Project Manager Construction

Kenneth D. Clinton

**** ***** **** ***** *******, Fl. 33596

Cellular: 813-***-**** ~

Email: abihwg@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Management

-Specializing in multi-family development, commercial

industry, and program management

PROFILE

-Result oriented, hands-on construction and development professional with

over 20 years of expertise in all facets of the industry. Verifiable track

record for the successful completion of multi-million dollar projects while

reducing preliminary budget constraints. Versed in contract negotiations,

project estimating, resolving impending design problems, document

preparation, administration, and recruitment, building codes and

regulations, material purchasing and negotiations, site development through

project close-out. Proven communication skills in resolving escalated

conflicts while promoting a positive company image in volatile situations.

Core Competences:

. Leadership . Project Development . Estimating . Permitting and

Building Code Compliance . Quality Control

Management . Critical Path Methodology . Design Build Process . Work

Force Development . Budget Analysis . Public Relations . Safety

Compliance . Strategic Planning . Mentorship

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

North True Construction Management, LLC (Brooklyn, NY)

Director of

Construction (2007-2009)

-Facilitated core business and operational development functions (i.e.,

Human Resources, budgets, management, contract negotiations, and Buy-Outs)

within the company's vision and mission statement. Supervise staff and

implementing project buy-out procedure of major CSI Division contracts.

Challenged to initiate improvements for under performing areas, including

team output, establishment of initial schedules and deadlines, and reduce

expenditures relating to original budgets.

Selected

Accomplishments:

. Revamped the way the company paid out invoices to save on average 10%

annual savings.

. Launched updated safety plan which resulted in savings on insurance.

. Implemented Standard Operating Procedures and new program to track

employee vacations and

sick time which resulted in a more efficient payroll division.

. Originated a new Budget and Estimating Program which on average had

cost savings of an estimated

18% over existing profit margins.

Cornerstone Construction Group Inc. (Coral Gables, Fl.)

Construction Manager

(2006-2007)

-Involved in a broad scope of responsibilities that included design

build of 40 acre development site of a 160 unit town home condominium

project plus 80 single family homes; management of 15 subcontracting

companies; leading daily meetings with sub-contractors' superintendents

and weekly project manager meetings; cooperating with local

municipalities; and completing frequent company reports.

Selected Accomplishments:

. Collaborated with architects and engineers to expedite the completion

of construction documents within 45 days from

60% to 100% including implementation of fast tracking foundations.

. Strategically planned with in-house sales department on improvement of

appearance of temporary sales office by constructing a fa ade resulting in

a 75% increase of prospective buyers in comparison to other local

developments.

. Solely lead the researching and directing of most profitable way in

resolving unexpected sink hole issues on job site which generated a cost

savings of approximately $300k.

. Initiated a meeting with the City of Gainesville's Regional Utilities

(GRU) on prospective irrigation system involving reclaimed water pressure.

Revamped irrigation plan upon discovering GRU's lack of meeting the

project's water pressure needs which resulted in purchasing a new state of

the art irrigation system that ultimately saved the company $75k plus a

$130k rebate from GRU.

Clinton Construction Consulting, Inc

(Tampa, Fl.)

President; Owner (2004-2006)

-Spirited entrepreneur utilizing years of developed skills to manage

projects from initial concept with several developers

(i.e., Cambridge Development Group and Skyre Development LLC based out of

Miami, Fl.).

Selected Accomplishments:

. Renovation of 180 unit mid-rise condominium in St.Petersburg, Florida

completed 3 months earlier than the given 12 month schedule, saving the

developer $360k of his overall budget which, in turn, produced a 98%

sellout of units within 3 months.

. Research for land acquisitions; data gathering and analysis of local

comparables; organizing Design Seriates; and mastering the key role in the

decision-making process on potential business investments with developers.

Berry Construction of Central Florida Inc.

(Orlando, Fl.)

Project Manager (1998-2002)

-Basic responsibilities including setting schedules, budgets, overseeing

daily activities, managing

superintendents/skilled laborers; and reporting challenges to the Director

of Construction.

Selected Accomplishments:

. Promotion to Director of Construction due to impeccable work ethics;

dedication to the company; and successful, consistent track record of

meeting deadlines and completing projects under budget.

. Acquired Certified General Contractor's License scoring in the top 2%

in the state of Florida based on test results (2002).

Director of Construction (2002-2004)

Selected Accomplishments:

. Executed new market strategies to obtain new clientele through business

presentations and devising company portfolio that resulted in a 25%

increase of new clients.

. Implemented new estimating program (Timberline) which resulted in a

12% overall increase in net profits.

. Activated a Division 9 company utilizing in-house paid personnel

between GC jobs that resulted in a 18 % increase in

net profits solely on labor costs.

Consultant to Walt Disney Imagineering

(Orlando, Fl.)

Superintendent (1994-1998)

. Job description and selected accomplishments upon request. I.E Animal

Kingdom

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

. Community College of the U.S. Air Force . Total Quality

Management Courses (U.S. Air Force)

. Florida State Certified General Contractor . Knowledgeable

in Microsoft Project, Suretrack, Excel, Word, etc.

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