Construction Manager with over twenty five years of experience in construction management, field operation, structural and foundation design complemented with a State of California General Contractors License. Detail and client oriented, skilled at problem solving, cost analysis and cost reduction.
LICENSES: California General Contractor with C10 addendum
Continuing education thru Lorman Education Services
EXPERIENCE:
Current Principal
May 2007 Retail Solutions
• Entitlements, As-builts and Construction Documents for permit services provided to Little Cesar Enterprises and Farmer Boys Foods Inc.
• Acting Consultant with numerous Architects on various projects including ADA compliance
• Completed numerous remodels and tenant improvements
June 2003- Construction Manager
May 2007 Farmer Boys Foods Inc.
• Completed 36 new free standing restaurants and 5 remodels
• Interacted with Architects and field personnel to assure implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and local accessibility codes
• Worked directly with all municipalities, county and government agencies for permits and approvals, including CUP’s and zone changes
• Participated in real estate development activities with the Real Estate and Development Managers, including site analysis, cost estimates, review of leases and development agreements to determine the most cost-effective solution for each proposed project
• Implemented corrective action on the Engineering and Architectural Plans
• Strict maintenance of schedules and meeting of deadlines
• Negotiation and review of construction documents
• Preparation of project budgets with divisional line-item cost estimates and scheduling
• Interview contractors, solicit bids, analyze bids and recommend selection
• Completion of take-offs for materials and subcontractor scope of work
• Review of buy-out of each trade, including buy-out of materials when required.
• Supervision of contract administration
• Preparation of AIA forms payment application, approval and codification of all invoices for payment and tracking of budget to actual costs
• Enhancement of existing office infrastructure, policies and procedures to create a more efficient and organized operation
• Coordinate work of employees and subcontractors with the inspection process and ensure compliance to specifications
• Provide technical expertise to Project Manager and Superintendents
• Select architects, engineers, consultants, vendors and contractors for construction, remodeling and administrator related contracts
• Prepare and submit all specifications for successful build out and completion of the units
• Respond to requests from company management to resolve various construction problems related to corporate real estate; respond to inquires from architects, engineers, suppliers, contractors, and other company personnel concerning construction and facilities projects.
• Prepare and administer subcontracts, review change orders and approve payment requisitions.
• Review, update and maintain knowledge of government regulations, new products, and company policies
• Draft and modify construction plans for project architects and engineers
March 2001- Construction Project Manager
June 2003 Dolan Construction
• Constructed multiple projects including: McDonalds, Jack in the Box , Sears Tire Store and Nordstrom’s major remodel
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners and city officials
• Administer subcontracts, review change orders and approve payment requisitions
• Prepare square footage estimates and takeoffs for all subcontractor work
• Enforce safety standards/practices to comply with OSHA requirements
• Review Request for Information (RFI’s) from the architect/engineer and implement quick responses
• Update construction schedule and budget as required to complete project on time and under budget
• Compose and review progress reports with President periodically and modify plan as necessary
• Deliver the Project to the predetermined and agreed budget, time and quality parameters as established by the Construction schedule and all respective project budgets, schedules and subcontracts
• Schedule all required surveying to maintain control points for trade layouts
• Support all Project Superintendents and manage the job site field offices
• Preparation of the subcontractor Scopes of Work and Project progress schedule
• Supervise all site development work including, water, sewer, storm drain, streets and utilities
• Verified compliance with all ADA requirements and local codes
• Reviewed all Architectural, structural, foundation design, electrical, mechanical and plumbing for value engineering
• Meet with Architect to review design and make modifications as required
November 87- Principal
March 2001 Lowinger Construction
• Remodeled over 30 Acapulco Restaurants, constructed multiple office, medical and industrial buildings throughout Southern California
• Implemented program for Acapulco Restaurants for both interior and exterior ADA compliance
• Coordinate work of subcontractors with the inspection process and ensure compliance to specifications
• Review subcontractor submittals and coordinate approvals
• Constructed Commercial buildings, Restaurants, Retail space and Industrial buildings.
• Worked directly with the Architect in the collaboration of plans, shop drawings, approval of all construction material and finishes
• Scheduled all sub-contractors
• Supervised all finish work and managed the job superintendents
• Directly supervised 32 employee’s and all sub-contractors
Other: Computer Literate, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, limited AutoCAD
Office Project, Timberline, Outlook
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