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Project Manager Design

Location:
Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
Posted:
December 02, 2010

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Resume:

Charles M Mankin

SR/Lead Civil Design Estimator

Virginia Beach Virginia. 23456 ( abh2j6@r.postjobfree.com (

757-***-**** Home

703-***-**** Mobile

Thirty two years commercial large civil project experience, Waste Water

Treatment, Civil infrastructure, Telecommunications wind energy,

Tunneling, Rail, Industrial Marine, Large Highway Department of

transportation projects, Shoreline preservation, wetlands mitigation and

design, Big box Retail mixed use, private sector hard bids, government

local State and federal, deep foundation & shoring systems, dewatering &

storm water conveyance systems & design, Major civil design build

infrastructure stimulus funded highway projects.

Experienced in project projection and budget compliance. Certified

instructor in OSHA forty hour hazardous material abatement and handling,

OSHA confined space & entry. Micro Station V8i Certified Trainer, Bentley

In-roads design certified advanced trainer, Auto Cad Certified Trainer,

Multi state Erosion Control Green certified. Currently a Senior

Estimator within department that performs quantitative estimating for

large scale civil infrastructure, Bridge, Mass Excavation, Wastewater and

Wastewater Treatment Plants, Telecom, Marine, Heavy Highway public and

private, Wind Energy projects, Concrete, Concrete Structures, Mixed use

and Big Box Retail; Asphalt paving applications; Utilities i.e. Water,

Sanitary, Storm Water, Gas; Elevated Rail, tunnels and shoring systems

associated with underground applications. Wind energy projects and

associated large cap design build infrastructure projects. Day to day

training of temporary rotation project manager interns in systems,

methods, concepts, as well as project management scheduling and

estimating software's. Typical rotation training is 10 weeks. Currently

taking advanced training in design concepts and practical application use

of Micro Station V8i / in-roads advanced certification classes. Practical

use and application.

Proficient in vendor/supplier solicitations. Experienced in sub-

contractor contracts, negotiations, Scope Definition, Bid tabulation,

Solicitation both Private and public. Ability to establish labor costs

and production rates within database in-order to compile current market

trend costs, and or methods & means; Negotiate contracts; purchase

materials; schedule crews; interact with project management during

critical project turnover phase; negotiate change orders and contract

adds; Interact daily with owners, owner representatives, as well as able

to deal directly with engineering entities during critical design build,

value engineering phases utilizing self preformed concepts and or concept

designs built utilizing micro station / in-roads. Over thirty one year's

professional as well as practical field related experience within CSI

divisions one thru sixteen of commercial construction. At present, I am

two credits short of my Bachelors of Arts degree in Civil Engineering. I

have worked my entire working life in the industry. I have well over 15

years in the field in capacities ranging from Laborer to Project Manager.

Proficient in the following major estimation take off software's,

Bid2Win 1999-Present

Foundation 2008-2008

Heavy Bid "HCSS" 1984 - present, CMiC

2006-2007

Quest Solutions Suite 1995-2001, Plan

Swift 2004-2005

Microsoft Win-Ex Suite 1996-2005 Prolog

Suite 2007-Present

Sage Suite Timberline 1989-present Corecon

2004-2005

CMS 2002-2003

Quick pen 2008-Present

Core Build 2008-2008

On-Screen Takeoff 2004-Present

Hard Dollar 2005-2006 Power Estimator 2008-Present

RS Means Eximate & Estimate Link 2006-2006

I am proficient in most major estimating windows based system. I am fluent

in several Red Hat Linux based systems as well

The following earthwork/quantitative programs

Agtek 1989-Present

Micro Station 2009-Present

Rocktek 1999-Present

Auto Cad 1997-Present

Pay Dirt 1994-Present

Quest Earth Onscreen 1999-Present

Able Pen 1999-2004

On-Center 2000-Present

Tera Model 1993-Present

Trackware 1999-Present

Scheduling software's,

Primavera P3 - P6 1985- Present Microsoft

Project 1985 - Present

Sure Track 1985-Present Open

Source 2001-2006

Gold Key 1990-Present View

Point 2008-2008

Coins 1999-Present

Professional Experience

Current

SR

Estimator IV

Skanska USA Civil

Southeast Inc.

