David A. Douglas
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Steele Solutions, Inc
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United States
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Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Manager
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Nov 2014 - Present
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Grunau Company
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United States
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Specialty Trade Contractors
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200 - 300 Employee
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Project Manager - Metals Fabrication Division
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Oct 2011 - Mar 2014
Oak Creek, WI Responsible for the following: - Estimating projects (creation and presentation of bids to potential clients), estimated over 100 projects. - Managed multiple projects on an ongoing basis, averaged 2-3 million dollars annually with profit margin goals of 12%. - Conferred with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems. - Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions… Show more Responsible for the following: - Estimating projects (creation and presentation of bids to potential clients), estimated over 100 projects. - Managed multiple projects on an ongoing basis, averaged 2-3 million dollars annually with profit margin goals of 12%. - Conferred with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems. - Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. - AISC - Certification Coordinator & Team Leader. - Lean Activity and Quality Team Member. - Trained new hires in production activities. - Worked as a part of a 2-5 member team. - Served as the AISC - Certification Coordinator. - Served on the Lean Team Committee - Metals Division. Show less
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Project Manager / Estimator - Metals Division
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May 2010 - Aug 2011
Greater Milwaukee Area Responsible for the following: - Worked directly with general contractors and clients when projects were awarded to ensure professional project results. - Estimated over 150 projects, able to secure and complete over 25% of the projects from start to success. - Implemented and oversaw project status reporting and tracking system. - Mentored fabrication shop on the initial stages of a quality control program that led to a reduction in rework and savings in the 12% range. -… Show more Responsible for the following: - Worked directly with general contractors and clients when projects were awarded to ensure professional project results. - Estimated over 150 projects, able to secure and complete over 25% of the projects from start to success. - Implemented and oversaw project status reporting and tracking system. - Mentored fabrication shop on the initial stages of a quality control program that led to a reduction in rework and savings in the 12% range. - Introduced new clients and customers. - Coordinated, guided and consulted with detailing department on fastening systems & drawing standards for structural details and documents. - Managed projects (create contracts, buy materials, allocation of resources). - Worked as a part of a 2-3 member team. http://www.hkmech.com/ Show less
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Production and Project Manager
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Feb 2002 - May 2010
Milwaukee, WI. Responsible for the following: - Served as Project Manager for individual projects ranging in costs from $5000.00 to $1 Million. - Managed $3–$5 million dollars annually with profit margin goals of 10%. - Managed fabrication shop production. - Developed, directed and mentored the expansion and training of up to 20 full and part-time production staff. - Performed field operation management and coordination of on-site activities. - Handled the estimator role for small dollar… Show more Responsible for the following: - Served as Project Manager for individual projects ranging in costs from $5000.00 to $1 Million. - Managed $3–$5 million dollars annually with profit margin goals of 10%. - Managed fabrication shop production. - Developed, directed and mentored the expansion and training of up to 20 full and part-time production staff. - Performed field operation management and coordination of on-site activities. - Handled the estimator role for small dollar projects. - Developed and rolled out new policies for quality control, purchasing, detailing and production work flow. - Defined strategy and business plan for implementation of MRP software enhancements and expansion of system. - Increased profits in the 11% range by developing, initiating and managing detailing software expansion and detailing standards. - Reorganized inventory controls, reduced waste and rework, created field and shop communication lines which boosted profits and morale. - Launched and managed project management practices and policies which streamlined communications and guided administrative functions to achieve stronger results. - Worked directly with the owners, estimators and accounting departments to develop new customer bases and boost client lists retention. Show less
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Operations Consultant
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Dec 2000 - Aug 2002
Milwaukee, WI. 53213 Responsible for the following: - Developed and rolled out new policies for fabrication shop in the areas of quality control, documentation, accountability, inventory control and work flow. - Streamlined fabrication software programs through integration, updates and hardware upgrades. - Instituted drawing standards, drawing logs, record keeping, and project documentation. - Reorganized project management team to better serve the projects and the clients. - Worked directly with… Show more Responsible for the following: - Developed and rolled out new policies for fabrication shop in the areas of quality control, documentation, accountability, inventory control and work flow. - Streamlined fabrication software programs through integration, updates and hardware upgrades. - Instituted drawing standards, drawing logs, record keeping, and project documentation. - Reorganized project management team to better serve the projects and the clients. - Worked directly with estimators, accounting department and administrative group to enhance communications with production departments and customer base to boost client base retention. Show less
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President & Technical Service Director
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Feb 1992 - Aug 2002
Cudahy, WI. 53110 Responsible for the following: - Defined strategy and business plan for Dasher Board and mechanical systems manufacturing and distribution facility. - Hired and trained 30 new staff in the areas of administration, engineering, sales, fabrication, logistics and field operations. - Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover. - Developed and rolled out new products, new systems and new supply chains. - Increased sales volume from 1 million in… Show more Responsible for the following: - Defined strategy and business plan for Dasher Board and mechanical systems manufacturing and distribution facility. - Hired and trained 30 new staff in the areas of administration, engineering, sales, fabrication, logistics and field operations. - Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover. - Developed and rolled out new products, new systems and new supply chains. - Increased sales volume from 1 million in 1991 to 6 million in 1998 through marketing strategies and sales development initiatives. - Increased profits in the 16% range by developing and initiating lean shop work flow, inventory controls, lean field operation planning, purchasing consolidation and design standard implementation. Show less
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Facility Engineer & Design Coordinator
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Mar 1980 - Jan 1991
Milwaukee, WI. 53202 Responsible for the following: - Defined and implemented strategy and business plan for sign and design departments. - Developed short term and long term goals for facility utility upgrades and development. - Created teams for facility operations and maintenance for electrical, plumbing, communications, mechanical and infrastructure trades. - Member of Long Range Planning and Technical Task Force committees for development and operations. - Project Manager and Design Coordinator… Show more Responsible for the following: - Defined and implemented strategy and business plan for sign and design departments. - Developed short term and long term goals for facility utility upgrades and development. - Created teams for facility operations and maintenance for electrical, plumbing, communications, mechanical and infrastructure trades. - Member of Long Range Planning and Technical Task Force committees for development and operations. - Project Manager and Design Coordinator for all capital improvement projects during tenure. - Exceeded company objectives with outstanding results coupled with innovative ideas and approaches. Show less
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Education
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Milwaukee School of Engineering
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Engineering -
State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville
Associate's Degree, Mechanical Design Technology -
Liverpool High School - Liverpool, New York
High School, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program