Project Management, Planning, Estimating, or Scheduling position with a company that pursues significant and demanding construction projects. Thereby giving me the opportunity to demonstrate personal capabilities while simultaneously challenging me to attain levels of excellence and by so doing fostering my continued professional development.
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ROBERT A. MCNAB
PO Box 15217 • Chattanooga TN 37415 • (770) 652-7902 • bobmcnab[at]ramcnab.com
PROJECT MANAGER
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===================== RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS ======================
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Narrative Summary
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Detail-oriented Project Manager with 20 years wide-ranging construction experience in both residential and commercial projects up to $26 million. Skills include project planning, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and management. Able to lead & inspire others. Talent for obtaining the best from subordinates. Technically astute with capacity to make sound decisions. Grace under pressure – thrives on difficult challenges. Goal oriented and results driven with keen ability to identify problems and implement solutions. Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to inspectors, auditors, engineers, architects and others associated with a project. Trade proficiency includes structural concrete work, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, & framing as well as finishing trades.
> Overseas (Nigeria) Project Manager on US Embassy Expansion for OBO - US State Department
> Leadership to a culturally & ethnically diverse international team of civil engineers and construction professionals operating under adverse conditions in a third world country
> Founded a Construction and Remodeling Company 1999
> Elected President of North Fulton Chapter of National Association of Homebuilders 2003-2004
> Media Spokesperson for the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association 2003
> Representative to Board of Directors of the Homebuilders Association of Georgia 2002
> Certified Professional Homebuilder 2002
> Awarded a Gold Medal for Construction Excellence 1996
> Certified by CABO - Certificate #1656 awarded August 13, 1993
> Military Veteran – Captain, US Army - Field Artillery Branch
> Certified Vehicle Maintenance Management
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Areas of Expertise
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* Project Planning & Management
* Purchasing / Estimating
* Financial Management
* Project Scheduling
* Primavera P3.1
* Building and Site Layout
* Cost Analysis
* Contract Negotiations
* Subcontractor Coordination
* Customer Relations
* Safety and Compliance
* Architectural Interfacing
* Field Operations
* Site Management
* Leadership
* Residential Construction
* Commercial Construction
* Operations Management
* Strategic Planning
* Staff Development
* Communications
* Computers
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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DYNAMIC CORPORATION
Construction and Project Manager
Abuja, Nigeria
2007 – 2008
* US Embassy Nigeria New Office Annex (NOX)
* US State Department Overseas Building Operations
* Rejuvenated a faltering $25 mil project
* Management/ supervision of construction
* Revamped Primavera P3 schedule (PES)
* Established accounting and financial controls
* Instituted local, regional, and international searches to locate needed critical materials
* Dealt with customs and overseas shipping
* Supervised team of 200 personnel
* Culturally and ethnically diverse workforce
* Formalized personnel training & counseling
* Prepared requisitions (monetary draws)
* Controlled material submittals
* Estimation of costs
* Managed change orders
* Commended by OBO
MORTGAGE FUNDS DIRECT / LSI MORTGAGE PLUS
Loan Officer
Roswell, GA
2006 – 2007
* Mortgage Loan Originator
* Historically significant turbulence in the nation’s lending market resulted in sponsoring agency closure
ROBERT AUGUST HOMES, LLC
Business Owner
Alpharetta, GA
2000 – 2006
* Bootstrapped a custom homebuilding and remodeling company
* Design/build & design/remodel activities
* Both contract and speculative construction
* Speculative homes priced $350,000 to $750,000
* Established and maintained a web presence
* Officer Atlanta Homebuilders Association
* Managed all aspects of business:
* Finance and Accounting
* Design & Drafting
* Estimating
* Construction Management
* Marketing & Sales
* Warranty
JIM HOGAN HOMES
Company Management
Dunwoody, GA
1999 – 2000
* Spearheaded a company expansion
* Hired additional design staff
* Led development of a new plan series
* Conducted market & site research
* Participant in sales negotiations
* Negotiated a settlement in a subdivision encroachment dispute
* Formal presentation to the Fulton County Council
* Guidance to field personnel in difficult situation
* Principal contact for disgruntled customers
PEACHTREE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
Builder
Atlanta, GA
1998– 1999
* Assumed a neglected subdivision with unsound construction and disenchanted purchasers
* Corrected the problems and closed 20 homes while beginning 10 new starts over an initial 5-month period
* Launched a new architecturally distinctive community
* Facilitated the finalization of plans, suppliers and specifications.
