A Confidential Resume of

David R. McGhee **** Springwater Drive Richmond, Virginia 23228

804-***-****

abj8r5@r.postjobfree.com

Thrive under pressure

ELECTRICAL / CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Industrial Commercial Design Blueprint Analysis Specifications Material Take Off Labor

Forecasting Cost Projections Bid Process Proposals Strategic Planning Purchasing Vendor

Management Quality Standards Budgets Controls Reports Regulatory Compliance

VISIONARY, CONFIDENT, VERSATILE AND GOAL-DRIVEN PROJECT LEADER AND LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WITH A

REPUTATION FOR TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY, PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY AND 15 YEARS OF DESIGN / BUILD EXPERIENCE.

IMPROVED EFFICIENCIES AND MAXIMIZED PROFITS FOR EMPLOYERS THAT INCLUDE KBR. DETAIL-FOCUSED ANALYST,

STRATEGIC THINKER AND TENACIOUS PROBLEM SOLVER. COMMUNICATE WITH CLARITY AND PRECISION IN PERSON AND PAPER;

TEAM PLAYER. SUPERB ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGER; ORCHESTRATED COMPLEX, DEMANDS TO MEET CLIENT EXPECTATIONS,

QUALITY STANDARDS, BUDGETS AND CRITICAL TIMELINES.

Selected Highlights: Offer a career-long record for accuracy in cost estimates. Captained

construction programs valued to $16,000,000. Led projects for Bank of America, Hewlett-Packard,

DuPont, the military and federal government agencies. Completed a $2,400,000 amphitheater and

support complex in 4.5 months. Wrote a training manual and directed 255 construction supervisors at

Jobsite Incorporated. Recognized electrical construction expert and invited speaker for industry groups.

CAREER TRACK

PROJECT MANAGER: Bank of America / Hewlett-Packard 2010 - Present

CORESTAFF SERVICES (Impellam Group, PLC) Villa Park, Virginia

Deliver energy, insight, technical expertise and organizational leadership required to optimize

efficiency, meet budgets and timelines for major clients of a premier global professional staffing

service. Analyze work orders for state-of-the-art data center / telecommunications facilities;

calculate project timeframes, materials and labor costs. Write purchase orders; verify the accuracy of

invoices and time sheets. Inspect completed work, troubleshoot problems and close out projects.

Produced timely management reports; fostered positive working relationships with BOA and

HP managers; introduced processes that optimized efficiency of EDS, a division of HP Services.

LEAD PROJECT COST ESTIMATOR: DuPont Spruance Plant 2008 - 2010

BROWN AND ROOT / BE&K ENGINEERING (NYSE: KBR) Chester, Virginia

Prepared estimates vital for planning, organizing and scheduling electronic and information

technology (EIT), electrical, HVAC, plumbing, piping, thermal insulation, civil and structural

engineering work at a major manufacturing site. Executed material take off, estimates and budgets.

Produced detailed costing documentation. Researched and recommended suppliers and contractors.

Coordinated the bid process with sub-trades, specialty services, truckers and suppliers; created

an official directory of vendors, contractors and subcontractors.

Collaborated with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on change

orders and made accurate and timely adjustments to cost estimates.

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DESIGN / BUILD MANAGER 2002 - 2008

SERVICE PLUS OF VIRGINIA, LLC Richmond, Virginia

Spearheaded sales, relationship building, operations and P&L results for a construction service

specializing in electrical power generation. Formulated competitive bids. Developed designs,

project plans, budgets and metrics; instituted reporting systems and controls. Engaged subcontractors.

Led a multidisciplinary project team from concept through completion.

Developed 800 customers for this start-up venture; sold 120 new generators and secured

highway contracts with the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Prepared cost estimates; coordinated vendor and subcontractor pricing; performed post-bid

assembly and post-project analysis.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER 1995 - 2002

JOBSITE, INCORPORATED Richmond, Virginia

Designed and built interior lighting systems and computer rooms for government agencies and

private corporations. Provided crucial electrical engineering expertise; consulted with clients, vendors

and internal specialists and construction foremen. Formulated consistently accurate estimates and cost

containment strategies. Trained, assigned and supervised 255 construction foremen.

Executed on-time, in budget contracts for clients that included the US Army, Department of

Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration.

Authored the company’s Electrical Foreman Training Manual; enacted policies, processes and

practices that delivered significant improvements in productivity and bottom line.

Held previous positions with Jobsite

LEARNING CREDENTIALS

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Additional courses, seminars and workshops include:

Louisiana State University-Architectural Engineering Estimating

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

Commonwealth of Virginia Class "A" General and Electrical Master License

Central Intelligence Agency & Department of Defense Secret Security Clearances

ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

Associated General Contractors of America Associated Builders and Contractors

President / Vice President Central Virginia Electrical Contractors

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Excel / Word / PowerPoint Aspen Icaris CPM Scheduler ICE RS Means

Estimatic ConEst McCormick Accubid

REFERENCES AND FURTHER DATA PROVIDED UPON

ESTABLISHMENT OF MUTUAL INTEREST

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