Project Manager
Resume:
John L. Kinnard
**** ***** ***** ******, ***. **
Chicago, IL 60647
***********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Desire a position in the field of project management supporting the objectives and operational
demands of a successful construction company.
EXPERIENCE
Sierra Management Inc., Belton, TX November 2009 – Present
Project Manager/Quality Control Manager responsible for government to contractor
coordination, construction quality oversight, and personnel health and safety for a general
contractor specializing in military construction projects.
Coordinate and present all three phase inspections (preparatory, initial, final) for a $3
million gymnasium conversion.
Manage and document the distribution of technical information between subcontractors,
project team, engineers, and government.
Maintain project submittal and RFI (request for information) logs to ensure that shop
drawings, samples, and material product data are compliant with designer and government
specifications.
Schedule and ensure all necessary quality control test are being performed.
Perform safety inspections on tools, equipment, and personnel on site.
Present safety meetings for in house crew and subcontractors.
Document all day to day site activities.
On Site Management, Inc., Jackson, WY July 2006 – January 2009
Field Engineer responsible for management and supervision of 20-25 employees and
subcontractors at job sites for a high-end residential and commercial builder.
Monitored activity cost to achieve results within budget from $100,000 to $12 million.
Managed material/equipment procurement to prepare for each individual construction project
in areas which often had roadways unsuitable for delivery.
Mentored and coached field employees around technical issues including structural
requirements in one of the United States’ most active seismic regions.
Developed subcontracts valued at $6,000 to $80,000 relating to over 25 separate construction
activities.
Managed approximately 6-9 direct reports between 2-3 separate projects
Coordinated and verified all project activities through communication with architects,
engineers, project team, and subcontractors.
Prepared and submitted weekly project change requests for owner, architect, and engineer
approval.
Ensured the health and safety of all workers and visitors entering active construction site.
T. W. Lewis Company, Tempe, AZ January 2006 - July 2006
Assistant Superintendent responsible for production and quality assurance of newly built
homes for a semi-custom home builder specializing in retirement communities.
Oversaw quality of construction to ensure all work performed provided lasting integrity, and
was aesthetically pleasing to architect, interior designer, and owner.
Developed and monitored project schedules for 7 individual projects throughout the entire
construction process.
Presented pre-construction, pre-drywall, and new home owner orientations for 6 separate
properties ranging from $600,000 to $1.2 million.
Worked with city inspectors for approval of all necessary building requirements including
all structural, electrical, mechanical, and fire prevention standards for projects under direct
supervision.
Ensured all construction work on site was performed in accordance to OSHA standards
Performed and verified field layout through site visits, construction management, and
supervision.
Provided owner with weekly reports including project progress, updates, issues, and
revised schedules.
Kitchell Contractors, Phoenix, AZ January 2005 -
January 2006
Project Engineer responsible for project oversight of component implementation in the
construction of a $100 million hospital.
Conducted project meetings with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and project team
to collect information pertaining to individual projects, such as steel erection and elevator
install.
Acted as subject matter expert for flooring contract issues which resulted in an additional
$2 million change to contract sum.
Ensured self-performed construction charges were correctly represented for projects
ranging from $500 to $30,000.
Estimated work in place for 12 different subcontractors prior to submittal of progress
billings.
Tracked the procurement status of approximately 15 separate high-end and long lead finish
items.
Reviewed technical specifications and resolutions as part of project team checks-and-
balances.
Processed administrative work, including change orders, submittals, shop drawings and
progress billings.
EDUCATION
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN May 2009
Graduate Continuing Studies in Geographic Information Science
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN December 2004
Bachelors of Science in Building Construction Management
CERTIFICATIONS/ COMPUTER SKILLS
Primavera Project Planner, Project Talk, Prolog
Army Corps of Engineers Quality Control Management Certification
Army Corps of Engineers Quality Control Management System (QCS/RMS)
OSHA 30 Hour Certification
First Aid & CPR
MS Office and Outlook
TransCAD, Maptitude
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