Project Manager Construction

CHARLES M. VAN DAM

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Smithtown, N.Y.11787

646-***-**** Mobile

abl4u5@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective

Obtain a project management & / other decision making position within an established

organization that I can truly contribute to both its’ success & growth as well as my own.

EXPERIENCE

J.T. Magen & Company Inc. New York, N.Y.

Senior Project Manager Accounts Manager May 2007 – May 2010

•Project Team Leader & Company representative for construction projects ( both small & large) not

limited to high end office, retail space, heavy infrastructure as well as multiuse

Coordinate all pre construction tasks as they relate to early site survey, logistical planning & / or

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suggestions, scope analysis, value engineering, create / maintain project schedules (identifying critical

path), early design budgeting, final cost estimating including trade specific procurement

Review client’s lease terms in conjunction with a given project along with industry standard

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contracts (i.e.; A.I.A. traditional format / Other)

Review & finalize formal cost negotiations including special terms with end user, client

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representative & / or property management representative(s)

Manage multiple project team members with respect to both field as well as internal office staff

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Charged with maintaining existing client relations as well as pursuing new opportunities

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Insure proper process & procedures are followed with respect to “closing out” a given project, no

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matter the size or value. (i.e.: punch list, department of buildings permits, sign off’s, etc.)

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HRCG Carolinas.

Charlotte,

N.C. Division Head: (“Up Fit Group”) June 2006 –

April 2007

•Company representative for all Interior “Up Fit” projects including high end office, retail, and multi use

Core and shell experience where applicable to a particular project & / or client

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Managed pre construction process’, logistical planning and / or suggestions, scope analysis, value

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engineering, create / maintain project schedules, identified critical path, pre design budgeting, final

cost estimating including early release procurement.

Finalized formal cost negotiations and terms with end user, client representative, or property

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management representatives.

Manage multiple project team members (up to 15 with respect to field staff, internal office

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staff.

Tyler 2 Construction Company, Inc Charlotte,

N.C. Senior Project Manager Accounts Manager: April 2005 – May

2006

Project team leader for all projects including, high end office space, retail, and multiuse.

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Involved with “pre construction” tasks.

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Manage several project team members with respect to field staff and sub contractors.

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Sales role in with the pursuit of “New” client base, using in house marketing and referrals.

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F.N. Thompson Construction Company Charlotte, N.C.

Senior Project Manager Special Projects Group: October 2004 – March 2005

Company representative for all Interior “Up Fit” projects

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Coordinate all “pre construction” tasks as they relate to early site survey

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Budgeting, final cost estimating and procurement

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Lehr Construction Corporation New York, N.Y.

Project Manager June 1998 September

2004

Managed all aspects of extremely fast tracked including but not limited to, occupied condition

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projects as well as full interior removals

Create and maintain project specific tracking documents: drawing manifests, sub contract

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maintenance, long lead shop drawing logs, billing and payment plans with end user

Identify & procure long lead items/critical path with target dates

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Interaction with architect, engineer, cost consultants and client

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Monitor and assist in multiple job site superintendents to maintain project schedule, reduce cost

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and insure quality

Project Superintendent April 1995 June

1998

Managed all aspects of given project, with respect to deliveries, logistics and billing

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cycles having to do with said project

Engaged with all client / end user vendors, suppliers, furniture vendors, and building

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management

Maintained project schedule, coordinated all on site activities with project management team

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along with Sub contractor coordination

Matell Contracting Bronx, N.Y.

Field Superintendent April 1994 – March

1995

Coordinated all on site activities including interaction with Sub – contractors & owner

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Devito Drywall CMD Interiors Ltd. White Plains, N.Y.

Field Supervisor Owner Operator: June 1984 – March

1994

Special Interior Finishes: High End Residential including Commercial and Retail

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OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

10 Hour OSHA Certified, 30 Hour OSHA (Renewal Underway)

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Critical Environments Certification w/ Bank of America & Trammell Crow

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Critical Environments Certification including MWBE Requirements & Participation w/

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Wachovia Corporation and Childress Klein Properties

Affiliated Member of National Organization of Estimators (North Carolina Chapter)

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Speak Easy 30 Hour Course (North Carolina): Spanish as Second Language

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RELATED SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills, both in person as well as via phone / e mail

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Excellent with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Microsoft Project Scheduling Programs &

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Estimating Software

Highly motivated with respect to sales and process.

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An ambitious team player who takes pride in his work along with the work of his peers.

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“Willing to travel & / or relocate for the right firm.”

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