I am looking for a Construction Estimating / Management position in the construction or similar industry. I am open to contract positions but I would prefer a permanent position.
I am a Construction Management professional with over 23 years experience in management of heavy civil, municipal and commercial building projects.
I am able to work independently or as a member of a team and experience with in-house personnel, outside contractors and suppliers.
I have interpersonal, problem-solving, computer, and management skills to run multiple projects simultaneously from concept, design, construction, commissioning, close out and warranty.
My work experience is supported by a BS in both Civil Engineering and Construction Management.
RICHARD DUNNEBACKE
OBJECTIVE
•I am looking for a Construction Management position in the construction or similar industry. I am open to contract positions but I would prefer a permanent position.
•I am a Construction Management professional with over 23 years experience in management of heavy civil, municipal and commercial building projects.
•I am able to work independently or as a member of a team and experience with in-house personnel, outside contractors and suppliers.
•I have interpersonal, problem-solving, computer, and management skills to run multiple projects simultaneously from concept, design, construction, commissioning, close out and warranty.
•My work experience is supported by a BS in both Civil Engineering and Construction Management.
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan, 1982 - 1986
BS in Construction Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Britten Inc., Traverse City, Michigan 2005 - 2009
General Manager, Britten Services, Inc. a national banner and event installation company.
•Responsible for creating and managing a staff of 20 team members including Project Managers, Field Managers and installers.
•Responsible for divisions overall financial success.
•Within the first year turned around an unprofitable division into a profitable business.
•Implemented project management, estimating, cost control and safety programs.-
Rich Contracting, Traverse City, Michigan 2001 - 2005
Owner, of a construction management and construction services company.
•Started construction services business.
•Provided management services on automotive deconstruction projects through-out the US.
•Provided on-site services to environmental engineering businesses.
•Provided carpentry services to general contractors and clients.-
Hallmark Construction, Inc., Traverse City, Michigan 1997 - 2001
Project Manager / Estimator for a commercial building contractor.
•Successfully managed the completion of commercial construction projects ranging in size from $100K-$4M.
•Responsible for scheduling, supervision of field personnel, subcontractors and material suppliers.
•Involved in Client, Subcontractor and Material Vendor negotiations and contract issues.
•Designed and implemented cost code system for estimating and Timberline software to control project costs.
•Designed and implemented estimating spreadsheets to standardize estimating department.
•Involved in pre-bid site surveys, estimating, vendor notifications, progress meeting, negotiations, project close-out and warranty issues.
Angelo Iafrate Construction, Warren, Michigan 1995 - 1997
Field Engineer, for an ENR rated heavy civil contractor.
•On-site management of a Joint Venture $72M MDOT depressed freeway project.
•Scheduled equipment, crews, subcontractors, materials, trucking and inspections.
•Reviewed plans and specifications for crew, equipment and material requirements.
•Tracked installed quantities and change orders for progress payments.
•Direct communications with MDOT personnel on quantity verifications, environmental issues, scheduling and project issues.
Ehlert/Bryan Structural Engineers, Southfield, Michigan 1994 - 1995
Design Engineer, for a structural engineering company.
•Structural design experience in wood, laminated structures, steel and concrete structures.
•Experience with Images 3D and RISA 2D engineering software.-
S&E Contractors, Inc., Clearwater, Florida 1988 - 1990
Project Manager / Estimator, for an ENR rated municipal utility contractor.
•Field management of municipal construction projects involving waste water treatment plants, lift-stations, underground and process piping and roadway reconstruction.
•Supervision of crews, subcontractors, materials and equipment.
•Quantity tracking for progress payments.
•Direct involvement with Client and Engineering representatives to resolve project issues.
•Involved in quantity take-offs for estimating and procurement.-
Peter Brown Construction (Design/Build), Largo, Florida 1987 - 1988
Designer / Draftsman, for an ENR rated design build commercial building contractor.
•Responsible for architectural design, plans and specifications for design build projects that included medical clinics, banking facilities, convenience stores and office interiors.
•Successfully gained building code variances for design build construction projects.
•Permitted plans through all governmental agencies.-
R.W. Cole Construction, Safety Harbor, Florida 1986 - 1987
Assistant Project Manager, a municipal utility contractor.
•On-site supervision of field personnel.
•Updated project plans and specifications with as-built information.
