I am writing to express my interest in the position advertised as being open with your company at this time. I am a highly talented and accomplished Project Management professional with more than 20 years of concrete and quarry industry experience in the United States, UAE, Africa and Afghanistan with the proven ability for getting jobs done on time and according to specifications. Now I would like to bring my talents and expertise to work for your company.
My background is in project management in nuclear, industrial, and commercial concrete production, supervision, and operations management as well as plant construction. I have planned and directed numerous projects and I am adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously. I am skilled in vendor negotiation, compliance reporting, scope development, value engineering, and client management, and am able to coordinate and liaison with design and construction professionals, local and federal officials, clients, and senior management. In addition to my knowledge and experience in concrete and aggregate production and operations management I also possess well-developed business skills, and am able to serve as primary contact to clients throughout all project phases. I have the ability to determine needs, prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and negotiate with clients, vendors, and contractors.
My experience includes direction of a wide variety of concrete plant and ancillary facility construction, renovation, and development projects. I can readily conceptualize new ideas as needed. I am able to plan and coordinate all project phases, from conceptualization and requirement determination through planning, design, and final construction, as well as schedules, direct purchasing and ensure compliance with all safety and building regulations.
I have a well-deserved reputation in this industry for getting jobs done on time and within budget, while maintaining safe, reliable work sites. I am dedicated to providing the highest quality service at all times, and remain actively involved in overseeing and inspecting a site until the project is completed to the client's satisfaction.
Construction Project Manager
Operations Management ~ Pre‑Construction Services ~ Project Development
Highly talented and accomplished Project Management executive with more than 20 years of nuclear, industrial and commercial concrete production, supervision, and operations management experience in the United States, Mideast, Africa and Afghanistan. Strong background in leading all phases of concrete plant and ancillary facility construction and renovation projects across multiple industries. Highly knowledgeable at scheduling, budgeting, costing, contract negotiation, and industrial contractor relationship management. Able to direct multiple teams, projects, and locations simultaneously. Extensive familiarity with safety, environmental code, and regulatory compliance, and on-site management. Able to plan and lead complete plant project life cycles. History of increasing profitability while reducing costs. Extremely effective in stressful situations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Commercial Concrete Plant Construction  Industrial Construction
 Code and Ordinance Enforcement  Project Management and Operations
 Building Materials Standard  Quality Control and Safety Compliance
 Leadership, Training, and Teambuilding  Outstanding Customer Relations
 Time and Budget Management  Superior Interpersonal / Presentation Skills
 Problem Solving and Decision Making  Highly Organized and Strong Analytical Abilities
 Articulate Oral and Written Communication  Able to Multi-task in Fast-paced Environments
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AGGREGATE AND CONCRETE PROJECT MANAGER Feb 2009-RECON International – Camp Bastion Afghanistan
Purchased, specified, supervised the construction of, and commissioned into production two 180 cubic MEKA twin-shaft plants
Manage existing concrete ready mix and precast operation
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AGGREGATE AND QUARRY SPECIALIST Sep 2008-Feb 2009
Senior Construction Engineer II
Bechtel International-Angola LNG Project Angola, Africa
Oversee production and quality control of aggregates from three quarries for road base and concrete production
Coordinate hauling and stockpile of materials at Dande Spool Base for barge loading and shipment to Soyo,
Angola
AREA DIVISION MANAGER NOV 2006–AUG 2007
UNIBETON READY MIX ï‚¡ ABU DHABI, UAE
ï® Supervised Construction two MEKA 180 cubic meter plants and relocated two 150 cubic meter plants in UAE
ï® Operations Manager over six plants and four maintenance facilities using 175 trucks, drivers and support personnel
ï® Recognized as supplier of commercial and residential concrete in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as well surrounding emirates
PRODUCTION MANAGER
MORAINE MATERIALS  DAYTON, OH MAY 2000–OCT 2006
ï® Western Division Manager over eight plants
ï® Purchased supervised construction of and commissioned two Stephens Empire plants and maintenance facilities for Central Ready Mix of Columbus, Ohio
ï® Relocated McNeillus plant
ï® Worked collaboratively with engineers and architects for site design and permit acquisition
ï® Obtained property, site design, zoning, building, and environmental permits for plant located on Miami County, Ohio
ï® Supervised construction of aggregate storage areas, and acquisition of zoning, building, and environmental permits
ï® Relocated and installed Erie-Strayer 12 yard central mix plant
ï® Purchased Erie-Strayer 12 cubic yard central mix plant and installed and in Florence, Kentucky
ï® Primarily responsible for permitting, design, and construction of concrete truck washout system and relocation of entrance
ï® Division Manager in Western Division, and spearheaded three plants and two maintenance facilities including three plant managers, and 50 to 100 concrete trucks and drivers
OPERATIONS MANAGER JUN 1999–MAY 2000
AMERICAN READY MIX
ï® Managed two plants with total of 18 trucks and five support and office personnel
ï® Oversaw sales program, budget control, maintenance supervision, and safety program
PLANT MANAGER APR 1996–JUN 1999
THOMAS CONCRETE OF GEORGIA
ï® Produced structural and non-structural concrete for residential, commercial, government, and industrial contractors. Designated to Suwannee, Doraville, and Alpharetta plants
PLANT MANAGER JAN 1995–APR 1996
RMC ALLIED
ï® Produced structural and nonstructural concrete for residential, commercial, and industrial contractors
ï® Assigned to Lilburn, Doraville, and Marietta Boulevard plants
ï® Served as Quality Control Laboratory Manager
ï® Developed new concrete designs, and tested various cements, and admixtures and aggregates for use in existing and new production mixes
ï® Executed compression testing and aggregate gradations, specific gravity testing etc. al laboratory duties
Mobile Projects
PROJECT MANAGER SEP 1993–DEC 1994
C & D CONCRETE LLC
ï® Produced structural and nonstructural concrete for Riverdale Paper Machine #38 for prime contractor BE & K at International Paper, Selma, AL. This project was a joint venture of Cosby Carmichael Concrete of Selma, AL and Dawkins Concrete of Hartsville, SC
ï® Produced structural and non-structural concrete for Hoffman-LaRoach Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility
PROJECT MANAGER 1991–1993
MISSISSIPPI MATERIALS
ï® Produced non-structural, structural, and paving concrete for Champion Paper Deink Facility
PROJECT MANAGER
ï® Produced non-structural, structural, and paving concrete for Champion Paper
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