Accomplished professional with significant experience & verifiable track record as an architect, construction contract administrator/manager/resident engineer. Recognized for strong adherence to safety, ability to work well as a team leader & team member with exceptional work ethic.
Benjamin C. Brewer
296 Main Street
Bluff City, TN 37618
bcarterb[at]yahoo.com
(276) 690-5010
PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS
Architect: Construction Contract Administrator/Manager/Resident Engineer/QC Reviewer
Accomplished professional with significant experience & verifiable track record as an architect, construction contract administrator/manager/resident engineer. Recognized for strong adherence to safety, ability to work well as a team leader & team member with exceptional work ethic.
Core competencies & professional strengths include the following:
• Successful Client Interactions • Multi-Tasking Skills • Effective in High-Pressure Environments
• Professional Attitude & Actions • Detail Oriented • Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills
• Problem Analysis & Resolution • Technical Support • Team Leadership/Supervision/Motivation
• Organization & Planning Skills • Deadline Oriented • Confident Decision-Making Abilities
LICENSES, SPECIAL TRAINING & EDUCATION
· Professional Architectural License - Licensed as an Architect in the State of VA.
· General Contractor's License – Formerly licensed as a Residential/Commercial/Industrial General Contractor in the State of NC.
· Certified Building Inspector - Certification awarded by the International Code Council.
· Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) - Certification awarded by the Construction Specification Institute.
· Construction Document Technician (CDT) - Certification awarded by the Construction Specification Institute.
· Bachelor of Architecture, the School of Architecture, The University of TN, Knoxville.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRESTIGE CUSTOM DESIGN, Bluff City, TN • 6/09 - present
Self-owned business providing complete architectural services on residential projects.
Negotiate contracts with clients & consultants, prepare cost budgets & time schedules, conduct programming services with clients to establish design criteria, create all drawings & project specification sections while insuring common compatibility, prepare project manuals; & perform construction contract administration duties through project closeout.
EARL SWENSSON ASSOCIATES, INC., Nashville, TN • 7/06 - 6/09
Leading architectural and interior design firm. Project involvement includes medical, senior/assisted living & nursing home facilities. (Reason for leaving: Firm downsized.)
Lead Specification Writer/Coordinator
Created & maintained new, well-defined, well-written & well-organized corporate in-house Master Specification section library - all sections derived from 2004 AIA Master Specifications with input from other domain & technical design sources.
○ Received constant praise from management acknowledging the thoroughness, clarity, & compatibility of each new Master Specification section.
○ Advised members of the construction contract administration staff on issues related to the responsible, thorough administration of the construction contract to make projects more profitable & reduce the architect’s liability.
THOMPSON & LITTON, INC., Wise, VA • 7/03 - 7/06 & 3/89 - 2/94
Leading architectural and engineering design firm. Project involvement includes HUD facilities, City/County courthouses, federal courthouse for GSA, several regional jails & a medium security prison for the VA State Prison Authority, airport terminal, historic renovations, theatre, various state university athletic facility/dormitory/administration/classroom buildings, municipality water/sewer system expansions, land fills, transfer stations, & water/sewage treatment facilities. (Reason for leaving: Recruited away by McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc. & Earl Swensson Associates, Inc.)
Construction Contract Administrator
Maintained periodic field surveillance of construction activities & performed all administrative duties required to administer the construction contract on many large-scale projects.
○ Conducted observations to resolve construction problems, approve acceptable levels of workmanship, observe rate of progress, confirm use of approved materials, & verify compliance with plans, specifications & contract provisions.
○ Coordinated & facilitated all administrative responsibilities required to administer the construction contract, some of which included conducting pre-bid, pre-construction & monthly progress meetings; issuing all legal documents addressing construction contract cost & time changes; performing facility walk-throughs including supplemental & final inspections, etc.
○ Received praise from Using Service of all facilities as to the timely delivery, superior quality of workmanship, & adherence to Contract Documents & standards.
Resident Engineer
Served as technical liaison among representatives of the Using Service, owner, contractors, design teams, consultants, & federal/state/local authorities on many multi-million dollar projects.
