Michael J. Coats

Objective
A motivated hard charger aspiring for a Construction/Project Management position with an established, adventurous company.

Qualities
I possess strong leadership skills; superior organizational abilities, work well in stressful situations, and have a strong attention to detail.

Work Experience

January 2007 January 2009Trendmaker Homes
Construction Manager
Review all plans and budgets and adjust for any factors that could affect the said budget or outcome of the job.
Check all parameters of form prior of pouring to ensure all aspects are correct to plan.
Order material in timely manner as to start job on time.
To hold supplier/vendors accountable for all and any material ordered for job that does not meet standards and or expectations.
Ensure all tasked work is completed with the highest work ethics of quality, timeliness, safety and per code (IEC, NEC, ANSI and city by-laws).
Complete payroll on a timely manner after tasked work is completed and question any invoiced work that does not match agreed budget.
Instruct and train any new requirement to the subcontractor either it be workmanship or safety.
To conduct meetings with subcontractors, buyers, and company personnel when necessary.
Ensure all tasked work is started and completed in a timely manner as to allow the next scheduled task to start on time.
Review all jobs on a daily basis to check progress and communicate any issues that need to addressed prior of the next started task.
Conduct Toolbox Talk safety meetings weekly with fellow construction partners.
Conduct Tailgate Safety meetings with vendors and trades weekly.

September 2001- January 2007Lennar Homes
Construction Manager / Customer Service Representative
Responsible for the development of over 100+ home sites.
Maintain accountability of personal and materials during construction of the homes.
Train trades on proper construction techniques.
Plan and organize the timetable of construction.
Order materials and supplies needed for completion of homes.
Communicate with vendors and trades pertaining to the construction of homes.
Pay all vendors and trades upon completion of tasks.
Communicate with homebuyers about concerns with construction of their home.
Responsible for warranty service issues in over 50+ homes.
Transitioned from Customer Service Representative to Construction Manager Trainee.
Instructed Homeowners of the 2-10 Warranty process.
Delegated responsibilities to correct warranty issues.

October 1998 September 2001Design Electric
Licensed Journeymen Electrician
Confirmed the blueprints and engineers drawings before starting job.
Supervised any journeymen and helpers to make sure work was being completed to schedule for several commercial jobsites.
Responsible for company lift truck while assigned to the Service department. Accountable for all materials/tools on truck for assigned jobs.
Made sure jobsite was kept organized, clean, safe, on schedule and under budget.
Responsible for all jobsite estimates and material purchases to complete assigned jobs.
Maintained professional and safe work etiquette while conducting service work inside public/commercial work places.

August 1995 October 1998Rabalias Electric
Industrial Journeymen
Responsible for my actions as an Electrical Apprentice to the ranks of industrial/refinery journeyman electrician.
Acquired the knowledge to run and size conduit and wire for each and every application.
Acquired the knowledge to terminate the ends of the runs either it be high voltage 480v and up) or low voltage (24v and lower).
Completed my 4 year apprenticeship school in 2 years while working 80-100 hrs per week in the refineries.

June 1990 July 2005United States Marine Corp
Marine Infantry
1990-1994 Active Duty
Duty stations Security Forces, B Co, Cubi Point, Philippines (Desert Storm)
1st Battalion 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division (Somilia-1993)
Fire team leader responsible for 3 team members and their actions

1994-2005 Active Reserves
Duty stations 1st Battalion 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division
Alpha Co., Scout/Sniper Platoon (Several drug interdiction missions, Cuba)
1 year active duty tour in Operation Iraqi Freedom II
Squad leader (Alpha Co.) Responsible for 11 marines and their actions.
Team Leader (Sniper Platoon) responsible for my observer.
Platoon Sergeant (Sniper Platoon) responsible for the actions of 16 Marines and 1 Navy Corpsmen, planned and executed operations in support of the Battalion Commander.