To Whom It May Concern:
I am seeking a position as Project Manager / Estimator with your company.
The potential fit I will leave up to you, but I feel that I meet or exceeded any requirements you might have because I have provided project development on a day to day experience for 4,365 single or multifamily homes and .6 billion in mixed use and commercial projects that range up to 50 million dollars.
A passionate team player dedicated to delivering a professional experience… creating the next generation in buildings and technology.
My experience encompasses construction management with emphasis on owner representation from preconstruction, design, conceptual budgets, budget review, cost control, scheduling, value engineering, review of documentation and administration, providing a complete set of documents for bidding and construction with proper coordination of MEP systems. Responsible for hiring and review of consultant resources needed for new and repair of infrastructures for final approval of projects. Knowledge of theory, means and methods and structural elements; and other appurtenances adding to convenience, comfort, efficiency, safety and 100% handicapped accessibility, also, the management of special needs or requirements such as green building or IT technology.
My Qualifications include review of plans and specifications for countless vertical and horizontal projects estimated and or completed that include: mixed use and commercial projects, single family developments, townhouses, condominiums, apartments, active adult and residential communities, roads, drainage, power, com. sewer and water. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you about this position. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Brian LaTour
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Project Manager for million dollar construction projects, Mixed Use, Commercial, Industrial, Private.
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Summary
A team builder… professional… creator of next generation buildings. Providing all aspects of management including design, scope, fabrication, construction and installation. Results-driven, hands-on project manager, delivering a superior product in Capital Improvement, Rehab, and New Construction on time, budget using my experience to your advantage.
• MANAGER: Planning tasks to be done, resources used and time spent doing it.
• ADMINISTRATOR: Crafting schedules, budgets and documents, to provide oversight.
• SUPERVISOR: Writing & implementing vendor and supplier contracts.
• DECISION MAKER: Cost issues, risk and change order management.
Education / Training
Quinebaug Valley Community College, Danielson, CT. GPA, 3.8 av.
Additional Courses Include: Principles and Practices, Appraisal I, MS Excel, Certification.
Two Fails Management Seminars: Construction Management, Productivity.
Digitized Estimating with Pinnacle Software and beta Timberline.
Famous Artist Courses
Experience
2006–2007, Masco Contract Services, Quality Insulation, Norwich, Ct.
3.5 billion in sales, 300 offices, 57 distribution centers, 12,000 trucks.
Commercial Estimator, bidding on contract services from plans and specs, Startup.
Corporate downsizing, Laid off.
* Low bidder on 70,000 with 2.0 million pending in new client work.
2003-2006, Brian LaTour, Consulting, Canterbury, CT.
Construction Services, Self Employed: for various Business and Municipalities included The Maguire Group, Inc. specializing in project review, inspection, progress measurement for earned value,
quantity tracking and cost review of projects such as: Putnam Place Redevelopment, The City of Fitchburg, Ma. Projects include: DRS/PTI, The Registry of Deeds, budget and scheduling, review specifications and creating proposals, bid packages and estimates for new construction projects. Contract Administrator for Lowe’s Distribution Road Improvements, The City of Plainfield, CT., Review new developments, create budgets and approval timelines for private construction projects and Condominiums.
* 400k Brown Site, GE Bldg. Completed project within or below budget on time.
2001- 2002, SRC Construction, Inc., Meriden, CT.
Managed and directed construction rehab for 318 housing units. Developed and administered project budgets of $22 mil. Supervised, and evaluated superintendents and foremen. Hired, scheduled, and directed subcontractors. Maintained high percentage of minority participation, negotiated with all subs and suppliers. Held job meetings with all parties including state and municipal officials about weekly progress, budget and safety. Laid off, lack off work.
* Maintained 70% Minority participation throughout entire project.
1998 - 2001, Sarazin General Contractors, Inc., Columbia, CT. Project Manager for small construction company. Projects included State and Municipal work. Responsible for estimates and supporting budgets, contract negotiation and administration. Directed, tract and troubleshot projects daily, conducted meetings to address problems. VR Simulator, Child Development Center, 2 Churches, Municipal Center. Laid off, lack off work.
* One-of-a-kind Virtual Reality Combat Simulator for the United States Army.
1994 - 1998, Ocean World Learning, Inc., Developer. New London, CT. Owner's Rep: Responsible for program devel, precon design, soft cost, devel., construction docs,
A & E Consultants, and Construction Management Firm. Provided all preliminary budgets for building program. Formed strategies for site development utilizing remediation of the site as part of the construction process and final approvals. Through value engineering save 3 million on phase 1 and brought the project in at 13.5 mil. instead of projected 16.5 mil.
Worked to increase funding with the D.E.P. saving 750,000 in fees. Planned and managed program design for 5 phases, Marine Science Museum 105,000 sf. Generic Hotel 72,000 s/f, Campus Wing, 15,000 s/f, Retail Shops, 23, 000 sf. 100 Slip Marina, project total 42 million.
Provided approvals, permitting of 5 phases, and site plans in 12 mo. Laid off, funding ended.
* 3.7 million completed for EPA, all 5 phases and site plans approved in 12 months.
Highlights
A. J. Lane Construction, Framingham, MA. Director of Construction
* Startup, completed 45m in new construction, 18 months, 120m in the pipe.
* 2 Office Parks, 12 buildings, 1.2m sf, 200 + Luxury High-Rise Condos in Ma
Bank Building Corp. Sen. Estimator: Low bid on 14.2 m in 3 mo.
* 10 story Polish/Slavic Credit Union, NYC, 9m in design/build work
A. J. Pepin & Son, Inc., Columbia CT
* Million dollar Homes, 4 Story Congregate Housing 43 Units
GC, Mullholland Constr. Co. Warwick RI, Quality Control Engineer
* 20 Million dollar Trident Submarine Pier, Lower Subbase, New London, Ct.
Richard Sharpe Assoc., Inc. Norwich, CT., Const. Manager
* 5 to 6,000 + sf Homes, Rogers Corp. Office and Headquarters
Quinebaug Valley Builders, Inc., Danielson CT, Housing
* 3 Developments, Blueberry Hill, Arrowhead, Highland Estates, 180 Homes.
U.S. Navy, Seabees
MCB 71, Veteran, Hand picked for Special Detachments
• New Camp for 1,300 men and Enlisted Mans Club, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico
• Concrete LST Landing Facility, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico
• Two High/Low Frequency Stationary Antenna Systems, Nea Makri Greece
• New Laundry Facility, Rehab Marine Barracks for 1,000 men, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
• New Headquarters for 21st. NCR, Davisville, RI
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