EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
B.S. in Civil Engineering, 1976
Governors State University, University Park, IL
M.B.A. (Master in Business Administration), 1981
WORK EXPERIENCE
I have over 20 years of professional experience as an engineer, construction manager and business manager. I have had a range of responsibilities including managing multiple construction projects and coordination of all construction related activities. I have also led contract negotiations, directed strategic planning, supervised operational staff, coordinated trades, and I have served as the principal business development officer.
Richton Construction Company, Matteson, IL
President, 1990 – 1997, 2005 – present
• Manage highway and other infrastructure construction projects.
• Manage school and other institutional construction projects.
• Contract negotiation and business development.
• Manage subcontractors, personnel, and administration.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Advise and brief project owners and other clients.
Louis Jones Enterprises, Inc., Chicago, IL
Vice President, Construction & Business Development, 1997 - 2005
• Managed various construction management projects, subcontractors, and personnel.
• Managed proposal development, submission, and contract negotiation.
• Project Executive on several major projects including: Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), Public Building Commission (PBC), Chicago Public School (CPS), new police stations construction projects, and private high-rises.
• Preconstruction planning and review.
• Chief Business Development/Marketing Officer.
• Reviewed and evaluated design, project estimates, budgets, project schedule and construction issue.
• Liaison between owners, designers and contractors.
• Review and approve payment applications and budgets.
• Ensured projects were delivered on time and within budget.
• Led team of project managers on multiple projects and managed client relationships.
Project Manager: Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Capital Improvement Program
• Managed multiple construction projects.
• Coordinated and reviewed design plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Conducted regular site visits.
• Reviewed pay applications, bulletins, and all change order proposals.
• Chaired all field meetings managed project closeout activities.
Urban Construction Company, Inc., Chicago, IL
Vice President Operations, 1984 – 1990
• Managed all operations and supervised operational staff.
• Identified and secured new business opportunities and negotiated contracts.
• Managed the maintenance of equipment.
• Ensured compliance with government policies and regulations.
• Managed numerous public infrastructure projects.
Project Manager
• Managed construction projects.
• Negotiated contracts.
International Business Consultants and Investment Corporation, Chicago, IL
Manager of Engineering and Business Development, 1982 - 1984
This company was involved in identifying projects in the developing nations and marketing these projects to companies in the developed world to design, finance and construct.
• Business development of foreign public works projects in Africa and the Caribbean.
• Negotiated contracts.
Robinson-Turner Joint Venture, Chicago, IL
Superintendent (Civil/Architectural), 1978 - 1982
• Planned, directed, expedited, and supervised construction of a $50 Million medical center
• Managed and coordinated all trade and construction operations.
• Reviewed project with owner and architect.
• Served as Owner’s Representative.
• Managed project completion.
• Coordinated post-tensioning of nuclear power plant containment.
• Coordinated quality assurance.
• Expedited design production and installation.
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS
 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
 American Public Works Association
 American Concrete Institute
 Trustee of the Village of Matteson
 Chairman of Public Works Committee
 Chairman of Public Safety
 Member of Rich Township High School Board
 Adjunct Professor of International Business Management
 Boy Scouts of America (Calumet Council), Vice President
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