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RICHARD A. PRESTON
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER ♦ SUPERINTENDENT
Highly accomplished and talented Construction Industry Project Manager/Superintendent with 30+ years experience in commercial, industrial, and residential construction. Proven ability to manage multi-million dollar projects, oversee construction design, prepare and manage schedules, maintain safety standards, and supervise numerous subcontractors. Expertise determining project scope to ensure all goals and objectives align with customer requirements and are met on-time. Proven track record managing tenet improvements, food service, retail, education, and manufacturing facility projects up to 600K SF. Top-performer, hands-on approach manager, respected leader, and valuable contributor to cross-functional teams. Open to relocation.
Serve as Lead Contractor and Project Manager for company providing plumbing, electrical, carpentry, floor installation, appliance repair, painting, home remodeling, room additions, and lawn services. Oversee all projects from conception to final inspections, prepare and present all bids and estimates, and perform all marketing, hiring, and accounting functions.
• Achieved $200K/year in annual sales.
• Started and maintain highly-successful business during recession.
Managed all hands-on maintenance and grounds/building improvements for 400 bed student housing complex. Oversaw all plumbing, electrical, and appliance maintenance. Built storage buildings, performed various construction projects, and installed tanning booths, carpeting, and VCT.
ANDERSON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, Bakersfield, CA 2000 - 2002 & 2006 - 2007
Regional Manager, Florida Operations (2006 - 2007)
Project Manager/Superintendent (2000 - 2002)
Oversaw and managed daily project operations including scheduling, quality control, change orders, drawing specifications, contract negotiations, and subcontractors. Directed and monitored construction activities per state and local building codes, maintained health and safety standards, monitored project risks, and ensured overall site safety. Project work included restorations, structure drying, mold remediation, remolding, renovations, general contracting, and emergency services for various buildings.
• Managed $3M+ interior and exterior 102-room hotel reconstruction from water/storm damage.
• Led $800K/14,000 SF renovation and total reconstruction of medical offices from water damage.
• Provided complete interior reconstruction of 2 high-end condo units totally $550K.
• Successfully allowed hotel to continue operations during mold remediation in 15 rooms totaling $375K and permitted another hotel operational during 126-room renovation.
• Consulted with Blackstone Group assisting insurance settlement process with claims reaching $150M from storm damage.
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• Built new $3.8M/35,000 SF US Post Office.
• Restored $2M 400-unit apartment complex.
MCCARTHY COMPANIES, Tempe, AZ 2006
Project Superintendent
Prepared project schedules and coordinated repair efforts for school underground chilled water piping system. Cut sidewalks, repaired failing pipe, and corrected interior connections. Worked closely with principal ensuring safe temporary sidewalks and detours for students.
KITCHELL CONTRACTORS, INC., Phoenix, AZ 2005 - 2006
Project Superintendent
Oversaw new road construction to casino requiring explosives and removal/transportation of 1M cubic yards of dirt and rock while 24/7 casino operations stayed open without interruption.
FCI CONSTRUCTIONRS, INC., Phoenix, AZ 2002 - 2005
Project Superintendent
Oversaw multi-million dollar projects in several remote locations. Managed office staff, superintendents, and field engineers, maintained strong partnerships with customers, and worked closely with architects and engineers. Sent CM[at]Risk projects out for budget pricing, pre-qualified subcontractors when GMP set prepared bid packages, and sent out bid packages for proposal. Received and reviewed all proposals, selected subcontractors, and wrote contracts. Recognized for managing 6 projects under construction/proposal simultaneously.
• Constructed new 6,000 seat/$34M sports arena.
• Managed new $2.3M teacher housing project.
• Built 16,000 SF athletic building and new football, track, and baseball/softball fields with project budget of $4.6M.
• Oversaw 22,000 SF/$3.1M junior high school classroom addition.
• Managed construction of 3 new 35,000 SF US Post Offices.
• Built 1,400 ft. deep/$185K water well.
PARADISE RESTORATION, INC., Puerto Rico 1998 - 2000
Owner
K D CONTRACTORS S.E., Penulas, Puerto Rico 1994 - 1998
General Manager
GRAY CONSTRUCTION, Lexington, KY 1985 - 1994
Superintendent
R & H MECHANICAL, INC. 1976 - 1985
Owner
CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Water Damage Restoration & Applied Structural Drying Certifications
Certified Quality Control Manager (CQCM) for Air Force, Army, and Navy
Held Plumbing License in KY, IN, & OH
Training - Project Management, Xactimate, & Pro Log
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