Serving the State of Michigan Call or Text: (616) 293-8591
Affordable As-Needed Assistance
Project Management
(616) 293-8591
support@hendgesdm.com
Hendges Diversified Management holds its clients’ confidentiality in the highest regard and works diligently to safeguard information, ensure privacy, and avoid conflicts of interest.
ESTIMATING
- Prime Contractor’s Estimator for large bridge and rehabilitation projects
- Subcontractor’s Estimator for numerous project types and customers statewide
- Quote procurement for subcontractor work types and best-value material selection
- Provided estimates for extra work required on projects for engineering budgets
- Implemented methods for increasing quote procurement for monthly MDOT lettings
- Increased quotes to contractors by more than 400% for subcontractor in 8 months
- Actively solicited MDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation for all potential bid opportunities
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Provided complete PM from start to finish of projects with no administrative assistance, including: contract execution, subcontracts, material supply evaluation, purchase orders, pay item quantity verification, forms and project submittals, material documentation, project close-out requirements, etc.
- Scheduled all subcontractors, material delivery, required onsite testing, equipment allocation, and staff needs (developing / maintaining project schedules as contractually required)
- Ensured contractor-owner communication between field and office staffs
- Certified projects were compliant with prevailing wage requirements
- Trained and educated employees on how to be more involved and effective in project tasks to improve overall project quality
GENERAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
- MDOT Prequalification Application Support
* Assist with maintaining records for MDOT prequalification renewals
* Apply for additional prequalification work types
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- Basic Human Resource Functions
* Developed and maintained new-hire packets and associated paperwork
* Created a comprehensive employee manual to ensure personnel alignment and understanding
* Researched and provided guidance on the acquisition of employee benefits such as 401k, health / dental insurance, etc.
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- Safety Program
* Safety manual and procedures
* Employee training: field related and annual company meetings
* Field evaluation, resolution development, and procedural reinforcement
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- New Business Acquisition
* Provided company outreach and education
* Developed and learned estimating and field methods for new work types / categories
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- Industry Involvement
* Attended committee meetings for best practices and introduction of new concepts
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- Accounts Payable Review and Approval
* Generated subcontractor payments and ensured prompt pay provisions were met
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- Project Payroll Oversight
* Certified payroll reviews and audits of both employer and subcontractor reports
* Ensured prevailing wage compliance
tailored, personalized, flexible
Heather Hendges has been functioning in the capacity of business management, project management, safety, human resources, and estimating for over 20 years and has 3 years prior field experience that complements her knowledge of the heavy / highway construction industry. Below are some examples of tasks in which Heather has performed in her extensive career:
Hendges Diversified Management LLC (HDM) was developed specifically to help small business owners in the construction industry and ancillary services sectors find ways to meet their goals without having to commit to a full-time employee. Hendges Diversified Management offers affordable, as-needed operations and project management assistance and does so by temporarily bridging the resource gaps that exist within an organization. Companies can request support from HDM without a long-term commitment and can choose the amount of support that is required, be it for technical assistance on a specific project or overall business support such as bidding, project oversight, or forging industry connections. This unique structure allows companies to allocate their resources more efficiently, as they pay only for the services required, based on actual needs, of which vary throughout the construction season.
If your organization is having difficulty balancing such things as implementing employee training, managing financing for projects, determining cost savings opportunities, effectively allocating resources, or identifying opportunities for growth, perhaps it is time to consider what Hendges Diversified Management has to offer.
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The philosophy of Hendges Diversified Management is to develop custom solutions for business owners and various levels of management staff instead of the “one-size-fits-most” approach. In order to offer the most flexible and adaptable solutions for every company, HDM tailors the services provided to meet each client's specific needs.
SEASONED, experienced, knowledgeable
Take projects to the next level by utilizing HDM's expertise to discover growth opportunities and process improvements.
Obtain individually tailored support, based on organizational need, with no long-term commitment required.
Take advantages of HDM's connections to forge mutually beneficial relationships within the industry.
Request advice on how to overcome resource shortfalls that exist within a project, department or organization.