Project Manager Construction
Resume:
CLAUDE COWART
PERSONAL
Address: **** **** **.
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Telephone: 850-***-****
Email: **********@***.***
EDUCATION
HIGH-TECH INSTITUTE – Phoenix, AZ
Associates in Architectural/Mechanical Drafting
Graduated #1 in class: 1988
COMPUTER SKILLS
OST (On Screen Takeoff) • AGTEK Earthworks
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Prolog 5.0 • Timberline Precision Estimating
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AutoCAD release 13 thru 2000 • MC2 ICE Estimating
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SureTrak • GTCO Digitizing Tablets
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Microsoft Project • AIA & ACG Electronic Contractual Software
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Primavera Expedition • Earthworks Civil Estimating
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EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT (2007 - Present)
Various Contractor & Sub-Contractor Estimates Divisions 1 thru 14.
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Chief Estimator / Project Manager - Norco, LA. Generated hard bid estimates on 1mil to 10 mil projects.
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Senior Estimator – Tallahassee, FL. Generated estimates on 10 mil to 150 mil projects.
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GATES BUILDERS, INC. (2006 – 2007)
Title: Senior Estimator
Determined the scope of work and defined the contractual requirements for the project.
Solicited and coordinated sub-contractors and supplier quotations for labor, material and equipment to meet project
specifications and budget requirements.
Qualified all aspects of the construction documents using automated estimating processes, systems and documentation
procedures.
Prepared detailed project cost estimates and bids for senior management approval.
Monitored cost and schedule fluctuations, and made appropriate revisions to cost estimates.
Applied value engineering techniques to improve productivity and lower costs.
Mentored and trained less experienced estimators on estimating practices.
Complete post-bid analysis on unsuccessful bids.
Contributed current cost and productivity information into the company database.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT (2003 - 2006)
Contract/Consulting work within the US.
Principal Estimator / Project Manager - Pasadena, CA. Rebuilding Iraq.
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Cost Analyst - Alstom Power, Tennessee.
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Estimator/Project Manager - Pinellas Realtors New Headquarters, Clearwater, FL.
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Construction Manager - FEMA, Hurricane Katrina & Rita, Baton Rouge, LA.
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Planner/Scheduler - FPL Power Plant Shutdown/Restart, Orlando, FL
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BILTMORE CONSTRUCTION CO. (2000 – 2002)
Title: Pre-Construction Analyst/Estimator
Represented the Pre-Construction department of Biltmore Construction on all presentations for construction management
contracts throughout the state of Florida.
Generated “Executive Summaries” for presentations. These summaries were typically 50 to 70 page documents that were
generated from programs produced by state agencies.
Worked consistently in the “Design Build” environment in the form of design charettes, program reviews, and owner/user
constructability reviews and workshops.
Construction Management contracts were awarded with Executive Summaries & Conceptual Estimates produced for the
following state projects:
Clearwater-Largo New Public Library - $13.8 Million.
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Department of Juvenile Justice 134 Bed Level 8 Facility - $6.5 Million.
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Department of Juvenile Justice 164 Bed Level 8 Facility - $10.5 Million.
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University Of Florida Library West Addition & Renovation – $26.8 Million.
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Florida Memorial College Cooperative Use Facility - $4.2 Million.
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West Perrine Department of Health - $3.6 Million.
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Seminole Theater Historic Renovation - $3.1 Million.
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Directed various project managers during turnover meetings and throughout project duration as to the best buyout
opportunities, best timeline duration’s and most competent subcontractors with respect to project size, complexity, and
dollar value.
Development and submittal of construction estimates at the conceptual, design development, schematic, and construction
document stages, including subcontracts for review and award.
Reviewed, recommended and implemented computerized and manual takeoffs. Software utilized was GTCO Digitizing
Tablets, Timberline Extended Estimating software, AIA electronic contractual software and AUTO-CAD 2000.
DOOLEY & MACK CONSTRUCTORS (1999 – 2000)
Title: Senior Estimator / Project Manager
Directed the day-to-day operation, and direction of the estimating department.
Directed various project managers during turnover meetings and throughout project duration as to the best buyout
opportunities, best timeline duration’s and most competent subcontractors with respect to project size, complexity, and
dollar value.
Solicited, produced, reviewed, and acquired numerous construction contracts as general contractor, and/or construction
manager.
Maintained a CVS costing methodology at schematic, design, and final levels for three different development groups,
while still maintaining a hard bid and construction management bid process.
Development and submittal of construction estimates at the conceptual, design development, schematic, and construction
document stages, including subcontracts for review and award.
Reviewed, recommended and implemented computerized and manual takeoffs. Software utilized was GTCO Digitizing
Tablets, Timberline Extended Estimating software, AIA electronic contractual software and AUTO-CAD 2000.
FOLEY & ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION (1998 – 1999)
Title: Estimator/Project Manager
Obtained the following general contracts as estimator / project manager in a one year time period:
Suncoast Imaging Center - $1.1 Million.
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Port Orange Fire Station - $965 Thousand.
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Sarah Lee Distribution Facility - $1.2 Million.
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Hilton Garden Inn - $6.2 Million.
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Monitored the Port Orange Fire Station and Sarah Lee Distribution Facility progress identifying the appropriate actions to
assure timely completion.
Solicit and review bid proposals, negotiate contracts, and change orders, produce and review subcontracts, and purchase
orders.
Development and submittal of construction schedules, both “Gantt” and “Pert” chart styles, utilizing project management
software such as SureTrak, Primavera, and Microsoft Project.
After extensive research, produced the construction schedule for the Amelia Island Condominiums project that provided
Foley & Associates a profitable resolution on a $48 million dollar project that was 5 months behind schedule.
WARREN SCOTT CONTRUCTION (1997 – 1998)
Title: Senior Estimator/Project Manager
Obtained the following general contracts as estimator / project manager in a one year time period:
Greenville High School - $6.9 Million.
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Houston County Elementary #5 - $6.1 Million.
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Eastman Aerospace Center - $ 3.4 Million.
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Miller Elementary School - $1.6 Million.
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Perry Presbyterian Church - $1.2 Million.
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Sumter Regional Hospital - $280 Thousand.
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Weyerhauser-Ogelthorpe Plant - $179 Thousand.
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Solicit and review bid proposals, negotiate contracts, and change orders, produce and review subcontracts, and purchase
orders.
Development and submittal of construction schedules, both “Gantt” and “Pert” chart styles, utilizing project management
software such as Sur-Track, Primavera, and Microsoft Project.
Reviewed, recommended and implemented computerized and manual takeoffs.
Software utilized was GTCO Digitizing Tablets, Timberline Extended Estimating software, AIA electronic contractual
software and AUTO-CAD R13.
AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS (1991 – 1996)
Title: Supervisor/Production Scheduler
Established standardized work processes – decreasing lead times for product.
Implemented time management decisions related to performance and budget, increasing profits.
Cross trained and certified teams in ISO 9000 and 9001 procedures.
Oversaw safety environment by conducting daily safety meetings, and monthly safety reviews.
Directed three shifts of 60 plus employees for building ultra-high pure liquid oxygen columns in New Mexico.
Oversaw production, quality control, and troubleshot blueprint interpretation questions.
Generated hours vs. cost reports for bi-weekly cost meetings.
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