R. Chris Wilkerson

**** ******** ****** * *********, TN 37212

615-***-**** ò actg54@r.postjobfree.com

Construction Management Professional

Project Management & Scheduling ò Budget Management ò Marketing ò Client Development

Diversified global construction management expertise spanning government, commercial, multi-family, and industrial construction projects. Offers solid professional reputation for steering financially successful projects consistently exceeding forecasted revenue goals. Recognized for overseeing project management efforts while developing new revenue streams and positioning talent for positions of greater responsibility. Thrives on challenging opportunities to implement new construction methods, use diversified materials, complete aggressive project schedules, develop new business opportunities, and guide complex engagements. Signature strengths:

–Project Management

–Construction Management

–Cost Estimating

–Project Planning

–Strategic / Tactical Management

–Change Management

–Budget Management

–Employee Training and Mentoring

–Negotiations

–Vendor Management

–Best Practices Development and Deployment

–Proposal Development

Career Experience

Project Manager òAdvent Results ò Nashville, TN ò May 2015 to January 2016

Project Manager and Fabrication Lead for a major Design and Construction firm that assists NCAA athletic programs, NFL, NBA, NHL and MLS programs in telling their story to engage donors, sponsors, fans, recruits and current athletes. Advent has a long client list that includes the Dallas Cowboys, Auburn, USC, Stanford, Penn State, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, University of Georgia, Alabama, Florida State and Mississippi State. Advent has ongoing projects in athletic facilities, business schools and professional arenas across the country.

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Successfully completed projects for the San Jose Sharks of the NHL, University of Georgia, Penn State Football, Penn State Basketball and the SAP Arena and Convention Center in San Jose, CA. Managed multiple projects for professional and college sports teams that demanded world-class design solutions and installations that were completed between seasons and competitions.

Coordinated the Design and Fabrication efforts for all projects including exhibits, signage, artifact installation, memorabilia, lighting and general construction. Personally supervised on-site installations at major athletic arenas, stadiums and performance venues.

Project Manager ò Smith & Wesson Security Solutions ò Franklin, TN ò December 2013 to April 2015

Managed an Associate Project Manager and a team of Five Engineers as Project Manager. Managed and directed all aspects of the projects to include design, specification development, material procurement, installation, testing and training for contracts and major subcontracts where S&W installed Active Vehicle Barriers, AIE site infrastructure, over speed and wrong-way detection systems, traffic control canopy erection, concrete islands, asphalt placement, prefabricated structure installation, Intrusion Detection System, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Under Vehicle Inspection System (UVIS). Value engineered and managed the design and installation of numerous projects providing the Government with cost effective solutions for integrated electronic and physical security projects.

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Successfully managed Projects at CIA Headquarters, Parris Island Marine Recruit Depot ( $10 Million), Lockheed Martin, New Cumberland Army Depot, Shaw AFB, MacDill AFB and Dugway Proving Grounds all on time, under budget and with the highest quality as expected by the USACOE, US Air Force, US Marine Corps and Central Intelligence Agency and NAFAC.

Managed 5 consecutive projects averaging 23.34% profit, receiving 5 letters of accommodation from Clients

Project Manager ò ARAO Company, Ltd. ò Herat, Afghanistan ò February 2013 to December 2013

Selected by Afghan company to construct a $30 million addition to Camp Zafar in Herat, (Western) Afghanistan, for the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Managed 600 workers to construct a Combat Support Group facility, including headquarters, morale welfare and recreation building, bachelor officer quarters, dining facilities, enlisted barracks, communications center, 9-bay vehicle repair facilities, vehicle refueling station, wash racks, arms storage facility, general warehouses, alternate command post, waste water treatment facility, power plant expansion, water and sewer infrastructure, administration and records storage facility, security fencing and gates, guard towers, active/passive barriers, security fences and rejection lanes.

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Imported necessary building materials from around the world despite constraints of trade embargoes with neighboring countries.

Completed $30 million of new construction in a war zone environment ahead of schedule and on budget in spite of insurgency disruptions to manpower and materials.

Recruited, trained, fed and clothed a 600-man work force in a rural area with insufficient skilled tradesmen.

Senior Project Manager ò BACAR Constructors, Inc. ò Nashville, TN ò 2008 to November 2012

Recruited to leading commercial, industrial, and multi-family design/build firm to develop estimates, administer project budgets of up to $11 million, and conduct contract negotiations. Charged with overseeing production, collaborating with clients, leading quality initiatives, and steering project closeout efforts. Managed top talent team composed of 4 direct reports (project managers, superintendents).

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Completed $11 million, 144 unit apartment complex at Fort Knox, Kentucky, on time and on budget despite 38 days of inclement winter weather by implementing multiple shifts work schedule, utilizing alternate methods of construction, building temporary roads, and planning, organizing, directing, and controlling project progression.

Completed $8 million of emergency repairs to Wyndham Time Share Resort in Nashville, Tennessee, following 2010 flood; returned all rooms to service within 90 days.

Chosen to lead the Company’s Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Division and employed homeless veterans and wounded warriors by conceptualizing and managing an emerging general contracting firm specializing in executing military and government projects/contracts.

President ò Wilkerson & Associates ò Jacksonville, FL ò 1999 to 2008

Embraced entrepreneurial opportunity to launch a full service construction management firm specializing in commercial construction, project management, and government permitting initiatives. Captured specialty construction projects spanning churches, amenity center, subdivision lot development, and golf course, clubhouse, and maintenance facility design. Guided project budgets of up to $16 million and up to 6 direct report employees (director of operations, contract administrator, superintendents, designers).

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Recognized by clients for consistently exceeding project expectation by efficiently managing numerous multi-million commercial projects.

–South Point Community Church – Jacksonville, Florida - $10 million

–New Beginnings Baptist Church – Jacksonville, Florida - $8 million

–Musket Ridge Golf Course – Frederick, MD - $16 million

–Clubhouses – American Golf Corporation – National Locations - $6 million

Vice President and Director of Construction ò PGA Tour ò Ponte Vedra Beach, FL ò 1989 to 1999

Hired to prestigious full service construction management firm to oversee multiple multimillion-dollar projects executing simultaneously. Directed team of up to 30 project managers, superintendents, and administrative assistants charged with delivering complex and sophisticated construction projects spanning tournament players clubs, club houses, and golf houses – including necessary infrastructure. Managed budgets of up to $75 million.

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Ignited construction services organization to $175 million entity from $8 million by negotiating opportunities and formalized contracts with independent developers.

Completed construction of World Golf Hall of Fame ($75 million) in St. Augustine, Florida, the PGA Tour National Headquarters ($75 million) in Ponte Vedra, Florida, and 17 PGA Tour golf courses, clubhouses, and maintenance facilities located throughout the United States.

Earlier Career Experience

Vice President of Commercial Construction – Blosam Contractors, Inc.; Project Manager – McDevitt and Street Company; Project Manager / Safety Director/Estimator – Mellon Stuart Company

Additional Highlights

Education

Master of Arts – Project Management

University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, AK

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Webster University; Webster Groves, MO

Bachelor of Science – Building Construction

Auburn University; Auburn, AL

Instruction

External Education Instructor

Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (Continuing Education Program)

Adjunct Professor

University of North Florida’s Department of Construction Management

Military Service

2nd Lieutenant – Captain – Advisor – 5th Special Forces Group

United States Army – 18 Awards and Decorations for Exemplary Service

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