Francis (Skip) Krobath
Florence
Summary
Accomplished professional with a proven track record at SSI Construction Inc, adept in small business operations and customer relations. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and team performance, utilizing strong relationship-building and effective communication skills. Achieved significant efficiencies and cost reductions by implementing Agile methodologies and maintaining a strong safety record.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Estimator, Project Manager, Field Foreman,
SSI ConstructionI Inc
895 Battlefield Bluff Drive, New Market, Va. 22844
01.2000 - 03.2014
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Project Manager
D.K. Industrial Services
Winchester, VA
01.1990 - 01.2000
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Union Ironworker
Local # 36 Ironworker
Easton, PA
01.1970 - 07.1997
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.
- Expedited construction timelines by effectively operating heavy equipment, such as cranes and forklifts.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Strengthened team communication by proactively collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and other tradespeople on job sites.
- Maintained a strong safety record by vigilantly inspecting equipment, machinery, and work areas to identify potential hazards before accidents could occur.
- Enhanced workplace safety with consistent adherence to established protocols and regulations.
- Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure the safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place.
Education
Ironworker Apprentice School
Allentown, PA08.1970
High School Diploma -
Louis E. Dieruff High School
Allentown, PA06.1964
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Owner, Estimator, Project Manager, Field Foreman,
SSI ConstructionI Inc
01.2000 - 03.2014
Project Manager
D.K. Industrial Services
01.1990 - 01.2000
Union Ironworker
Local # 36 Ironworker
01.1970 - 07.1997
Ironworker Apprentice School
High School Diploma -
Louis E. Dieruff High School