Objective: To effectively manage construction and Real Estate projects, with computer skills, knowledge and experience so that the projects will be more productive and profitable. To project professionalism through written and verbal communication skills at all times.
Larry Edwards
Dear Sir;
I have many skills as a Construction Project Manager that I feel would be an asset to your organization. I have 25+ years experience in construction. I have worked for General Contractors and Builders as a Superintendent, Estimator, Purchasing Manager and Project Manager and I have worked for the owner as a Development Project Manager. I have performed Real Estate due diligence, hired Surveyors, Engineers, Architects, Executed the Bid Process and hired General Contractors. I am Auto CAD literate and I have above average skills with Excel, Word, Microsoft Project and Lotus Notes.
I have been working as a independent construction consultant since I left my previous position with Rita’s Water Ice. I am currently working as a Project Manager with CMG (Construction Management Group) . We are Project consultants on the Coffee Beverage Bars, that McDonalds is installing in there restaurants.
My previous position was with Rita’s Water Ice as a Construction Project Manager. I covered all areas of the United States as an Owner Representative for Rita’s in their development department. In my position I worked with both Corporate sites and Franchise sites. I worked with Real Estate in the due diligence process and I was also responsible for coordinating the construction process. This process includes planning, budgeting, hiring of Engineers, Architects and General Contractors and approving all pay applications. I was also responsible for site visits, quality control and obtaining the certificate of occupancy of the building.
Enclosed is a copy of my resume, please consider me for the Construction position that you are advertising for. If you can use my qualifications and enthusiasm, I would appreciate an opportunity to speak with you personally.
Thanks again for this opportunity for employment.
Sincerely
Larry Edwards
Larry L. Edwards
Objective: To effectively manage construction and Real Estate projects, with computer skills, knowledge and experience so that the projects will be more productive and profitable. To project professionalism through written and verbal communication skills at all times.
Experience:
Construction Management Group Construction Manager on McDonalds Coffee Bars Edwardsville , IL August 2008 to present
Rita’s Water Ice (Retail Stores) Construction Project Manager
1210 Northbrook Dr. July 2006 / June 2007
Suite 310 Reason for Change / I was driving 1500 miles per
Trevose, PA 19053 week, 8 to 10 hr. drives from point A to Point B.
My responsibilities included planning, budgeting, hiring of Engineers, Architects and General Contractors and approving all pay applications. I was also responsible for site visits, quality control and obtaining the certificate of occupancy of the building.
The Valvoline Company Project Manager / Franchise and Corporate Stores
3499 Blazer Parkway December 2001 / September 30, 2005
Lexington, KY 40509 Reason for Change / Company downsized due to lackluster business performance
In my position I managed both corporate and Franchise Retail sites. I worked with Real Estate in the due diligence process and I was also responsible for coordinating the construction process. This process includes planning, budgeting, hiring of Engineers, Architects and General Contractors and approving all pay applications. I was also responsible for site visits, quality control and obtaining the certificate of occupancy of the building.
Sunterra Resorts Project Manager / Mid-Atlantic USA
Orlando, FL December 1997 / November 2000
Gatlinburg, TN Reason for Leaving / Sunterra filed bankruptcy
I was the Project Manager for: 25-acre site in Branson, MO with 400 condo units planned with amenities
100-acre site with 500 units planned and under construction in Willamsburg, VA
185-acre site with a golf course with amenities, log cabins, recreational facilities and retail stores in Gatlinburg, TN.Responsibilities include, due diligence, design planning, permitting, budgets, attending planning board and utility board hearings, FF&E and the coordinating of construction
Larry L. Edwards
Sunterra Resorts Continued:
Projects from start to finish. (Total value of projects was $240 million with an estimated build out in 6 to 8 years). I managed 4 to 6 resorts at any given time.
Avatar Properties Inc. Project/Purchasing Manager
Poinciana, FL August 1996 to December 1997
Manage Five Sub-divisions building 350 Homes per year.
Manage four Superintendents and two office administrators.
Manage the hiring and the contracting of Sub-contractors and suppliers.
Bovis Homes, Inc. Project Manager and Senior Estimator
Longwood, FL June 1993 to July 1996
Project Manager for four areas of the State of Florida that included as many as 21 sub-divisions (About 9 of the subdivisions were producing the majority of the 350 homes).
Value of homes ranged from $150,000 to $350,000.
Take off and budgeting for the negotiating of contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
Stowell Builders, Inc Project Manager / Construction Estimator
Orlando, FL May 1988 to May 1993
Managed Commercial projects that consisted of office buildings and state projects.
Constructed about 200 units per year of both multi-family and single-family homes.
Centennial Home Products President of the Company
Denver, CO November 1983 to April 1988
Directed all phases of commercial and residential construction.
Directed the staffing and training of 14 different employees.
Education:
University of Southern Colorado BA 1976
Pueblo, Colorado
Extended Education: AGC Estimating, Environmental Green Class, Construction Insurance.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and CAD
Member of the East Tennessee Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council 2009
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