WES CONNER

407-***-**** ( abkzt7@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Project Manager with 10+ years experience managing unique projects

and processes. Organized complex projects up to $48 million from planning

stages to project closeout. Excellent communication and leadership skills

combined with the ability to multi task in face paced construction

environment.

Ability to successfully manage and Firm negotiation skills with

execute multiple projects from decision makers and successfully

planning stages through close out. negotiated and purchased over $250

Million in contracts

Experienced with building project Know how to build, maintain and

teams from the ground up. enforce complex CPM schedules.

Broad experience with project cost Extensive hands on field

estimating. supervisory experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

EDWARDS COMMUNITIES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Feb 2009 -

Present

Multi-family home builder and real estate development company based in

Columbus, Ohio that builds throughout the eastern half of the United

States.

Project Manager, (February 2009-Present) - Columbus, OH

The Project Manager is accountable for every aspect of the job. Responsible

for obtaining permits, buying out job, writing contracts, managing

Superintendents, building/maintaining schedules and budgets, submitting

monthly AIA draws to ensure sufficient cash flow, red lining plans,

reporting to owners, managing turn over process, project turn over and

close out.

. Inherited a student housing project during construction phase that was

behind schedule and successfully turned it around.

. Completed remaining buyout quickly and effectively so that

construction could move forward without delay.

. Quickly identified major code deficiencies and corrected before they

had a negative impact on the schedule and the budget.

. Successfully completed project in Upstate New York ahead of schedule

and under budget.

. Started new project in North Carolina. Project is currently in site

work phase.

Highlighted Project:

. The Province; Greenville, NC (ECU Student Housing)

. The Province; Rochester, NY (RIT Student Housing)

. The Province; Tampa, FL (USF Student Housing)

WOODPARTNERS

2000 -Nov 2008

Wood Partners is a Multi-family home builder and developer with offices

throughout the United States.

Senior Project Manager, (2005-2008) - Orlando, Florida

Directed for every aspect of the development and construction of multi-

family housing projects. Administered processes for obtaining permits,

buying out job, writing contracts, building/maintaining schedules and

budgets, submitting monthly AIA draws to ensure sufficient cash flow, red

lining plans, reporting to owners, turn over and project close-out.

. Established standards and controls for mixed-use urban development of

housing/retail product.

. Experience with turning around troubled projects and delivering on

time and in budget.

. Developed positive relationships with top-tier subcontractors and

suppliers.

Highlighted Projects:

. Sodo Lofts; Orlando, Florida

. Walt Disney World Cast Housing (2 phases); Orlando, Florida

. Esplanade at Towne Center; Jacksonville, Florida

. West 10; Tallahassee, Florida

Project Manager- (2002-2005) Houston, Texas and Orlando, Florida

The Project Manager is accountable for every aspect of the job. Responsible

for obtaining permits, buying out job, writing contracts, managing

Superintendents, building/maintaining schedules and budgets, submitting

monthly AIA draws to ensure sufficient cash flow, red lining plans,

reporting to owners, managing turn over process, project turn over and

close out.

. Contributed to establishing successful Texas operations.

. Proven ability to navigate complicated down town historical

redevelopment project.

. Continually delivered projects ahead of schedule and within / under

budget.

Highlighted Projects:

. Alta Renaissance; Fort Worth, Texas (Dallas Area)

. Alta Creek Apartments; Sugar Land, Texas (Houston Area)

. Gateway Part Apartments; Arlington, Texas (Dallas Area)

. Alta Indian Creek Apartments; Carrollton, Texas (Dallas Area)

Assistant Project Manager/Estimator- (2002) Atlanta, Georgia and Houston,

Texas

The Assistant Project Manager has the same responsibilities as a Project

Manager, but works under the direction of a Senior Manager.

. Demonstrated ability to manage projects with little supervision from

senior managers.

. Established Texas subcontractor base.

. Created successful Texas project estimating and scheduling templates.

Highlighted Projects:

. Alta Royal Oaks Apartments; Houston, Texas

Assistant Superintendent- (2000-2002-Atlanta, Georgia)

Managed and scheduled multiple trades. Continuous monitoring of trades for

quality of delivery. Responsible for scheduling trades, scheduling

inspections, monitoring to make sure that inspection dates are met, and

that inspections are passed in time to keep schedule progressing.

Responsible for resolving trade conflicts.

. Successfully managed production on complicated in town mixed-use mid

rise project.

. Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and resolve trade

conflicts.

. Proven ability to advance to Lead Superintendent after one project.

Highlighted Projects:

. Dakota Condominiums; Atlanta, Georgia

. Alta Green Apartments; Kennesaw, Georgia (Atlanta Area)

JOHN WIELAND HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS - Atlanta, Georgia

1996-2000

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is a high end single family and

townhouse production builder based in the metropolitan Atlanta area.

Quality Manager (1999-2000)

Responsible for finish out of new construction homes. Scheduled trades,

wrote punch lists, resolved warranty requests, and dealt with new

homeowners.

Estimating Operations Manager (1998-2000)

Department manager for team of estimators. Responsible for completing

estimates and negotiating purchase agreements for production and semi-

custom homes in the metro-Atlanta area.

Estimator (1996-1998)

Responsible for compiling estimates for production and semi-custom homes in

the metro-Atlanta area. Built standard plan estimates, negotiated purchase

agreements, and managed purchase order system.

GEORGIA POWER COMPANY

1993-1996

Georgia Power Company is an electric utility company that services most

areas in the state of Georgia.

Residential Marketing Representative

Responsible for conducting energy surveys for residential customers in

Southeast Georgia region. Coordinated with home builders in the "Good

Cents" housing program giving rebates to builders for using electric

products.

EDUCATION:

University of Georgia; Athens, Georgia

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDIDATIONS:

Florida Certified General Contractor's License

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