Daniel T.

Meyer
276 East Marina Pkwy * Lorain, OH 44052
Cellular (216)-276-5099 * E-Mail: dme9e82a@westpost.net
Cost Analyst * Project Management * Office Management
Proactive and motivated Operations Manager with demonstrated success in overhead
management, project acquisition, project coordination, and vendor relations in
highly competitive Site Development - Infrastructure Industry. Efficient commun
icator with well developed interpersonal skills and ability to relate with all p
ersonalities. Known for handling major responsibilities and compartmentalizing
priorities while remaining focused on deadlines and overall Company objectives,
recognized key contributor to growth and success of bottom line.
Areas of Strength and Expertise
* Time Management*Just In Time Delivery*Strategic Business Planning
* Vendor Relations / Negotiations*High Pressure Situations / Deadlines*Customer
Maintenance
* Staff Supervision*Inventory Management*Human Resource Policy
* Cost Management*Investment Evaluation*Process Implementation
Professional Experience: Loeser Excavating Co., Inc. Vermilion,
OH June 2004 - Present
Loeser Excavating Co., Inc. is a Site Development - Infrastructure Contractor cu
rrently operating 80% in Private Sector Underground Work. For half a century L
oeser Excavating Co., Inc. has been recognized as a leader in local site develop
ment projects. In six and a half years with Loeser I had the opportunity to wor
k in many different management roles, developing a vast knowledge in leadership,
collaboration, and resource reliance.
Operations Manager March 2009 - Present
Responsible for implementing and progressing overall business activities while w
orking with President of Company to achieve overall vision.
-Implemented, Overhead Reduction Program, lowering overhead 21% while annum gros
s sales increased 14%.
-Decreased company average A/R from 32% by implementing, Invoice Initiation Prog
ram, during tenure
-Obtained special material pricing for individual projects due to decreasing A/P
payout by 28%
-Developed and assessed all (Owner, Subcontractor) Contracts and Bid Proposals r
anging from $20K to $2.2 million dollars.
-Evaluated External Market Factors to determine types of materials used and sche
duling of material delivery.
-Updated Corporate Insurance saving 35% off Premium while increasing Bonding Ca
pacity by 25%.
- Provided hands on Approach to all Customer concerns / questions / requirements
resulting in 100% retention for clients next project.
- Successfully drove Human Resource Policy (Payroll, Liability Insurance, ADA, E
EO, PWR, and Staffing) with 100% employee retention
-Wrote and Implemented Company Handbook covering general corporate vision, disci
plinary issues, safety procedures, benefits, and code of conduct producing no sa
fety violations during tenure
-Provided monthly Balance Sheet / Income / WIP Statements to Corporate Accountan
t
-Signatory on all Checking Accounts
Estimator / Project Supervisor August 2006 - March 2009
Responsible for generating project leads, securing and collecting all project qu
alification information, and developing overall "Cost to Completion". Projects
were 40% Residential (Subdivision Infrastructure) and 60% Commercial (Big Box, O
utlets)
-Evaluated ground conditions, existing site conditions, and undocumented utiliti
es, to provided customer with comprehensive cost to establish proposed grades, u
tilities, and SWPP requirements for their projects.
-Provided detailed value engineering proposals to Engineers, General Contractor
and Owners resulting in project cost savings.
-Bid several projects concurrently completing cost estimates by deadline.
-Projects Ranged from $15K to $7.2 million and included Home Depot, Target, Wal-
Mart, and Lowes
-Accountable for securing all Vendor Cost Quotes, Subcontractor Quotes, and Perm
itting Costs then qualifying.
-Detailed qualification forms provided information to whom to award contracts to
.
-Operated on an Overhead and Profit Margin of 35% above hard costs, market fluct
uation dealt with by establishing efficiency quotient for field personnel.
- Established daily field sheets for all foreman documenting weather conditions,
equipment, labor, and actual daily production. Constantly reviewed information
to implement to BMP's
-Proficient with Pro-Contractor MX (Quest) Estimating Software to provide Earthw
ork / Utility Takeoffs
-Held all parties responsible to strict production schedules, during tenure succ
essfully met 100% of turnover dates.
Project Manager June 2004 - August 2006
Responsible for coordination between project supervisor and field personnel to p
rovide efficient and on-time project completion.
-Managed infrastructure for 135 Home Subdivision, completing project 6 weeks in
advance and 13% under budget.
-Completed Scope of Work on 35 Acre Target Site 1 months in advance
-Executed and maintained field audit process plus verification of quantities red
ucing variance costs
- Accountable for all job site "must haves" Inspections, Fuel, Aggregate, and mi
scellaneous material deliveries
-Generated all Change Orders, Percent Complete Reports, and Over/Under Billing R
eports based on original scope of work.
-Lowered operating expenses by meticulous evaluation of expense reports/ time ca
rd resulting in approximately 400 man hours saved.
-Liaison between governing authorities and company management
-In charge of all RFI's, Field Supervision, Quality Control and Production.
Education: West Virginia Wesleyan Buckhannon, WV
August 2000 - May 2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing 2004
Honors:
Full Athletic Scholarship
1st Team All Conference Member 2002 and 2003 WVIAC Football Champions
Academic All-American 2000-2003
Skills:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Pro-Contractor MX, Intuit Quic
kBooks
References:
Available upon Request