GERALD G. SPEACH, JR.

**** ****** **., *************, *** York 13027

(H) 315- 635-9260 abi6ks@r.postjobfree.com

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Contractor- Site Project Superintendent- Construction/Branch Manager

o Versatile construction management professional with over 25 years of

demonstrated success in residential/commercial and industrial contracting,

sales engineering, project and branch management.

o Strategic planner and self-starter with excellent organizational,

technical, and problem-solving skills.

o Conscientious, results-oriented, committed team player able to set

and complete work plans/contracts within budget and schedule.

o Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and client-

presentation skills.

o Expertise in providing safe, effective, efficient construction

applications and services through consultation, design, and energy-

conservation practices.

Core competencies include:

. Drawing interpretations/blueprint reading

. Estimating construction materials and labor

. Quality control and compliance verification

. Business management-payroll, invoicing, collections, credit and debit

. Project budgeting, coordination, and scheduling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT, 01/2010 - 05/2010

ZERODRAFT OF CNY, 2824 Lemoyne Ave., Syracuse, N.Y. 13211

SITE PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT/PROJECT MANAGER, 07/2008-04/2009 and 04/2004-

09/2005

PATRIOT ENTERPRISES of NY, LLC., 2836 Route 20 East, Cazenovia N.Y. 13035

Completed ground up, remodels, and build out retail projects including

restaurants, supermarkets and pre-engineered structures.

Planned and coordinated all sub contractors and owner supplied contractors.

Interacted with owners, architects, engineers, construction managers and

project managers.

Executed all daily, weekly and monthly reporting for specific projects,

final inspections, and sign-off.

Ensured all company safety programs and OSHA requirements maintained.

Ensured RFI's, change directives and change orders maintained.

Assisted in estimating, site visits, pre bid meetings.

Led weekly job meetings and safety meetings.

Interpreted between plans and specifications.

BRANCH MANAGER, 09/2005-06/2008

ATLANTIC CONTRACTING & SPECIALTIES, Salina St. Liverpool, N.Y. 13088

Successfully operated a 3 million dollar branch union insulation profit

center, which included the development of customers, searching out bid

opportunities, preparation of estimates and proposals, project execution

and documentation. Supervised construction managers, account managers,

estimators and clericals and exhibited a spirit of cooperation and teamwork

with all members of the organization.

...Continued...

Professional Experience Continued

? Oversaw sales strategy for market, concentrating on who, what, and

where we did business.

? Ensured prompt follow-up on all quoted bids.

Ensured timely completion of monthly billings and collection of

receivables.

Formulated profit recognition and job control percentages.

Supervised and documented all change order pricing in a timely manner.

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT, 02/2002-01/2004

ANCOR INC, 831 James St. Syracuse, N.Y. 13203

Oversaw the renovation of existing commercial space and developed new

commercial buildings, including restaurants and mall build outs.

? Ensured all quality control measures, and OSHA requirements enforced.

? Interface for subcontractors, and interacted between project manager,

owner, architect, and engineer.

? Performed any and all duties necessary to complete the project on

time.

CARPENTER/FOREMAN, 02/2001-01/2002

V.I.P. STRUCTURES, INC., One Webster's landing, Syracuse, N.Y. 13202

? Fieldwork.

OWNER/OPERATOR, 1991-01/2001

SPEACH CONTRACTING CORP., 8181 Dunham Road, Baldwinsville, NY, 13027

Handled primarily residential construction, renovation, additions, and

restoration with some light commercial projects. Worked closely with

clients to determine specific needs by reviewing designs, cost estimates

and contracts.

? Coordinated permits, scheduling, quality control, and compliance with

local and county specifications.

? Oversaw subcontractors and kept them informed of changes.

? Prepared proposals, contracts, payroll, accounts payable, and

accounts receivable.

? Hired employees and/or subcontractors.

? Purchased and scheduled materials to the jobsite. Ensured proper

elevations and setbacks to meet zoning requirements.

GENERAL MANAGER, 1985-1991

GERALD SPEACH INC., Baldwinsville, NY 13027

Oversaw daily operations for a family run business of residential

construction, custom homes, additions and site development.

SALES ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR, 1981-1985

A.C. and S. INC., Springfield and Boston, MA.

? Bidding, negotiating, and contract management.

? Administrative and field responsibilities.

? Reviewed project specifications to determine scope of work. Made

quantity take-off from engineered drawings/actual field measurements.

? Prepared cost estimates to include materials, labor, cartage,

insurance, supervision, overhead and profit.

? Prepared material and method submittals and summarized bills of

materials to facilitate ordering and scheduling.

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS

B.S. Construction Management Utica College of Syracuse University,

Utica, NY, 1981

A.A.S. Building Construction/Business Management Dean Jr. College,

Franklin, MA, 1979

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