* Constructed the model home
* Carried a backlog of 26 staged homes
JOHN WIELAND HOMES
Associate Builder
Atlanta, GA
1991– 1997
* Responsibility for an active subdivision to include new construction & warranty
* Lowered community expenses by 52%.
* Reduced warranty expenses by 66%.
* Increased revenues by 266%.
* Return to profitability versus a net loss in the preceding year
* Gold Medal for Homebuilding Excellence
HOME DOCTOR
Sole Proprietor – Home Repairs & Improvements
Alpharetta, GA
1987 – 1991
* A cottage business for home repairs and improvements
NASDAQ STOCK EXCHANGE
Southeastern Regional Representative
Atlanta, GA
1987– 1989
* Primary exchange contact for 250+ companies
* Maintained relationships with listed company senior executives, institutional investors, & market makers
* Planned and hosted executive level symposiums
* Rigorous travel schedule with regular board-level presentations
MERRILL LYNCH
Financial Consultant
Columbia, SC
1980 – 1987
* Sales and consultancy of financial services
* Expertise in financial instruments
* Tailored and marketed personal and business financial plans and investments
* Named to firm's high-productivity sales club
US ARMY
Captain, RA
Field Artillery Branch
1975 – 1980
* Commanded a 125 person artillery firing battery
* Led the unit’s transition into an element of the US Army Rapid Deployment Force
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EDUCATION
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Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, Graduate studies
US Military Academy, West Point, NY, B.S.
CABO - Certificate #1656 awarded August 13, 1993
Earthcraft – Certification for Green Construction
Motor Officer – US Army Motor Officer Certification – Vehicle Maintenance Management
Business Analyst – IPA Business Consultant & Analyst Training
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ROBERT A. MCNAB – SUMMARY OF KEY CAPABILITIES
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1. Motivate & Engage Others
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Evidenced By:
i. Commanded a 125 person artillery firing battery
ii. US Military Academy, West Point, NY, B.S
iii. Supervised team of 200 personnel
iv. Rejuvenated a faltering $25 mil embassy project
v. Company Management
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2. Communicate effectively, strategically & interpersonally
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Evidenced By:
i. Elected President of North Fulton Chapter of National Association of Homebuilders 2003-2004
ii. Media Spokesperson for the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association 2003
iii. Representative to Board of Directors of the Homebuilders Association of Georgia 2002
iv. Primary exchange contact for 250+ companies
v. Formal presentation to the Fulton County Council
vi. Principal contact for disgruntled customers
vii. Sales and consultancy of financial services
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3. Think strategically
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Evidenced By:
i. Bootstrapped a custom homebuilding and remodeling company
ii. Spearheaded a company expansion
iii. Hired additional design staff
iv. Led development of a new plan series
v. Conducted market & site research
vi. Proven ability to multitask
vii. Guidance to field personnel in difficult situations
viii. Design/build & design/remodel activities
ix. Design & Drafting Abilities (CAD)
x. Estimating
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4. Lead change
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Evidenced By:
i. History of leadership
ii. Revamped Primavera P3 schedule (PES)
iii. Established accounting and financial controls (QuickBooks)
iv. Led the unit’s transition…
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5. Create a performance organization
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Evidenced By:
i. Awarded a Gold Medal for Construction Excellence
ii. Elected President of…
iii. Named to firm's high-productivity …
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