Thomas Hensler

About Thomas Hensler

Result-driven Project Manager brings 10+ Years of Employee Training/Mentoring experience…

Experience

1. President

   A1a Metal

   Mar 2024 — Present · Jacksonville, FL, US

   As a dual-role Project Executive and Senior Project Manager at A1A Metal LLC, I oversee the successful execution of complex commercial, multifamily, and federal construction projects across the Southeastern and Midwestern United States. A1A Metal specializes in metal building erection, structural steel, roofing, framing, drywall, and full-scope interior and exterior finishing services.Key Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end project management, from pre-construction planning and budgeting to final closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.Supervise field operations, subcontractors, and internal teams across multiple active job sites, maintaining compliance with safety standards and contract requirements.Manage high-level stakeholder communication, including general contractors, developers, owners, engineers, and government agencies.Develop and implement project execution strategies, solve complex on-site challenges, and mitigate delays or cost overruns.Oversee and approve scopes of work, change orders, pay applications, and scheduling milestones.Drive quality control, punch list completion, and turnover across multifamily and federal projects, including HUD and FEMA-compliant jobs.Facilitate permitting, inspection coordination, and documentation for regulatory and environmental compliance.Achievements:Delivered over 500 multifamily units in the last year with high-quality interior finishes including drywall, paint, and trim installation.Successfully built PEMBs (Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings) on rooftops to solve complex drainage and leak issues, increasing building lifespan.Played a key role in expanding A1A Metal’s footprint into public-sector work, pursuing certifications and contracts with SAM.gov and the Florida DOT.

Education

• Daytona State College

  English

  2001 — 2004

• Electronic Warfare Program - Military Academy

  IT Coomunication

  2005 — 2006

• Careefe

  Graphic Design

  2003 — 2004

Skills

• Maintenance & Repair
• Budgets
• Negotiation
• Scheduling
• Adobe Audition
• Team Building
• Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Premier
• Preventive Maintenance
• Budgeting
• Mri
• Illustrator
• Ops
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Capital
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• After Effects
• Photoshop
• Yardi Property Management
• On-Call Support
• Yardi
• Strategic Planning
• Event Management
• Process Improvement
• Service Management
• Maintenance Management
• Yardi Voyager
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Facilities Management