2009 -

Current

Perform preliminary review of RFP's and help determine suitability of

projects to meet Skanska goals, and assess how projects fit within

schedule. Develop preliminary estimate plan and assess ability to meet RFP

dates. Green Sheet & Identify scope of work and perform specificity,

quantity, and cost takeoff from RFQ information. Review available plans and

specifications to make sure estimate is in compliance with client

requirements as well as Skanska USA Civil feasibility & project monetary

targets guild lines. Perform conceptual estimates when detailed design

information is not available using In-Roads Design Software & Micro

Station, as well as upon request work with Skanska design team in-house

engineering departments on design build projects. Solicit pricing from

material vendors and subcontractors.

Develop overall estimate plan on projects and coordinate the estimating

team as necessary to roll-up all information into the final estimate.

Ensure that individual estimates are complete accurate and thorough, well

organized, and ready for review by Skanska chief estimator & management.

Develop project schedules in P6 to ensure that projects can be completed in

time frame to meet the owner's requirements, and that company resources are

utilized efficiently. Ensure that estimates address all potential safety

risks and concerns.

Develop innovative means and methods for completion of projects to increase

Skanska's competitiveness and project margins. Ensure compliance with

company standards and client requirements. Assist in the preparation of

proposals, and include information to document the basis of the proposal.

Ensure that proposals meet Skanska Civil and Skanska USA financial goals,

and that contractual requirements of the project are acceptable. Maintain

base bid documents and organize estimate information for future use and

accessibility.

Assist the project team by providing technical guidance on the project

delivery in terms of means and methods utilized and forecasted for use in

the project and continue this support for the duration of the projects.

Coordinate with the production team on successful bids to provide a

thorough transition to the project team. Support business development with

technical information and client meetings as requested. Assist in

development of project budgets and monitoring contract changes on

successful proposals. Design, and maintain estimating software's utilized

with in department. Train as well as mentor JR level engineers in

estimating techniques, means, methods, theory, and application. Train

individuals in practical application & use of scheduling software P6,

Microsoft Project, & Coins. Train in Design software's Micro Station & In-

Roads. Work directly with division President, and Vice President as well as

Chief Estimator on future forecasted work to be performed. Primary focus

is in Heavy Civil Roadway, Tunnel, Rail, and Marine. Support Structures as

well as Skanska Building & Large Projects group.

Chief Estimator,

Heavy Civil, 2006 - 2009

GDC Contracting Inc., Dumfries, Virginia

Civil Chief Estimator. Jobs range from big box site work projects to Heavy

Highway Department of Transportation projects, Telecomm, Waste Water, Mass

Concrete, Elevated Rail, and Deep Foundations. Primary focus large retail

chain site work packages to include, but not limited to Mass Earth,

Utilities, Paving, Concrete, Foundations, Demolition, Abatement, and Soils

Treatments. Developed and maintained HCSS as a platform utilized within the

department. Day to day operations consist of bid solicitation, overview and

or interaction with project procurement team. Solicit, allocate, and review

proposed projects. Interact with owners and owner agents as it pertains to

the development and procurement of given projects. Main focus on

development of Virginia Department of Transportation Projects, procurement

and accusation. Building public sector division to a competitive level.

Oversaw estimating team of five SR level estimators day to day. Installed

and maintained HCSS as bid platform utilized. Initiated personal

accountability within department. Implemented project review policies,

preformed and designed weekly team performance review standards. Interacted

with private sector owners, engineers and owner representatives. Increased

GDC Contracting base contracts on hand from ten Million a year to sixty

seven million in gross sales

Chief Civil

Estimator, Heavy Civil, 2004 - 2006

Thompson Contracting, Inc. - Raleigh, North Carolina

Chief Estimator. Jobs range from big box site work projects to Heavy

Highway. Primary focus is large retail chain site work packages to include,

but not limited to Mass Earth, Utilities, Paving, Concrete, Foundations,

Demolition, Abatement, and All Soils Treatments. Manage dept. of four

estimators. Worked closely with owner and owners reps. Solicit and develop

prospective client leads. Value Engineer 20 percent of submitted work.

