Utilize skills and experieince to win new work and execute existing contracts.
Kenneth R. McElfresh 1076 Emily’s Walk Lane
904/525-2267 Jacksonville FL 32221
Current Assignment Construction Management Overview
$3.2B Fontainebleau Resort, Las Vegas
Exec. Project Manager 2006-2009 Turnberry West Construction
The project includes 3,800 Rooms located in a 725-foot Tower, the tallest reinforced concrete structure in the U.S. west of the Mississippi River. In addition, dramatic Lobby with Soaring Ceilings, Signature Restaurants, 60,000SF Spa, 100,000SF Casino, 3,200 Seat Performing Arts Theater, Trend Setting Retail Boutiques, 4,300 parking spots, and 300,000SF of Convention/Event Space with the largest roof top Pool and Club scene in the world.
Mr. McElfresh served on the Executive Construction Committee for the Project and was instrumental in developing and managing the Owner/Builder’s entity, Turnberry West Construction, used by the Developer to construct the Project saving $160M in CM/GC Fee. The Project received Silver LEED certification and utilized an OCIP insurance Program.
Mr. McElfresh developed the Project Procedure Manual for Subcontract Procurement, Document Control, Project Scheduling, Accounting Systems, Overall Project Management, Project Reporting and Developed Overall Site Logistics.
As Executive PM of the Tower portion of the Project and liaison to the Podium and Parking Garage Teams, Mr. McElfresh had overall responsibility for Design Development to Budget, Estimating, Value Engineering, Asia/Domestic Procurement, LEED Program, OCIP Program, Master CPM Scheduling, Life Safety Testing, and overall Project Commissioning.
Career Synopsis:
“Hands-on†construction executive frequently devising innovative methods for the challenges presented during the various phases of Design, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning. Developed proven skills in the industry for completing specialized projects on time and under budget that require technical expertise, unique contracting methods, fast-track scheduling, tight budgetary constraints and intuitive approaches.
Twenty Five (25) years of direct Construction Industry experience with major international construction and development firms such as Bovis Lend Lease (CM), Turnberry Associates (Owner/Builder), Perini Corp. (GC), and Friedman Properties, Ltd. (Owner/Builder). Participated in and completed various new construction and renovation projects spanning the hospitality, education, transportation, health care, industrial and commercial markets in metropolitan New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Las Vegas, NV and Southeastern USA. Developed special expertise and strategic relationships for Asia Purchasing and execution of Large Complex Projects.
Computer Applications: Microsoft Office, Primavera, SureTrak, Expedition, ProLog, Timberline
Education, Certifications and Affiliations:
U.S.G.B.C, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED A.P.), 2008
O.S.H.A. Thirty Hour Certificate 2005
ASHE Healthcare Contractor and Infection Control during Construction Certificate, 2002
New York University, New York, N.Y. M.S. Construction Management Program, 1989
Atlantic Community College, Mays Landing, N.J. A.D. Contract Law, 1986
Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N.H. 1980
Project Experience:
Industrial $1.50B Completed – Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Facility, Goldman Sachs Generation System Health Care $1.1B Completed – St. Luke’s / Roosevelt Hospital, Baptist Medical Center
Education $350M Completed – Baruch College, PS 130 & 244, Villages, FAU Dormitories, Palm Coast HS
Hospitality $3.7B Completed – Fontainebleau L.V., Marriot Courtyard, Ritz Carlton, O’Hare Ameri-Suites
Commercial $425M Completed – River North Center, Medina Temple Restoration, Goodman Center
Condominium $275M Completed – Harrison Street Lofts, Atlantic Palace, Enclave, Riviera Estates
Transportation $1.2B Completed – La Guardia Redevelopment, JAL Cargo Facility
Personal Summary
History and Overview:
History
Home
Hobbies
3rd generation Construction Family
World Travel growing up
3 Older sisters and parents in Las Vegas
Happily married 19 years to Andrea
Father to Megan 16, Kenny 13, Jack 12 and Chelsea 10
Golf
Personal Style
Orientation
Strengths
Challenges
To people: seek to positively influence and help others
To tasks: want quality and reliable performance
To problems: analyze data and determine tactical, creative and practical solutions
To problems: make it an opportunity
Reliably Innovative and productive
Shows stamina under stress
Avoids errors
Engages in critical analysis
Committed to achieving goals and objectives
Ensures quality control
Works to help others and create harmony
Desire a positive work climate with competent others to use skills and experience
High-energy drive to invest in reaching goals with integrity
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