FL; Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC; San Antonio, TX; Denver, CO
Project Management position within a multi-disciplined construction and/or land development firm that will utilize my construction management and design experience. Positon would allow for work on a variety of projects, plus opportunities for client development and travel. Would also be able to apply my LEED accreditation and sustainable design knowledge.
DEREK N. SPEER
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
Twelve years as a professional in commercial construction and design. Hands on experience in managing all aspects of large commercial construction projects including design, permitting, estimating and scheduling. Demonstrated success in developing positive business relationships with customers, regulators and contractors to successfully deliver large office, infrastructure, and warehouse facility construction projects on time and within budget. Able to put LEED accreditation and sustainable design knowledge to full use. Superior computer, technical writing, organizational and analytical skills. Proficient in all MS Office programs, plus Expedition and ERP/Proliance project management software. Also exposed to AutoCAD and SketchUP programs. Able to handle multiple projects effectively.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
RYAN COMPANIES, Chicago, IL & Tampa, FL
2004 – 2008
#18 in ENR top 100 design-build firms and 2007 NAIOP Developer of the Year
Project Manager
 Ryan Companies is a design-build general contractor and land developer that specializes in private sector projects including office, industrial, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and mission critical sectors.
 Responsibilities included: Overall project design & construction mgmt, coordination, & supervision  Cost control  Managed county entitlement/DRI process  Bid analysis & contract award  Permitting  SWFWMD water use mgmt  Document control  Estimating, Planning & Scheduling  LEED project mgmt & design  Tampa Office LEED facilitator, motivator and educator
 Oversaw 3.3% of Ryan’s 2006 nationwide revenue of $850M in 2006.
 All projects finished on time & under budget. Projects ranged from $3–28M.
 Six-month South Shore Corporate Park 30th Street road expansion finished 1 month ahead of schedule.
 Third-party profits exceeded budgeted profits by an average of 18%. Most projects were internal-development projects, and therefore profit margins were intentionally not increased.
FCL BUILDERS, INC., Itasca, IL
1999 – 2004
#69 in ENR top 100 design-build firms
Project Manager
 FCL is one of Chicago’s top Design/Build general contractors that specializes in commercial office buildings and large distribution warehouse facilities.
 Responsibilities included: Overall project construction management, coordination, & supervision  Design analysis  Bid analysis & contract award  Permit submittals & design coordination  Buyout & contracts  Document control  Punchlist mgmt.  Estimating, Planning & Scheduling  Cost Control
 Was responsible in 2003 for $40 million in work over 9 jobs/buildouts, which was nearly 1/3 of FCL’s revenue.
All Ford Project buildouts (listed below) finished on time & under budget; final interior tenant buildout for CMC Building #1 finished one month ahead of schedule. CMC profits ranged from 8% - 33%, averaging 10%. Actual profits exceeded budgeted profits by an average margin of 25%.
SUPERIOR ENGINEERING CORP, Hammond, IN
1996 – 1999
Staff Engineer / Project Procurement Manager (Mechanical & Civil Depts)
 Superior Engineering is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm that specializes in the Industrial and Petroleum markets. My primary clients were Amoco, Inland Steel, and Praxair, giving me experience in the Petroleum, Steel Manufacturing/Processing, and Environmental industries.
 Responsibilities included: Cost estimating & control  Specification & report writing  Data analysis  Design calculations  Procurement  Expediting  Graphical design  Feasibility/Compatibility studies  Environmental review and investigation  Website development  Project scheduling  Structural inspections  Surveying & GPS mapping
Major Projects: gasoline blending; tank modifications; UST replacement; hydraulic studies; pipeline mapping & operational database management; I.E. time study for automation/labor reduction.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
BS Civil Engineering - Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
E.I. certification
LEED Accredited Professional, USGBC 2004
SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS:
2008- Mosaic Florida Operations Office - LEED Silver; 113,000 sf
2008- Southern Oaks – Telecom Park office spec - LEED Silver; 110,000 sf
2006-2008 South Shore Corporate Park - Subdivision Infrastructure & road expansion; 272 acres
2007-2008 South Shore Corporate Park – Bldg 1 Spec; 91,200 sf
2004-2006 South Seas Island Resort – Hurricane Restoration; Nine assoc. of 444 units
2004 Gatling Community Development – Entry Road Project; 1.6 miles
2004 Territorial Spec Warehouses A & B; 150,000 sf
2001-2003 Ford Automotive Chicago Manufacturing Campus Bldg. #1, Including 2 tenant buildouts (Plastech & TDS Automotive); 384,000 sf
2001-2003 Ford Automotive Chicago Manufacturing Campus Bldg. #8, Including 5 tenant buildouts (Visteon, SY , Summit, Lear, & Brose); 460,800 sf
2001 Wanxiang Corporation; 165,888 sf
2000-2001 Washington Mutual 4-story Office HQ; 101,000 sf
2000 CDW Computers Distribution Warehouse; 100,800 sf
1999-2000 Exodus Communications – Mission Critical Data Centers (x 2); 150,000 sf ea.
1999-2000 Chicago International Produce Market design; 450,000 sf
1999-2000 Tyndale House Publishers 3-story Office + Warehouse; 84,033 sf
1999 United Airlines Parts Distribution Facility; 120,000 sf
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