I am looking for a new challenging position. Throughout my career, I have held positions that require strong skills as a leader, problem solver, and communicator. My duties as a Project Manager and Estimator have taught me how to oversee all stages of a project, scheduling, bids, purchasing, and compliance. I have played a hands-on role in new construction, addition, and renovation. Whatever my role, I am committed to delivering quality on deadline while controlling costs. I am confident that this combination of skills and experience will make me a valuable member of your team.
Christine M. Bell
Chicago, Illinois
PROFILE:
EXPERIENCE: Project Manager & Estimator who has supervised large projects, ensuring deadlines are met, quality delivered, and costs controlled.
INDUSTRY SKILLS: Construction professional who contributes to all phases of a project, working with superintendents, architects, and owners to resolve issues related to scheduling, purchasing, inspection, and compliance.
LEADERSHIP: Proven supervisor who motivates people to be successful
by setting clear goals and keeping employees/contractors accountable for performance.
EXPERIENCE:
JAMES McHUGH CONSTRUCTION
Chicago, Ilinois 2008-2010
PROJECT MANAGER & ESTIMATOR
Estimator: Prepared bids and project schedules for construction projects, including government buildings, schools, and universities. Reviewed documents to evaluate costs, including bids from subcontractors. Calculated takeoff, and developed scope sheets. Ensured bid packages were complete and accurate. Support project teams in buy outs and contract preparations.
• Played a key role in setting up a satellite office in North Carolina.
• Gained expertise estimating projects that required union contracts and diversity compliance.
• Developed a new expertise (Waste Water Treatment Plants) that required an understanding of complicated technology and pricing.
Project Manager: Directed pre-construction planning for a 50 story residential building. Reviewed 100%/construction document bids and finalized scopes. Coordinated MEPs with architects.
SKANSKA USA
Tampa,Florida 1999-2009
(Purchased Beers/Kvaerner Construction)
PROJECT MANAGER (2004-2009)
Planned and supervised new constructions and large interior build out projects. Organized all phases from pre- to post-construction in a way that controlled costs and delivered quality. Partnered with the superintendent to review bids and select subcontractors. Collaborated with architects, superintendents, and owners in managing relationships with inspectors and other government officials. Ensured all issues related to inspection or compliance were fully documented. Communicated with superintendents and owners regarding purchase of materials and supplies (concrete to clocks), explaining why purchases were need to meet timelines. Managed budgets, forecast costs, and prepared detailed reports to track billing. Worked with project accountants on billing issues.
• Managed projects that include new construction, additions, and renovations at hospitals and universities as well as residential buildings.
• Selected to perform onsite troubleshooting for a project delayed by a natural disaster (a hurricane). Put the project back on timeline and controlled costs.
• Played key role on a team of three project managers that took over a project from a GC that was only 30% completed 2/3 into the schedule. Reorganized submitals and schedules so deadlines were met (including contracts with owners). Achieved significant cost saving for the surety company.
• Complied with EMS (Environmental Management Systems) standards in project plans and processes. Developed site specific plans and controls.
PROJECT ENGINEER (2000-2004)
Supported Project Manager with a range of tasks while developing skills needed to manage a project. Tracked submitals, RFIs, and change orders. Logged and distributed drawings. Assisted with monthly owner reports. Oriented subcontractors on EMS procedures and policies. Ensured documentation for safety was complete and accurate. Organized closeout activities and documents.
• Managed AHCA documentation for an onsite inspection and audit of a large hospital project (addition and renovation).
ESTIMATOR (2000)
Performed estimates for new construction, additions, and renovation projects. Reviewed all aspects that affect project costs. Estimated costs during the project and found ways to control costs. Scoped buyouts with subcontractors.
• Projects included Shriners Hospital (Tampa), Gulf Coast Medical Center (Panama City), Florida International University, School of Business (Miami), and University of Florida, Reitz Union Ballroom (Gainesville).
• Contributed to writing a manual for preparing scopes and bids.
• Promoted from position as an Office Engineer (1999-2000).
RELATED
EXPERIENCE:
• Residential Superintendent,
Development & ConstructionCompany of America (DECCA),
Ocala, Florida, (1998-1999)
• Assistant Superintendent & Field Engineer,
Cone Constructors, Tampa, Florida, (1997-1998)
Developed hands-on experience in the building trades. Scheduled and supervised subcontractors. Reviewed drawings and made updates in CAD. Ensured quality control at every stage of a project.
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, Florida
M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction
B.S., Building Construction
CERTIFICATION
& TRAINING:
• Construction Quality Management, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Certified Builder Contractor (inactive), State of Florida
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