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Michael E. Heslin
. Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 . Phone 203 451 3889 . mike@costplusbuilders.com .
EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Northeast Building & Home Division- 2011 to 2013; 2023 to 2026
Northeast Architectural Division- 2025 to 2026
Northeast Building Supply, Inc., Bridgeport CT
Director of Estimating & Installations
· Department liaison to all sales staff and their contractor accounts.
· Inbound and produce building material estimates for all sales reps and retail locations.
· Assist in auditing costs, product selection & ordering, structural assessments and RFIs.
· Coordinate the importing, delivery and installations of high-end European window systems as liaison to sales reps, subcontractors and general contractors
· Developed and launched systems for project profiling, project structural analysis, product pricing, subcontractor installations and department scheduling.
Cost-Plus Builders LLC - 1988 to 2011; 2013 to 2023
Residential & Light Commercial Construction Company
Fairfield CT
Value Range of Projects: $25,000 to $5,000,000
Scope of projects included all phases of architect-designed construction including new homes, historic restorations, remodels & renovations, additions and structural repairs. Light commercial construction, primarily office and retail, is also included in the portfolio.
As Owner/Operator, managed all aspects of operating a construction business including :
Sales & Estimating, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Customer Relations, Quality Control, Accounting and Business Development.
· Generated Scopes of Work to solicit and negotiate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
· Generated construction schedules and budgets, tracking same versus actual production
· Supervised and coordinated all aspects of on-site construction including material delivery, subcontractor scheduling, public utility installations and municipal inspections.
· Acted as primary liaison with architects, buyers, homeowners and municipal officials regarding all aspects of construction.
· Developed and maintained an excellent reputation for professional customer relations and documentation, problem-solving and quality construction.
· Particularly noted by customers, architects and subcontractors for strong communication skills and very strong attention to detail.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in MSExcel, MSWord, MSOutlook, MSProject, ProCore, Photoshop, KeyBuild, Activant, Professional Take-Off, Professional Estimator, Bluebeam, SmartSheets, BuilderTrend, G Suite and Microsoft Windows
OSHA 10 Certified
BS Finance, Fairfield University, Fairfield CT
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
President - Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Fairfield County 2002, 2003, 2004
(Fairfield County Chapter of National Association of Home Builders)
Oversaw 65% increase in membership during tenure to over 500 members.
Conducted weekly meetings and presentations to groups of six to 200 business people.
Developed long-term strategic plan for Association with creation of Executive Committee and restructuring of Association by-laws.
Conducted regular meetings with local, state and federal elected-officials to discuss legislation and issues affecting the building industry.
Vice President 2000, 2001
Board Member 1995 through 2005
HOBI Awards Judge 2000, 2001
Government Affairs Council Chair 2000 through 2004 (Founding Member)
Remodelers Council Chair 1995 through 2000 (Founding Member)
Education Council Chair 1995 through 2000 (Founding Member)
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
HOBI Award Winner Best Custom Home 2015
Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Fairfield County Hall of Fame Inductee 2013
Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Fairfield County Past President’s Award 2006
Home Builders Association of Connecticut Distinguished Service Award 2004
Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Fairfield County Special Recognition Award 2004
HOBI Award Winner Best Renovation 1999
National Remodelers Council Remodeler of the Month March 1998
State of Connecticut Remodeler of the Year 1996
APA Code Plus Home Designee 1990, 1991, 1992
