Construction Project Management and Project Oversight
William Michael Foster
368 Soniat Avenue
Harahan, Louisiana 70123
Phone: (504) 452-5117
Email: fostercontractors[at]yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Construction Project Management
QUALIFICATIONS
•Reviews trade journals, plan rooms, online bid services to generate project leads
•Evaluates project data including risk, scope, plans, specifications, stakeholders
•Provides effective and timely communication using email, letters, team meetings
•Initiates project buyout and negotiates contracts with subcontractors and vendors
•Monitors cost, quality and level of service as required by contract requirements
•Prepares and tracks RFI’s, RFP’s, submittals, testing data
•Prepares construction schedule using Primavera Suretrak or MS Project
•Prepares meeting agendas and construction progress updates
•Monitors construction schedule and evaluates project cash flow
•Initiates and tracks payment requests, change orders, field directives
•Monitors ongoing project safety conditions and potential liabilities
•Photo documents all field conditions as required for project files
•Tracks and documents entire project from conceptual design to final closeout
•Maintains client relations to insure satisfaction and repeat business
•Uses software programs MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Project, Primavera Suretrak
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BSD Construction, Inc. Covington, LA 2009-Present
Project Manager. Directly responsible for project planning, coordination, and administration for
remediation construction project at mid rise hotel. Scheduled all construction tasks and supervised
subcontractors and vendors. Scheduled and performed inspections. Created meeting agendas and
provided timely distribution of construction documents to project team members.
K-Belle Consultants, LLC, Metairie, LA 2008-2009
Construction Manager. Responsible for marketing, business development and daily operations for new
commercial construction venture.
VerCon, LLC Mandeville, LA 2007-2008
Provided project management support to GC for completion of St Tammany Parish Animal Services.
Worked with GC, A&E, Owner, Bonding Firm, Subcontractors and Vendors to establish reasonable
timeline for project completion.
BSD Construction, Inc. Covington, LA 2003-2007
Project Manager. Directly responsible for project planning, coordination, administration, and execution for
various new and ongoing construction projects. Scheduled all construction tasks, including the selection,
hiring, and oversight of subcontractors and vendors. Verified limits of construction, proper grade,
benchmark elevations, etc. Coordinated utility shutdowns, medical gas shutdowns, equipment startups and
building commissioning as required. Scheduled inspections. Implemented change orders into construction
schedule and contract. Created and maintained construction schedule with emphasis on critical path tasks.
Created meeting agendas and provided timely distribution of construction documents to project team
members. Delivered all projects within budget and time constraints
Partial Project List:
• Tulane National Primate Research Center -Covington, LA
o Hurricane Recovery
Emergency response responsible for hiring, coordination and heavy equipment
required for removal of downed timber, hurricane related debris, roof repairs,
fencing repairs, building repairs
o Building H Cagewash Project
New construction project planning, coordination, administration and execution of
specialty building project. CMU walls, cast in place concrete roof, four pipe
HVAC, stainless steel duct, underground electrical, hot taps, steam pit.
o Modular Holding Building
New construction of foundation, utilities, subsurface drainage, elevated
walkways
o Primate Containment Enclosures
Design assist and construction of chain link primate enclosures and utilities
o IPF Containment Design
Design assist and established construction project team
o Building A Renovation
Selective demo and total renovation at Administration Office Complex. HVAC
replacement, penthouse mods, roofing, access controls, security gate, compaso
ceiling elements, high efficiency lighting, store front glass
• Kindred Hospital -New Orleans, LA
o Patient Room Upgrades
Renovation to existing patient rooms. Plumbing, electrical, drywall, flooring
o ICU Renovation
Design assist, demo and total renovation of Intensive Care Unit. HVAC, medical
gases, plumbing, electrical, automated doors, nurses station, drywall, flooring,
doors, specialty hardware, accessories
o Lobby /Misc Upgrades
Renovation including common areas, IT room, public restrooms, body room
Foster & Company Contractors, Inc. Tallulah, LA 2000-2003
Founder and President. Solely responsible for all aspects of business marketing, sales, hiring, planning,
coordination, administration, and execution. Targeted high end residential and commercial customers for
renovations, painting and waterproofing.
Partial Project List:
• Madison Parish District Attorney Office
o Total renovation including roof replacement, waterproofing, drywall, fire doors, finishes
• Cross Keys Bank
o Interior upgrades, renovation, exterior waterproofing, EIFS architectural columns.
• Madison Parish Hospital Digital Imaging Suite
o Design assist and construction of Digital Imaging Suite at existing medical facility.
Selective demo, framing, leaded drywall, doors and glazing. HVAC, plumbing, electrical,
flooring, control room design and preparation for installation of Siemens CT equipment.
• Madison Parish Detention Center
o New construction waterproofing at exterior, painting interior
• First Baptist Church
o Design assist and interior renovation of South wing including nursery. Electrical
upgrades, framing, glazing, specialty lighting, flooring, carpentry and painting
• First United Methodist Church
o Steeple repairs, roofing and waterproofing. Remove steeple assembly using crane hoist,
rigging, repairs at roof deck, roofing, sealants, lightning protection, painting
• Richland State Bank
o Exterior waterproofing and painting at existing commercial building
LICENSE /CERTIFICATION
LA License # 37749
Classifications: Commercial Building Construction
Specialty: Painting and Coatings, Waterproofing
EDUCATION
Northeast Louisiana University -Monroe, LA
Tallulah High School -Tallulah, LA
REFERENCES
Arthur Westbrook All Star Electric (985) 845-8772
Wayne Manuel Fauntleroy & Latham Architects (985) 893-4101
Michael Aertker Tulane National Primate Research Center (985) 892-2040
Brett Davis BSD Construction, Inc (985) 875-0692
Jan Turk Kindred Healthcare, Inc (504) 762-5100
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