To find a good company who would appreciate my varied design and construction background so that I could use my talents to their fullest potential.
Louis R. Ames
Qualifications for Executive-Level Management: Facilities/Construction
Possesses more than 20 years of experience managing the design, construction, renovation, and support of a wide variety of facilities. Maintains a track record of efficiency, safety, and cost-effective practices on job sites. Confidently plans and directs multimillion-dollar initiatives. Works with customers, management, superintendents, government representatives, subcontractors, and personnel to drive performance and ensure effective operations. A proven problem solver and leader with a background of success in multiple industries. Areas of expertise include:
¨ Managed an $18M construction project from planning through completion, three healthcare facility-remodeling projects worth over $630K, an educational facility exterior renovation worth $540K, and a new tenant renovation worth $280K.
¨ Directed the $4.2M renovation of two historical areas in an active county courthouse.
¨ Employed an extensive background in commercial building wood construction to facilitate the $2.5M construction of a 21,000 square foot wellness center with double Olympic sized pools.
¨ Directed the $960K, 120,000 square foot remodeling of an occupied credit union, without incurring any downtime for the client due to construction activities. Selected by this client to renovate four more facilities and create a $2.25M, 13,000 square foot facility with seven drive-through lanes.
¨ Reduced costs on a $1.2M extrusion building and warehouse expansion for a manufacturer by $153K and expedited the construction process by more than a month.
Professional Profile
Contract Construction Manager, LCA Services 2007- present
Consultant for Construction services for $4 million condominium project remodel, corporate offices, a Dim Sum restaurant, and a yoga studio. Designing and contract administration for $280K, 150K, and $100K residential additions, along with numerous smaller projects..
Superintendent, The Koehler Company 2005-2007
Successfully completed 28,000 sq. ft. office building for regional steel manufacturer. Construction was steel frame, metal roof, brick veneer, and exposed steel products made by the client that were integrated into the design. Budget and time schedule for project were realized for the client.
Completed $1.8M design/build interior remodel of mid-rise condominium unit for owner of a professional football team.
Project Manager, C&K SERVICES 2004-2005
Designed and established new procedures to streamline jobsite reporting, client coordination, infrastructure management, and fiscal reporting practices. Communicated with clients regarding construction or financial matters. Audited sites across Texas, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania to ensure safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Researched new products and processes to manage client problems and implement solutions. Hired personnel. Coordinated efforts and created a dialogue between office, field personnel, and customers. Assisted superintendents in the field to ensure timely completion of projects. Contributed to OSHA compliance efforts.
Managed and completed six ground up and eight “big box” tenant projects in addition to three relocation/new construction projects all within budget and scheduled timeframes. Estimated, contracted, and managed projects from inception to close out for six superintendents.
Superintendent, CONSTRUCTORS & ASSOCIATES 2002-2004
Managed site operations, including identifying and resolving problems, organizing internal and external contractors, auditing performance, developing daily reports, and conducting weekly safety meetings. Ensured OSHA compliance on all projects. Photographed existing and as-built job conditions to support documentation efforts. Trained personnel.
Established monthly superintendent meetings to manage logistical and safety issues and improve coordination. Developed and presented recommendations to management regarding cost reductions, employee and morale development, and coordination between estimators, project managers, superintendents, and senior management, which led to increased communication and unified project goals, resources, responsibilities, and schedules. Maintained a zero downtime rating for injuries. Selected to take over two key projects, resolving multiple problems, executing the project to the customers’ specifications, and ensuring recurring business with the customers.
Superintendent, METROPOLITAN CONTRACTING 2001-2002
Served as company representative in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating issues to ensure timely, safe, and quality construction efforts. Organized and evaluated the work of external contractors and managed health department/OSHA inspections and regulatory compliance. Maintained as-built drawings. Chaired weekly safety meetings with subcontractors. Drafted daily reports outlining job progress, disciplinary actions and warnings, and potential project conflicts. Developed schedules to give contractors advanced notice on projects. Held a zero lost time rating due to accidents during tenure in position.
Education
B.A. in Architecture; minor in Construction Technology, LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
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