Join an established company and lend my deep experience and knowledge to make the company more profitable and efficient.
THOMAS S. MILLER
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Innovative leader with over 25 years of project management and estimation experience. Team player, attentive listener, and persuasive communicator, focused on maximizing efficiency and profits. Strong relationship builder, highly capable of partnering with clients, subcontractors, Architects, staff, and administration. Detail-oriented with acute design engineering , land development, and space planning abilities for public, residential and commercial projects. Proven financial analysis skills including budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting. Exceptional knowledge of construction management methodology.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management Construction Management Facility Management
Project Estimation Contract Negotiation Mentoring
Resource Management and Allocation Long-Lead Item Ordering Business Development Conceptual and Hard Bid Evaluation Proposal Assessment Scheduling
Tenant Build-Out and Base Building Site Research Inter-Trade Coordination
Machine Operation and Repair Customer Service Value Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Leopardo Construction, Chicago, IL (2006 – Present)
Senior Project Manager and Estimator
Direct interior build-out, out-of-the-ground, build-to-suit, white box, remodeling, and renovation projects. Manage project bidding with trade contractors, subcontractors, and material vendors. Coordinate tenants, Owners, and architectural firms to develop conceptual estimates. Review project resources requirements, quantity bills, and pricing. Evaluate subcontractor quotations and resources. Analyze commercial costs, assess accuracy, and recommend contingency requirements. Generate proposals for hard bid, negotiated, and design-build environments. Present proposals and schedules to senior management.
Selected Achievements
• Prevented significant construction delays by identifying a critical engineering error through
comprehensive site examinations.
• Supported a project for a non-profit organization by providing value engineering assistance.
Construction Cost Systems, Oakbrook, IL (2005 – 2006)
Senior Estimator, Cost Consultant, and Owner’s Representative
Oversaw project estimation for organizations, including the U.S. Postal Service, the Veterans Administration, Chicago Public Schools, as well as universities, hospitals, airports, libraries, and recreational, housing, and correctional facilities.
Selected Achievements
• Mentored Interns and junior colleagues to build construction and methodology knowledge.
• Served as the Owner’s Representative for the Michigan Avenue Mid-Rise Building.
Pacific Construction Services, Chicago, IL (2003 – 2005)
Project Manager
Coordinated sub-trade buy-outs and letting contracts for Chicago Fire Department, Stations #38 and #84, FAA Traffic Control Center Security Building. Processed change orders, addenda, submittals, shop drawings, pay requests, waivers, and check requests. Led weekly job meetings. Liaised between Owners and Architects. Partnered with city departments for permit and design reviews.
Selected Achievement
• Intervened to finish a troubled project that was in serious delay and completed on time delivery.
W.S. Atkins Americas for the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense
Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Pacific Fleet Drill Hall, Midway Island, Great Lakes, IL (2002 – 2003)
Chief Superintendent
Supervised all trades and coordination for the construction of a new, out-of-the ground, ceremonial drill hall facility. Collaborated with Military Command and departments supporting Base construction.
Selected Achievements
• Acknowledged for improving productivity and morale by replacing former project supervisors.
• Completed construction significantly ahead of established timelines.
• Recognized by naval construction personnel as the key project participant responsible for establishing a cooperative work atmosphere.
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Kajima Construction Services, Chicago, IL (2000 – 2002)
Project Manager, Qwest Communications at Lakeside Technology Center
Managed the design and construction of a $40 million CyberCenter. Coordinated pre-design, design drawings, estimates, bidding, letting of contracts, subcontractor management, and change orders.
Selected Achievement
• Served as the key liaison with the Chicago Building Inspection & Electrical Departments.
• Exceeded profit margin by 22% on latest project
Ameritech Design and Construction, Security Link Division, Chicago, IL (1997 – 2000)
Project Manager
Delivered management services to 12 business units managing 4,400 properties across 5 states. Supervised 15 Subordinates. Supported office, new structure, back-up power system, telecommunication, and national facilities projects throughout 38 states and Canada.
Selected Achievement
• Served as Team Leader for the Western AT&T region.
ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Mutual of New York Insurance, Real Estate, Chicago, IL (1995 – 1997)
Assistant Vice President of Construction, Project Manager, and Owner's Representative
Directed estimating, budgeting, accounting, management, business plan development, and closeouts for multiple concurrent projects. Designed and laid out tenant improvements for 10 properties.
Miller Contracting, Inc., Chicago, IL (1992 – 1995)
Owner, Project Manager, and Estimator
Administered project estimation and bidding. Oversaw new business development. Created design and
building space plans. Monitored and evaluated construction.
Stonitsch Construction, Joliet, IL (1991 – 1992)
Estimator
Priced public and heavy industrial projects for bids and negotiation. Managed business development.
Hawthorn Realty Group, Rosemont, IL (1987 – 1991)
Project Manager and Owner's Representative
Oversaw interior tenant build-out pricing for leased space. Coordinated tenants, architectural firms, and Leasing Agents.
I.C. Harbour / Harbour Contractors, Oak Brook, IL (1983 – 1987)
Senior Estimator
Managed bid pricing and negotiation for office, apartment, warehouse, and processing facility construction.
E.W. Corrigan Construction Co., Oak Brook, IL (1978 – 1983)
Superintendent and Project Manager
Supervised a 150-unit hotel conversion. Oversaw Neiman Marcus department store construction.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Construction
Washburn Technical , Chicago, IL
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint
MS Office, Lotus Notes and Lotus1-2-3
MultiPlan and Prolog
Primavera P3, Sure-Trak, and Timberline
Automated Take-Off Equipment and Digitizers
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