.
Coordinate and manage shop fabrication, sub contractor tasks, scheduling of on time delivery and final installation of contracted goods/ products.
Adherence to LEED requirements for project certification.
Utilization of strong multi- tasking abilities to complete all of the tasks mentioned.

Douglas- Wolf Contracting, Inc. June 2006 November 2007
Underground utility contractor, dealing with the installation of water, sewer and storm lines in new construction projects and repair of existing lines for municipalities, private owners and developers.
Vice President of Operations
Responsible for planning, organizing and managing overall operations for company including personnel, technology, risk management and company safety program. Responsibilities include design and blue print review and analysis of projects, preparation of construction documents, bidding, negotiations, sub contractor selection, material purchasing, schedule, project budget, code compliance, project development and quality control.
Maintain constant communication with owners, owners representatives, project engineers and inspectors.
Notify all involved parties when conflicts arise, submission of alternative scenarios well in advance of actual conflict to seek approval for change orders.
Implement approved change orders in the field.
Maintain production numbers to keep to strict deadline schedules.
Hired, scheduled and supervised sub contractors; developed and enforced company polices, procedures and project safety regulations.
Utilization of strong multi- tasking abilities to complete all of the tasks mentioned.

Wolf Metals, Inc. February 1992 June 2006
Custom sheet metal Fabrication Company, dealing in the food / restaurant and hospital industries, modern art and architectural stainless steel applications as well as display and exhibit design for companies such as Grote Company, Bob Evans Foods, Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Boss Display, Norse Dairy Systems and Daryfill to name but a few.
Project Manager
Responsible for managing, planning and organizing various aspects of multiple construction projects. Managed internal operations ensuring that production deadlines were achieved, raw materials and supplies were maintained as well as providing comprehensive customer service, working closely with clients throughout the design, manufacturing/ build and installation phases, making slight adjustments along the way to provide the customer with an acceptable finished product.
Successfully attended and completed 5 year Apprenticeship Program.
Promoted several times within company, from general laborer to final position of Project Manager.
Maintain constant communication between clients and company management.
Provide alternative solutions for manufacturing issues in order to meet tight deadline schedules.
Demonstrated strong understanding of all aspects of the process of taking a project from the drawing board to the final installation and therefore having the authority and the ability to make critical decisions without senior managements approval.

Universal Rundle Corporation June 1991 January 1992
An international manufacturer of a complete line of bath products, including faucets, china fixtures, cabinets and counter tops.
Customer Service Representative
Responsible for the companys complete line of bath products for all Sears Home Improvement Stores in a 25 state territory. Set up new store displays, maintained existing store displays, trained Sears sales associates regarding product line, ordering procedures, customer service measures and production and delivery schedules of the new Do it Yourself industry. Provided all stores in territory with 24 hour accessibility and service. Reported directly to the companys National Sales Manager.
Dealt directly with Sears sales associates, store managers as well as district and regional directors, teaching and instructing them about the companys new system of Do it Yourself remodeling.
Utilized recently learned communication skills to demonstrate knowledge of new system and product line, while conveying comfort level with said products and system.
Maintained strong relationship with companys production managers, plant managers, order processing department as well as shipping and receiving departments to insure that all aspects of the customer service process were in unison.
Notified all affected parties of any delays in the process and followed up daily until the delay was corrected. Accomplished this by treating all as though their particular portion of the problem was the most important.

Education
Bachelor of Science 1991
Major in International Studies, Minor in History
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
5 year sheet metal apprenticeship program