To obtain a Construction Project Managment Position where I can utilize my skills and proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget.
THOMAS EVERETT HAMMAR
Profile
Highly analytical and accomplished Construction Project Manager with a proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget. Dedicated professional with 10 + years of construction experience balanced with field and office work. Motivated leader who can consistently drive field teams to keep on schedule and meet goals. Skilled in computer applications including Microsoft Office, SureTrak, USGN, CMiC, and ProLog. Flexible, decisive, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
Areas of Expertise:
♦ Bid Comparison ♦ Plan/Specification Review ♦ Budgeting
♦ Contract Writing ♦ Planning & Scheduling ♦ Conflict Management
♦ Relationship Building ♦ Oral & Written Communication ♦ Final Inspection/Turnover
Education
M.B.A. & M.S. Marketing, with honors
University of Colorado, Denver, CO
B.A. Organizational Communication
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Career Overview
PROJECT EXECUTIVE/MANAGER of SPECIAL PROJECTS
W. E. O’NEIL CONSTRUCTION, DENVER, CO (7/07 – 12/08)
• Supervised Special Projects Superintendents, Project Managers, and support staff.
• Compiled information on projects and wrote monthly Profit and Loss reports.
• Prepared and presented quarterly Board Reports giving an overview of the department’s progress.
• Provided oversight for the company’s strategic goals as a Management Team member.
• Managed budgets to maximize job profitability and identified variances between estimated and actual costs, designed economical solutions when field conditions caused original plans to change.
• Continuously managed a caseload of projects effectively.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS (11/05 - 5/07)
• Planned, directed, and coordinated the construction of new stores in excess of $18 million annually.
• Supervised new construction projects in multiple states simultaneously.
• Initiated each bid process; reviewed all bids and selected each General Contractor.
• Prepared, monitored, and updated schedules to ensure timely completion of projects; conducted pre-construction, and construction progress meetings.
• Inspected all projects off and on-site to insure construction work was on schedule and in accordance with codes and standards.
• Developed a network of dedicated General Contractors who delivered projects on-time and in budget.
• Resolved any inspection issues, including interpretation and modification of specifications, for contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Conducted final inspection of completed jobs with contractors, inspectors, and Red Robin operations.
• Co-developed General Contractor contracts and billing procedures that were adopted company wide.
PROJECT MANAGER
W. E. O’NEIL CONSTRUCTION, GOLDEN, CO (11/99 – 11/05)
• Coordinated all project activities with Project Superintendents
• Performed in-depth project scope analysis; negotiated and qualified subcontractor contracts.
• Prepared, monitored, and updated schedules to ensure the timely completion of projects.
• Developed economical solutions when field conditions caused original plans to change.
• Acted as a liaison between clients, building departments, and local utilities.
• Processed shop drawings and submittals in a timely manner.
• Controlled quality of work and sub-contractor coordination.
• Managed budgets to maximize job profitability.
• Conducted weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings
• Earned an AGC award for the Southglenn Mall remodel.
VOLUNTEER
U. S. PEACE CORPS, ESTONIA (6/98 – 10/99)
• Co-developed and wrote over fifteen business plans for area entrepreneurs.
• Organized and presented project management seminars to local business people.
• Participated in the development of Business Around the Baltic Sea Development Agency.
• Wrote successful grants to the European Union for local government and business projects.
• Worked as a counselor and business teacher for over 100 inner-city youths at an English Camp.
• Taught a general business/economics course to over forty high school and vocational students.
• Developed advertising questionnaires for local marketing firms.
• Facilitated sessions at two Põlva Youth Forums.
CONSTRUCTION (INTERIM POSITIONS)
JENNISON CONSTRUCTION & PRIVATE HOME REMODELING (2/97 – 5/98)
• Assisted superintendents in all aspects of work to complete projects on schedule and under budget.
• Worked as a framer, finish carpenter and electrician; learned the trades from tradesmen.
• Completed an extensive quarter million dollar home remodel.
STORE MANAGER
TOYS “R†US DENVER, CO (2/93 – 6/94)
• As the Front End Manager managed the cash-control of the state’s largest store with sales receipts in excess of $10,000,000.
• Improved store’s product distribution system by designing a more efficient unloading system.
• Hired, trained, and scheduled over 125 employees during 1993 holiday season.
• Enhanced customer services levels and employee development.
STORE MANAGER
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, FRISCO, CO & SANTA ROSA, CA (5/89 – 8/92)
• Managed two stores by controlling monthly Profit & Loss statements through monitoring product sales & margins in addition to expenses.
• Designed and implemented the District’s team marketing approach to selling carpet, resulting in waste elimination, inventory reduction, and improved customer service for 21 stores.
• Controlled expenses during a flat sales year resulting in a 68% profit improvement.
• Created marketing sales plan to meet store’s first year sales goal of $800,000.
• Promoted into management due to strong financial aptitude and work ethic.
Awards and Community Involvement
Earned an AGC award for the Southglenn Mall remodel.
Board Member – Washington Street Community Center, Denver CO
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