To be employed by a stable company and become part of a team
Kevin M. Kennedy
381 Jefferson Street, Fairfield, CT 06825 ï‚ 203-551-1308 ï‚ kevinmkennedy[at]optonline.net
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PROFILE
Results oriented, hands-on construction and development professional with over twenty years experience in construction supervision and management. A record of successful completion of a vast array of projects through coordinating trades, developing partnerships, and building positive rapport with clients, architects, engineers, local officials, and vendors while maintaining costs and adhering to deadlines. Versed in contract negotiations, project estimating, resolution of design problems, document preparation, building codes and regulations, material purchasing, from site management through certification of occupancy.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Team Building & Leadership • Vendor & Materials Management
• Construction Planning & Scheduling • Estimating & Job Costing
• Quality Control Management • Budget Analysis
• Safety & Compliance Management • Organization & Time Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007 to March 2009 Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT
Manager Campus Operations Facilities
• Responsible for management of maintenance for fifteen residence halls and academic buildings, with an annual operating budget of $ 3.1 million.
• Effectively solicited and negotiated bids, resulting in incremental cost savings of 12%.
• Managed budgets and cost management, issued requisitions for purchase orders and processed payments to vendors, providing accurate and predictable operating expenses to the organization.
• Developed bid RFPs’s and scopes of work for vendors and projects.
• Supervised a staff of twenty-two maintenance technicians.
• Oversaw building and equipment repair and maintenance, renovation projects, as well as documentation and invoicing for vandalism repairs.
• Reduced vendors and aggregated spend to strategic vendors and renegotiated vendor agreements resulting in an average cost savings of 7.5%
• Coordinated the snow removal process and oversight of maintenance staff to cover athletic events, commencement ceremonies, concerts, and special events at the University.
• Management Coordination & Resolution with administration, local officials, vendors, faculty, students & parents.
2006 to 2007 Sodexho USA Fairfield, CT
Manager of Residence Hall Facilities – Client: Sacred Heart University
• Responsible for management of maintenance of seven residence halls at the University
• Supervision of a staff of fifteen maintenance technicians.
• Oversight of repairs and maintenance as well as renovations and vandalism repairs.
• Delivered effective project management, while coordinating with contractors, building officials, residents and their families.
• Achieved cost reductions of 12% - 15% by assigning certain vendors “favored†status and consolidating ordering through those vendors
2001 to 2006 Lanese Construction, Inc. Bridgeport, CT
Construction Supervisor
• Responsible for overseeing all phases of construction from preliminary planning to final punch lists and inspections of residential remodeling, new construction, and commercial projects.
• Managed projects at Sacred Heart University, Fairfield University, Northeast Wireless (Nextel stores), Save the Children Foundation, City of Norwalk, CT. as well as numerous residential projects.
• Strategic Resolution with architects, vendors, subcontractors, customers, building officials, as well as supervisory control of company staff of ten.
2000 – 2001 Hudson River Mills Island Park, NY
Sales Representative
• Responsible for developing sales to contractors of architectural moldings in Fairfield & Westchester counties.
• Selling & Management relations to architects, builders, homeowners, and distributors.
• Consulted in design schemes with buyers.
1999 – 2000 Bayswater Construction Mount Kisco, NY
Construction Supervisor
• Responsible for overseeing complete cycle of construction from preliminary planning to final punch lists and inspections of 5,000 to 10,000 sq. ft. custom homes.
• Foster cooperation between customers, architects, subcontractors, vendors and local officials.
• Supervisory control of company staff.
• Negotiated with vendors and contractors to obtain the lowest possible costs.
• Adjusted payment terms with vendors for a savings of 2% per vendor.
1997 - 1999 Suburban Construction New Milford, CT
Owner
• General Contractor specializing in residential remodeling, renovations, decks, additions, excavation, and estate management.
• Assist clients in conception of projects and facilitate the construction process from design to completion.
• Assure compliance with building codes and standard industry practices.
1992 - 1997 Mark Ford Mercury, Inc New Milford, CT
Business Manager
• Sales of dealership financing and lease products.
• Sales of aftermarket warranties, chemical protection products, alarms, life insurance, disability insurance, GAP insurance, Lo-Jack systems, and accessories.
• Continuity of sales performance criteria, sales goals, and improvement of penetration and closing ratios.
• Completion and verification of all financial documents, contracts, Connecticut DMV paperwork, warranties.
• Development of additional lending and leasing sources, vendors, and suppliers.
• Training of sales staff in proper procedure of sales turnover to business office, proper handling of customer objections and in concepts related to the business office.
• Ensure compliance with financial laws, state regulations, lenders’ stipulations, and dealership policies.
Education: 1983 –1985 Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT
Major - Political Science
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