A highly talented Construction Professional with extensive progressive experience in large-scale commercial projects (universities, hospitals, medical centers, etc.); developing, monitoring, and implementing Health and Safety programs; providing management oversight for all phases of the construction project, including coordinating workers, material, and equipment; and ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work proceeds on schedule and within budget.
Bob Hicks
PO Box 237 • Branch, Louisiana • 70516
Home: (337) 334-7006 • Cell: (337) 250-0297 • bob_hicksjr[at]bellsouth.net
Seek Construction Director Position in a Major Corporation
A highly talented Construction Professional with extensive progressive experience in large-scale commercial projects (universities, hospitals, medical centers, etc.); developing, monitoring, and implementing Health and Safety programs; providing management oversight for all phases of the construction project, including coordinating workers, material, and equipment; and ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work proceeds on schedule and within budget.
Summary of Qualifications
• More than 15 years of construction projects of increasing complexity
• State of Louisiana Licensed General Contractor
• Sound organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Independent and extraordinary ability to take on responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people
• Solid numeric, plan reading and IT skills
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of building including budgeting, forecasting and P&L management
• Familiarity with federal and state regulatory requirements in air, water, storm water, wastewater, hazardous waste, solid waste, asbestos, and PCBs.
• Intimate knowledge of US OSHA and Cal OSHA industry safety guidelines and regulations for construction and environmental industries.
Professional Experience
Apex Builders, LLC. Rayne, La 2004 – Present
Construction Superintendent - Construction
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously from buyout to closeout. Duties include estimating, contract negotiations, scheduling, permitting, quality and code compliance, safe execution, profit and loss responsibilities, and positive owner relationships
• Directed teams of erectors, sub-contractors, laborers to meet a wide range of deliverables from commercial roofing solutions to large turnkey metal building systems.
• Interfaced with state agencies, municipalities, school boards and other parties to reply to solicitations for projects as requested.
• Prepared bids, project schedules, budgets, and presentations as necessary.
• Supervised site activities to ensure safe work environment while meeting schedules and delivery expectations
• Planned, directed, and coordinated activities of designated projects.
• Ensured that aims, goals and objectives were accomplished in accordance with outlined priorities, time limitations, and funding conditions.
• Analyzed results of operations for substantial gains and more efficient utilization of resources.
John F. Reggie Inc. Crowley, La 2002 - 2004
Sr.Project Manager
• Lead Construction crew of 20+ professionals.
• Analyze blueprints, hire subcontractors and schedule project milestones
• Inspect construction to guarantee that workmanship conforms to plans, specifications, and contract requirements
• Provide cost evaluations, develop bids, negotiate contracts, purchase materials, and design project budgets.
• Maintained Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) database on hazardous materials used in the workplace and job sites.
• Met with local fire regulations, and insurance industry representatives as required.
Southern Metal Builders Kaplan, La 1998 - 2002
Construction Superintendent
• Set out, leveled and surveyed sites.
• Checked plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
• Oversaw the selection and requisition and costing of materials for use in the construction.
• Responsible for site management of pre-engineered metal buildings Performed measurements of quantities and volumes for agreeing and producing accounts.
• Managed site teams and sub contractors.
• Acted as safety engineer on projects in rotation with other site engineers.
Camelot Healthcare Lafayette, La 1994 - 1998
Construction Manager
• Established and directed the strategic construction projects of converting facilities to acute care hospitals while meeting medical reimbursement code guidelines
• Determined the facilities long term construction needs and to accomplish the organizations business objectives.
• Developed project plan for conversion of facilities in order to meet timelines and financial guidelines.
• Managed subcontractors and interfaced with all levels of stake holders in project.
• Interfaced with Board of Directors, CEO President, subcontractors, all levels of staff, outside consultants and vendors to analyze and evaluate requirements.
• Performed analysis during acquisitions to prepare cost estimates for return on investment decisions.
• Demonstrated proven competency in meeting requirements for HIPAA and other industry regulations
• Managed strategic and tactical activities to ensure satisfaction, delivery, contract compliance, and resource management at the construction site
Professional Certification
State of Louisiana Licensed Commercial General Contractor
Licensed Residential Improvement Contractor
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