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Project Manager Construction

Location:
Osprey, FL, 34229
Posted:
April 25, 2010

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D. James Frederick

*** **** ***** ***** ( Osprey, FL 34229 ( H: 941-***-**** ( M: 941-***-****

( *************@*****.***

Construction Manager / Project Manager

Commercial & Industrial . Leed AP with BD+C Specialty

Amassed a lengthy list of satisfied clients by consistently completing

quality projects that

deliver the highest ROI with minimum punch out and call backs. Relentless

in maintaining

control of project costs, scope, time, and quality.

Licensed Certified General Contractor and Construction Project Management

professional with extensive experience taking complex projects from

conceptual estimating and pre-construction phases through scheduling,

purchasing, contracting and project closure, ensuring timely project

completion without cost overruns for projects valued at up to $2 million.

Strengths include problem solving, negotiating, and communicating with

trades, clients, design professionals, building department officials, and

fire department personnel. Built and maintain a large and comprehensive

rolodex of quality associates and top-notch subcontractors and vendors.

Skilled in balancing multiple projects, rescuing projects that have proven

insurmountable to peers, and gaining the confidence of clients and design

professionals. Client relations skills and results delivery have led to

significant repeat business.

Successfully delivered 200 different types of projects to date including:

Multi-Family, High-Rise Structures ( Shopping Centers ( Strip Malls (

Hotels (New Construction & Renovations)

White Box & Interior Build Outs ( New Office Buildings & Renovations (

Tenant Build Outs & Improvements

Retail Renovations ( Tilt Wall ( Post Tension ( Concrete ( Masonry (

Structural Steel

Air Craft Hangers ( Storage Facilities ( Government Facilities ( Schools (

Fire Stations ( Post Offices

Experience and strengths include:

Project Management & Scheduling ( Field Supervision ( Budget Development &

Control

Estimating ( Job Cost Analysis ( Subcontractor Selection & Negotiation (

Design Build

Preconstruction ( Purchasing ( Work Order Management ( Project

Administration & Documentation

Change Order Pricing & Proposals ( Regulatory Compliance

Professional Experience

GCM Contracting Solutions, Inc. - Fort Myers, FL 2007 to 2009

Project Manager / Estimator: Managed projects and developed design build

scenarios and conceptual estimates for potential clients throughout the

East Coast and the Bahamas.

Project types: Marine storage, self-performed concrete work,

site development, masonry

Budgets: $14 million

Hiring / supervision: 15-35 employees, 120 construction workers, 9

subcontractors

Notable Projects:

< Took over Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club and Marina project ($14 million,

110,000 sq. ft.) during conceptual stage of development. Finalized the

design process, prepared budget, wrote scope of work, and brought

project to a successful close exceeding client expectations. Marina

was featured in Marina Dock Age magazine and the Naples Daily News.

< Developed design drawings and conceptual cost estimate for first-of-a-

kind tilt wall dry stack boat storage building that met a 150-mph wind

load. Met stringent FEMA and fire department regulations while giving

client an extra 275,000 cubic feet of rentable space worth an

additional $11 million.

< Put together 15 tilt wall dry stack marine storage projects ranging

from $8 million to $250 million.

< Played a lead role in upgrading estimating software (Quest

Estimation).

D. James Frederick ( Page 2

BBL Florida, LLC - Estero, FL 2004 to 2007

Project Manager / Preconstruction: Managed complete construction projects

and assisted in estimating and preconstruction.

Project types: High-end mid-rise and high-rise multifamily,

condos, hotels, office buildings, high-end commercial

projects

Budgets: $6 million to $200 million

Hiring / supervision: Project field assistant (PFA), superintendent,

2 assistant superintendents, 150 construction

workers, 18 subcontractor firms

Notable Projects:

< Successfully completed a $25 million retail facility (International

Design Center, 250,000 sq. ft, 3-story). Worked closely with designer

to develop a smoke evac system that eliminated the need for emergency

fire stair construction throughout the building allowing more

efficient use of available space for leasing. Completed on time and on

budget with a short punch list.

< Provided preconstruction, estimating, and subcontractor selection and

buyout for a $200 million high-rise multi-family project for WCI

Developers. Met client's expectations in both quality and budget.

< Took over, restarted, and successfully completed a stalled $25 million

project. Developed action plan, renegotiated with subcontractors, and

updated project schedule.

D.L. Porter Construction - Sarasota and Key West, FL 2000 to 2004

Project Manager: Successfully managed projects throughout Key West.

Project types: Multi-level municipal parking garages, hotels

and hotel renovations, residential subdivisions,

historical renovations, retail and restaurant remodels

Budgets: $900,000 to $7 million

Hiring / supervision: 15 employees, 20-40 subcontractors on multiple

projects concurrently

Notable Projects:

< Completed $35+ million in projects within clients' timeframes

essential to seasonal business. Firm received repeat business from all

clients.

< Projects included a new Marriott Hotel ($12 million), new Silver Eagle

Budweiser Beer Distribution Center (12,000 sq. ft.), South Beach Hotel

addition and renovation, new Key West municipal building and police

station, and Morton's Market ($5 million).

Frederick's Construction Company - Sarasota, FL 1995 to 2000

President: Managed P&L, overall company operations and construction

projects.

Project types: Schools, office buildings, some residential

Budgets: $100,000 to several million dollars

Hiring / supervision: 5 employees, up to 75 subcontractors

Notable Projects:

< Grew company into a Certified Class A general contractor with $6

million in annual sales. Procured $1 million of bonding capacity based

on performance and reputation.

< Consistently brought high quality projects to completion ahead of

schedule and under budget with profit margins of 12% to 20%.

< Projects included Incarnation School addition and renovation

($850,000) and a 90,000 sq. ft. complete office building renovation.

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Bob Matthews Construction Company - Jacksonville, FL 1994 to 1995

Construction Manager: Completed Sanibel Factory Store project early and

under budget at a temporary assignment. Budget $4,000,000.00.

Prior: Learned all aspects of commercial construction and project

management in increasingly responsible positions with Dooley and Mack

Constructors, Inc. in Sarasota, FL.

Education / Training / Certification

Villanova University - Certificate in Mastering Project Management

Currently pursuing PMP Certification

LEED AP; BD+C

Completed hundreds of hours of training on construction law,

communication, and other topics required for certification for General

Contractors License in the State of Florida.

Licensed Certified General Contractor - State of Florida

Certified in Quest Estimating software

Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Quest Estimating

Memberships

United States Green Building Council (USGBC)

Green Building Council Institute (GBCI)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

* Complete project list provided on request *

* Available to relocate and to travel *



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