Michael B. Blanchard
3240 CrossleyCrossing, Round Rock, TX 78665 • 512..563.4689 • brandonblanchard[at]yahoo.com
Versatile, quality- and cost-focused construction project management professional experienced with complex expansion and renovation projects, retail, mixed-use, multi-family, heavy civil, land development design and construction projects.
Highly motivated project management professional with decisive, ambitious vision toward renovations and new construction…from commercial and retail, to a one-of-a-kind “BBVA Compass Flagship Banking Centerâ€. With more than 16 years in general construction experience and, 5 of which in commercial building including 42 projects, ranging from $280,000 to $10.3 million, and several land development projects ranging in the mulit-millions, throughout the State of Texas. Able to balance time, cost and scope without jeopardizing quality or increasing risk. Proven track record picking up failing projects and turning them into successful and profitable investments by implementing cost and time-management solutions, while enhancing environmental design. Good communication skills.
Strengths:
• Cost Estimating • Contract proposal/negotiation • Value Engineering
• Scope development • Compliance regulations • General management
• Risk management • Well-developed business skills • Procurement
Professional Experience
PRO BUILD CONTRACTING, AUSTIN, TX JAN 2008 – NOV 2009
A general contracting and construction management consulting firm providing general contracting services for multi-family, retail, and industrial construction throughout Texas; 20 employees and a cumulative value of projects at $200+ million in 2008.
Project Manager
Hired to manage and direct the BBVA Compass Bank Program totaling $25.5 million in Texas since 2008. Set accurate budget, formed project team of subcontractors, and created schedule to identify the projects critical path . Reorganized construction phases, shortening construction schedule to 92 days, on average, per location. Wrote all contracts identifying scope inclusions and exclusions and dealt with all subcontractors. Bought out budget to increase profitability and secure stakeholder investments. Monitored and controlled investment through substantial completion. ]
Projects: Provided preconstruction and consulting services for.....
U.S.G.S. Building (Austin, Texas), 50,000 square feet, $10.3 million ground-up development.
Tony C’s (Austin, TX), 4,000 square feet, $1.3 million interior build-out.
Frontier Bank (Elgin, TX), 12,000 square feet, $2.6 million ground-up development.
Kahunah’s (Austin, TX), 3,000 square feet, $280,000 remodel.
Tripian (Georgetown, TX), 8,230 square feet, $1.85 million. Private Residence.
Work-in-progress: 16 BBVA Compass Banks ranging from a 4,300 square feet, $750,000 interior build-out to the 20,000 square feet, $5.5 million “BBVA Compass Flagship Banking Centerâ€ground-up development 8 of the 16 locations of the BBVA Compass Bank Program in Texas are ongoing and are nearing a timely completion.
BURY PARTNERS, AUSTIN, TX AUG 2008 – NOV 2008
Diversified engineering firm specializing civil engineering, development consulting, public sector, water resources, surveying, M.E.P., and project management with over 400 employees nation wide.
CADD Lead
Responsible for a team of 10 CADD drafters taking part in the Quality Control initiative put in place by Bury Management. By producing accurate interpretations of technical and engineering information in a variety of data formats and projections for mixed use and multi-family development, healthcare ,water/waste treatment facilities implementing a wide array of design tools including AutoCad, Civil 3D, and L.D.D. In applying engineering theory to practical drafting and making mathematical computations, managing projects and, prioritizing multiple tasks, established effective work flow and communication with management, fellow employees, and job specific agencies. Also, preformed “on screen†quantity take off of materials to be included in with bid and specification documents for general and sub contractors.
J.C.EVANS CONSTRUCTION, INC., LEANDER, TEXAS SEPT 2006 – JAN 2007
An employee owned national, division 2 (site work and underground utility) contractor, with over 700 employees ranked in the “Texas Top 100â€, 10 years in a row .
Estimator
Responsibilities included estimating a wide range of types of construction projects of varying sizes. Works with the principals and project managers to develop both early conceptual estimates and detailed estimates at each phase of design . Additional responsibilities included, the development of cost estimates utilizing both conceptual (ROM) and detailed unit cost techniques, working with the architect/engineer to clarify the design intent, reviewing plans and specifications to ensure they are biddable and build-able, contacting subcontractors and suppliers to obtain budgetary unit pricing, reviewing construction project schedules for consistency with activity duration time estimates, and assisting in forecasting project cash flow requirements.
LONE STAR IRONWORKS, AUSTIN, TX SEPT 2005 – SEPT 2006
Structural steel contracting company offering a full range of construction management services, specializing in large residential projects.
Assistant Project Manager
Responsible for ground-up construction supervision, submittal and RFI review/logging, project schedules, processed purchase orders, change orders. Attended Owner, Architect, and Contractor meetings and up-dated meeting minutes. Provided all documents for project closeout.
LONE STAR INFRASTRUCTURE, ROUND ROCK, TX JAN 2001 – JULY 2005
A consortium of major highway construction contractors and civil engineering firms that was awarded a comprehensive development agreement by the Texas Department of Transportation to design and build State Highway 130.
Project Engineer
Assist in oversight of all civil and vertical construction aspects of the project including: the installation of underground utilities, the placement of reinforcing steel, the erection of various forming systems, construction of slabs on grade, structural slabs, equipment foundations, walls, columns, erection of structural steel, installation of steel decking, industrial roofing systems, grading, and drainage. Undertake site inspections to confirm the quality of workmanship. Document inspections as required and deliver final report to the QA/QC officer on site. Continually implemented T.N.R.C.C. standards and Best Management Practices from design to segment completion. Was recognized on attendance, performance, technical expertise, work flow, and team cohesiveness, dependability, accountability, and personal commitment. Displayed exemplary and willing involvement in a “mission critical†environment.
Education
University of Texas at Austin – Project Management Professional Program (P.M.P.), Professional Development Center; Student: June 2009 to Sept. 2009; expect to receive Credential Jan. 2010
Austin Community College – General Associates Degree in Construction Management (Specializing in commercial construction including healthcare, retail, and residential development)., 1997 - 2000
Certifications / Computer Skills
Technical Drafting Certificate achieved in Autodesk based software and applications.
U.S.G.B.C.'s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Green Associate Level 100, Certification
OSHA – 48-Hour Construction Site Safety & Health Training
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid/Adult CPR & AED and Environmental Health and Safety.
Dr. Chester L. Karrass – Karrass Effective Negotiating
MS Project and MS Office Suite.
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