Project Manager Construction

PETER K. SHERRILL, PE

** ********* ****, ***. ** • Woburn, MA 01801

781-***-**** • *********@*******.***

CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE

Senior Project Manager Professional Engineer Operations Manager Construction Director

Accomplished, highly skilled professional with extensive experience in construction management, including notable successes

directing large-scale, multi-site residential and commercial projects. Additional background leading top secret government

construction projects during service with U.S. Army. Oversee all phases of building process, from pre-construction through final

close-out. Adept at obtaining building permits, determining project scopes, and identifying necessary resources. Evaluate labor

requirements and complete project estimating. Monitor progress and assess timelines to make certain all work is completed on

time and within budget. Ensure compliance with local building codes and applicable standards. Hold MS in Civil and

Environmental Engineering and current Massachusetts PE licensure.

Results-oriented and resourceful leader who maintains big-picture vision without losing sight of short-term goals and objectives.

Communicate effectively and work well with diverse teams of subcontractors, skilled laborers, and key stakeholders. Recognized

by colleagues for exceptional work ethic, commitment to quality, and high professional standards.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management • Staff Supervision • Vendor/Subcontractor Relations • Worksite Safety • Project Planning • Cost Control

Field Supervision • Contract Administration • Quality Control • Site Inspections • Budget Monitoring • Estimating

Project Site Mobilization • Site Set-up/Cleanup • Resource Management • Scheduling • Business Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MARTINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., Danvers, MA • 2009

Senior Project Manager

Coordinated and directed commercial/residential construction projects for company offering clients complete design, real estate

development, and construction services. Prepared scopes of work, managed skilled trade professionals, negotiated contracts, and

controlled budgets. Managed project team of 10 and ensured efficient, safe, and productive work environments.

• Construction of 40,000 sq. ft., $8M car dealership fell 2 months behind schedule. Assumed project management for

engagement; aligned resources, organized manpower, and modified schedules. Efforts enabled team to complete project

on time and within budget.

ERICKSON CONSTRUCTION, LLC, Baltimore, MD • 2003-2009

New England Regional Director of Construction/Senior Project Manager

Directed construction of 2, $400M retirement communities, with 50,000 sq. ft. assisted living facility at one complex and

90,000 sq. ft. skilled nursing facility at another. Hired, trained, and supervised 22 employees; mentored 4 project

managers and 2 project engineers. Managed all phases of projects, from coordination of pre-construction services through

design/development, contracting, and budgeting to facilities’ final implementation. Consulted with municipal authorities

to ensure compliance with applicable codes and safety regulations.

• Oversaw construction of multi-story residential buildings and associated site-work at 2 sites simultaneously . Completed

yearly projects valued at $80-100M on schedule and within budget.

• Appointed as Acting Project Executive for 8 months in addition to project manager duties.

• Received safety excellence awards for both sites on yearly basis.

BEAVER BUILDERS, LLC, Newton, MA • 1999-2003

Project Manager

Managed construction of multistory residential projects at retirement community. Prepared scopes of work, negotiated contracts,

and controlled budgets. Directed project team of 5 and ensured efficient, safe, and productive environments.

• Completed 5 buildings and 1 sitework phase, with combined value of $55M; finished all work ahead of schedule and

within budget.

• Led transition team during company’s acquisition.

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PETER K. SHERRILL, PE

781-***-**** • *********@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

CITY OF PEABODY, Peabody, MA • 1997-1999

City Engineer / Operations Manager

Managed and supervised Department of Public Works’ 5 divisions, with annual operating budget of $20M and 50+ associates.

Directed all design and construction projects; monitored schedules, allocated resources, and managed contracts. Provided

engineering services to various city boards, commissions, and departments.

• Construction of $5M, 50,000 sq. ft. public services garage/office complex was on verge of termination due to poor

management. Assumed role of project manager in addition to previous responsibilities; coordinated activities of 4

contractors working at site simultaneously. Under new leadership, project was completed on time and within budget.

• Proposed and executed plan to prepare specifications and cost estimates for public bid process in-house, which

eliminated need for outside engineering firms and saved considerable design costs.

• Designed and instituted monitoring system to track progress of all ongoing subdivision construction in city; system

improved accuracy and accessibility of critical information among engineers and construction teams .

• Conceived and launched sidewalk repair program that, in one year, reduced work backlog by four years.

• Implemented geographical information system, increasing efficiency and productivity of engineering division.

Prior to 1997, served as Research Team Member with MIT Center for Construction Research and Education. Supported research

efforts to develop comprehensive strategy for rapid remediation of hazardous waste sites. Investigated methods to mitigate risk of

environmental projects focused on contaminated soil and groundwater remediation projects.

MILITARY SERVICE

UNITED STATES ARMY, Various Locations • 1981-1996

Major – Engineer Branch

Oversaw all aspects of military construction projects in U.S. and abroad. Monitored operations of 150-person military

construction company; planned and executed more than 30 civil and commercial projects annually, with combined value of

$50M+. Provided comprehensive logistics support and budget oversight.

• Commanded Battalion's task force during deployment to Northern Iraq. Planned, directed, and managed construction of

housing for approximately 20,000 refugees. Led restoration of water and electrical services by engineering task force in

forward city of Kurdish Security Zone.

• Constructed $1.5M Presidential-directed railhead upgrade project for removal of chemical warheads.

• Authored 1986 Army in Europe base closure report, which was submitted to and accepted by Secretary of Defense

as written.

• Directed operations of MIT ROTC program, one of most prestigious ROTC programs in country.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – Cambridge, MA

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

United States Military Academy – West Point, NY

Professional Engineer (PE) – Commonwealth of Massachusetts

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as project management

software, including Prolog and ConstructWare and MS Project scheduling software.

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