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RODNEY MAINE

***** ***** *** ** *, Puyallup, WA 98374 / H:253-***-**** / C: 425-***-**** /

ab0ut1@r.postjobfree.com

ELECTRICAL OPERATIONS / ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER

SUMMARY

Successful, in team building with various stakeholders and cross-functional organizations. Diverse, in

various aspects of Construction Processes and Procedures and Business Development with special

emphasis on Electrical Contracting. Versatile Operations Manager, managing people and processes to

successful conclusion. I thrive in dynamic, challenging and fast-paced professional environments. I am

assertive and enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge of Construction Contracting and an unsurpassed

work ethic.

HIGHLIGHTS

? Skilled, estimating and negotiating complex agreements with sophisticated contractors and

owners.

? Marketing / Business Development; demonstrated success in building strong, long lasting

relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and third party owners.

? Highly, developed interpersonal and communication skills.

? Detailed, highly organized and energetic individual.

? Experienced in multiple market sectors (i.e. residential, commercial, industrial, mixed use, health-

care, retail and Infrastructure).

? Experience in Lean and LEED methods of construction with a comprehensive understanding of

the trades.

? Proficient at managing the design and construction of Buildings, Infrastructures from Concept

thru Commissioning.

? Experience in completing complex projects within budget and on time.

? Ability to recognize and recruit high potential talent to organizations and mentor into highly

motivated teams.

? Implement / Direct and Monitor Q A, QC & Safety Policies and Procedures.

? Result oriented proactive problem solver.

? ?Out of the Box? thinker who thrives on challenging complex projects

? Unique ability to understand the project from an owner/ developer or contractor perspective as it

relates to creating and adding ?Value

? Exposure to national markets and multiple geographic regions of the United States.

? Proficient with MS word, excel, outlook, projects, Accubid, EBM, Con-Est and Estimat.

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EXPERIENCE

Manager General Contracting and Electrical Division Manager 03/2011 to 03/2013

JKT DEVELOPMENT, INC. Issaquah,

WA

? Perform duties as Electrical General Manager w/ Division P & L Responsibilities.

? Prepare fiscal budgets and manpower forecasts and maintain them throughout the year.

? Sales / Marketing / Business Development: General and Electrical Construction.

? Prepare and negotiated contracts for Design and Construction.

? Perform detailed estimating and value engineering.

? Provide constructability and risk analysis for project safety and processes.

Manage Operations, Estimating and Project Managing as listed below:

? Duties included budgeting, scheduling, design build, estimating, negotiating, awarding of sub-

contracts, and project cost control.

? Administrative, contractor payment requests and ensured the timely payment of sub-contractors

and vendors.

? Schedule and managed subcontractors, vendors and consultants at all stages of construction.

? Performed pre-construction: planning, work breakdown structures and schedule of values.

? Diligently pursued all warranty items to ensure they were completed in a timely manner.

Estimator / Project Manager 09/2009 to 03/2011

INDEPENDENT CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING

Graham, WA

? Performed duties as estimator, project manager, marketing and business development.

? Prepared and negotiated contracts for design and construction.

? Established Pre construction and Construction Process and Procedures.

? Performed detailed Value Engineering of the project design plans to reduce overall project costs,

resulting in savings and increasing the bottom line.

? Duties included budgeting, scheduling, estimating; conceptual, design build, detailed takeoffs.

? Provide constructability and risk analysis for project safety and processes.

? Prepared contractor payment requests and ensured the timely payment of sub-contractors and

vendors.

? Scheduled and managed subcontractors, vendors and consultants at all stages of construction.

? Performed pre-construction planning and schedule of values.

? Diligently pursued all warranty items to ensure they were completed in a timely manner.

? Training others in computer estimating and project management, responsible for updating

estimating data base with historical data.

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Estimator / Project Manager 03/2006 to 06/2009

YOH, LLC / BOEING FACILITIES / SITE SERVICES

Everett, WA

? Responsible for the daily direction and management of construction projects and maintenance

teams.

? Responsible for identifying project scope and preparing the RFP?s

? Maintained budgets with break outs for capital and expense.

? Responsible for the RFI log, processing and obtaining answers from appropriate parties.

? Origination and Implementation of strategic plans.

? Developed exceptional team resulting in strong customer morale and workplace satisfaction.

? Manage the day to day activities at the project site through coordination with the general

contractor and their project staff.

? Reports safety, quality, schedule, budget and issues daily.

? Ensure the project is constructed in strict adherence to all safety policies and guidelines.

? Ensure the project is constructed in strict adherence to quality, safety requirements, and per design

and construction documents applying knowledge of Local and National Codes.

? Tracks day to day progress and ensures the project maintains schedule, and provides solutions to

make up lost schedule as required.

? Manage project expenses to ensure projects are delivered within budget.

? Provides project status reports as required by Executive Steering Committee.

? Health, Safety, Security, Environment (HSSE): ensure awareness and HSSE culture among the

various contractors and their subcontractors. Provide for training and materials to support this

effort.

? Work with the corporate HSSE to implement all Safety Procedures in the field.

? Responsible for pre-construction services including scheduling, budget, plan review and value

engineering.

? Set up Change Order Board, negotiated change orders.

? Conducted weekly design and construction meetings with designers, engineers, vendors,

contractors and customers /owners.

? Responsible for project safety, identifying and handling hazardous materials (MSDS sheets).

? Responsible for review and approval of project submittals.

? Responsible for commissioning, performing as commissioning agent, Arch. and MEP.

? Performing energy audits and working with utility company and there rebate programs with

mechanical, electrical and energy management systems.

Pre-Construction Manager / Estimator / Project Manager 09/2002 to 06/2005

PRO-TECH SERCICES, INC. Tacoma,

WA

? Performed duties as Pre-Con Manager, Estimator and Project Manager.

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? Prepared and negotiated contracts for design and construction.

? Performed detailed value engineering of the Design and Construction.

? Duties included budgeting, scheduling, estimating, negotiating, awarding and writing of sub-

contracts, and establishing project controls.

? Prepared Contractor Payment Requests, followed through with collections if needed and ensured

the timely payment of subcontractors and vendors.

? Scheduled and managed all resources including but not limited to, subcontractors, vendors, long

lead items and consultants at all stages of the Projects.

? Provide constructability and risk analysis for project safety and processes.

? Training subordinates in computer estimating and project management processes and controls.

? Responsible for maintaining and updating estimating data base with price, labor adjustments and

historical data.

OTHER POSITIONS HELD

Estimator / Project Manager, BERG ELECTRIC, Las Vegas, NV

Multi Discipline Engineering Manager / Electrical Design Engineer / Estimator / Project Manager,

PDS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., Seattle, WA

Chief Electrical Estimator, DW CLOSE COMPANY, INC., Seattle, WA

EDUCATION

Electrical Apprenticeship to Journeyman, Electrician 01 Lic. in Washington State.

Almeda University, BS in Electrical Engineering, Boise, ID

University of Washington, Course Work, Seattle, WA:

Coursework in;

? Business, Management and Communications

? Operations and Quality Management

? Strategic Leadership

? Principles of Financial Accounting

? Effective Writing

? Presentation Techniques

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