Project Management, Construction Management, Contract Management

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Estimator - Project Manager - Superintendent - Construction Manager Having completed a vast array of projects on many different levels: underground utilities, churches, public schools, universities, hospitals, apartment complexe s, office buildings, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, local government b uildings, correctional facilities, and military building projects; there is the continued passion for building construction projects and building long-lasting b usiness relationships. Looking to add exciting professional experiences while dr awing on the knowledge gained from the past. Loved the fast-paced action of being a field superintendent but also thrives on the constant change involved with being an estimator and project manager. The co nstruction industry has so many variables and so much to offer. Attributes: Instructive - Patient - Calm Team Oriented and an Independent Worker Confident WORK EXPERIENCE Sr. Project Estimator/Project Manager January 2008 - present Bloomington, IN * Handle the execution of the jobs from start to finish. * Maintain strong relationship with our company's current clients through on-go ing maintenance and new projects. * Develop new potential clients through networking relationships. * Responsible for quantity take-off and input into Touchdown estimating softwar e. * Perform quantity take-offs by "hand". * Analyze self-performed work for appropriate man-hours, equipment, and materia l needed. * Responsible for solicitation of subcontractor and supplier bids. * Complete project scope for quote, bid, and negotiations on bid day. * Transition from bid to construction on projects that are awarded; meeting wit h superintendent and foremen to assist with job set up. * Responsible for project management on projects successfully bid and awarded. This to include contracts, billings, submittals, project financial overview and review, budget updates, scheduling, submittals, O&M and close-out documents, etc . * Meeting with General Contractors, Owners, Architects to facilitate project pr ogress. * Price and process changes to on-going projects, along with RFI submissions. Project Estimator November 2005 - January 2008 Bloomington, IN * Responsible for quantity take-off and input into ICE/MC2 estimating software. Perform quantity take-offs both by "hand" and by digitizer of self-perform and subcontracted work. (Digitizer software - MC2 Digiticer and Timberline Cut/Fill) * Analyze self-performed work for appropriate crew size, equipment, and materia l needed (concrete, carpentry, earthwork, utilities). * Responsible for solicitation of subcontractor and supplier bids. * Complete bid on bid day.

* Prepare budget estimates for design-build endeavors and see project through u ntil construction begins. Along with assisting designers with cost effective alt ernatives for "value engineering" a budget. * Develop proposals for military projects, including price, technical, and desi gn submittals. Worked closely with architect in our design team to complete desi gn as per government specifications and requirements. * Set up initial project schedule - pre-bid. * Transition from bid to construction on projects that are awarded, from meetin g with superintendents to assist with job set up and kick-off through contract b uy-out process. * Completed ICE MC2 Basic Training, Administrator Training, Toolkits Training, and Wizards Training (Certifications provided by MC2). * MC2 Network Administrator - July 2005 - January 2008 * Completed company specific user manual for MC2. Assistant to Project Manager December 2005 - June 2007 Bloomington, IN * Performed project management duties while under the supervision of a Project Manager. * Created project budgets and completed contract buy out. * Development of owner/contractor/subcontractor contracts. * Write purchase orders for contract services and materials. * Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and on-si te supervision for the duration of construction of the project from design issue s and design changes to field installations. * Monitor on-site overall project quality and conformance to project documents and building codes. * Create and monitor project schedules, project budget, and project cost foreca sts. * Process all changes to the contract (PRs, ASIs, RFIs, etc.). * Facilitate Owner/Architect/Contractor progress meetings along with contractor coordination meetings. Project Superintendent May 2003 - December 2005 Bloomington, IN * Support company equal employment opportunity and affirmative action plans. * Conduct safety meetings as required; establish and maintain safety awareness on the jobsite, to include subcontractors and suppliers. * Plan and supervise subcontractor activities. Hold weekly coordination meeting s. Assist in resolving subcontractor issues. * Effectively communicate and interact with architect, owner, union representat ives, subcontractors, building inspectors, and general public. * Track costs and subcontractors' costs to ensure accurate budget reports and a ccruals. * Monitor budget reports for potential problem areas and track unit costs for w ork performed. * Apply approved budget to determine manpower, equipment, and method of constru ction. * Prepare and communicate Short Interval Schedule. Schedule materials and subco ntractors appropriately. Look ahead for potential problems in design, schedule, and budget. * Order and procure materials. * Accurately prepare daily reports, unit reports, accident reports, safety repo rt/checklist, photos, and purchase orders, time sheets, and receipts/invoices, q uantities of work in place, as-builts and phone logs. * Prepare and procure punch lists.

