Tony Cooper
BATAVIA
Summary
Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities, and updates clients, with a proven track record in enhancing process efficiency and maximizing profitability. Expert in cost estimation and project management, I excel in workforce development and subcontractor management. Successfully implemented strategies that streamlined operations, demonstrating a significant improvement in operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Construction Services
Acterra Group, LLC.
12.2011 - 12.2024
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
Senior Estimator
Acterra Group, Inc.
10.2007 - 12.2011
- Developed estimates and takeoffs while drafting detailed proposals.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for [Type] work.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
Operation Manager
Design Builders Construction Co.
06.1996 - 10.2007
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Branch Manager
Petroleum Equipment and Service, Inc.
06.1993 - 06.1996
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Salesman /Field Service Technician
Petroleum Equipment and Service Inc.
05.1992 - 06.1993
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-1992
Skills
- Workforce development
- Value engineering
- Scheduling and coordination
- Subcontractor management
- Construction documentation
- Change order management
- Cost estimation
- Bid preparation
- Permit acquisition
- Cost control
- Labor management
- Estimating
- Project management
Timeline
Vice President of Construction Services
Acterra Group, LLC.
12.2011 - 12.2024
Senior Estimator
Acterra Group, Inc.
10.2007 - 12.2011
Operation Manager
Design Builders Construction Co.
06.1996 - 10.2007
Branch Manager
Petroleum Equipment and Service, Inc.
06.1993 - 06.1996
Salesman /Field Service Technician
Petroleum Equipment and Service Inc.
05.1992 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Iowa
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