Project Manager Construction

October **, ****

Executive Search

Dear Recruiter:

Attached is my resume, which I hope you’ll review as you consider candidates for the

position of Estimator.

As my resume indicates, I have over 10 years’ estimating experience, during which time

I’ve developed hard bids and conceptual estimates for projects ranging in value from

$50,000 to $50 million. I’ve also spent several years as field superintendent on a variety

of high profile, difficult projects valued as high as $550 million, and for four years, I owned

and operated a commercial general contracting company.

During a time when every company is being asked to do more with less, I believe I can

add a great deal of value to your estimating organization by drawing on my experience in

all aspects of the construction industry to analyze each project from the perspective of a

company owner, a project manager, and a field superintendent.

• Throughout the estimating process, I keep the perspective of an

owner/department head in mind as I work to identify areas of risk within the

estimate and present identified risk factors, as well as potential solutions, to

senior decision makers.

• From the project management perspective, I ensure that all scope items

within the estimate are covered and that the scope of work included in each

subcontractor’s bid packages is appropriate.

• Using the perspective of a seasoned field superintendent, I analyze the

constructability of the estimate by creating a detailed schedule which

establishes realistic costs for general conditions and concise subcontractor

scopes of work for pricing.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications in person with the

appropriate individuals within your organization. I look forward to hearing from you, and

thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Kirk J. Alcorn

539 East 10th Avenue

Tarentum, PA 15084

H: 724-***-****

C: 814-***-****

***********@*****.***

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Kirk J. Alcorn

539 East 10th Avenue, Tarentum, PA 15084

Home 724-***-**** • Cell 814-***-**** • Email ***********@*****.***

Objective

To bring value to the estimating department of a reputable construction company by drawing on

my extensive experience in all aspects of the construction industry.

Estimating Experience

Senior Estimator, 5 years

RYCON Construction, Marsico Construction

As a senior estimator, I was responsible for the entire estimate from start to finish for projects ranging in

value from $50,000 to $50 million, including both hard bids and conceptual bids, both public and private

projects. Specific responsibilities included:Attend pre-bid meetings

• Review bid documents to determine which subcontractors to solicit for quoting the project

• Procure bid bonds

• Submit RFI’s to architects

• Set up bid day documents

• Quantifying, pricing, and writing scope sheets

• Determine general conditions

• Establish required scope of work with subcontractors for all divisions 1-16

Project Estimator, 2 years

Figgins Construction / Trafalgar House Construction

While reporting to a senior estimator, I was responsible for quantifying, pricing, and writing scope sheets as

well as verifying subcontractor scope on bid day.

• Projects ranged in value from from $1 million to $50 million and included both public and private work.

• Most projects were located in the Pittsburgh and Raleigh/Durham areas.

• Projects included schools, state office buildings, prisons, hospitals, and pharmaceutical facilities.

Estimator, 3 years

Mellon Stuart Construction

In this position, I was part of a team of estimators that worked with four Mellon Stuart business units located

throughout the United States including Pittsburgh, Chicago, Orlando, and Trenton. My responsibilities

included quantifying, pricing, writing scope sheets and verifying subcontractor scope on bid day.

• Estimates ranged in value from $20 million to $200 million

• Projects estimated include schools, state and federal office buildings, prisons, train stations, airports, and

Universal Studios Amusement Park.

Owner, 4 years

ElkHorn Construction

As the owner and president, I built a union general contracting company from the ground up. Annual revenue

averaged $1 million, with public bonded projects where ElkHorn acted as the general contractor ranging from

$20,000 to $275,000. Construction Management projects were valued as high as $5 million. Although I

eventually decided to close the business, the perspective I gained from managing all aspects of the company

has been tremendously beneficial as I’ve taken on new opportunities.

During the four years, I primarily focused on:

• Developing a business plan and securing lines of credit and bonding capability.

• Creating consistent processes for all key functions, including estimating and project management, as

well as staffing, accounting, and administration.

• Estimating new projects, including analysis of risk within each project, establishing appropriate

markup, and completing the entire estimate from start to finish.

• Project management, including awarding subcontracts, processing submittals, establishing

schedules, procuring materials for self-performed work, processing change orders, compiling pay

applications, monitoring field activities, and project closeout.

Key Projects - Field Superintendent

Superintendent/Senior Superintendent

• Four Seasons Hotel and Residence Center, Baltimore, MD: New $275 million cast in place

concrete building on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor that will include a five-star hotel and

residences.

• Silo Point Condominiums, Baltimore, MD: $94 million renovation of an existing concrete grain

elevator in Baltimore’s Locust Point built in 1923, including two new ten-story concrete

condominium building and a nine-story concrete parking garage

• General Motors Corporate Headquarters, Detroit, MI: Phases 25 through 30 of the $550

million General Motors Corporation’s World Headquarters renovation of the Renaissance

Center in downtown Detroit.

• Qwest Communications, Columbus, OH: Fast-track design/build structure that housed the

90,000 square foot telecommunications switching center for southern Ohio and northern

Kentucky.

• University of Michigan Chemistry Building, Ann Arbor, MI: $39 million project including

chemistry laboratory facilities with heavy involvement in mechanical, plumbing, and electrical

disciplines.

• Great Lakes Carbon Bake Furnaces, St. Marys, PA and Ozark, AR: Managed all trade

activities during construction of 14 carbon bake steel furnaces

• One Mellon Bank Corporate Headquarters, Pittsburgh, PA: $150 million 52-story high rise.

• Miles, Inc. Blood Plasma Facility, Raleigh, NC: $6 million 12,000 square foot blood plasma

manufacturing facility including two laboratory levels and one floor of open office space.

General Superintendent

• Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: $30 million Package #5 Underground Train System at Dulles

International Airport, assuming responsibility halfway through a troubled project. This 100,000

square foot facility is the maintenance spur for the underground people mover and also

houses the computer center that controls the movement of the train system throughout the

airport.

• Two Mellon Bank Corporate Headquarters, Pittsburgh, PA: $36 million base building retrofit

of the Union Trust Building to rebuild a structurally sound, mechanically efficient historic

landmark.

Education

Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI

• Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science in Architectural and Building Construction

Engineering

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Software Knowledge

• MC2 Estimating Software, On Screen Take Off, Timberline, Earthwork, Microsoft Office

applications, SureTrak Scheduling Software, Expedition, and Quick Books

Professional Certifications

• OSHA 30 hour training

Key Words

Estimating, pre-bid site walkthrough, subcontractor notification, bid RFI’s, bid book, scope sheets,

takeoff, quantifying and pricing self-performed work, preliminary construction schedule, bid day

scope verification

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