To finally find an employer that I can grow with professionally and personally. A place that I can say I helped become more successful over an extended period of time. A company that I can 'set roots' with finally and become a permenant part of that company for a very long time to come.
CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL with 12+ Years expertise in commercial and residential construction management, cost estimating in the areas of mass grading and environmental remediation, and proficiency with multiple construction estimating and scheduling software.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Supervise and manage multiple crews while completing the on-time, under budget construction of shoreline restoration activities for local municipalities and park districts
• Coordinate and supervise emergency responses involving stormwater and environmental hazard clean-ups for clients such as Wal Mart, Sam’s Club and Lowe’s
• Estimate costs and formulate project scopes for clients that require repairs, upgrades and/or re-designs to their current stormwater management systems
• Awarded over $12 Million worth of Municipal, Retail and Commercial Mass Grading and Structural Excavation Projects while at Bell Land Improvement
• Profit Margin averages between 12% - 14%, and as high as 27% for above mentioned projects
• Extensive knowledge of AGTEK Earthwork 3D software, HeavyBid Workstation 2008 (HCSS) software as well as Paydirt Sitework 5.22 software
• Involved in the bidding process for environmental remediation and containment projects, such as large-scale creek remediation, sludge pond excavation and disposal using GeoTubes, slurry wall installation, and building remediation and demolition for a prominent government defense contractor
• Supervised construction of single and multi-family homes at a pace of 25-35 closings per month, as high as 50 closings per month, while at Concord Homes
• Customer Satisfaction rate for homes and homeowners under my supervision ranged between 85% - 94% while at Concord Homes and Kirk Corporation
• Supervised, scheduled and delegated on-time construction of a Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, a Walgreen’s Store and a Jewel-Osco Fuel Center
• Capable of sourcing of and negotiating with prospective subcontractors throughout the construction process to achieve efficiency and profitability
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified in October 2008
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager/Estimator – Post-Construction Stormwater Management, May 2009 – September 2009
Front Range Environmental, McHenry, IL.
• Manage Shoreline Stabilization project involving Riprap installation, Outcropping excavation and install and coordination with landscaping subcontractors for essential sustainability of all proposed plantings
• Supervise the construction of the Wauconda Park District/Bangs Lake Revitalization Project, involving Shoreline Stabilization, Playground construction and Bocce, Horseshoe, Shuffleboard & Volleyball courts
• Estimate costs and determine scope for repairs and upgrades to existing clients stormwater management systems and erosion control compliance with all municipal specifications
• Coordinate emergency response actions between clients, in-house crews and subcontractors to minimize impacts to environment, surrounding area and client property
• Compile daily and weekly crew schedules to reflect most efficient completion of all upcoming projects
• Work closely with clients, engineers, subcontractors as well as local residents to ensure safe and efficient completion of projects each and every time
• Work with subcontractors to obtain the best available material pricing per project scope and specifications
Estimator – Environmental Clean-Up and Remediation, September 2008 – January 2009 & March 2009-May 2009
WRScompass, Chicago, IL
• Review all project plans, specifications and data in order to conclude what the most efficient and fiscally sound methods for material removal and/or remediation
• Determine the specific type of environmentally hazardous material that is being remediated, and consult with chemical, geological and safety experts within WRScompass in order to form a preliminary work plan and bid approach
• Confer with out-of-state municipalities to determine and complete any compliance procedures that would be required should the project being conducted in their vicinity
• Complete accurate take-offs for projects using AGTEK Earthwork 3D or Adobe Acrobat 8
• Compile take-off quantities and information using HeavyBid Workstation 2008
• Coordinate preliminary and final project bid review either in person or through conference calls in order to ensure quality project completion and financial efficiency
• Work with subcontractors to obtain the best available material pricing per project scope and specifications
Cost Estimator – Mass Grading & Structural Excavation, January 2006 – September 2008
BELL LAND INPROVEMENT, INC., Elgin, IL
• Complete accurate take-offs for projects using AGTEK Earthwork 3D or Paydirt Sitework
• Compile take-off quantities and information using HeavyBid Workstation 2008
• Coordinate project specific team review in order to ensure quality construction and financial efficiency
• Submit Mass Grading and Structural Excavation Bid Proposals reflecting our final objective of being profitable while still being competitively priced
• Negotiate final contract pricing, unit pricing, project schedule and scope responsibilities with representatives of the General Contractors/Owners
• Work with trade partners to obtain the best available material pricing per project scope and specifications, i.e., stone, erosion control, hauling, demolition, tree removal, etc.
Residential Project Trim Superintendent, August 2005 – December 2005
THE KIRK CORPORATION, Aurora, IL
• Supervise daily progress of construction of 15 to 25 single-family homes
• Coordinate efficient scheduling with trade partners
• Determine accurate material delivery dates to ensure efficient trade partner production
• Deliver homes ahead of schedule, move-in ready
• Communicate daily with trade partner foremen regarding job progress, manpower needs/issues and implementing more efficient procedures
• Ensure quality construction and financial efficiency
Residential Project Superintendent, July 2002 – August 2005
CONCORD HOMES, INC (LENNAR, INC.), Yorkville, IL
• Supervise daily progress of construction of 15 to 25 single-family homes
• Coordinate efficient scheduling with trade partners
• Deliver homes ahead of schedule, move-in ready
• Run weekly jobsite safety meetings
• Ensure quality construction and financial efficiency
• Work closely with Customer Care Managers, New Home Consultants and Construction Managers to ensure complete Homeowner satisfaction
Cost Estimator, October 2001 – April 2002
HANSCOMB, INC., Chicago, IL
• Determine accurate estimated costs of materials and labor
• Formulate calculations based on quantities and types materials being used in each phase of construction
• Interpret blueprints and perform quantity take-offs
• Configure raw data into a formulated budget proposal
• Complete proposals under tight deadlines
• Work closely with project Architects, Developers and Owners
Commercial Project Superintendent, February 2000 – October 2001
TRAPANI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., Arlington Heights, IL
• Supervised multiple phases of project construction for projects ranging from $5-$15 million
• Coordinated multiple subcontractors on a daily basis
• Formulated and implemented schedules to achieve optimum project progress
• Interpreted and implemented design of blueprints
• Coordinated and directed weekly project meetings
• Facilitated and encouraged positive working relationships with property developers and owners
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Studies in Construction Management and Industrial Technology August 1989 - Dec. 1994
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – Macomb, IL (117 out of 120 Credit Hours Earned)
- Will be earning Bachelors of Science in Construction Management by March 2010
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