TRENT COTHERN
Hammond
Summary
Dependable Commercial Roofing Project Manager successfully tasked with leading highly effective crews to perform work safely and productively. Promotes positive teamwork and efficient use of materials. Expertise in commercial roofing, commercial architectural sheet metal, and project estimation. Considered expert in fostering safety and discipline resulting in efficient installations. Offering dedicated team leadership through mentoring, training, evaluation, and feedback. Bringing exceptional value to companies through decision making, communication and customer service skills.
Diligent Project Manager with proven track record of managing complex projects from inception to completion. Successfully led cross-functional teams and implemented innovative solutions to meet project goals. Demonstrated expertise in project planning and risk management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
RMT Roofing and Waterproofing Consultants
03.2023 - Current
- Proven ability to manage commercial roofing projects from pre-construction through final inspection, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- In-depth knowledge of roofing systems including TPO, EPDM, PVC, metal, and gravel BUR (built-up roofing).
- Skilled at reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Expertise in coordinating subcontractors, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and commitment to enforcing jobsite safety standards.
- Excellent communication skills for interfacing with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts, handle unforeseen site issues, and adapt to changing job conditions.
- Consistent track record of client satisfaction and successful project closeouts with warranty documentation and punch lists completed.
- Ability to conduct roof inspections, write detailed reports, and recommend cost-effective repair or replacement solutions.
Site Assessor
Momentum Solar
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Utilized construction and field knowledge attaining accurate images and information for potential job sites.
- Addressed any concerns the owner may have, relayed accurately any issues with the job site, whether the concerns were structural or performance related.
- Completed structural analysis of the property, including weight displacement and panel info.
Roof technician/inspector/maintenance
Roth Bros/Sodexo
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Construction management skills utilized by making calls, collaborating with other construction crews, maintaining adequate documentation, and good time management.
- Photographed building and roof areas while inspecting for damages and defects for documentation.
- Uploading/labeling all photos and marking location of defects into computer program.
- Drafting building designs using a program to be uploaded into our software for future techs that would visit the site.
- Ensured the correct information was entered into the program, such as the roof material, manufacturer, installation date, and the company that installed it. As well as making note of the drain line placement and any ponding that may occur.
- Took accurate measurements of all roof areas and corresponding components including field membrane, base flashing, counterflashing, etc. grading each section with a number to represent any deterioration or improperly maintained areas.
- Completed input leak locations, details about the leak, safety hazards and proper actions to stay as safe as possible.
Commercial Roofing Foreman
PAE (NASA - Johnson Space Center)
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Performed a team meeting each morning highlighting safety hazards, goals for the day, and order of operations.
- Ensured all forms and permits were completed correctly and submitted in a timely manner to the appropriate department head.
- Collaborated with construction teams working to ensure all safety and quality standards were consistently met.
- Ensured installation and repair processes were implemented according to the blueprints.
- Inspected roofs for weaknesses and resolved them efficiently, ensuring they never affected the quality or speed of the work.
Commercial Roofing/Sheetmetal Foreman
Peach State Roofing
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Took accurate measurements of all metal installation locations, often utilizing analytical skills.
- Using initially pen/paper, then refining later using a CAD drawing app, sketching the piece helped visualize the bends and proper order to bend the metal.
- Ensured all job hazards and obstacles were highlighted each day, while encouraging the guys to meet our goals for the day.
- Assigned men to tasks based on skill level and installation targets.
- Ensured quality of work never suffered, and installation parameters were met.
Education
Local 123 - Roofer's National Union
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Local 214 - Sheet Metal Workers Local
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San Jacinto College
Houston, TXundefined
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LASkills
- Project management
- Expense oversight
- Project planning expertise
- Project planning
- Client relations
- Collaborative teamwork
- Project oversight
- Complex problem resolution
- Project estimation and bidding
- Guidance and support
- Resource management
- Workflow improvement
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Excelled in completing many commercial roofing projects with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of crane, sheet metal, interior protection, and commercial roofing crews in the development of Kohl's, Nestle Purina's, US Federal Buildings, and other large scale roofing/sheet metal projects.
- Achieved awards from Johnson Space Center - NASA for reliability and dependability for being at work every day the week of the 2021 freeze in Houston, Texas.
Certification
- Certifications for various equipment operation
- Site-specific orientation/training
- TWIC
- OSHA certifications
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
RMT Roofing and Waterproofing Consultants
03.2023 - Current
Site Assessor
Momentum Solar
12.2022 - 02.2023
Roof technician/inspector/maintenance
Roth Bros/Sodexo
01.2022 - 10.2022
Commercial Roofing Foreman
PAE (NASA - Johnson Space Center)
01.2019 - 12.2021
Commercial Roofing/Sheetmetal Foreman
Peach State Roofing
08.2018 - 12.2019
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Local 214 - Sheet Metal Workers Local
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San Jacinto College
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Delgado Community College
Local 123 - Roofer's National Union
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