Construction Project Manager/Estimator
Resume:
JAMES A. ELLISON
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EXPERIENCE
Project Manager / Estimator
Ryback Construction (October 2004 – September 2008)- Responsibilities included
managing all aspects of projects including conceptual estimating, competitive bidding,
preparing owner contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders. Directly interfaced with
owners, architects and engineers to administer the construction phase of projects including
scheduling, processing submittals, managing project superintendents, project meetings, cost control and project close-out. Project experience in corporate, healthcare, residential, retail, grocery and restaurant construction.
Land Development Project Manager
Portrait Homes (April 2004 – October 2004)- Responsible for residential site developments from raw dirt, paving, concrete, asphalt, bidding and awarding contracts to qualified subcontractors. Supervised and coordinated all contractors involved in the building of the infrastructure. Monitored change orders, design problems, consulted with architects, engineers and contractors. Managed the budget and audits of all contractor invoices.
Project Manager
Camco Builders, Inc. (August 2000 – April 2004)- Managed all residential and commercial construction including scheduling contractors, resolving issues and inspecting all work to ensure compliance with plans, codes and customer specifications. Obtained permits and ordered required materials. Hired and managed contractors and negotiated with vendors. Consistently met all deadlines and met or exceeded budget guidelines.
Project Manager
Carolina Steel, Inc. (July 1998 – August 2000)- Reviewed job files, contract drawings, specifications and purchase orders. Conducted project meetings with sales, designers and vendors to review scope and drawings. Maintained submittal log to follow approval process for all joist, deck and stair drawings. Reviewed all contract invoices and shop drawings for approval.
Assistant Field Engineer
Matteson Construction (October 1996 – July 1998)- Conducted site surveys, established horizontal and vertical control, supervised steel erection, masonry construction and site work. Identified and resolved issues.
RELEVANT SKILLS
· Quick Bid, MasterBuilder, MS Project, Auto Cad, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Office
· Bi-lingual- vast experience with leading Spanish speaking subcontractors and employees.
ACHIEVEMENTS
· General Contractors Building Examination- Successfully completed the building examination as rendered by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
· A.A.S. Civil Engineering Technology- Guilford Technical Community College
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