Estimator - Project Manager - Superintendent - Construction Manager
Having completed a vast array of projects on many different levels: underground utilities, churches, public schools, universities, hospitals, apartment complexes, office buildings, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, local government buildings, correctional facilities, and military building projects; there is the continued passion for building construction projects and building long-lasting business relationships. Looking to add exciting professional experiences while drawing on the knowledge gained from the past.
Loved the fast-paced action of being a field superintendent but also thrives on the constant change involved with being an estimator and project manager. The construction industry has so many variables and so much to offer.
Attributes:
Instructive - Patient - Calm
Team Oriented and an Independent Worker
Confident
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sr. Project Estimator/Project Manager
January 2008 - present
Bloomington, IN
- Handle the execution of the jobs from start to finish.
- Maintain strong relationship with our company's current clients through on-going maintenance and new projects.
- Develop new potential clients through networking relationships.
- Responsible for quantity take-off and input into Touchdown estimating software.
- Perform quantity take-offs by "hand".
- Analyze self-performed work for appropriate manhours, equipment, and material needed.
- Responsible for solicitation of subcontractor and supplier bids.
- Complete project scope for quote, bid, and negotiations on bid day.
- Transition from bid to construction on projects that are awarded; meeting with superintendent and foremen to assist with job set up.
- Responsible for project management on projects successfully bid and awarded. This to include contracts, billings, submittals, project financial overview and review, budget updates, scheduling, submittals, O&M and close-out documents, etc.
- Meeting with General Contractors, Owners, Architects to facilitate project progress.
- Price and process changes to on-going projects, along with RFI submissions.
Project Estimator
November 2005 - January 2008
Bloomington, IN
- Responsible for quantity take-off and input into ICE/MC2 estimating software. Perform quantity take-offs both by "hand" and by digitizer of self-perform and subcontacted work. (Digitizer software - MC2 Digiticer and Timberline Cut/Fill)
- Analyze self-performed work for appropriate crew size, equipment, and material needed (concrete, carpentry, earthwork, utilities).
- Responsible for solicitation of subcontractor and supplier bids.
- Complete bid on bid day.
- Prepare budget estimates for design-build endeavors and see project through until construction begins. Along with assisting designers with cost effective alternatives for "value engineering" a budget.
- Develop proposals for military projects, including price, technical, and design submittals. Worked closely with architect in our design team to complete design as per government specifications and requirements.
- Set up initial project schedule - pre-bid.
- Transition from bid to construction on projects that are awarded, from meeting with superintendents to assist with job set up and kick-off through contract buy-out process.
- Completed ICE MC2 Basic Training, Administrator Training, Toolkits Training, and Wizards Training (Certifications provided by MC2).
- MC2 Network Administrator - July 2005 - January 2008
- Completed company specific user manual for MC2.
Assistant to Project Manager
December 2005 - June 2007
Bloomington, IN
- Performed project management duties while under the supervision of a Project Manager.
- Created project budgets and completed contract buy out.
- Development of owner/contractor/subcontractor contracts.
- Write purchase orders for contract services and materials.
- Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and on-site supervision for the duration of construction of the project from design issues and design changes to field installations.
- Monitor on-site overall project quaility and conformance to project documents and building codes.
- Create and monitor project schedules, project budget, and project cost forecasts.
- Process all changes to the contract (PRs, ASIs, RFIs, etc.).
- Facilitate Owner/Architect/Contractor progress meetings along with contractor coordination meetings.
Project Superintendent
May 2003 - December 2005
Bloomington, IN
- Support company equal employment opportunity and affirmative action plans.
- Conduct safety meetings as required; establish and maintain safety awareness on the jobsite, to include subcontractors and suppliers.
- Plan and supervise subcontractor activities. Hold weekly coordination meetings. Assist in resolving subcontractor issues.
- Effectively communicate and interact with architect, owner, union representatives, subcontractors, building inspectors, and general public.
- Track costs and subcontractors� costs to ensure accurate budget reports and accruals.
- Monitor budget reports for potential problem areas and track unit costs for work performed.
