Michael Weiser

About Michael Weiser

I am an accomplished Vice President in the construction industry, driving business growth, leading projects and teams, strategically planning and mitigating risk while finding innovative solutions to complex problems. I strive to communicate, inspire, mentor, negotiate, problem solve, and make strategic business decisions as quickly as needed. I am highly skilled in all phases of construction management, business management, recruiting, training, and directing skilled teams with integrity and core values for optimal success. My overall goal is to provide outstanding leadership, manage resources and teams effectively, build leaders, enhance company culture, improve efficiency, and effectively streamline processes for cost savings. Construction Industry roles I have served in my career include: President, Vice President, Senior Project Management, Project Executive, Operations Management, Project Management, Estimating, CAD designing, as well as a General Contractor and Owner of my own construction companies, and owning other businesses. I have learned a lot over the years, starting with my humble beginnings carpentering, honing my skills, and developing into a master builder.I am experienced in managing large and small projects, crossing over but not limited to various sectors including: industrial, hospitality, assisted living, multi-family, healthcare, education, religious, public works, office, retail, medical, and storage facilities. Team work makes the dream work. I have proven experience overseeing the entire process from working with design, architect, and engineering firms, city planners, zoning, investors, lenders, customer procurement, blueprints, estimating, managing bids, submittals, scheduling, deadlines, project construction management, risk management, project completion, and hand off to owner. I am a lifelong learner and strive to enhance my skills through continuous pursuit of learning, personal, and professional growth by taking courses, reading, podcasts, and attending conferences. I have developed a wide range of skills and I am experienced with Executive Leadership, Business Development, Communication, Negotiation, Networking, SWOT, KPI, Strategic Planning, Developing Core Values, SOP, Bonding Program Management, Construction Project Management, Estimating, Software programs, Building Teams, Mentoring, Leading by Example, and Training the next generation to be the best leaders, builders, and construction managers they can be.

Experience

1. Vice President

   Ferrara Buist Contractors

   Sep 2022 — Present · Fort Mill, SC, US

   As Vice President of Ferrara Buist Contractors Charlotte Division, I strategically lead and oversee construction, operations, staff, teams, and projects. I work with the Managing Partners to set achievable goals by utilizing my skills, experience, and best practices, assist with site evaluations for future investment group developments, assist with evaluation of prospective projects, create control budgets, and letters of intent. I lead efforts to attract and hire competent team members. I coordinate, lead, and inspire Teams to accomplish strategic goals, and develop and encourage the Ferrara Bust vision, work culture, and values.I communicate with Owners, Architects, Engineers, Subcontractors, etc. at appropriate intervals so all are kept apprised of progress, and needed inputs are delivered. I lead teams of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Preconstruction and Predevelopment Managers, Estimators, Administrative Assistants, Construction Managers Superintendents, etc. I manage risks and strategically avoid and mitigate problems. I oversee budgeting, schedules, RFI’s, manage and negotiate claims, change orders, maintain strong working knowledge of contract documents and ensure compliance, monthly project applications for payment and submit to Owner / Architect for payment. Support Preconstruction Managers with project buy out, review, approve work orders and purchase orders. Support Estimators with control budgets, preliminary estimates, and final proposals. Review and approve work orders, purchase orders, drawings, submittals for RFI, ensure projects are being completed timely and in accordance with contract documents. I visit jobsites, support and direct Team\'s work, ensure Managers are maintaining the project schedule, safety protocols, and direct corrective action where needed. I train our team in use of construction management software. I ensure project budget goals, and adoption of best practices.

Education

• International Business Management Institute (IBMI)

  Business Administration, Management and Operations

• LinkedIn Learning

  Business Administration, Management and Operations, Construction | Leadership | Operations | Business Administration | Management | Business Development

• Kansas State University

  Construction Science and Technology

• Construction Management Professional Certificate

  Professional Construction Management, Professional Construction Management

  2023 — 2024

• Continuing Education Center

  Architecture and Construction

• Ivy Tech Community College

  Real Estate Development, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Law, Land Development

• Manhattan Area Technical College

  Construction Science and Technology, Construction Technology and Building Trades

• 360 Training

  Construction, Safety, and Business Management Courses

Skills

• Subcontracting
• Submittals
• Procurement
• Budgets
• Constructability
• Project Bidding
• Project Planning
• Process Scheduler
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Management
• Contractors
• Value Engineering
• Change Orders
• Negotiation
• Construction
• Renovation
• Contract Negotiation
• Concrete
• New Business Development
• Team Building
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Project Estimation
• Building Design
• Pre-Construction
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• General Contracting