“A large presence with a passionate heart”

Dane Mieze, Project Manager — **Dane Mieze**

A project manager, especially for interior remodeling projects, is not for the faint of heart. They are responsible for keeping a project on schedule and budget, organizing and guiding trade partners, educating and communicating with clients, coordinating with the designers and supply chain managers, and keeping all information documented in a project management system.

The project manager role calls for someone who is organized, knowledgeable, passionate, personable, and tough (but fair), and that is exactly what PSW got when they hired Dane Mieze.

Mieze, who has been in the construction industry for over 21 years, joined the PSW team in June of 2021. “I hit the bar at my previous employer and was on the hunt for a company where I could continue to grow and learn while continuing to maintain a healthy personal life as well.”

Working with his hands was instilled in Mieze at a very young age. “I used to work with my grandfather as a young kid on any and everything around the house and in the garage.” That passion was rekindled in his teenage years. “My first wood shop class in 7th grade sealed the deal. I love working with my hands.”

When asked what he likes about working with a company like PSW, Mieze thought, and then stated, “I love watching the design come to life in our 3D renders, then setting foot on-site and being able to visualize the space, and then ultimately watching it come to fruition.” Mieze notes that communication and attention to detail are essential. “When working with a team, there is a trickle-down effect. You need to trust and rely on your team. As one of the last people to be involved in the process, if details have been missed, or not communicated correctly early on, the issues will ultimately land on my plate.”

Ultimately Mieze loves all facets of the construction industry and has a message for anyone thinking about going into the trades; “If you are remotely thinking about the trades, you need to go out and do it! There is nothing more rewarding than working with your hands and creating something great from nothing but a thought, plan, picture, or word.”

In his spare time, which has increased since joining PSW, Mieze enjoys hunting, fishing, riding ATV’s and boating. However, what is really important to him is being outdoors with his family. “Nothing else matters when you’re with the ones you love and care about.”