•Reviewed and verified installed quantities.-
CERTIFICATIONS
Suspended access and rigging safety certification Spider / Safeworks
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Knights of Columbus
Traverse City Young Professionals
Michigan Tech Alumni
Ferris State University Alumni
Michigan Flat Fender Club
Commercial Building Construction Project List
Kalkaska Transit Authority Office and Maintenance Facility, Kalkaska
Michigan
Project consisted of project management of the construction of a
30,000-sft masonry and wood truss office building and maintenance
garage. Project size $300K
Art Van Furniture Store, Traverse City, Michigan
Project consisted of project management of the site development and
construction of a 150,000-sft masonry and steel truss retail store with
considerable interior drywall partition and finish work. Project size
$1.5M
Art Van Furniture Store, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Project consisted of project management of the site development and the
construction of a 250,000-sft masonry and steel truss retail store with
considerable interior drywall partition and finish work. Project size
$3.5M
Kalkaska High School, Kalkaska, Michigan
Project consisted of the project management of a new masonry, wood and
steel truss high school including gymnasium. Project size $3M
Petoskey Middle School, Petoskey, Michigan
Project consisted of the project management of the renovation and new
construction addition to an existing masonry school building. Project
size $300K
Petoskey Central School, Petoskey, Michigan
Project consisted of the project management of the renovation and new
addition to an existing masonry school building. Project size $350K
Petoskey High School, Petoskey, Michigan
Project consisted of the project management of the renovation and new
addition to an existing masonry school building. Project size $250K
St. Francis Church, Elk Rapids, Michigan
Project consisted of the project management of the renovation and new
addition to an existing masonry church structure including new chapel.
Project size $350K
7th Day Lutheran Church, Traverse City, Michigan
Project consisted of the project management of the construction of the
exterior shell to a panelized wood framed church. Project size $175K
Wal-Mart Super center, Fenton, Michigan
Project consisted of the project management of the site development and
the construction of a 250,000-sft masonry and steel retail store.
Project size $3.5M
Major Civil Construction Project List
Orlando Florida Effluent and Water Distribution Project, Orlando,
Florida
Project consisted onsite project management of a computer controlled
deep-water well system, which included 23 deep-water wells and
associated piping. Also included a gray water distribution system.
Project size $1.5M
Westley Chapel Water and Sewer Project, Westley Chapel, Florida
Project consisted of onsite project management of a water and force main
sewer project consisting of 23 miles of ductile iron piping ranging in
size from 8 inch to 36 inch. Project included 1 precast and 1 cast in
place concrete effluent pump stations, 6 jack and bores over 300 feet
long and associated roadway reconstruction. Project size $2.5M
Tampa Bay Pump Station, Tampa Bay, Florida
Project consisted onsite project management of 2 miles of 18 inch
corrugated PVC gravity sewer, 16-36 inch Ductile iron force main piping, live sewer
taps, 5 precast concrete wet wells, pumps controller building with
auxiliary power station and associated road reconstruction. Project size
$400K
St. Petersburg Storm Drainage Project, St. Petersburg, Florida
Project consisted of project management of approximately 2500 lf of 8 by
12 foot precast concrete box culvert installation in residential area. Included
all water, sewer and gas relocations and asphalt road construction
including concrete curb and gutters and driveway approaches. Project
size $1.5M
River Rouge Storm water Retention and Sewage Lift Station Project,
Detroit, Michigan
Project consisted onsite maintenance and control of three 1.5
million gallon concrete storm water retention tanks, six 6-foot diameter
sewage screw pumps, and odor control system. Project size $4.5M
Utica Depressed Freeway Project (Joint Venture), Utica, Michigan
Project consisted of onsite project management of a 7.5 mile depressed 6
lane freeway which included over 1.5 million cubic yards of earth
removal, steel sheet piling, 13 bridges, 2 river crossings, concrete
paving, temporary asphalt paving and water and sewer relocations.
Project size $72M
Ford Assembly Plant Demolition and Salvage Project, Norfolk, Virginia
Project consisted of onsite project management for the demolition and
salvage of a 250,000-sft truck assembly line including the salvage of
Owner designated equipment, trucking of equipment offsite and the
scrapping of steel by railcar. Project size $4M
General Motors Service Parts Warehouse Interior Demolition and Salvage
Project, Los Angeles, California
Project consisted of the onsite project management of the interior
demolition and salvage of a 400,000-sft service parts warehouse.
Coordination of mechanical, electrical and sprinkler disconnects for
demolition. Coordination of salvage, scrap, trucking and equipment.
Project size $400K
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