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Phillip A Driver
Name :
Phillip A Driver
Industry Type :
Estimator/Project Manager
City & State :
Napa ,
CA
Job Title
Relocation Preferences :
Sonoma, CA or Tempe, AZ
Objective :
Construction Project Management
Resume :
Résumé
Phillip A. Driver
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Estimator/Project Manager—2/05 to 5/09
Contribution: Successfully bid and executed high-end residential and light-commercial contracts
Chinberg Construction, Inc., Napa California: General Contractor
Preconstruction:
• Reviewed bid documents to determine scope of work and required bid elements. Interpreted civil, structural and architectural blueprints. Prepared/submitted Requests for Clarification regarding each, including technical or specialty items. Performed value engineering studies and constructability reviews.
• Calculated/prepared material takeoffs, and secured material/equipment pricing.
• Performed labor analyses. Calculated general conditions and direct job expenses. Reviewed estimates with attention to: cost control, equipment utilization, materials and manpower. Provided feedback to other estimators for use in future bidding or negotiations.
• Prepared bid proposals.
• Maintained files of working estimate documents on projects (e.g. bid book, addenda, bid documents, etc.)
Client/Partnering:
• Prepared prime and subcontracts, and managed contract change orders for each.
• Maintained excellent and ethical working relationship with owners, property managers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers & staff.
• Scheduled and led meetings, and prepared meeting minutes as required. Attended project review meetings, interfacing with the Owner, Architect/Engineer, and subcontractors to provide bid/design assistance.
• Worked with city/county planning/building departments on permitting procedures and ADA/UBC code compliance. Verified Underground Service Alert compliance.
Construction:
• Performed site layout.
• Maintained quality control. Monitored/supervised subcontractor performance including: scheduling work, solving problems, subcontract compliance, lien waivers, overall payment processes. Coordinated means and methods required for the successful execution of the work. Monitored manpower, material and equipment resources to accomplish this goal.
• Generated activities for critical path schedules. Monitored schedule for on-time delivery of milestones. Paid attention to prevention and documentation of schedule delays or changes during daily site visits.
• Completed close out requirements and punch lists in a timely manner. Handled warranty call backs quickly to maintain owner/client relationships.
Management:
• Used cost reports to manage costs and accurately prepare cost projections. Managed all billings (including vendor invoice coding) to insure timely submission of payment applications and payments from the owner, in order to maintain a positive cash flow position. Ensured on budget (or under budget) completion.
• Supervised staff, including: establishing and communicating performance expectations, providing positive and constructive feedback. Assisted with hiring, discipline and/or termination decisions.
• Participated in activities to support the company's strategic planning efforts and/or improve specific business or construction processes.
• Implemented use of CSI codes company-wide and maintained construction product catalog library.
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Controller—9/93 to 1/05
Contribution: Helped generate record profit year through marketing efforts, improved financial analyses and implementation of asset/personnel controls.
Patterson Painting and Decorating, Sonoma, California: Contractor
• Implemented cash forecasting strategies/procedures. Created and maintained inventory controls.
• Developed/maintained client/project database.
• Created/maintained company policy manual. Created job descriptions for each company position. Created a standard/objective employee performance evaluation system.
• Delivered timely payroll (e.g. master time sheets, certified payroll reports for prevailing wage projects, etc.) and job cost reports. Reconciled accounts. Prepared billings and payments.
• Verified subcontractor certificates of insurance compliance. Prepared accurate general liability and workers compensation insurance audits.
• Knowledge of California lien waiver procedures and hazardous materials documentation.
Business/Projects Manager—3/87 to 9/92
Contribution: Increased profits by 3%, through job cost analysis and estimating procedure changes.
Forrest Ames Construction, Napa, California: General Contractor
• Standardized project specification detail for use in estimating process.
• Prepared estimates and specifications, drafted/administered prime/sub-contracts. Documented change orders, and verified subcontract compliance. Helped schedule construction, delivery and installation. Drafted and followed up on punch lists.
• Prepared billings and payments. Responsible for general accounting. Signatory on company bank accounts.
• Supervised clerical staff and standardized project document filing system.
EDUCATION
Loma Linda University, Riverside, California, Graduated Magna cum Laude
• Bachelor of Business Administration - Management.
• Bachelor of Science - House/Furniture Construction.
• Associate of Science - Institutional Plant Engineering
Seminars
• A Systems Approach to Managing Multiple Forums and Multiple Remedy Claims.
• The California Ergonomics Regulation: 8 CCR § 5110
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, & Publisher ’02,
Construction-specific accounting system