To obtain Construction Project Manager or Estimator position with design/build general contractor in commercial construction industry.
W. BRIAN SCHMITZ
PROJECT MANAGER • ESTIMATOR
Construction
Solutions-driven project manager and estimation professional with extensive experience contributing to corporate bottom line through expert pricing and leadership of multi-million dollar construction initiatives. Cost estimation specialist with proven record of success delivering highly profitable estimates of complex projects leading to secured contracts in highly competitive bid situations. Skilled project manager with experience managing multi-million dollar commercial and healthcare construction projects to timely, on-budget completion. Adept at maximizing profit and minimizing cost throughout all stages of project life cycle.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management • Scope of Work Definition • Price Estimation • Proposal Development & Presentation
Design Build Projects • Architect/Engineer Design Management • Pre-Construction Coordination
Subcontractor Management • Supplier Coordination • Client Relations • Materials Acquisition
Commercial Construction Oversight • Healthcare Construction • Revenue Growth • Cost Reduction
Microsoft Word & Excel • Sage Timberline Estimating Software • Primavera & Sure Track Software
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
KEYSTRUCT CONSTRUCTION, York, Pennsylvania • 2007-2009
Estimator: Fueled capture of over $12 million in sales volume through expert management of scope definition and pricing process. Delivered quantity takeoffs through analysis of detailed bid documents. Developed written scope of work definitions for subcontractors and suppliers; solicit 3rd-party bids; and create detailed pricing proposals for clients. Guided buyout/award process; assisted in creating subcontracts and purchase orders for supplies.
• Secured 30% of all company annual sales through skilled estimation and proposal development.
• Achieved additional $200,000 over anticipated 15% profit margin on single project.
• Identified and forged relations with major subcontractor providing $100,000 pricing advantage over competition in $6 million project.
• Engineered consistent cost advantages through identification of highly competitive and competent subcontractors willing to travel to remote locations to complete challenging construction projects.
WHITING-TURNER CONTRACT COMPANY, INC., Baltimore, Maryland • 1998-2007
Project Manager: Commanded multi-million dollar construction projects with sole responsibility over profit & loss. Controlled estimation and pricing, subcontractor and materials acquisition, project scheduling, and fieldwork oversight. Led weekly progress meetings to assure compliance with scheduled timeline. Liaised between contracting company and client. Directed operations of up to 4 project engineers as well as administrative staff.
Ensured timely and on-budget completion of over $169 million in commercial construction projects.
• Forged relations with clients leading to further projects and profit.
• Achieved NIH Director’s Multidisciplinary award for execution of 150,000 square-foot Building 33 Complex intramural high containment laboratory facility construction project.
SUPERIOR PAINTING AND CONTRACTING CO., INC., Baltimore, Maryland • 1995-1998
Project Manager: Delivered scope-of-work definition and pricing for competitively-bid commercial painting projects. Oversaw government-required safety training for field staff; documentation and supervision of training and medical surveillance of field staff; and safe removal and disposal of lead-based paint. Ensured jobsite safety and prevention of fines through strict compliance with contract safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Slashed number of reportable injury incidents and safety-levied fines by 40% within 12 months.
• Developed SSPC certification program allowing bridge-painting subcontractor to secure certification.
• Contributed to significant growth through expert cost estimation for commercial painting division.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Catonsville Community College: Construction Management
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