Objective: Obtain a long term career by joining a company where my skills and abilities can benefit an employer’s high standards in customer care and service.
DAVID E. BLACK, JR.
12508 Caitlin Circle
Richmond, Virginia 23233
(804) 399-2262
Objective: Obtain a long term career by joining a company where my skills and abilities can benefit an employer’s high standards in customer care and service.
EXPERIENCE:
COMMONWEALTH CONSTRUCTION CO. OF VIRGINIA, Richmond, Virginia
June 2006 – October 2008
Project Manager/Estimator
Responsible for estimating, Project management and administrative duties for a General Contractor associated with VCU College renovations, several Building Companies, various Federal Government and State agencies as well as numerous hospitals and schools through out the Richmond Metro area. Required to have a basic understanding of all building systems, i.e. Plumbing, mechanical, electrical, Fire suppression systems, and a basic understanding of various trades, i.e. Flooring, drywall (metal framing and finishing), demolition, rough and finish carpentry, acoustical ceilings, doors and windows (metal, wood and specialty, including hardware), painting (including epoxy), abatement (lead & asbestos), concrete and brick work, roofing (including metal and rubber), and store fronts; also required to have knowledge of basic engineering techniques. Duties included attending pre-bid meetings, estimating jobs, writing scopes of work for subcontractors, performing jobs won, contract administrator, submittals, scheduling of manpower and equipment, negotiating subcontracts, coordination and overseeing of subcontractors, negotiating change orders, delivery of materials to site, provided as built drawings, billing projects, follow up for payment and payment of all subcontractors and vendors. Proficient in Microsoft office suite, project and other flow chart software. Made the company an average of $40,000.00 profit for 5 months on one project and became very good at using extra materials from one job to lower cost on other projects. Reported directly to Owner, held directly responsible for quality of work as well as profit and loss.
FIRST CHOICE MORTGAGE, Richmond, Virginia
September 2004 – June 2006
Loan Originator
Responsible for origination of loans, finding loan programs, processing and closing of mortgage loans. Worked with lenders to find loan programs for clients, advised clients of credit worthiness and how to improve credit scores. Processed new home, rental property, second mortgage and refinancing loans.
B&W CONTRACTORS, Richmond, Virginia
September 1999 – August 2004
Self-Employed
Licensed Class A contractor. Responsible for finding jobs, bidding, and pricing projects as well as billing and collection of all work. Specialized in renovation work. Performed jobs from minor repairs to complete home renovation. Duties also included performing take-offs of drawings, writing scope of work for subcontractors, soliciting subcontractor bids, negotiated contracts and subcontractor contracts, submittals, overseeing subcontractors, compliance with all building codes, obtaining permits, scheduling inspections, as built drawings, troubleshooting and customer service. Worked hands on performing the majority of small projects myself i.e. plumbing, electrical, dry wall, painting, carpentry, flooring, and painting. Also, worked hands on with HVAC contractor installing numerous units.
EAST COAST OIL CORPORATION, Richmond, Virginia
April 1997 – September 1999
Manager
Responsible for all operational and administrative aspects of managing a convenience store. Duties include hiring, training, employee performance reviews, merchandising, coordinating vendor stock and supplies. Research competitor’s pricing of gasoline and merchandise. Additional duties include training and developing assistant managers, scheduling, handling computer problems. Responsible for meeting sales goals, budgeting hours and cash shortages.
RSI CONSULTING, INC., Richmond, Virginia
August 1995 – October 1996
Reimbursement Manager
Responsible for complete preparation of Leaking Underground Storage Tank Fund applications for large corporations. Additionally responsible for client representation to state agencies regarding disputed claims. The applications constitute claims to the funds of many states and require exceptional knowledge of field operations, cost accounting and administrative guidelines
ONSITE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, Richmond, Virginia
April 1995 – August 1995
Claims Reviewer
Subcontracted to Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) office and responsible for reviewing State of Virginia Leaking Underground Storage Tank Fund applications to ensure all cost claims were reasonable and within state cost guidelines. Also responsible for reviewing disputed claims to determine if information provided by claimant warranted additional reimbursement.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC., Richmond, Virginia
February 1992 – November 1994
Project Manager/Response Manager
Responsible for bidding, scheduling of manpower and equipment and client interacting on private sector projects. Also responsible for performing jobs won and held directly responsible for profit and loss. Managed jobs from setup to demobilization including writing work plans, maintaining cost control, scheduling subcontracting work, negotiated subcontract agreements, putting together bid specifications, working with FAR regulations, generating progress reports, performing sampling of waste, directing transportation and disposal of waste, dealing with the press, community relations and working with EPA and TAT officials. Received several outstanding ratings and letters of commendation while working on sites within the ERCS program.
ENROSERVE, INC., Bordentown, New Jersey
September 1989 – February 1992
Operations Manager
Responsible for all operational aspects of a forty person office to include hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, and scheduling of all employees. Assigning Project Managers, assisting them to oversee jobs from setup to demobilization including scheduling of manpower and equipment, cost control, client interaction, troubleshooting, work plan modifications, health and safety QA/QC, technical aspects as well as QA/QC of entire projects. Also responsible for scheduling and overseeing maintenance and repair of all equipment from small pumps to heavy equipment. Responsible for ensuring that all vacuum units and work trucks have proper permits and licenses. Further duties included scope and bidding of jobs, warehouse stock, purchase and tracking of equipment, hiring and directing subcontractors, handle the
Scheduling and coordinate of emergency spill response calls. Also responsible for the administration of contracts. Held directly responsible for profit and loss.
ENROSERVE, INC., Clayton, New Jersey
May 1986 – September 1989
Project Manager
Responsible for operational aspects of projects, manage project implementation, ensure compliance with project work and health and safety plans. Supervise excavations, collect hazardous waste samples and coordinate analytical procedures. Oversee the technical aspects of remedial action, emergency response, work plan modification, decontamination of personnel and equipment, drum handling, on-site treatment, tank cleaning, entry and cutting. Ensure proper protective gear selection, record and log keeping, prepare cost analysis and progress reports. Coordinate and direct services of consultants and subcontractors. Responsible for quality of work performed.
J & L INDUSTRIES, Baltimore, Maryland
September 1984 – April 1986
Hazardous Waste Materials Manager
Familiar with state and federal regulations governing the transportation and disposal of hazardous waste. Coordinate disposal of hazardous waste including PCB and drum removal. Surveyed and sampled sites for cleanup of oil and hazardous waste spills. Responsible for training new technicians and overall operations of the division. Prepared manifests and job proposals for existing and future jobs.
VARIOUS RETAIL STORES
May 1976 – August 1984
Manager
Responsible for all operational aspects of several retail stores including hiring, training, employee performance reviews, scheduling, ordering, merchandising, setting up displays, budgeting, sales and research of competitors.
EDUCATION:
Towson State University, Towson, Maryland
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management
PERSONAL: Married, excellent health.
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