To obtain a position with a reputable company where I can utilize my estimating and management skills to help company meet planned objectives in growth, mentoring, and strategic planning
Allen K. Murray
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Project Manager
Commercial construction/telecommunications
Willing to obtain PMP certification as soon as possible
I am skilled at taking over projects when organizational changes occur. I am a highly motivated self starter who is creative and resourceful. I am a professional offering 20 years of construction experience with the last 13 years in project management. I offer talents in team building, leadership, mentoring, developing project scopes and budgets, customer relations, and strategic planning. I strive to be successful in all endeavors and motivated by new and exciting challenges.
I am able to capitalize on business education to add value to organizations with knowledge and skills in:
ï‚· Leadership and motivation
ï‚· Mentoring
ï‚· Accounting
ï‚· Estimating
ï‚· Organizational Behavior
ï‚· Business Law
ï‚· Partnering with trades and clients
ï‚· Contract administration
EXPERIENCE
DKC ENTERPRISES Nov. 2009-Feb 2010
Employed as Vice President of Construction to oversee the implementation of general contracting division
ï‚· Managed existing projects for structural steel erection
ï‚· Solicited potential clients
ï‚· Estimated general contracting projects
ï‚· Managed onsite personnel
ï‚· Coordinated materials fabrication and delivery
WC CONSTRUCTION INC. Feb 2009 – Jun 2009
Employed as an onsite superintendent to oversee the construction of Clarkston Community Bank.
ï‚· Recorded activities in daily logs
ï‚· Generated construction schedule
ï‚· Managed onsite labor and subcontractors
ï‚· Coordinated with local and state jurisdictions to ensure that required codes were met
ï‚· Completed project in 3 months (2 weeks ahead of schedule)
GRAY PURCELL INC Nov 2005 – Jan 2009
Employed as a project manager to oversee construction of condominiums. Key activities included development and management of construction budgets and scopes, strategic planning of company with owner, and mentoring project engineers.
 Managed 20 million in construction projects: Jefferson Condominiums (multi story post tension concrete), Block 90 (4 story addition with seismic upgrade), North House (3 story wood frame), misc. TI’s
ï‚· Estimated and developed project scope and budget for Block 90 condominiums (featured in the street of dreams 2009) Oregonian Friday July 31st, 2009.
ï‚· Provided VE ideas to reduce project costs on both Jefferson Condominiums and Block 90
ï‚· Successfully negotiated disposal of contaminated soils saving client over $300,000.00 in construction costs
ï‚· Involved in strategic planning for company by creating business plan
ï‚· Assembled detailed construction schedules with MS Project
ï‚· Managed projects from ground up through Certificates of Occupancy
ï‚· Established positive relationships with clients and subcontractors resulting in repeat client business
ï‚· Administered subcontractor contracts, contracts between client and Gray Purcell Inc., and purchase orders
ï‚· Monitored and tracked construction budgets
ï‚· Performed permitting on deferred construction submittals
WESTERN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Jan 2002 – Nov 2005
Started as a superintendent overseeing a 50,000 SF renovation of a major retailer located in Portland, Oregon. Promoted to project manager/estimator in March of 2002.
ï‚· Enabled company to grow from 8 million to over 20 million through increased ability to manage larger, more complex projects
ï‚· Performed site surveys and defined project scopes with client
ï‚· Estimated and managed construction budgets for retail tenant improvements
ï‚· Successfully assumed project management responsibilities and completed Mill Plain Plaza II upon organizational changes in personnel
ï‚· Estimated and managed construction of Wild Oats (retail grocery store), and was lead Project Manager over a Junior manager for construction of Borders Books both anchor tenants at Mill Plain Plaza II.
ï‚· Administered subcontractor contracts and purchase orders
ï‚· Established positive relations with clients and subcontractors resulting in repeat client business
QWEST Jan 2000 – Sept 2001
Employed as a construction manager with Qwest Network Construction Services in the construction of tenant improvement (TI) spaces and additions to Railroad Right of Way sites during the rapid expansion of telecom.
ï‚· Managed General Contractors and Design teams on the development of (3) tenant improvement projects totaling 84,000 SF, including ladder racking layout, DC power plant selection and design, air handling equipment, and remote generators.
ï‚· Coordinated designs with internal divisions of Qwest to ensure appropriate standards were incorporated into construction documents
ï‚· Managed additions and upgrades to 9 railroad right of way sites including generator upgrades, DC power plant upgrades, new site work and building additions, and permitting
ï‚· Performed site surveys and reported to executive management
ï‚· Performed site visits to ensure design implementation and quality control
ï‚· Commissioned and turned over sites to operations
ï‚· Attended courses on Telcordia and telecom quality for ladder rack installation, DC power installation and cabling, fire protection, and standards for telecom construction.
ï‚· Managed over $40 million in construction budgets
YORKE & CURTIS INC. Jun 1994 – Jan 2000
ï‚· Project manager Dec 1998 to Jan 2000
ï‚· Estimated budgets and managed construction on the Juniper House Assisted Living addition, Camp Kuratli Swim Center, and Walgreens (Tigard OR).
ï‚· Utilized Timberline Gold Project Estimating software
ï‚· Utilized Suretrak scheduling software
ï‚· Administered subcontractor contracts and purchase orders
ï‚· Established positive client and subcontractor relationships
ï‚· Assistant Project Manager Dec 1995 to Dec 1998: Promoted into the office from position of carpenter
ï‚· Created and maintained job files
ï‚· Assembled construction schedules using Suretrack scheduling software
ï‚· Procured subcontractor proposals for construction projects
ï‚· Inventoried and tracked construction materials on hand
ï‚· Assembled closeout manuals and packages
ï‚· Scheduled and tracked warranty / maintenance on completed projects
ï‚· Volunteered as onsite superintendent for two Assisted Living Projects while superintendents were unavailable
ï‚· Employed as a Carpenter Jun 1995 to Dec 1995
ï‚· Employed as a Laborer Jun 1994 to Sept 1994
COMPUTER SKILLS
Versed in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Viewpoint, and Constructware
Familiarity with Suretrak and Timberline
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Portland Community College
Associate of Arts in Business Administration
I have taken courses in estimating, scheduling, jobsite safety preplanning, HAZCOM, forklift operation, and fall protection
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