My name is Todd Freeman and I am looking for a job as a project manager and/or senior level estimator. I have twelve years experience as a senior estimator and project manager with Garrard Construction. I recently have had great success winning public jobs such as Central Elementary, Oxford City Hall, Hamilton Mill Library, Between Fire Station and CDL Facility, and UGA Driftmeir Engineering Building Renovation. I would love the opportunity to speak with you about how I can help your company. I have attached my resume for your use. Please let me know if there might be an opportunity with your company.
Thank you,
Todd Freeman
404-557-8220
Todd Freeman
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with a reputable construction company that will allow me the opportunity to make myself a vital asset to the company.
EDUCATION
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, 1998
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Garrard Construction, Lawrenceville, GA March, 1998-January, 2010
Director of Preconstruction
Responsible for overseeing a team of estimators by training each one pursuant to the processes and procedures of the preconstruction department at Garrard Construction Group. Ensure estimates are complete, correct, and on time.
• Managed and administered department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, and performance evaluations.
• Assisted corporate and project management to determine what types of projects to bid, strategies, and techniques.
• Reviewed all final estimate packages to insure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
• Responsible for assessing estimating opportunities and assigning those opportunities based on resource availability, experience and skill level required.
• Analyzed information from bids, jobs in progress, and completed jobs to assess Garrard Construction’s competitiveness and profitability in the marketplace.
• Assessed capacity of available resources to determine ability to meet business and strategic objectives.
• Provided oversight and guidance in assessing potential risks and/or advantages in bid opportunities by reviewing plans and specifications.
• Assessed training needs and identified ways to continuously develop the resources and provide opportunity for advancement.
• Accountable for the effective staffing for the pre-construction function which included recruitment, hiring, training, developing, and retaining a professional staff in order to fulfill Company and departmental goals.
• Continually assessed and improved processes and procedures in place to control, manage, and measure job performance.
• Established Pre-Construction budget.
• Built relationships with owners and contacts.
• Designed and created master templates for project scheduling.
• Implemented and facilitated a “Project Turn-Over” meeting when awarded a project.
• Facilitated weekly Pre-Construction /Operations meeting.
• Recently Awarded Projects:
o Between Fire Station and CDL Facility
o St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Additions and Renovations
o University of Georgia Drifter Engineering Building Renovations
o Oxford City Hall
o Pinnacle Orthopedics – 40,000sf medical office
o Graystone Church
o Hamilton Mill Library – $4.6 Million LEED Certified Library
o Central Elementary - $10.5 Million, 135,000 sf in Lawrenceville
Project Manager
• Responsible for insuring consistency, uniformity and continuity in managing jobs and enforcement of operations processes. Accountable for the profitability and productivity of specific jobs assigned by VP of Operations. Functioned as the representative of the company that is responsible for achieving expectations between the client/owner and the company in completion of the related job.
• Completely accountable for assigned projects, which includes customer satisfaction, profitability of the job, meeting job schedule, providing quality construction, insuring high safety standards, and all management and oversight of job responsibilities.
• Created and maintained construction schedule using Microsoft Project.
• Negotiated and wrote all purchase orders and subcontracts for the project.
• Prepared initial owner contracts.
• Reviewed and approved all shop drawings and submittals.
• Provided leadership and management of entire project team, including superintendents, vendors and subcontractors.
• Responsible for all communication with owner, architects and engineers.
• Participated in initial preparation of job estimate/bid.
• Expedited accurate and timely buyout of the construction project by assembling a competent project team of vendors and subcontractors.
• Coordinated, facilitated, and documented all required job meetings including owner pre-construction meetings, subcontractor pre-construction meetings, pre-mobilization meetings, weekly job site meetings, and owner/architect meetings.
• Produced project billings and subsequent collection of payment from client.
• Maintained, updated, and reviewed job cost reports to manage the job.
• Monitored, reviewed and approved all vendor invoices and subcontractor applications for payment.
• Prepared and approved all owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Produced project closeout packages including warranty manuals, as-built drawings and other closeout documents
• Maintained post construction relationship with client.
• Handled all warranty issues on assigned projects.
• Insured adherence to strict safety standards.
• Provided support to other project managers and teams to assist in problem solving and decision making.
• Provided leadership, training and mentoring for entry level project managers on several projects.
• In depth knowledge of Timberline Project Management, Billing, and Reporting Software, Planswift on screen take off software, Microsoft Project, WinFax, and all Microsoft Office Applications.
Completed Projects
o 3G Mermet, Cowpens, SC – 95,000 sf , $4.7 Million Plant Expansion
o Martin Sprocket, Clarkston, GA – 6,000 sf $1.6 Million Plant Expansion and Renovation
o Garrison Nursing Home, Garrison, TX – 28,000 sf $3.6 Million Assisted Living Facility
o Suwanee Station, Suwanee, GA – 160,000 sf, $14 Million Mixed Use Development
o Highland Retail Center, Smyrna, GA – 28,000 sf, $4.5 Million Retail Center
o Cumming Market Place, Cumming, GA – 32,000 sf $4.7 Million Retail Center
o Peebles Department Stores, Winder, GA – 25,000 sf $500,000 Interior Buildout
o Aarons Rents, Winder, GA – 6,000 sf $100,000 Interior Buildout
o Bank of North Georgia Headquarters, Roswell, GA – 30,000sf $4.6 Million Retail Bank and Corporate Offices.
o Bank of North Georgia, Duluth, GA – 13,000sf $2.7 Million Branch Bank
o Bank of North Georgia, Johns Creek, GA 7,000 sf $700,000 Interior Renovation
o Brand Bank, Buford, GA – 13,000sf $2.3 Million Branch Bank
o CB&T, Carrolton, GA – 4,000sf $900,000 Branch Bank
Senior Estimator/Estimator
• Prepared and coordinated preparation of full estimates.
• Provided complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex CM work or complete total bid price for GC work.
• Dealt with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors to resolve technical matters during negotiation and contract execution.
• Maintained and updated current processes and systems to insure accurate, timely, and complete cost estimates for all construction.
• Reviewed project specifications, drawings, and attended pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Assembled appropriate subcontractor and material suppliers to carry out the bidding strategy. This included selecting knowledgeable subs and using them as a source of information and knowledge.
• Continuously expanded and maintained the subcontractor and supplier network.
• Analyzed information from bids, jobs in progress, and completed jobs to assess Garrard Construction’s competitiveness and profitability in the marketplace under the direction of the Director of Pre-Construction.
• Insured all working documents and data are maintained to back up estimate figures.
• Reviewed design options and recommended best solution based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials.
• Assisted the assigned Project Manager to develop and manage design schedules to insure that projects are designed within required time limits.
• Maintained close working relationship with the Project Manager to provide information and understanding of the bid to allow for smooth transition into job start up and buyouts.
• Developed project specific general conditions and schedule.
• Prepared a list of bid clarifications for each project.
• In depth knowledge of Timberline Estimating Software, Planswift on screen take off software, Microsoft Project, WinFax, and all Microsoft Office Applications.
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