Project Manager Construction

David L. Kelley

**** ****** **** . ********, ** 61109

Phone 815-***-**** . E-mail ablcyh@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Commercial construction project management /

estimating / contract administration position

Summary of qualifications

Extensive construction project experience including

project development, management, estimating,

budgeting, value engineering, scheduling and

facility management.

Diverse project experiences representing the owner,

developer, contractor and architect on the project

team.

Professional, knowledgeable, skilled manager

demonstrating initiative and excellent problem

solving abilities, strong communication and

interpersonal skills, successfully interacting with

people at all levels.

Successful proven leader...hard-working self

starter, honest, capable, dedicated and dependable.

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Project,

Outlook, AutoDesk Design Review, Primavera

SureTrak.

Professional experience

P-G ARCHITECTURE / DESIGN BUILD, INC. - Rockford,

IL 2001 - 2009

Construction Project Manager / Estimator / AE

Project Rep / Spec Writer

Recruited, organized, directed and supervised

subcontractors to achieve optimal results.

Advised design team on constructability and value

engineering issues in order to achieve optimal

value.

Reviewed and approved all subcontractors' shop

drawings and submittals for project materials and

equipment, ensuring successful coordination and

conformance to contract requirements.

Developed estimates from concept to final pricing;

managed the bidding process, negotiated and wrote

contracts, reviewed and approved payment requests,

change orders, project schedules and reports for

multiple projects.

Wrote and edited project specifications utilizing

MasterSpec.

Provided construction phase contract administration

for architectural services contracts.

ROCKFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT 205 - Rockford, IL

1999 - 2001

District Construction Manager

Served as liaison between district staff,

architects, engineers and contractors during design

and construction of improvements.

Managed the bidding process, negotiated and wrote

contracts, reviewed and approved payment requests,

change orders, project schedules and reports for

multiple projects.

Created facilities database for 52 school buildings

in order to implement computerized maintenance

management.

WORLDWIDE REFINISHING SYSTEMS - Rockford, IL 1994 -

1999

Self-employed refinishing and light remodeling

contractor

Performed all functions incidental to porcelain

enamel and fiberglass repair, refinishing and light

remodeling business.

WALKER DEVELOPMENT - Minneapolis, MN

1993 - 1994

Developer's Project Manager

And 1990 - 1992

Advised project owners on constructability and

value engineering issues in order to achieve

optimal value.

Expedited project regulatory issues involving

codes, zoning, environmental concerns and

utilities.

Negotiated and wrote contracts, reviewed and

approved payment requests, change orders, project

schedules and prepared comprehensive monthly

reports for owners and lending institutions.

Served as construction phase owner's representative

for a 14 story retirement complex in Chicago.

Served as development and design phase

representative for a retirement community in

Midland, MI

KARELL CAPITAL VENTURES - Chicago, IL

1992 - 1993

Facilities Manager

Provided property management oversight for a real

estate investment company owning and leasing out

130 nursing homes nationwide.

Created facilities database to facilitate a

computerized property management system.

Performed on site physical plant audits and

inspections to ensure compliance with lease

obligations and governmental requirements.

Contracted for and managed building remodeling and

repair work.

JOHN FRIDH and SONS, INC. - Rockford, IL

1980 - 1990

General Contractor Estimator / Project Manager

Created and managed estimates from concept to final

hard bid; managed the bidding process, negotiated

and wrote contracts, prepared and managed payment

requests, change orders, project schedules and

reports for multiple projects .

Reviewed and approved all subcontractors' shop

drawings and submittals for project materials and

equipment, ensuring coordination and conformance to

contract requirements.

C. EDWARD WARE ASSOCIATES - Rockford, IL

1977 - 1980

Architectural field representative

Monitored on site construction activities to ensure

compliance with construction documents.

Reviewed payment requests, material and equipment

submittals and change order proposals.

Education

Rock Valley College Rockford, IL

AAS, Building Construction Technology

GPA of 3.96 of 4.00

Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society

Concurrently earned certificate in general business

administration

US Army - Defense Language Institute

Presidio of Monterrey, CA

Completed 6 month Spanish language training;

equivalent to 2 years college credit

University of Illinois

Champaign-Urbana, IL

Studied electrical engineering at U of I prior to

entering US Army

Community activities

President, Rockford Board of Education

2003 - present

Legislative Coordinator, Kishwaukee Valley Chapter,

ABATE of IL

1999 - present

Regular soloist and member of Christ Church Unity

of Rockford.

Adjunct instructor in the Building Construction

Technology Department of Rock Valley College.

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