Senior level construction management and/or estimating position.
MICHAEL L. KEATING
19380 Quail Creek Drive • Fairhope, Alabama 36532
251.302.0199 • mkeatingfl[at]yahoo.com
SENIOR-LEVEL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Goal-oriented and budget-conscious professional offering more than 21 years of experience within construction industry heading diverse, multimillion-dollar projects to successful completion. Hands-on and resourceful administrator who has project-managed over 80 initiatives totaling more than $400M. Diverse team player and change agent with experience in all phases of development and construction, including areas from real estate/site search through warranty repairs. Exhibit exceptional leadership, administrative, organizational, decision-making, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Areas of excellence:
Project Management • Team Management • Strategic Planning • Project Design • Negotiations
Program Management • Budget Management • Construction Administration • Cost Avoidance
Policy Development • Change Management • Quality Control • P&L Responsibility • Estimating
Performance Management • Recruiting • Client Relations • Purchasing • OSHA Requirements
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
SPECTRATECH, INC., Oak Ridge, Tennessee • 2009-2010
Engineering, environmental, and nuclear services company.
Project Manager, Cost Engineer
As a contract employee to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, completed numerous Independent Government Estimates (IGE’s) in a 3-4 month time span allowing contract award prior to the end of the fiscal year. Also filled in as a Technical Manager on MEDCOM projects successfully advertising, negotiating, and awarding multiple task orders to meet Government time requirements (including stimulus (ARRA) projects).
• Completed over 70 estimates totaling nearly $70 million in construction value.
• Awarded 30+ task orders.
BALDWIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Bay Minette, Alabama • 2005-2008
Educational institution with 27,000 students and 48 locations, including seven high schools.
Director, Planning & Construction Management
Brought on board to start up department. Recruited and managed all eight team members and supervised six architectural firms and numerous other vendors. Managed $300M capital improvement program with more than $100M in concurrent projects in over ten locations. Directed project delivery. Led entire development process, including real estate acquisitions, design development, bidding, recruiting, planning, and construction management.
• Completed more than 20 projects, totaling over $150M in construction value, in three years.
• Spearheaded timely completion of several new school and addition projects, adding nearly 500,000 square feet of new space to district and eliminating over 100 portable classrooms.
• Recommended and implemented Geographic Information System (GIS) for calculating and conducting student growth projections, demographic analysis, and student redistricting.
• Allowed all stakeholders to be involved in design of new schools and additions by implementing policies and procedures aimed at stakeholder feedback and buy-in.
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CB RICHARD ELLIS, Birmingham, Alabama • 2002-2005
World’s largest commercial real estate services company with over $6B in yearly revenue.
Project Manager
Headed all construction projects averaging six to ten branch bank locations per year across Southeast. Monitored work and supervised design engineering, estimating, space planning, furniture/move management, and construction functions. Developed scope of work, budgets, and procedures. Traveled to job sites regularly to inspect, report, and manage general contractors assigned to each given venture.
• Guided several major initiatives to on-time, on-budget completion.
• Earned award for best cost-saving suggestion.
Construction Manager/Cost Engineer
Led all construction administration functions for firm projects. Prepared preliminary estimates on all projects, including Corps of Engineers projects, utilizing micro-computer-aided cost engineering software (MCACES). Teamed with several clients to deliver quality project execution. Functioned as General Contractor on design/build projects. Performed quality control document reviews.
• Conceived and implemented all policies and procedures associated with construction administration and cost estimating.
• Completed hundreds of estimates during tenure, averaging less than 5% discrepancy from actual cost.
• Earned Certified General Contractor (CGC) License from State of Florida; performed as General Contractor for major renovation project at Pensacola News Journal.
WG YATES & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., Philadelphia, Mississippi • 1997-1998
ENR Top 100 commercial general contractor.
Project Manager
Directed $5M clubhouse facility at condo resort complex; shared responsibility for $100M condo development. Administered scheduling, purchasing, estimating, change management, and quality control. Joined forces with Project Superintendent to ensure smooth project operations. Installed and maintained LAN.
BEERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., Atlanta, Georgia • 1997
International construction company currently known as Skanska.
Project Engineer/Estimator (Specialty & Interiors Group)
Prepared bid and conceptual estimates for projects worth up to $25M. Played integral role in pre-construction activities, including contract negotiations and value engineering. Completed cost estimates on all CSI Divisions; managed bid processes on several projects.
Construction Manager
Contributed as team member to head development of 10-12 restaurants annually, including initial land acquisition, turnover, and operations with budgets totaling $25-30M. Collaborated on design review and pioneered new department procedures. Retained several General Contractors; procured consulting services.
NOTE: Additional positions included Construction Manager for Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. as well as Office Engineer and Estimator for Centex Construction Company, Inc.
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EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Business Administration: University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science, Construction Management: University of Nebraska
Graduate of Leadership Baldwin County, 2008
Certified General Contractor • Registered Building Inspector • Certified Documents Technologist
Certified Construction Contract Administrator • Certified Professional Estimator
Certified Cost Consultant • Certified Shelter Survey Technician • Engineer in Training
Corps of Engineers Certificate for Construction Quality Management
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