Project Manager Construction

RALPH MATIAS

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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

An expert in planning, organizing and managing multi-discipline projects on

time and on budget

Construction project management professional with more than 22 years of

experience in multi-family residential, mixed-use and commercial projects.

Effective in forging partnerships with peers, management, customers and

vendors to bring projects to successful completion. Exceptional planning,

organizational, problem solving and communication skills coupled with in-

depth technical and project management expertise. A detail-oriented,

motivated professional with a proven history of developing, building, and

taking ownership of quality projects from design phase to final close-out.

Project Management Life Cycle Document Management & Control

Change Order Management

Cost Analysis / Cost Control Quality Assurance / Management

Construction Industry Protocols

Materials Management / Purchasing Construction Plan Review

Estimating / Bids / Proposals

Vendor / Contractor Negotiation Customer Relationship Management

Contract Buy-Outs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

RALPH MATIAS Arlington, Texas 2009

- 2011

Independent Contract Supervisor Service

Remodeling and Construction of private residential for family and friends.

Russell Arthur Company, L.P. Irving, Texas

3/2010 - 9/2010

Contract Site Superintendent

On site supervision of a Student Housing Storm Damaged Rehab building for

Campus Habitat in Carbondale. IL 62901. (Chris Wayman, Project Manager,

Campus Habitat, *******@*************.***)

RAMPART CONSTRUCTION Grapevine, TX 2007 -

2009

Construction Project Manger

Took charge of pre-construction estimating, cost proposals, budgets, value

engineering, plan review and permitting. Led project team through the

project management life cycle; developed project scope of work,

synchronized the efforts of engineers, subcontractors and trades,

maintained schedule with owner and project stakeholders, coordinated the

completion of contract documents, and conducted project meetings. Ensured

design standards, managed change requests as well as construction quality

control and cost tracking. Additionally managed the bid process as well as

change order negotiation and approval requests. Planned and coordinated

computer software training on a monthly basis to improve staff proficiency.

SELECTED PROJECTS:

. Managed pre-construction budget and construction start of a $29MM

project to build a 224-unit, four-story mixed-use, multi-family

residential development with below grade parking structure.

. Oversaw construction of a 372-unit mixed-use, multi-family residential

project on two city blocks attached to pre-cast parking structure.

Project valued at $32MM.

COLLEGIATE CONTRACTING SERVICES Irving, TX 2006

- 2007

Construction Project Manager

Owned management and administration of projects; provided leadership and

direction to project team to produce a quality project on time and within

established budget while maintaining a consistently high level of customer

satisfaction; continually liaised with internal and external partners to

ensure timeliness and quality throughout.

Performed various duties during pre-construction and construction,

coordinated permitting, utilities, and constructability review; reviewed

construction documents for conflicts and completeness. Monitored project

team performance in meeting milestones in accordance with project schedule.

SELECTED PROJECTS:

. Led the budget development and construction of a $12MM garden style

student housing community consisting of 174 units in seven buildings

on 7.9 acres in a new market of Louisiana.

RALPH MATIAS

6747 Silvercrest Drive Arlington, TX 76002 817-***-****

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FIRSTWORTHING COMPANY Dallas, TX 2000 -

2006

Construction Project Manager

Managed pre-construction estimating cost proposals, budgets, value

engineering, plan review and construction permitting. Developed, maintained

and coordinated project schedule with owner, developer, contractors and

project teams. Reviewed, analyzed and approved bid analysis. Reviewed and

made decisions regarding change order

requests. Originated change orders to contractor. Monitored submittal

review and process as well as materials/testing services.

FIRSTWORTHING COMPANY (continued)

. Developed and implemented improved construction management practices

which led to award of two additional projects valued at $9MM.

. Drove the delivery of the first project ahead of schedule with a

budget saving of $2MM through improvements in project scheduling,

contracting, and quality and cost controls.

SELECTED PROJECTS:

. Planned and organized pre-developmental, pre-construction budgets, and

construction of three student housing communities valued at $25MM.

. Project managed development and construction of an off-campus student

housing development of 164 units on 10.2 acre site. Development

included garden style buildings, clubhouse, leasing center, swimming

pool, and surface parking.

. Developed and constructed an on-campus student housing development in

Bronc Village, Edinburg, and two on-campus student housing structures

at WaterView Park in Richardson.

TEMPLETON CONSTRUCTION, INC. San Angelo, TX 1999

- 2000

Superintendent

Contributed to the due diligence and constructability review of the

project, obtained construction permits, reviewed design documents for

conflicts and completeness, and participated in negotiation of contract

agreements.

SELECTED PROJECT:

. Provided project support to a $14MM project to build a new 230,000

square feet high school campus, offices, classrooms, theater, gym and

site improvements at Lakeview High School in San Angelo, Texas.

F.T. JAMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. El Paso, TX

1993 - 1999

Superintendent

Directed daily operations of the project including scheduling of materials,

contractors, and field teams relative to the specific construction phase,

while continually updating the Project Manager of progress, issues and

problems.

. Oversaw purchasing and distribution of materials.

. Ensured testing and inspections are completed in a timely manner.

. Maintained complete and accurate construction records and reports.

. Reviewed and approved invoices.

. Monitored contractor's compliance with OSHA regulation.

. Ensured overall project quality control.

. Reviewed submittal package for completeness and compliance with the

contract documents.

. Originated punch lists and re-inspection for acceptance.

. Facilitated management's and owner's acceptance of facility.

. Monitored and coordinated project close-out.

SELECTED PROJECT:

. Coordinated the construction of a 350,000 square feet manufacturing

and distribution facility with a warehouse and offices campus for Acer

Technology in El Paso, Texas.

M.M. PRIETO, INC. El Paso, TX

1987 - 1993

Estimator/Superintendent

Prepared competitive job estimates by reviewing drawings and bid documents,

performing take offs for labor, equipment and materials, soliciting quotes

from subcontractors and suppliers, and attending pre-bid meetings for

specific projects.

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