* Provide clean instruction in project objectives. Develop cooperation and team work through use of sound supervisory practices. * Enforce company standards of quality. Monitor all on-going work and ensure th at all meets building code and project specifications. This includes, inspecting and monitoring subcontractor work. Identify potential problems early and makes corrections as required. * Understand material and storage requirements and costs. Conserve materials an d avoid waste. * Set performance goals for employees. Evaluate work of employees. Be effective in training, instructing, and correcting performance deficiencies. Delegate res ponsibilities. * Initiate, monitor, and maintain scheduling tools as required for productive w ork. Assist project engineer in scheduling. * Schedule regular maintenance on jobsite equipment. * Estimate quantities of labor, material, and equipment required to complete en tire scope of potential change orders. Solicit pricing from subcontractors. Subm it pricing on potential change orders to project manager for review. * Manage 80+ construction personnel on two simultaneous projects. Project Engineer May 2000 - May 2003 Bloomington, IN * Review and approve shop drawings and product data submittals as per job speci fications. * Create and track all major materials, products, and quantities using target d elivery dates and actual delivery dates through a Procurement Log. * Interpret design/drawings for crafts installing material. * Work closely and professionally with owners, architects, engineers, subcontra ctors, suppliers, and field personnel. * Building, maintaining, and updated schedules (SureTrak). * Verify all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and speci fications. * Prepare and disseminate required documentation records such as status reports , meeting minutes, punch lists, requires for information, and material requireme nt calculations to supervisor and subcontractors. * Update contract documents as required by RFI responses, project design change s, change orders, Architectural Supplemental Instructions, and as-built conditio ns. * Coordinate multi-phased projects. * Prepare, estimate, and negotiate Change Order Requests. * Software Administrator & Trainer - Meridian's Prolog Project Manager * On-site problem solving. * Coordinate different trades' work. * Track job progress through photo documentation, Daily Reports, and Short Inte rval Schedules. EDUCATION Some College Coursework Completed 8/2006 - 12/2006 * Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN * Started Graduate Certificate Program in Public Administration. Credits earned in the certificate program transfer into the Masters program. I plan on continu ing classes as time allows. Bachelor's Degree 8/1997 - 5/2000 * Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN * B.S. in Construction Technology

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Minor: Architectural Drafting Cumulative GPA: 3.96 (4.0 Scale) Major GPA: 4.0 (4.0 Scale) Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Some College Coursework Completed, 8/1995 - 5/1997 * Purdue University Calumet | Hammond, IN * Started in a dual-credit program as a senior in high school * Major: Architectural and Construction Technology * Transferred to Indiana State University program * High School or equivalent, High School Honors Diploma 8/1992 - 6/1996 * Hanover Central High School | Cedar Lake, IN * GPA 4.0 (4.0 Scale) CERTIFICATION * Associate Constructor - May 2000 - AIC SKILLS * * * * * * * * * * * *

SureTrak scheduling software Microsoft Office ICE/MC2 Estimating Software Touchdown Estimating Software Timberline Estimating Software Meridian Prolog Project Manager Software

LANGUAGES * English * Fluent PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS * American Institute of Constructors - Associate Constructor Certification - Pa ssed Exam - Certification Granted - 2000 * OSHA - Completed 10 hour course - 1999, 2002 * Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society - Delta III Chapter * Epsilon Pi Tau Professional Fraternity - Mu Chapter * Golden Key National Honor Society CAREER HIGHLIGHTS * Associate Constructor Certification - AIC * OSHA 10-hour Certification * Completed Prolog Project Manager, Level 1 Training * Completed ICE/MC2 Basic Training and Administrator Training * Projects completed as a GC Superintendent beat budget costs * Projects completed as GC Superintendent were $5 million plus project budgets. * GC Bid Year 2007 - awarded approximately $35 million in hard, competitively b id contracts * Subcontract Bid Year 2008 - awarded approximately $600,000 in hard, competiti vely bid contracts * Subcontract Bid Year 2009 - awarded approximately $650,000 in hard, competiti

