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).
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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 *