To secure a project management position with a general contracting/design build firm which offers a challenging and professional work environment.
WILLIAM A. DEMSHAR
PROJECT MANAGER • ESTIMATOR • CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
Highly motivated quality construction professional with over 10 years of construction management, project management, estimating and coordination experience. Exceptional problem solving, organizational, team leading, budget management and negotiation skills. Computer literate.
Core Competencies:
• Project Management
• Material Purchasing
• Value Engineering
• Cost Control
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Financial Management
• Estimating
• Buy Out
• Strong Relationships
• Scheduling
• Negotiation
• Project Close-out
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR – MSI General, Oconomowoc, WI October 2008 to October 2009
Created and developed conceptual estimates from preliminary design plans. Worked in a team environment and developed project scope based on budget costs. Solicited and received project costs from subcontractors, analyzed bids, negotiated costs. Accountable for financial management of projects.
• Identified cost savings and implemented them into the project scope.
• Negotiated with subcontractors to provide the highest quality cost saving alternatives in construction methods and materials.
Key Project: Completed one month ahead of schedule and 30% under budget, a $3M extensive interior and exterior renovation of a 37,000 s.f. warehouse which were converted to offices.
PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR - Andrew General Contractors, Orlando, FL May 2004 to August 2008
Successfully estimated, bid and managed commercial construction projects. Developed trusting client relationships which led to repeat business. Worked with subcontractors and vendors to provide the best quality while holding down costs and increased profitability.
• Selected and coordinated subcontractors and vendors, obtained building permits, scheduled and budgeted project costs.
• Reviewed subcontractor change orders and determined if changes were valid to scope of project, wrote RFI’s, documented costs and maintained job budgets.
• Directly responsible for financial management of projects including cost control, profitability and contract negotiations.
• Conducted project meetings with the Owner, Architect, Engineer and Subcontractors.
Key Project: Estimated, managed and oversaw daily operations of a $425,000, 4,000 s.f. interior build out for a sales center of high end condominiums. Project was completed two weeks ahead of schedule and 25% under budget.
DESIGN & REMODEL CONSULTANT – KD Designs, Milwaukee, WI October 2002 to May 2004
Consultant/Project Manager/Estimator for a remodeling contractor. Developed and designed interior renovations of living spaces. Guided clients from sales to conceptual design to installation of finished product. Estimated, managed and supervised construction.
• Developed conceptual design projects. Negotiated with subcontractors to provide the most cost effective product. Developed new sales leads. Provided on site management of construction.
• Scheduled and coordinated product installation.
PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR - Roberts Roofing Inc., Glendale, WI February 2002 to October 2002
Estimated and managed installation of roofing projects. Developed engineered CAD drawings and provided detail shop drawings for Soldier Field renovation in Chicago, IL. Coordinated field work with general contractor for Lambeau Field renovation in Green Bay, WI.
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER, Kapur & Associates, Glendale, WI July 1999 to February 2002
Developed, coordinated and tracked project documentation, maintained construction files during construction of a major sports facility. Worked directly with the Owners and represented the Owners at construction meetings. Negotiated with subcontractors and general contractors on changes in construction scope.
• Responsible for quality assurance/quality control. Performed field tests and inspection.
• Tracked, verified and recorded contractor’s daily work.
• Documented and verified subcontractors measurements for site layout.
• Responsible for project documentation.
• Developed master list of owner’s manuals.
• Responsible for project closeout documents.
Key Project: Owners Representative for the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District. Assisted in the construction office management for the Miller Park stadium project located in Milwaukee, WI.
EDUCATION
B. S. Construction Management - Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1999
A.A.S. Architectural Technology, Milwaukee Area Technical College, 1992
Industrial Education, University of Wisconsin – Stout, 1979 – 1981
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
Uncovering Differing Site Conditions
Construction Documents
Managing People
Planning, Problem Solving & Decision Making
Estimating by CSI Code
COMPUTER SKILLS: MS Office, MS Project, Quick Books, AutoCAD 2000, Prolog, and Viewpoint
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of Constructors - Certified Professional Constructor – Associate Constructor level
Slovene National Benefit Society - Construction/Relocation Committee
Shelter Volunteer – Humane Animal Welfare Society
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