○ Discussed work progress, quality of construction, installation of technical equipment, proposed changes to plans, allowable substitutions, additional construction, etc.
○ Directed field supervision; planned, organized & supervised work of technical & professional personnel; interpreted technical plans; prepared cost estimate reports; insured construction operations were performed in accordance with safety requirements, & accident prevention/control program; managed multiple phases of complex projects.
○ Assisted & advised fellow team members on scheduling & coordinating of construction activities to expedite overall construction schedule of a medium security prison for the VA State Prison Authority; reduced construction time by approximately two weeks total.
○ Received praise from team members for consistent professionalism, thoroughness and dedication to projects.
McCARTY HOLSAPLE McCARTY, INC., Knoxville, TN • 8/99 - 7/03 & 2/94 - 9/96
Leading architectural and interior design firm. Project involvement includes restaurants, public libraries, retail facilities, health care facilities, private residences, religious institutions, historic preservations, county courthouse/jail, corporate office complexes, office buildings, convention center, banks, theatre, airport terminal, parking structures, various state university athletic facility/dormitory/administration/classroom buildings. (Reason for leaving: Firm downsized both times.)
Construction Contract Administrator
Maintained managerial involvement, periodic field surveillance of construction activities, & performed all administrative duties required to oversee the construction contracts on many multi-million dollar projects.
○ Conducted observations to resolve construction problems, approve acceptable levels of workmanship, observe rate of progress, confirm use of approved materials, & verify compliance with plans, specifications & contract provisions.
○ Coordinated & facilitated all administrative responsibilities required to administer the construction contract, some of which included conducting pre-bid, pre-construction & monthly progress meetings; issuing all legal documents addressing construction contract cost & time changes; performing facility walk-throughs including supplemental & final inspections, etc.
○ Garnered approval from all individuals involved in the utilization of completed projects, & these same individuals expressed deep satisfaction at the considerable detail given to the design & construction of units that emphasizes the “human” aspect of hospital care.
Specification Writer
Created all project specification sections from master specification section library & compiled project manuals on many multi-million dollar projects.
○ Received constant praise from project managers & construction contract administrators acknowledging the thoroughness, clarity, & compatibility of project specification sections.
Quality Assurance Reviewer
Proactively analyzed & reviewed technical aspects of 90 % complete & final design contract drawings & specifications relative to construct ability & quality assurance in order to make a more complete, thorough, & coordinated set of Contract Documents.
○ Received praise from many owner representatives, consultants, & others due to minimum contractor requests for additions to contract cost & subsequent time extensions.
KAATZ BINKLEY JONES & MORRIS, INC., Knoxville, TN • 9/96 - 8/99
Leading architectural, interior, and engineering design firm. Project involvement included mainly educational facilities & religious institutions. (Reason for leaving: Job position was considered temporary until called back to McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc.)
Construction Contract Administrator
Maintained periodic field surveillance of construction activities & performed all administrative duties required to administer the construction contract on many multi-million dollar projects.
○ Conducted observations to resolve construction problems, approve acceptable levels of workmanship, observe rate of progress, confirm use of approved materials, & verify compliance with plans, specifications & contract provisions.
○ Coordinated & facilitated all administrative responsibilities required to administer the construction contract, some of which included conducting pre-bid, pre-construction & monthly progress meetings; issuing all legal documents addressing construction contract cost & time changes; performing facility walk-throughs including supplemental & final inspections, etc.
○ Received praise from all owner representatives & other individuals involved in the utilization of these facilities as to the timely delivery, superior quality of workmanship, & adherence to Contract Documents & standards.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
American Institute of Architects, Member 1984 - present.
Construction Specification Institute, Member 1984 - present.
International Code Council, Member 1998 - present.
COMPUTER SKILLS
PC literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook. Proven ability to learn new software programs.
MILITARY
1972 - 1975. United States Marine Corps, P.L.C. Program. Platoon Leader, Honorable Discharge. Quantico, VA.
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