Provide hard budgets when requested. Develop company wide databases in HCSS

and Timberline. Mentor two junior level Estimators in crew assemblies,

production rates, methods & means applications. Project sizes are from 6

Million to 25 Million.

Vice President/Chief

Estimator, Heavy Civil, 1997 - 2004

Mid Atlantic Environmental, Inc. - Manassas, Virginia

As Vice President-Chief Estimator, I managed day to day operations of

ongoing projects, contract negotiations, vendor solicitation, and sub-

contractor contract negotiations. Managed an office of four (4) estimators,

oversaw all day to day operation within the estimation dept. As estimator,

provided hard takeoffs and value engineered estimates upon request. 30% of

Estimation was Conceptual Jobs ranged from 100K to 25M. Primary focus on

Heavy Industrial construction projects. Transit, Telecomm, Marine, Highway,

Foundations, Hazardous Material Abatement, Demolition, Public

Transportation Projects. Worked with owners, agents, to develop project

procurement. Utilized HCSS as platform. Trained personnel in means and

methods.

Estimator/Chief Estimator, Heavy

Civil/Marine, Cellular 1994 - 1997

CCL Environmental, Inc. - York, Pennsylvania

As Chief Estimator, I managed day to day operations of the marine/specialty

construction division. From initial project inception, throughout the bid

process. Value engineering a majority of the projects along with design

building. The operational area of my job scope included the hiring of key

skill set personnel, safety compliance, DOT compliance, and instructed

twice a month the OSHA confined space entry cert program. The majority of

CCL's work involved super fund landfill closures & Cell site design builds

as well as Value engineered projects. In turn a majority of estimation was

detail involved, and design build. Project values estimated ranged from

100K to 15M.

Upon request I can provided detailed field experience.

This resume is inclusive of my inter office estimation and management

experience only. My field experience is dated back to 1981. From Unskilled

Laborer, Operator, Forman, Superintendent to Project Manager.

Education & Training

Construction Management (AA), 1997 - AACC-Maryland, USA Evening Classes

Architectural Engineering (Changed Major), 1997 - AACC- Maryland, USA

Evening Classes

Civil Engineering (BS), Pending -UMCP Maryland, - USA (4) Credits

Needed For Degree Evening Classes

Professional

Development Courses:

. Osha Hazmat 40 Hr. Instructor 1996 Current

. Osha Confined Space Instructor 1996 Current

. Land Disturber Certified MD, VA, DC, NC Current

. Storm Water Quality Certified WASA, Current

. Electra Fusion Certified Instructor BGE 1992 Expired needs updating

. Pepco Structure Certified Installer Current

. CPR Certified Instructor Current

. AAE Member Current

. AAEC Member Current

. ASPE Member Current

. Timberline Advanced Training Certified Current

. Timberline Project Management & Accounting Certified Current

. HCSS Advanced Training Current

. Primavera Certified Trainer

. AGTEK Advanced Training Current

. ROCKTEK Advanced Training Current

. Quest Solutions Advanced Training Current

. Coins Advanced Training Current

. M/C Squared Certified on 8/21/2008 Current

. Bid2Win Certified on 3/19/2004

. Micro Station - Inroads Advanced Trainer 10/15/2010 Current

Completed projects

.Estimating- Nature Trail - Maryland Department of Natural Resources Jan

2001- 12.2M

.Storm Water Management Facility - Beverly Beach, MD 8 Aug 2005- 11.3M

.Maryland Route 197 Improvements - May 2006 16.8M

.Anne Arundel County Tributary Restoration - Aug - 2006 12.1M

.Santee County FL, Storm water Revitalization - Nov 2006 9.3M

.Lake County Landfill Closure - Dec 2006 16M

.Wal-Mart - Sam's Club NC - February 2007 19M

. United Rentals Compound VA - February 2007 1.1M

.Alban Rentals Compound VA - April 2007 3.6M

.Maryland St Route 210 MD- July 2007 13M

.Parks at Perimeter - Private Builder - 6.8 M Feb 08

.Villages at the Parks - Private Builder - 4.5 M Jan 08

.Beaver Creek - Private Builder - 7.2 M Jan 08

.Nature Trail - Maryland Department of Natural Resources 12.2M 1999

.Storm Water Management Facility - Beverly Beach, MD 11.3M 2000

.Maryland Route 197 Improvements - 16.8M 2004

.Anne Arundel County Tributary Restoration - 12.1M 2005

.Santee County FL, Storm water Revitalization - 9.3 M Nov 2006

.Lake County Landfill Closure - 16M Dec 2006

.Wal-Mart # 4499 Zebulon NC - 4.8M Feb 2007

PROJECTS

RECENT

. Woodrow Wilson Bridge Abatement Reclamation VA- 12.6M 2005

. Wal-Mart # 4594 Cherryville NC- 5.6M Mar 2006

. State Employee Credit Union Wax hall NC- 3.3M Mar 2007

. Hyatt Hotels Fredrick Md- 3.19M April 2008

. Waterfront Southeast W.DC - 1.7M April 2008

. Star view Hotels Concept DB- 3.4M May 2008

. Beazer Homes Development 12M W.DC 12.3M June 2008

. Virginia St Rt 234 Park & Ride 5.8M Aug 2008

. Eagles Point Sec 6 Dumfries VA 2.08M Sep 2008

. Cr me De Le Cr me Woodbridge VA 500K Aug 2008

. Wal-Mart Fredericksburg VA 3.12M Oct 2008

. Bolen Fields Louden County VA 13M 2009

. Wal-Greens Manassas VA 3.1 M 2009

. Wal-Greens Fredericksburg VA 3.8 M 2009

. Quantico Marine Base Quantico VA 21M 2009

. 234 Park & Ride Revised 8.2M 2009 V-DOT

. Virginia St RT 609 Improvements 12.15M 2009 V-DOT

. Suffield Meadows Warrenton VA 1.45M 2009

. Truman Parkway Savannah GA 49M Skanska Lead

. Florida Ave Canal New Orleans 81M Skanska Lead

. HRT Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Design 1.09B Skanska Team

. SR 429 SR 414 Interchange Orlando FL 85M Skanska Lead

. Reflecting Pool US Capital Washington DC 27M Skanska Team

. I-35 West Virginia JV Kiewit 297M 2010 Skanska Team Lead

. Reflecting Pool Washington DC 31M Skanska Team

. 14th Street Bridge Washington DC 52M Skanska Team

. Camp Legune Military Access Road 47M SR Lead

. Big Buffalo WWTP 47M Currently In Progress Assistant Lead

Skanska

. SR 862 Fort Lauderdale FL 61M Currently In Progress Assistant

Lead Skanska

REFRENCES

Steve Petty GDC Contracting Inc.

703-***-****

Vicky Hollingsworth Mid Atlantic Construction Inc. 703-***-****

James Carson Estate Development Inc. 240

423 5949

Buzz Milnor Kimmins Contracting Inc. 813

579 1068

Hal Lunsford GDC Contracting Inc. 703

580 6857

Dan Beatty Lane Construction Inc. 540-***-****

Don Beckendorf Kiewit/Skanska/Archer Western 757-***-****

Todd Folden Skanska USA Civil

757-***-****

Walter Babcock Skanska USA Civil 757-

420-4140

Doug Smith Skanska USA Civil 757-***-****

Upon Request can provide additional References related to work history.



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