Thomas A. Fuller
14 Katelyn Way, Southampton, MA 01073
Residence (413) 527-6324 – TCCMTOM[at]aol.com – Cellular (413) 579-1910
May 2, 2009
To: Whom It may concern:
I am interested in applying for a Construction Project Manager position with your company. I have over 25 years experience in the construction industry. Over the years, I have noticed that there are two types of Construction managers, the kind that gets results under ideal conditions, and the kinds that get results under any conditions, I fit the later description. I have made it my business to learn from many of the result-getting mentors as I could identify, while working as a contractor, an Associate Construction Manager, and as a Construction Manager myself. The lessons that I have learned is that the secrets to obtaining results that surpass the clients expectations are actually quite simple; Communication, planning and execution. As a result, I have made these three actions my guides for every project I mange. Complete and clear communication with the client, engineers and crew mean that everyone, starting with myself, is aware of what needs to be done.
As my specialty is in Construction project management, a significant portion of my expertise has been done on location. I would like to share with you my experience and provide examples of how I can bring my construction managers skills to your company. Enclosed is a copy of my resume, which fully details my qualifications.
I am available for a phone interview at your convenience and I look forward to learning more about your company. I would welcome an opportunity to become part of Your construction team
Thank you in advance for your consideration. I look forward for your response.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Fuller
Thomas A. Fuller
14 Katelyn Way, Southampton, MA 01073
Residence (413) 527-6324 – TCCMTOM[at]aol.com – Cellular (413) 579-1910
Construction Project Management
PROFILE
Experienced senior-level professional with proven expertise in all aspects of construction oversight ranging from estimation to permit application to sub-contractor management, troubleshooting, and site management through to certification of occupancy. Able to run multiple projects simultaneously and to coordinate staff with diverse backgrounds and skills.
Areas of Expertise
• Contract negotiation • Team building & leadership
• State and local policy/compliance • Problem solving
• Subsourcing negotiation • Customer service optimization
• Budget analysis • On time / on budget
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Buffalo Construction Inc. 6060 Dutchman's Lane, Louisville, Ky. 40205 2004-2009
Construction Manager
Built restaurants throughout the country. All aspects of contracting, compliance, and quality control. Simultaneous supervision of more than one site at a time. Jobs completed:
• Texas Road House Restaurants – Springfield, MA; Cranston, RI; Millville, NJ; Bethlehem, PA; Royersford, PA; Bangor, ME; West Bountiful UT; Williston, VA; Springfield, IL; Willoughby OH; Virginia Beach, VA; Sioux City, IO; Cedars Falls, IO; Sioux Falls, SD; Bowie, MD; Camden, DE; Fruitport, MI; Granville, MI; Kalamazoo, MI; Kentwood, MI; Manchester, CT; West Harford, CT; West Haven, CT; Montgomeryville, PA; Stroudsburg, PA; South Bend, IN; Kingston, NY, Worcester, MA; Madison, WI. Harrisburg PA
• Texas Road House Addition’s –Brockton Ma, Nashua NH, Methuen Ma, Cranston RI,
• Friendly’s Restaurants – Philipsburg NJ; Delray Beach, FL
• Buffalo Wild Wings – Bear Del, Joplin, MO. Erie, PA, Huntsville Ala
• Hardee’s Restaurant – Steadman, NC
T.C. Construction Management 36 Mechanic Street, Westfield, Ma.01085 1993-2004
Senior Owner and Project Manager
New construction and renovation on restaurants throughout the Midwest and East Coast. Projects completed:
• 25 Perkins Restaurants
• 35 Friendly’s Restaurants
• 25 Ground Round Restaurants
• 6 Bickford’s Restaurants
R.V. Installers Inc. Westfield, MA. 01085 1989-1993
Senior Project Manager and Estimator
Extensive renovation and updating of restaurants throughout the New England and Mid-Atlantic areas. Jobs completed:
• 250 Friendly’s Restaurants
• 2 Perkins Restaurants
• 2 Ground Round Restaurants
Friendly Ice Cream Corporation 1855 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA. 01095 1980-1989
Construction Project Manager
In charge of new construction, building new Friendly Ice Cream stores around the New England / Midwest area. All aspects including working with management, permits, hiring of all subcontractors. Able to multi-task several jobs at a time.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• 2008 - Last five stores built had the best turnover and lowest punch list of all Texas Roadhouse stores built according to Texas Roadhouse Project Manager.
• 2008 – Responded to problem that managers of the Texas Roadhouse restaurants did not know where all controls were and how to effect an emergency shut-off. I developed a hard plastic engraved sign package that cost $250.00 and is user-friendly to the managers. This is now being installed at all new Texas Roadhouse restaurants.
• 2007 – I organized a weekend meeting with the top 5 Buffalo Construction superintendents in Cedar Falls Iowa. Worked as a team on scopes of work for subcontractors. Due to our plan development, over the next year we cut the change orders down over 80%.
• 1997- Renovated an 1886 Queen Victorian home In Westfield Mass that is now on the historic registry of homes
• 1995 – A truck smashed into a Perkins Restaurant in Omaha, NB on a Friday night. I was called to see if I could help, I flew right out and by Monday morning I had the restaurant repaired and up and running.
• 1992 – A major snow storm hit Pennsylvania with significant damage to a Perkins Restaurant and shut it down. I assembled work crews from throughout the eastern states and was able to get the restaurant reopened within days.
• 1985 – When Friendly Ice cream first went to Florida to build there Restaurants in that Florida market, I was the Project Manger who was sent down there and built the first 6 stores for them.
EDUCATION
• 2007 – Buffalo Construction – After Burner – A detail course in how to develop contingency plans for all jobs so that jobs can be brought to completion effectively when things go wrong.
• 2005 – Microsoft Project Management Course – Construction Estimating Institute, Sarasota, FL
• 2005 – Leadership Essentials – Employers’ Association, Louisville, KY
• 2001 – Being Successful as a Project Manager – Construction Estimating Institute, Sarasota, FL
• 2001 – Quest Solutions Advance Computer Estimating, Hartford CT
• 2000 - Profit & Efficiency Techniques that work – Construction Estimating Institute, Sarasota, FL
• 1999 - Estimation – Quest Construction & Estimating Solutions, Sarasota, FL
• 1998 - Construction Supervision – Construction Estimating Institute, Sarasota, FL
• 1997 - Improving Construction Productivity – Construction Estimating Institute, Sarasota, FL
• 1996 - Being Successful as a Superintendent – Construction Estimating Institute, Sarasota, FL
• 1994 - Estimation & Bidding Techniques Construction Estimate Institute, Sarasota, FL
• 1993 - Dale Carnegie Public Speaking Course, Chicopee, MA
• 1993 - Dale Carnegie Graduate Assistant , Chicopee, MA
CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified Massachusetts Construction Supervisor license CS 53175 1990-current
• Certified Florida Building Contractor license CBC056868 1999-current
References provided on request
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