James W. Sefcik

**** ********* ******

Dunedin, Florida 34698-3528

727-***-****

acribn@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A Heavy Construction Civil Engineering Professional experienced in providing High Dollar Volume Construction Cost Estimates, Complete Bid Submittal Processes, Project Management and Construction Cost Accounting processing for multiple clients along with a strong financial background as a CFO. Solid construction management skills with Primavera Contract Manager and MS Project Software. Solid construction estimating skills with Heavy Construction Systems Specialists Software (HCSS) - Heavy Bid and Heavy Job applications. Solid construction cost accounting skills with SAGE-Peachtree Complete Cost Accounting Software. Communication skills and analytical capabilities that have helped increase client retention, cut time to bid, and ultimately increases in profits. Special skills include the ability to manage people, judge character, handle subcontractors, and recognize and mitigate potential problems and claims. My experience is founded on years of direct hands-on-knowledge derived from personal participation and observations in the field.

Responsible for Business Marketing, Project Cost Estimating and Installation Operations across a large client base

Well versed in Windows XP/Vista/7, Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and Outlook)

Strong skill set with Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS) software -- Heavy Bid and Heavy Job Applications

Advanced proficiency in Primavera Contract Manager Software (P3-P6) and MS Project. Intermediate proficiency in Auto CAD.

Strong Sage Peachtree Professional skill set in complete Construction Cost Accounting applications

Strong FOUNDATION Construction Job Cost Accounting, Project Management and Scheduling Professional Skill Set

SKILL SET

HCSS Heavy Bid /HCSS Heavy Job

SAGE-Peachtree Complete Cost Accounting

Large Government contract bidding/RFQ/RFP submission

Large Government Project management and implementation

Primavera Contract Manager (P3-P6), MS Project & Auto CAD

FOUNDATION Construction Job Cost Accounting, Project Management & Scheduling System Software

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

ROAD RUNNER MARKINGS, INC., Clearwater, FL 01/1986 – 06/2015

Chief Estimator and Director of Operations

Managed multiple Airfield Project Contracts with both in-house and field staff ranging from $1M to $50M. Worked with clients to determine the project parameters and creation of a solution that meets both budgetary and process constraints. Responsible for marketing Airfield Construction Services. Developed cost estimates for the removal of pre-existing Rubber build ups, removal of pre-existing painted Airfield surfaces, new Airfield Pavement Marking Installations, new Airfield Electrical System installations and installation of new Airfield Signage structures. I was responsible for overseeing job selection, estimating (especially recognition of risk and reward potential), scheduling, coordination organizational hiring, forecasting equipment selection, and reporting of all accounting functions.

Bid/RFQ/RFP Submittals for complete Airfield layouts and new marking installations of Runways, Taxiways and Aprons. Managed Additional Airfield Construction Services from maintenance projects to extensive new construction installations including Survey, Layout, installation of Airfield Markings, Electrical, Concrete (Pavement & Structures), Asphalt Pavement, Airfield Signage and in pavement Airfield Lighting systems. Airfield Construction market ranged from small General Contractor groups to multi state Airport Authorities (Eight U.S. Southeast States). Identification of issues and recommendation of alternate solutions that would achieve the same end result either more economically or more efficiently with field construction practices.

Key Projects and Accomplishments

Sample Completed Projects

Tampa International Airport (TPA), Tampa, Florida

St. Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE), St. Petersburg- Clearwater, Florida

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida

Key West International Airport (EYW), Key West, Florida

Meridian-Key Field Airport (MEI), Meridian, Mississippi

Trent Lott International Airport (PQL), Pascagoula, Mississippi

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), Columbia, South Carolina

Martinsville-Blue Ridge Airport (MTV), Martinsville, Virginia

Vaiden Field Airport (A08), Marion, Alabama

GULF FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. D/B/A J.W. SEFCIK CONTRACTING COMPANY, Clearwater, FL

Chief Estimator and Director of Operations

Extensive experience with estimating and installation of Underground Utilities including Storm Water, Sanitary Sewer and Potable Water systems throughout the State of Florida. This was all performed under my involvement as a Principle with Gulf Financial Group, Inc., DBA J.W. Sefcik Contracting Company from January 1983 through December 1985. I also held a Utility Contractors License throughout that time period in Pinellas County, Florida, prior to my start of Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) installation work in January 1986.

THE HARDAWAY COMPANY, Columbus, GA D/B/A CONE BROTHERS CONTRACTING COMPANY, Tampa, FL

Civil Engineer and Construction Management

I worked as a Civil Engineer in Construction Management-Estimation and excelled at applying technology to drastically cut estimate submission and reduce engagement hours making projects more profitable. I had hands on experience in airport, surface transportation and infrastructure construction throughout the State of Florida including projects in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando and Ft. Myers. I had extensive experience both with estimating and installation of PCC Concrete Airfield Pavement (6" - 24" Thickness), Concrete Roadway Pavement (6" - 12" Thickness), Prestressed Concrete Bridge Structures and large Airfield – Roadway Asphaltic Concrete Pavement projects. Specific Project's included Tampa Int'l Airport, Orlando Int'l Airport and the completion of I-275 in St. Petersburg, FL.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science In Applied Science (BSAS) – Civil Engineering Technology

Minor Studies in Business Management

Youngstown State University – Youngstown, Ohio

Business Law and Management Studies

Eastern Kentucky University – Richmond, Kentucky

Engineer In Training Certification (E.I.T.) – State of Florida

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS) Software Certification

PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

CITY OF DUNEDIN, FLORIDA STORMWATER ADVISORY COMMISSION

Dunedin, Florida July 2010 – Present

Commission Chairman – Current term expires June/2017

Duties include serving in an advisory capacity to the City Commission and to the City Manager and his staff. Primary duties include addressing issues regarding storm water system and its environmental impact on drainage basins within the city and local waterways.

REFERENCES

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