Results oriented Project Manager with 23 years of hands-on experience seeking an innovative construction company looking for a highly motivated, skilled and proficient leader.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
As Project manager on North Lauderdale Fire Station #34 ($6,495,000), this state of the art facility was brought to completion within budget and ahead of schedule.
Coral Gables Museum ($5,000,000) I was the preconstruction manager/project manager for this historical renovation
Coral Reef Nursing Home addition/renovation ($4,900,000) I was preconstruction manager/project manager. Project was won by aggressive negotiations and strong leadership.
As preconstruction/project manager, lead estimator for renovations to River Reach Apartments in Naples Florida ($24,850,000) this 508 unit complex met all goals within time and budget.
Arbor Strand Commons and Pool Recreation area in Bonita Springs Florida ($1,300,000) was built in record time and below budget. I managed this successful project through completion.
Central Bark renovation ($136,000) in Metairie Louisiana was acquired through my efforts and the project was brought in under budget and within the customer’s time frame.
Dot’s Diner addition and renovation ($127,000) in Kenner Louisiana contained special challenges since the restaurant didn’t shut down during the construction process. Project was on time and within budget.
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EDUCATION
Core curriculum based on business management and construction. 90 hours accumulated
Colleges attended: Northwestern State University, Louisiana State University, University of South Louisiana, State University of New York, and Palm Beach Community College.
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YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
GBA – Project Manager/Estimator – Nationwide Company (12 States)
Louisiana Commercial Contractor – New Orleans, Louisiana
EPCO Construction – Commercial Project Manager/Estimator/BD – New Orleans, Louisiana
Dooley Mack Commercial Contractors – Florida – Project Manager/Estimator
Lennar – Director – Florida
GL Construction – Construction Manager – Florida _______________________________________________
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
The above chronological employment list spans approximately 10 years. A list of other employers includes: Trinity Building Group, Naples FL, JRB Construction Group, Bonita Springs, and US Home Corporation, Naples FL. I also taught high school level Building Trades in Alexandria, LA and New Iberia, LA. I was a store manager for 84 Lumber in New Iberia, LA.
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COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
I am highly experienced with all Microsoft Office Suite products including: Excel, Word, Power Point, Project, Viso, Publisher and Outlook. I have experience with Prolog and Suretrack software. I have worked extensively with UDA Construction Suite (estimating and project management software.
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
With extensive knowledge of turn-key commercial new construction and renovation, I am: Extremely well versed in the processes and procedures of all construction phases; Have direct experience with budgets, buy-outs and materials ordering; Owner, Architect, Contractor (OAC) meetings; Bonding; Public bids; RFI’s; Plans and Specifications; Technical Details; Architect sample tracking methods and big picture planning
With over 23 years of management experience in construction, I bring to the table, a comprehensive package of successes. I know what works and what doesn’t. I have worked in the business development realm, securing millions of dollars of contracts. I am a contract specialist; reading and discerning the validity of agreements. I have owned businesses. Experiencing the direct effects of how the construction industry works has lent itself to producing a well rounded view of the general contractors needs, and has taught me the discipline to provide the best possible service to those I’ve been employed by