To secure a position with a company that can utilize my background & expertise in construction management.
Colin J. Covey
8928 Hartwell ct.Elk Grove, CA 95624
Phone: (916) 642-3250
Email:cjc012150[at]comcast.net
Summary:Efficient management & supervision of New Construction, Tenant Improvement, Re-model, Restoration & Repair Project with an emphasis on cost effective Purchasing, Safety and Trade Management to insure positive results. Ensure that all assigned projects are properly scoped, designed and executed with a strict scope, budget and schedule control. Determine & resolve constructability issues.
Recent Experiences:
Job Title:Project Manager/ Purchasing Manager
R.W. Hertel & Sons, Developers Inc., Stockton, CA
January 2007-May 2008
Manage all aspects of project development- Three single family, 2-multi family & 162-unit hotel in Oregon.Develop specifications, scopes of work for bidding purposes. Negotiate pricing & contract terms. Review construction documents, plans and specifications to identify cost savings opportunities. Source and select supply chain vendors and sub contract trades. Provide reports to senior management regarding budget and project progression. Value Engineer, review and select spec levels, options and upgrades. Source and coordinate with Architects, Structural Engineers and third party consultants during design state. Investigate and resolve vendor and field conflicts. Manage department-purchasing process; coordinate all budgeting with Corporate Financial Department. Design Center coordination. Develop & Oversee Division Safety Program. Warranty and Customer Services issue resolution. Project estimating management.
Job Title:Purchasing Manager/Division Safety Director
Richmond American Homes, Sacramento.
October 2004-November 2006.
Developed specifications, scopes of work for bidding purposes. Negotiated pricing & contract terms. Review construction documents, plans and specifications to identify cost savings opportunities. Source and select supply chain vendors and sub contract trades. Provide reports to senior management regarding budget and project progression. Value Engineer, review and select spec levels, options and upgrades. Source and coordinate with Architects, Structural Engineers and third party consultants during design state. Investigate and resolve vendor and field conflicts. Manage department purchasing agents, coordinators and budget specialist. Manage cost reduction initiatives. Design Center coordination. Project estimating management. Develop & Oversee Division Safety Program. Interact with Cal OSHA officials to obtain Golden State certification.
Job Title:Estimator/Project Mgr.
Mountain West Construction Services, Newcastle,CA
2000-2004
Commercial & Residential Insurance related repairs, Tenant Improvement & re-modeling. Market, Estimate, Contract Sale, Purchasing, Scheduling, and Manage in house crews & sub contractors on jobs to completion & Customer Satisfaction, Maintain Warranty files. Collection of all progress draws and final payments. Abatement lead & asbestos.
Job Title:Construction Manager (Co-Owner)City Wide Restoration & Construction Inc., San Antonio, TX.
1989-2000
Manage day-to-day operation of Insurance related home, business repair and Commercial Tenant Improvements, rebuild & re-modeling company. Manage all aspects of the operations. Oversee each field superintendent’s scheduling and project progression to completion. Abatement lead & asbestos.
Prior Experience :Wesselyn Framing Contractors- Orange, CA * Lewis Homes- Sacramento, CA * Beutler Heating & Air- Sacramento, CA * California Building Supply- Sacramento, CA * Sierra Blanca Mechanical- Sacramento, CA * Central Valley Builders Supply- Woodland, CA.
Skills:Read Blueprints, Purchasing negotiation and logistics, Scopes of Work, Water Intrusion Issue Resolution, Construction Defect, Customer Services, Labor Management & Marketing. SWPPS & Site Safety.Construction Defect -California Home Repair Sales license-Insurance subrogation experience.
MS Office computer literacy-AS 400 certified-Exactware estimating software certified.
OSHA- 10 Safety certified
Red Cross CPR/ First Aid certified
Education:Cerritos J.C., Cerritos, CA 1971 General Ed.
Humboldt State, Eureka, CA 1972-1974 Construction Management & Administration.MDC University, Denver, CO- Construction Mgmt & Home Builder Purchasing/ Supply Chain negotiating.
Proud Army Veteran.
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