As a highly accomplished and motivated Construction Manager with over 20 years of applied industry experience, I have an extensive history of efficiently, effectively, and adeptly managing multiple large construction projects from start to finish in a cost-effective, deadline-oriented, and results-focused manner. I have proven myself as a driven, focused leader with the ability to supervise large construction teams toward dramatically greater production, efficiency, and performance. I have also proven my talent as a well-rounded business partner, proficient at contributing to the bottom-line while directing day-to-day operations at optimal efficiency.
I provide a positive, intuitive, and results-producing approach to construction management derived from experience and constant self education. I deftly and quickly resolve project issues and challenges in a highly effective and timely manner; effectively communicating and interacting with various personalities and in varying circumstances, including engineers, designers, subcontractors, foremen, clients, federal and state officials, employees, and owners; and have competently managed a variety of projects including but not limited to Nuclear Power Plants, Substations, Hospitals, Schools and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
My wide range of experience has enabled me to effectively instruct students by offering a positive learning environment and presenting ideas and concepts in varying ways in order to help everyone understand the material being presented, proficiently (member of the National Center for Construction Education and Research as a Core Curricula instructor, Electrical instructor, and Safety instructor). Train various employees and teams, and energetically produce for the company in the most effective ways possible, constantly producing results above and beyond what was expected.
I am confident that I can leverage my expertise and successes to provide significant value to your organization.
Construction Manager / Nuclear Designer / Electrical Estimator
Job Site Construction Manager ♦ Master Electrician ♦ Construction Instructor
Motivated, results-oriented Construction/Project Manager with an extensive track record of adeptly overseeing large construction projects from start to finish, including managing day-to-day operations, working with engineers and designers, and scheduling subcontractors work on site and material deliveries. Multi-talented leader with vast experience in construction management, nuclear design, electrical estimating, transmission/distribution substations, communicating, negotiating, project management, budgeting, scheduling, leadership, problem solving, training, and evaluating employees. A skilled construction professional with numerous additional talents including, being published and teaching, Project Management and Construction Management skills. Highly competent project/ construction manager with excellent skills who energetically performs multiple tasks and responsibilities with insight, perspective, and a hard-working mentality which produces results, translating into greater company efficiency, productivity, and profits.
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• Nuclear Estimating
• Negotiating
• Communication
• Construction Management
• Hiring
• Scheduling
• Problem Solving
• Electrical Instructor
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Selected Career Highlights
 Effectively communicated and interacted with various personalities and in varying circumstances – including engineers, designers, subcontractors, foremen, clients, federal and state officials, employees, and owners – to evaluate the best options available to fulfill needs and complete projects within allotted timeframe and budget, and still meet client’s needs. [Judge Technical]
 Deftly found deficiencies and eliminated environmental, hazardous, and abutter issues prior to construction. Also discovered and implemented upgrades which allowed seamless integration into the power grid/control scheme. [Judge Technical]
 Adeptly organized layout, scheduling, and procurement of materials for projects and day-to-day operations. Stayed up-to-date with new industry developments and labor saving tools and innovative materials. Skillfully hired, trained, and evaluated employees. [Jeffs Electric LLC]
 Competently worked at the Shoreham Nuclear power plant and the Perry Nuclear power plant, utilizing and increasing skills, abilities, and knowledge of nuclear design in a hands-on manner. [Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant & Perry Nuclear Power Plant]
 Instructed various construction classes successfully by presenting a positive learning environment, including class participation, discussions, and hands-on applications of learned skills. Successfully utilized the ability to present ideas in varying ways in order to help everyone understand the material being presented. [Associated Builders & Contractors]
 Act as member of the National Center for Construction Education and Research, specifically as a Core Curricula, Electrical, and Safety Instructor. [National Center for Construction Education and Research]
 Distinguished Member of the International Society of Poets for eight years and nominated for Poet of the Year award for five years. Also won International Poet of Merit award in 1997. [International Society of Poets]
PROFESSIONAL JOB SUMMARY
Judge Technical[at] National Grid Providence, RI
Construction Manager Nov 2007 – May 2009
Responsible for assisting in the defining of Scope Documents and estimating projects, including civil, structural, and electrical. Oversee the bidding process, evaluate the bids, recommend a contractor, review the health and safety plan, and manage the daily operations of the project as the owners’ representative. Deal directly with the Engineering Department, Relay Department, Material Management Department, and the Environmental Department. Process and approve change orders, track material deliveries. Work with the contractor to establish and meet the construction schedule. Ensure that all Safety requirements are adhered to and work directly with all personnel in maintaining a safe work environment. Participate in Safety and incident analysis reporting to achieve significant increases in work hours without injury.
Associated Builders & Contractors
Instructor May 2007 – Present
Instruct electrical tradesmen in code compliance per the continuing educational requirements of the State of Connecticut. Teach Project Management, Construction Management and Foreman Skills classes. Teach core subjects pertaining to all construction trades. Present exploratory training to high school/college level students on all construction trades in an effort to allow students to make informed choices pertaining to career choices.
Jeffs Electric LLC Brooklyn, CT
Member June 1995 – May 2007
Estimated projects per plan and specifications. Negotiated contracts, purchased materials, hired employees, and monitored and implemented safety and apprenticeship programs. Laid out and organized manpower and materials throughout construction projects, worked with construction management team to ensure timely completion of projects, and designed and built projects.
Griffin Electric Plainville, CT
Foreman / Project Manager Apr 2002 – Apr 2003
Laid out work per plans and specifications, scheduled work to achieve contract completion date, and submitted and tracked RFI’s. Assembled and submitted catalog cuts and equipment data sheets and estimated materials and labor for extras outside the scope of the contract documents. Assigned and scheduled manpower to accomplish tasks and achieve contract completion. Attended job meetings with owner and general contractor. Updated plans to reflect as-built condition in field.
Ferguson Electric Plainville, CT
Foreman / Electrician July 1997 – Dec 2001
Laid out daily work and ordered materials in a timely fashion to allow continued construction. Wrote RFI’s and change orders and follow-up documentation to complete project on-time.
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EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 University of South Carolina
MCAS Beaufort
 National Center for Construction Education
 Electrical PM/CM/Estimator Instructor
 Justice of the Peace (since January 2000)
 Former U.S. Marine and Vietnam Veteran
 International Poet of Merit award (1997)
 Published Short Story writer (fiction) and Poet
 Connecticut Continuing Education Instructor
 Apprentice Training Instructor
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