As my family's familial support system is in Cape Coral FL, I wish to continue my career momentum in the SW FL region in either Facilities Management or in a Construction Management in which I have 14+ years progressive experience.
Dear Recruiter/Hiring Manager:
Having been a vital contributor to the profitability and overall success of organizations by providing facilities and project management that upholds all regulatory standards, meets all internal goals, and ensures cost effective operating and maintenance measures.
With a proven track record developing cost-saving processes that enhance productivity coupled with my ability to cultivate solid business and vendor relationships, I am confident in my abilities to generate superior results for your organization.
My past roles included Quality Assurance Supervisor to Senior Regional Facilities Coordinator to Project Manager. A selection of my career highlights include:
• Managing $10.5M installation, maintenance and repairs for the storewide energy management system, which included utility, electrical and HVAC coordination 3 year project. ROI of 4 years.
• Slashing utility costs for each store by identifying ways to conserve energy.
• Obtaining additional work/projects from current contacts by delivering quality work and customer service.
• Landing $7.5M+ contracts for interior finish and ground-up projects in a 6 month period through relationship building and follow up practices.
• Reducing expenditures by creating a preventative maintenance log to address issues when the market is cheapest to make upgrades and repairs.
• Completing 1500 successful store remodels with a total value of $5M+ by working closely with cross functional departments including design, installation, administration, risk management, legal, finance, and real estate.
• Improving processes and operations by creating annual management plans.
• Light fixture retrofit for energy efficiency at all store locations 5.5 million dollar project. ROI 4 years
As evidenced above, I am a proven leader and team builder who understands the nuances of the construction industry with a focus on facilities management with a strong knowledge and experience with green technology, cost saving improvements and utilities. With a product and client focus that adheres to all safety and regulatory agencies and relies on strong vendor relations, I believe I am an exceptional candidate for this position. For a more detailed presentation of my qualifications, please review the enclosed resume and feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you in advance for your consideration. I look forward to our conversation.
Sincerely,
Russell Mathew Dickerson
RUSSELL MATHEW DICKERSON
DIRECTOR: Multi-Facility Management, Construction/Project Management, Energy Management, Real Estate, Construction, Operations
Accomplished Project Manager with 14+years progressive experience in Facilities Management, Construction/Capital Improvements and Maintenance in the commercial/public and private sector. Effective communicator with demonstrated ability to forge strong business, and, vendor relationships. Strategic problem solver, capable of identifying cost-cutting solutions without sacrificing product or service; he is also an Innovative leader with a talent for managing people, getting their buy-in and creating process/workflow to manage and streamline projects across company portfolios; saving time and money. Thorough knowledge of Facilities, General Construction, building operating systems, preventative maintenance, project management, estimating and operations. He has the excellent ability to negotiate having been part corporate retail environment, resort/timeshare company as well as a GC. Always dedicated to delivering exemplary customer service. Additional areas of expertise:
Project Management • Estimator •Facility/Property Management • P&L Responsibility • Budgeting • Problem Solving -Capital Planning, Improvements • EPA and OSHA Regulatory Compliance • Negotiation • Networking, Strategic Development • Efficiency in Process Improvements • Strategic Development • Staff Leadership, Hiring • Training & Development • Operations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PREMIERE BUILDERS, STEWART PAINTING AND INTERIOR FINISH, Paris, TX • 2008-present
A nationwide general contractor with retail contracts and ground up construction projects
Project Manager / Estimator
Oversee multiple large projects simultaneously including scheduling work, obtaining bids, delivering materials to sites, and securing permits. Prepare interior finish and ground up project estimates and hard bids for private, public and government sectors. Determine scope of work, labor and material costs. Liaise between clients, owners and company. Cultivate business relationships with vendors, subcontractors and retailers. Assess profit/loss. Manage 15 people, as well as vendors and sub.s.
Operational Highlights:
• Obtained additional work/projects from current contacts held from five years of managing TX for a major retailer, by delivering quality work and customer service.
• Landed major contracts for interior finish and ground-up projects in a 6 month period through relationship building and follow up practices.
• Generated hundreds of thousands in savings without cutting personnel by budgeting correctly, anticipating problems and utilizing solid contacts, with GC’s, sub.s etc .
• Regained competitive edge in the market place by signing new business, maintaining quality of service standards, and cultivating new and existing relationships.
• Enhanced operations by streamlining processes, creating databases, and improving internal communications.
O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATE OFFICES, Springfield, MO • 2004-2008
A retail auto parts company with 3K+ stores and 50 distribution centers nationwide.
Senior Regional Facilities Coordinator
Executed capital improvements and general repairs for all facilities and properties nationwide. Set new standards of facility/property maintenance management. Coordinated all phases of multimillion dollar projects. Maintained extensive contractor, customer and vendor relationships. Implemented preventative and annual maintenance programs for all systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, parking lots), structures (foundation, roofs, walls), and natural and non-natural events (tornadoes, floods, break-ins, vandalism). Directed cross-functional management teams. Supervised profit and loss and departmental projects. Executed P&L oversight. Implemented training and development programs for employees. Managed the Facility Maintenance Department. As well as managed all vendors and contractors associated with each project.
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Operational Highlights:
• Completed 1500 successful store remodels by working closely with cross functional departments including design, installation, administration, risk management, legal, finance, real estate and all O’Reilly Executives.
• Managed $10.5M installation, maintenance and repairs for the storewide energy management system, which included utility, electrical and HVAC coordination. ROI of 4 years.
• Slashed utility costs for each store by identifying ways to conserve energy.
• Reduced energy usage and maintenance costs by retrofitting all interior fluorescent light fixtures with a ROI of 5 years.
• Significantly educed expenditures by creating a PM and PPM log/annual schedule to address issues when the market is cheapest to make upgrades and repairs.
• Improved and streamlined processes and operations by creating futurecast management plans.
COWHERD CONSTRUCTION, Springfield, MO • 2001-2003
A residential and commercial contractor with 200+ additional rental facilities.
Superintendent / Lead Carpenter
Directed work flow for sub contractors and vendors on site. Interfaced with local city officials, governing organizations, and inspectors. Prepared cost estimates. Ordered requisite materials. Served as a frame and trim carpenter. Accounted for finished and job close outs. Supervised all on site employees, sub contractors and vendors.
Operational Highlights:
• Boosted profits by ensuring all projects were completed on time and within/under budget.
• Maintained quality of work by creating punch lists and going over these with employees and vendors and subs. Checked off Final Finish to ensure quality and accuracy of work.
• Ensured projects met city and state standards by adhering to building codes.
• Brought numerous old buildings and homes up to code in a safe working environment per OSHA guidelines.
Career Note: Prior experience includes Quality Assurance Supervisor / Frontline Sales (2000-2001), Fairfield Resorts. Top 5 Sales leader and new hire trainer; Supervisor (1999-2000), Clean City. Supervised 20+ employees; Renovation Team Member (1995-1999), Jefferson City Public School District. Opened/closed facility maintenance duties; Renovations and Remodels Carpenter/Concrete Finisher (1995-1999), Mid-MO Construction. Built concrete forms and framed houses.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Excel-PRO • Isqft • McGraw Hill & Dodge Reports, UDA Construction
Microsoft Programs • Estimating & Project Management Software
INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA Certified
Extensive knowledge in reading blueprints
CAD and Estimating/Project Programs experience – 6 years
CEU’s in Management, Effective Communication, Project Management, Time Management
Willing to obtain PM, PE certification, CAM etc. as required
EDUCATION
AS Degree in Construction Technology & Management
Ozarks Community College
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