OBJECTIVE:
To pursue and obtain the position of Construction Project Manager or Estimator utilizing my field supervision, management and proven negotiating skills, I am planning on relocating within the United States.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified: Storm Water Management Operator #C-13868, 2008 – Present
Licensed: State Certified Building Contractor in MI, 1995 – Present
Certification: 2-day seminar for Microsoft Project, 2007
Certificate of Completion: Engine Maintenance – United States Power Squadrons – 2007
Certificate of Completion: Marine Electronics – United States Power Squadrons – 2006
Certification: Estimating academy put on by the Western Michigan Chapter #70 American Society of Professional Estimators, 2003
Member: Home Builders Association, Grand Rapids, MI, 1997 - 1999
Certification: Electrical Design Systems Seminar from the University of Wisconsin, 1998
Certification: Basic concrete repair - “World of Concreteâ€, 1997
Certification: HVAC Design of Air Systems Seminar from the University of Wisconsin, 1995
PROJECT MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
• Over six years project management experience with Design/Build, Negotiated and Hard
Bid in the commercial sector.
• Experience working with Architects and Engineers during both the conceptual and construction document phases of the project.
• Assist in the development of project staffing plan and assignments.
• Organizes and oversees job site administration.
• Over three years experience with the pre-construction stage.
• Experience with working with municipalities in obtaining permits.
• Successful experience with delivering projects on schedule and increasing profits.
• Strong ability to understand the needs of the client to provide a complete and successful project.
• Mentor and assist on-site superintendent as required to provide a successful project.
• Involved with the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Negotiates and issues contracts to both Owners and Sub-Contractors.
• Works with the onsite superintendent to oversee the subcontractors’ quality of work and coordination among trades including the adhesion to construction plans and specs.
• Establish and issue bid packages.
• Assures that all materials are delivered on time including the review process of shop drawings.
• Review, approve and process AIA pay applications for payment to Sub-Contractors.
• Provide timely submission of invoices for payment.
• I developed, monitored and updated project schedules and communicated schedule with project team members.
• I established and maintained relationships with Owner, Owners representative, design professionals, subcontractors, etc and report progress of project to all involved team members.
• Coordinated site activities with office activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Star Builder & Star Project.
• Held bi-weekly meetings with Owners, Owners representatives and Architects.
ESTIMATING QUALIFICATIONS:
• Over seven years estimating experience with Design/Build, Negotiated and Hard Bid ground-up commercial projects.
• Analyzed blueprints, specifications and proposals to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for products, projects and services.
• I always searched out new subcontractors to build relationships with while maintaining relationships with existing subcontractors.
• I would continuously review data to evaluate and change material and labor unit costs as required reflecting the current market costs.
• As the first full-time estimator I successfully established, structured and maintained the estimating department policies and procedures for Houseman Construction Company.
• Conduct site visits prior to submitting a bid.
• Provide budget proposals.
• I worked with Clients to determine their specific needs in order to provide detailed scopes of work for the Clients proposals.
• Solicit bids from existing and new Sub-Contractors.
• Successfully handled the bidding of multiple ongoing projects while delegating task for two to three people during the bidding stage.
• As the estimator I would plan, organize and schedule work, prepare bids, select vendors and sub-contractors and constantly search out qualified sub-contractors.
• I would obtain and distribute plans and specifications for bidding purposes.
• Trained employees that wanted to gain additional knowledge with their estimating skills.
• Schedule driven.
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to further develop the original schedule into greater detail.
• Directed subcontractors in daily responsibilities in adherence to schedule for the completion of the project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Studied plans and specifications to ensure quality control and to determine any possible long lead items that would interfere with the schedule deadlines.
• Prepared daily progress reports detailing work completed, weather conditions, personnel on-site and expected upcoming milestones.
• Worked with Project Manager to submit field change orders and RFI’s.
• Held weekly safety and progress meetings with subcontractors.
• Thoroughly familiar with state and local building codes.
• Highly skilled and dedicated to keeping detailed records of all on-site activities.
• Very knowledgeable of all aspects of construction.
• Ordered materials as required for project.
• Organize project tasks and delegate to crew members according to abilities.
• I would self-perform many rough & finish carpentry tasks while overseeing the remaining crew.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
• Self-starting, hard working team player
• Loyal, Dependable – can work without supervision.
• Highly motivated and conscientious worker.
• Able and willing to learn new methods and keep up with technology.
• Willing to continue my education to enhance my career.
• Proven skills in discerning customer needs and relating well with a diverse public.
• Over ten years experience with quality control relating to concrete.
• Experience with hands-on skills for metal / wood framing including drywall.
• Experience with hands-on skills for minor electrical and plumbing work.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Cavanaugh Construction Company LLC - Ravenna, MI 1997 – Present
Owner / President
• Oversee daily operations and management responsibilities for Cavanaugh Construction LLC.
• Extensive background in self-performing rough and finish carpentry.
Houseman Construction Company - Grand Rapids, MI 2000 – Present
Project Manager / Estimator
• Oversee daily operations and management responsibilities for multiple on-going ground-up commercial projects.
Meijer Inc. – Grand Rapids, MI 1989 – 2000
• Prepared detailed architectural, mechanical and electrical construction drawings.
• Developed specifications for new and renovated projects including the introduction of new products.
K & M Construction Company – Belmont, MI 1995 – 1997
Owner / Builder
• Oversee daily operations and management responsibilities for K & M Construction Company.
• Extensive background in self-performing rough and finish carpentry.
EDUCATION:
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Associates of Applied Science, Architectural Technology, 1985
HONORS & ACTIVITIES:
Member – Grand Rapids Power Squadron, 2005 – 2008
Member – AIA club, 1984 – 1985
Honor – Received first prize in a drawing contest hosted by the AIA Chapter at Grand Valley State University
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