vely bid contracts * Longevity. First 8 career years were with the same company. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS * Indiana National Guard - Patriot Academy - Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. Framing, Drywall, Acoustics. $390,000 - Hard Bid. Position Held: Estimator/Proje ct Manager (Subcontractor) * NAVFAC Buildings 2540 & 2084 at NSA Crane. Demo., Framing, Drywall, Acoustic, Casework, Doors, Hardware, Accessories. $150,000 - Hard Bid. Position Held: Esti mator/Project Manager (Subcontractor) * Bloomington Hospital Orange County. Framing, Drywall, Acoustics, Wood Ceilings - $200,000 - Hard Bid. Position Held: Estimator/Project Manager (Subcontractor) * Old National Bank. Demo, Drywall, Paint, Carpeting, Casework. $85,000 - Negoti ated. Position Held: Estimator/Project Manager * IU SPEA Commons Renovation. Framing, Drywall, Acoustics, Wall Panels. $150,000 - Hard Bid. Position Held: Estimator/Project Manager (Subcontractor) * Monroe County School Corporation - Binford Elementary, Administration Building , Tri-North Middle School, New Tech High School. Renovation of existing faciliti es. $225,000 - Hard Bid. Position Held: Estimator/Project Manager (Subcontractor ) * Indiana University Cook Hall (Basketball Practice Facility). $15 million - Har d Bid. Extensive rock excavation, utility work, and sitework. Unique concrete ar ch/buttress design. High end finishes. Position Held: Estimator (General Contrac tor) * Indiana State University School of Education Renovation. $13 million - Hard Bi d Project. Complex demolition, intricate finish carpentry. Position Held: Estima tor (General Contractor) * NAVFAC MACC Proposal and chosen as one of 5 contractors for NSA Crane - 2006. Worked with Architect for numerous design/build proposals under the MACC. Positi on Held: Estimator * Renovations for Mitchell Community Schools - Mitchell, IN March 2005 - October 2005 Position Held: Project Superintendent * Included full mechanical and electrical renovations, new interior finishes, ne w exterior finishes, new curtainwall systems, added sprinkler systems, and new f ire service lines - Burris Elementary and Mitchell Jr. High School * Two new playgrounds installed at Burris Elementary * Burris Elementary: 75,244 square feet of renovated space * Mitchell Jr. High School: 44,244 square feet of renovated space * Projects happened simultaneously * Contract Value: $6 Million * NSA Crane - Bldg. 41 Renovation - Crane, IN December 2005 - March 2005 Position Held: Asst. Project Superintendent & Project Engineer * Included full mechanical and electrical renovations, new interior structures, new interior finishes, added sprinkler systems * Contract Value: $10.2 Million * Jordan Tunnel Storm Culvert - Bloomington, IN August 2004 - January 2005 Position Held: Project Superintendent * 220' of new poured-in-place concrete storm water culvert to replace existing c ulvert. Culvert is 5' tall and 25' wide * Included demolition of existing tunnel and constant dewatering during construc tion of new tunnel * Included new pavement, new storm and sanitary sewer systems, and new building pad for future restaurant * Worked up against and under existing buildings located in a busy section of do

wntown Bloomington * Included traffic rerouting and maintenance * Followed INDOT and City of Bloomington Utility specifications * Contract Value: $450,000 * Addition and Renovations to Batchelor Middle School - Bloomington, IN May 2003 - August 2004 Position Held: Project Superintendent * Included new gym addition: structural steel, precast concrete, poured-in-place concrete, limestone, and ground face CMU, curtainwall and storefront systems, E PDM roofing * Included mass site excavation and grading * Included 3 floors of full renovation of existing concrete/block structure - 16 0,678 square feet * Contract Value: $7 Million * INDOT Traffic Management Center/ISP Post #52 - Indianapolis, IN July 2002 - April 2003 Position Held: Project Engineer * Included new two story steel structure on concrete spread pad and continuous c oncrete footing/wall foundation. Architectural precast exterior with aluminum st orefront and curtainwall and metal panel accents. Radiused concrete retaining wa lls and cascading waterfall structure for retention pond expansion. Advanced tec hnology installations required. * 57,448 square feet of new office/conference space * Building constructed under INDOT and architectural specifications. * Contract Value: $12.5 Million * Bloomington Hospital PEDS/GYN/REHAB Renovation - Bloomington, IN July 2002 - September 2002 Position Held: Project Engineer * Included demolition and renovation of two existing wings at Bloomington Hospit al. Complete mechanical and electrical renovations. New interior finishes. * Fast track construction (90 day construction duration) * 26,170 square feet of new patient rooms and treatment areas * Contract Value: $2.8 Million * Select Specialty Hospital - Bloomington, IN September 2001 - November 2001 Position Held: Project Engineer * Included partial demolition and renovation of a two existing wings of Blooming ton Hospital for leased space use * Fast track construction * 11,712 square feet of critical care patient space * Contract value: $175,000 * Bloomington Hospital Addition and Renovation Project - Bloomington, IN May 2000 - June 2003 Position Held: Project Engineer * Included multi-phasing * Phase 1 - Addition portion of project is a 2 story (plus penthouse on 3rd for. ) post-tensioned, poured concrete structure. Structure designed and constructed for 2 future floors. Metal panel, EIFS, Limestone, Storefront, and Curtainwall e xterior. Building addition to existing Power Plant included a new boiler room to house 3 new boilers. Phase 1 included construction of new Maternal and Child He alth Center, new main hospital Lobby, and new hospital main entrance. * Phase 2 & 3 - Renovation of 1st and 2nd floors of existing hospital to include Emergency Department, Radiology Department and Surgery. Extensive finishes included oak millwork and epoxy terrazzo flooring * 98,000 square feet of new space and 82,000 square feet of renovated space

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