- Apply approved budget to determine manpower, equipment, and method of construction.
- Prepare and communicate Short Interval Schedule. Schedule materials and subcontractors appropriately. Look ahead for potential problems in design, schedule, and budget.
- Order and procure materials.
- Accurately prepare daily reports, unit reports, accident reports, safety report/checklist, photos, purchase orders, time sheets, receipts/invoices, quantities of work in place, as-builts and phone logs.
- Prepare and procure punch lists.
- Provide clean instruction in project objectives. Develop cooperation and team work through use of sound supervisory practices.
- Enforce company standards of quality. Monitor all on-going work and ensure that all meets building code and project specifications. This includes, to inspect and monitor subcontractor work. Identify potential problems early and makes corrections as required.
- Understand material and storage requirements and costs. Conserve materials and avoid waste.
- Set performance goals for employees. Evaluate work of employees. Be effective in training, instructing, and correcting performance deficiencies. Delegate responsibilities.
- Initiate, monitor, and maintain scheduling tools as required for productive work. Assist project engineer in scheduling.
- Schedule regular maintenance on jobsite equipment.
- Estimate quantities of labor, material, and equipment required to complete entire scope of potential change orders. Solicit pricing from subcontractors. Submit pricing on potential change orders to project manager for review.
- Manage 80+ construction personnel on two simultaneous projects.
Project Engineer
May 2000 - May 2003
Bloomington, IN
- Review and approve shop drawings and product data submittals as per job specifications.
- Create and track all major materials, products, and quantities using target delivery dates and actual delivery dates through a Procurement Log.
- Interpret design/drawings for crafts installing material.
- Work closely and professionally with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
- Building, maintaining, and updated schedules (SureTrak).
- Verify all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications.
- Prepare and disseminate required documentation records such as status reports, meeting minutes, punch lists, requires for information, and material requirement calculations to supervisor and subcontractors.
- Update contract documents as required by RFI responses, project design changes, change orders, Architectural Supplemental Instructions, and as-built conditions.
- Coordinate multi-phased projects.
- Prepare, estimate, and negotiate Change Order Requests.
- Track job progress through photo documentation, Daily Reports, and Short Interval Schedules.
EDUCATION
Some College Coursework Completed
8/2006 - 12/2006
Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN
- Started Graduate Certificate Program in Public Administration. Credits earned in the certificate program transfer into the Masters program. I plan on continuing classes as time allows.
Bachelor's Degree
8/1997 - 5/2000
Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN
- B.S. in Construction Technology
- Minor: Architectural Drafting
- Cumulative GPA: 3.96 (4.0 Scale)
- Major GPA: 4.0 (4.0 Scale)
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Some College Coursework Completed,
8/1995 - 5/1997
Purdue University Calumet | Hammond, IN
- Started in a dual-credit program as a senior in high school
- Major: Architectural and Construction Technology
- Transferred to Indiana State University program
High School Honors Diploma
8/1992 - 6/1996
Hanover Central High School | Cedar Lake, IN
- American Institue of Constructors - Associate Constructor Certification - Passed Exam - Certification Granted - 2000
- OSHA - Completed 10 hour course - 1999, 2002
- Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society - Delta III Chapter
- Epsilon Pi Tau Professional Fraternity - Mu Chapter
- Golden Key National Honor Society
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & TRAINING
- Completed Prolog Project Manager, Level 1 Training
- Completed ICE/MC2 Basic Training and Administrator Training
- Projects completed as a GC Superintendent beat budget costs
- Projects completed as GC Superintendent were $5 million plus project budgets.
- GC Bid Year 2007 - awarded approximately $35 million in hard, competitively bid contracts
- Subcontract Bid Year 2008 - awarded approximately $600,000 in hard, competitvely bid contracts
- Subcontract Bid Year 2009 - awarded approximately $650,000 in hard, competitvely bid contracts
- Longevity. First 8 career years were with the same company.
INTERESTS
- Picaboo Digital Scrapbooking
- Corel PaintShop Pro
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