EDWARD J. KEANE
ESTIMATOR & PROJECT MANAGER
Twenty-five years of experience in increasingly responsible positions in the construction business, including ownership of a 40-year-old, $1.5 million high-end residential and light commercial remodeling company.
Projects include home additions, custom kitchen and bath installations, tenant build-outs, hotel and condominium construction and remodeling, structural and foundation repair, arena concessions build-outs, and fire and water damage repairs.
Self-Starter: Able to identify and solve problems.
Leader: Reliable and dependable. Can be counted on to follow through. Respected by other business owners and employees. Solid reputation as a firm and fair leader.
Manager: Bring owners, designers, builders and subcontractors together in a collaborative way to achieve the best outcome for clients. Consistently complete projects on time and within budget with excellent quality. Proof is the number of repeat clients.
Resource Manager: Allocate resources to achieve optimum benefit. Successfully coordinate multiple projects concurrently, transparent to clients. Proof is repeat business.
Construction Manager: Able to foresee problems and take steps to avoid them. Often coordinate sub consultants and subcontractors to make best use of limited re¬sources. Familiar with building codes, frequently offering alternatives to prepared plans and specifications to achieve compliance. Provide constructability reviews for designer drawings, thereby avoiding costly field changes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, BETHESDA, MD. 2007-PRESENT
Manager/Cost Estimator
ï‚° Conceptualize and develop initial project budgets based on programs and input from various stakeholders. Manage and reconcile project budgets during the pre construction phase as design progresses with appropriate detail level estimates through feasibility, design development and construction contract documents. Manage scope changes and value-engineer projects through design development.
ï‚° Achieve accuracy level of 5% on construction document estimates. Assist Project Management in analyzing bids for scope, drawing, specification, and contract compliance. Evaluate estimates submitted by outside owners, consultants and contractors for accuracy in quantities and pricing.
ï‚° Prepare estimates for conversion and renovation of existing buildings through site survey and pricing of detailed scope of work. Prepare and analyze statistical and other historical cost data on projects and maintain records to assist in the preparation of future cost estimates.
ï‚° Provide input and recommendations for improvements in the development and maintenance of computer-based cost estimating models. Assist in budgeting, forecasting, program analysis, report preparation and software integration.
ï‚° Interpret contract language and ensure compliance with contract specifications and conditions. Ensure that information requirements for outside owners, internal customers and franchisees are met on a timely basis.
TFK GENERAL CONTRACTING INC., HYATTSVILLE, MD. 1984–2007
Owner and CEO, 1995–2007
Estimator, Salesman, Project Manager, 1984–1995
ï‚° Manage profit and loss, estimate and submit proposals, coordinate design, purchase materials, schedule work, oversee construction, resolve differences between field conditions and design ensure quality workmanship and code compliance, enforce safety and ensure client satisfaction. Interview, hire and train tradespersons.
ï‚° Lead and conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration of major contracts. Monitor company performance for conformance to original proposal. Serve as point of contact for customers. Act as advisor regarding contract requirements, customer specifications, and code regulations. Provide work leadership for employees.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
University of Maryland, College Park, Md.: B.S., Business and Management, 1984
• Graduated summa cum laude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Project, Windows, Internet Explorer,
Digitizer, Planswift; Home-Tech Remodeling Estimator; QuickBooks Pro; Lotus 1-2-3
AFFILIATIONS
• Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
• Maryland Home Improvement Commission
• Knights of Columbus
COMMUNITY
• Marriott “Spirit to Serve†Community Volunteer
• Coach, Catholic Youth Organization
• Coach and Facilities Maintenance and Repair, Berwyn Heights Boys and Girls Club
• Volunteer, Cub Scouts
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