SENIOR-LEVEL MANAGEMENT:
Project Manager, Commercial Construction
Highly accomplished, dynamic leader, “outside the box†thinker, and project management specialist with exceptional strategic vision. More than 20 years of demonstrated achievements in construction management and commercial development impacting superior organizational performance through expert alignment of operational strategic goals and initiatives, project planning, resource management, and customer relations to successfully manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously on time and frequently under budget. Skillfully manage cross-functional teams with motivational skills focused on exceeding project objectives. Energetic problem-solver with excellent analytical, technical, and organizational skills. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and customer satisfaction attributes. Willing to relocate. Areas of expertise include:
Strategic/Business Alignment • New Business Development • Customer Support and Satisfaction
Construction Practices • Policy and Procedure Development • Operational Turnarounds
Project and Change Management • Project Planning • Regulatory Compliance
Team Leadership • Contract Negotiations • Relationship Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CDG Construction, Bellevue, Washington • 2008-2009
Commercial contractor specializing in design-build high rise apartment buildings.
Project Manager
Managed the design and installation of the structural steel roofs for the twin towers along with the design build of the all glass atrium support structure.
• Achieved the tight tolerances required by the atrium glass wall design of ¼ of that allowed by AISC.
POTELCO, INC., Kent, Washington • 2006-2008
Provider of high-voltage electrical distribution construction services throughout the Puget Sound area in Washington State with annual revenue of $200 Million.
Project Manager
Commanded superior strategic leadership and overall project management success fulfilling project objectives of high-voltage electrical distribution to the 3 largest company projects. Additionally managed 30 smaller projects of an atypical nature, demonstrating exceptional time management, organizational, problem solving and customer care attributes, all-important in effectively managing this number of projects.
• Exceeded all expectations of company management by demonstrating that it is possible to successfully manage 3 major projects simultaneously, and even manage smaller projects at the same time.
• Optimized business and technical performance and realized operation goals by deploying effective strategies to manage multiple projects and achieve milestones, ensuring projects comply with all cost and scope specifications.
• Elevated competitive advantage and led the way with reputation as innovative problem solver and knowledge resource by successfully meeting project goals as project manager of atypical projects.
• Vitalized operations, assuring projects proceed smoothly by communicating with customers, offering leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills, and providing the highest levels of customer care to deliver solutions, foster mutual trust/confidence, and align common goals.
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PROGRESSIVE INSULATION COMPANY, Olympia, Washington • 2003-2006
Early-stage foam insulation company, serving the Puget Sound Area with annual revenue of $1.4 Million.
General Manager
Spearheaded creation of foam insulation company. Served as General Manager, providing adept oversight to all phases of the business, encompassing bidding, marketing, installation, and code approval for new construction product in the marketplace.
• Fueled explosive growth of new company to achieve ranking of number 39 out of 624 in the nation in total volume of foam insulation sales in only 2 years.
• Drove business expansion through collaborations and serving an instrumental role in setting up another foam insulation company location in Hawaii.
• Enhanced organizational performance by working extensively with building code officials and complying with building codes to smooth the way for new building product introduction.
WASHINGTON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, Olympia, Washington • 2000-2003
Construction services consulting company completed failed construction projects for Travelers Insurance Company in the Puget Sound area. Annual revenue of $300,000.
Construction Manager
Orchestrated adept leadership and skillful alignment of organizational operations and critical functions to solve project problems and profitably complete 11 projects, including 7 school projects, 2 DOT road projects, 2 sewer projects, and 1 prison project, ranging in value to $12 Million. Supervised project crews.
• Delivered significant achievements in identifying and overcoming major problems for 11 public projects.
• Exercised problem solving and negotiation skills to interface with contractors and customers to define contractual obligations and allow successful completion of projects.
• Sparked business growth by bidding and winning construction management contracts to serve as owner’s representative on 2 additional prison projects valued at $ 45 Million and $ 6 Million.
• Gained additional advanced knowledge of construction disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, structural, and carpentry, demonstrating ability to learn new things.
WESTERN TRI-CON, Olympia, Washington • 1999-2000
General contractor in the Puget Sound area with annual revenue of $25 Million.
Project Manager
Managed 4 major projects simultaneously, ranging in value from $1 Million to $12 Million for general contractor. Coordinated knowledge of contracts, project planning, and attention to detail to carefully evaluate contracts, at-risk bids, and subcontract proposals. Supervised field crews.
• Performed expert turnaround taking over management of 2 multimillion dollar projects that were losing money and returning them to profitability by leveraging thorough understanding of proposal and contract language.
• Successfully completed multiple projects leading to the creation of Washington Construction Services and to the award by the bonding company of 8 additional projects over the following 3 years.
• Played a key role assisting company with bidding process by successfully capturing at-risk bids and securing subcontracts.
PUGET SOUND STEEL COMPANY, Kent, Washington • 1989-1999
Rebar fabricator and installer with revenue of $5 Million per year.
Project Manager
Delivered skilled project management of rebar fabrication and installation contracts. Proposed successful bids. Provided technical support of projects utilizing proficiency with AutoCAD. Supervised field and shop crews.
• Impacted operational performance by effectively managing contracts, preparing technical/shop drawings, supervising crews in shop and field environments.
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ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
CANRON WESTERN / FOUGHT & CO. , Portland, Oregon • Estimator and Project Manager • 1986-1989
• Structural Steel Fabricator and Erector
• Promoted to Project Manager to work on AT&T Tower in Seattle after only 1 year.
LECKENBY COMPANY, Jewett, Texas • Structural Steel Erector • Site Engineer • 1983-1986
• Contributed to savings of $750K by designing innovative means of building and moving complex equipment.
TECHNICAL SKILLS/TRAINING
Software Applications: Primavera, Sure-Trak, Microsoft Office
Expertise in: Contracts, Legal Language for Contracts, Negotiations
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management • 1979-1983
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
AutoCAD Level 3 Certification
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