I herewith submit my resume for consideration in the construction management environment.
There is long and broad range experience in my work history. I am positive and diligent.
My family is very long lived and work thru late adult years.
I am in good health and would like to work with interesting and rewarding projects and a good professional team.
Sincerely,
John W. Grastorf
Resume
Objective
To obtain a Senior Construction Management Position where my 37 years of Construction Management Experience is being used to further the objectives of the potential employer.
Summary
· Owner and manager of a medium sized construction company
· Completed projects from New York to Alaska:
o Project Manager for the first two phases of the Potomac Mills Outlet Mall;
o High rise construction experience in Rochester, New York;
o Built schools, subdivisions, commercial buildings and agricultural projects
o Estimated commercial construction projects
· Extensive experience in public relations related to construction, good people management skills;
· Extensive technical understanding and technical management skills
· Experience with legal issues, contract negotiations and management of professionals
Work Experience
Oct 1996 to Present Project Manager and Primary Estimator with Meridian Construction. The company undertakes construction projects for schools, offices buildings, apartment and condominium buildings. The clients are Federal and State entities as well as private l retail companies. Reported to: Gerry Nowak, President: 301-670-1677Responsibilities:· Solicited sub-contractor projects bids ranging from $5 to $25M; · Started supervision of several new construction jobs ;· Supervised government projects;· Liaised with government departments;
July1990 to Oct 1996 50% owner of the Brinkley Park Town Home Project and of Pinnacle Builders (the General Contracting entity). Acted as Secretary/Treasurer of the project and the Construction Company. Self-Employed.Responsibilities:· Conceived, planned initiated and executed the construction of a 68-unit entry-level town-home project in Prince George's County, Maryland. · Solicited investment of $1M to purchase the property.· Secured a development loan of $1.5M and revolving construction loan of $1.3M.· Supervised all aspects of contract negotiations, planning, legal issues, engineering, development, construction, marketing, sales and business management.
May 1988 to July 1990 Project Manager with Columbia Construction Co. Inc. based in Lanham, Maryland. Reported to: Ed Rausch, President.Responsibilities:· Completed two projects in difficulty (a Navy storage building and a fire training facility). · Contracted and managed a $3M school renovation and addition. · Managed to obtain seventy change orders which brought in $400K of additional work. · Supervised a firehouse project and administered fifty change orders. · Started a $2.5M school renovation/school addition project.
Mar 1987 to April 1988 Short Term Contract WorkNov 1987 - April 1988 - Tenant and Renovation Construction Manager, Tycon Construction Co., Vienna, Virginia.· Negotiated and solved problems between owners and sub-contractorsMar 1987 - Nov 1987 - Director of Construction with Golansky Companies Inc., Rockville, Maryland.· Completed various bids: Hill Crest Plaza 110,000 Sq. Ft; Spring Wood Center 72,000 Sq. Ft; Culpeper Mall 130,000 sq. ft remodeling· Halved budget and made engineering savings of $ 500,000
June 1984 to Feb 1987 Construction Manager with Furman Builders Inc., Rockville, Maryland.Reported to: Bob Furman, PresidentResponsibilities:· Supervised the construction of the first two phases at the Potomac Mills Outlet Mall, a 1.3 million square foot retail space. · Interviewed, recruited and supervised project managers, superintendents, trade foremen, and a clerical and accounting staff. · Contract for Phase I, Phase II and tenant work in over one hundred leased spaces accumulated to a contract of well over $30 million. · Anticipation of the developer's needs and quality service to this client were directly responsible for this increase.
Mar 1981 to Mar 1984 Owner and Manager, of Northern Systems Inc., Anchorage, Alaska.The company built custom homes in the $250,000 plus price range (1984 prices) Responsibilities:· a project of seven four-plexes; · constructed a law office building, a grain elevator, and grain storage buildings;· numerous remodel and subcontract jobs.
Oct 1979 to Mar 1981 Estimator/Project Manager with Capstone Construction, Seattle, Washington.Reported to: John Vevik, PresidentResponsibilities:· Assisted in the reorganization of the company for more productive labor force and management practices. · Estimated and administered residential and commercial remodel and new construction activities. · Achieved junior partnership and helped maintain business flow through the recession.
Jun 1977 to Oct 1979 Short Term Contract WorkJan 1979 - Oct 1979 - Construction Superintendent with Walsky Construction, Anchorage, Alaska. · Assisted the owner in bidding, buying out, and managing several government contracts in, Alaska.Jan 1978 - Feb 1979 - General Superintendent, with R.D. Massey and Company, Anchorage, Alaska.· Supervised bidding, estimating, field construction and warranty program · Managed development of a 2300 acre farm incl. contract negotiations with stateJun 1977 - Dec 1977 - Superintendent with Alaska Diversified Contractors, Anchorage, Alaska· Contract Administration for Fairbanks Federal Building
Mar 1975 to June 1977 Superintendent, R.C. Hedreen Company, Anchorage, Alaska (headquarters are in Seattle, Washington). Reported to: Dick Hedreen, PresidentResponsibilities: · Supervised the Wasilla School Construction through interior construction and finishing;· Negotiated monthly progress payments; · Updated the CPM schedule; selected and trained an assistant and completed the job on schedule. · Managed the Palmer High School, which was approximately one month behind schedule, to oversee completion and punch out. · Supervised the punch list activities for both schools while beginning work on a third.· Supervised the final enclosure of the building for winter and completion of the concrete work for the $11 million Valdez Secondary School· Updated the CPM schedule to complete work approximately 2 months ahead of schedule which resulted in higher than estimated profit..
Aug 1972 to Mar 1975 Assistant Project Manager, with Building Systems Housing Corporation, Rochester, New York. Reported to: Supervisor Dave Stearns. Retired Responsibilities: · A $12 million Urban Development Corporation project which included 2 pre-cast high-rise apartment buildings (17-story and 8-story) comprising 392 units; a 3-story community center; and a 9-level structural steel parking garage. · Worked from foundation to interior finishing. · Directed crew in the field and coordinated subcontractors' crews. · Processing all shop drawings and subcontractors' submittals for approval. · Assisted in soliciting bids, contract review, job buyout and progress payments.
May 1970 to Aug 1972 Carpenter Foreman, with Ridge Lumber, Rochester, New York.Responsibilities: · Worked in roof truss shop; gradually assumed number two position, learned to layout from plans and supervised work crews.
Jan 1968 to May 1970 and Sep 1959 to Nov 1963 Intelligence WorkJan 1968 - May 1970 - Staff Officer with CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, Washington, D. C. · Analyzed personalities and events in foreign affairs, specializing in the Soviet BlocSep 1959 to Nov 1963 - US. ARMY INTELLIGENCE CORPSReported to: 532d Military Intelligence Detachment: Major Turney. · Studied and acquired good written and spoken German and Russian language skills. · Served in Germany. · Interrogated refugees and Military Defectors from the GDR and worked with other intelligence sources and agencies.
Education
Sept 1964 to June 1966 Student at St. John Fisher College, Rochester, New York. · Major, political science; · Minor, foreign languages: Russian, German & Spanish.
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07-07-2009
Personal Information
Date of Birth: May 31, 1940; Health: Excellent, non-smoker;
Marital Status: Divorced Two daughters aged 27 and 29
Languages: English, German Russian, Spanish
Special Skills: Touch typing, speed reading; 10-key, computer literate, construction take-off, bidding and project management programs, language aptitude, contract and other and legal documents.
Hobbies: Music - Guitarist, singer, songwriter; Rich family history in music.
Stained Glass, Photography
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