Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
KENNETH S. JONES
**** *. ****. ******, **** ***; Chicago, Illinois 60608
************@*****.***
Dear Sirs/Madame,
In today's increasingly competitive environment, a loyal and accomplished
professional who is willing and able to meet challenges has never been more
vital. In light of my performance and background, I am that professional
who is excited about the opportunity to prove myself once again.
I enjoy the many aspects of construction and engineering and am interested
in a position where leadership, proven ability and performance serve as the
criteria for growth, responsibility and advancement. As an innovative
thinker and creative problem solver, I adapt quickly to challenges and
changes.
Among my professional accomplishments, I have worked on projects totaling
over $500,000,000. Project specifications have encompassed Commercial,
Healthcare/Medical, R & D facilities, residential, rehabilitation of
existing structures, Higher Education, K-12, Government municipalities, and
collaborating with Owners and Architectural firms. Working in these various
areas of construction has not only sharpened my skills in planning,
organizing and analyzing, but has also enhanced my ability to work with,
motivate and develop positive communications with co-workers and superiors.
I have attached a copy of my resume for your consideration. I look forward
to the opportunity to discuss potential employment with you at your
earliest convenience, as my skills and background are readily available to
make an immediate and profitable contribution to your firm.
Sincerely yours,
Kenneth S. Jones
KENNETH S. JONES
1071 W. 15th. Street, Unit 249; Chicago, Illinois 60608
************@*****.***
Construction Project Manager
- Specializing in Commercial and Residential Projects -
PROFILE
Decisive, action-oriented and results-focused construction professional
offering 15 years of expertise in all facets of the industry who thrives on
getting the job done right every time. My commitment, experience and
integrity are a central part of every project I've completed. Verifiable
track record for multi-million dollar projects through coordinating trades,
developing partnerships, and building positive rapport with architects,
engineers, local officials, vendors, and clients while maintaining job
cost. Versed in contract negotiations, estimating, value engineering,
design conflict resolution, document preparations, building code and
regulations, material purchasing and site management ensuring that work is
completed on time, within budget and to the highest level of quality.
Areas of Expertise:
. Maintain Owner/ Architect, Subcontractor & Vendor Relationships.
. Planning, Site Logistics, Scheduling & Quality control (assure all team
members are working from current approved design documents).
. Conduct weekly/monthly client meetings and issue status reports.
. Budget Analysis and Financial Reporting.
. Proficient scope writer for all CSI divisions.
. Maintain General contract and subcontract documents.
. Establish and Monitor administrative procedures including permits code
adherence.
. Estimating & Business Development.
. Organize work and mentor staff as required.
. Contract administration/negotiations, profit/loss (AIA), RFP's. COR's &
monthly progress/cost reports.
. Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence,
etc.) as well as problem-solving and ability to work effectively within a
team.
. Working knowledge of CDOT/DCAP/HUD/IDHA/DOWM and other federal agencies.
. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
. OSHA 30 Certified, training for ILSM (Interim Life Safety Measures) & CRA
(Construction Risk Assessment).
. Safety & Compliance Management.
. Proficient with project control software (Word, windows, Excel, P3 & P4,
Suretrack & Prolog).
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Edifice Group, Inc. Rockville, MD.
Present
PROJECT MANAGER (CONSULTANT)
I'm the Project Manager overseeing renovations and new construction on a
Federal Government Healthcare Facility (NIH -Clinical Center Complex) in
Bethesda, Maryland. Responsibilities include liaison with Owner (Federal
Government), Architect, Subcontractor and Vendor Relationships; Familiar
with federal government administrative procedures and practices, conduct
weekly meetings and prepare/distribute minutes; develop and issue Monthly
Status Reports, Budget and Financial Reporting; utilize control tools such
as Change Order Requests & Logs, maintain general contract and subcontract
documents ; establish and monitor administrative procedures for the
project, including but not limited to the process by which contract
drawings, submittals, additional cost requests (plus related Change
Orders), shop/contract drawings and all other information concerning the
project is received, reviewed, approved and released; Enforced principles
of the Corporate Safety Program at all times and manages project safety
effectively, proactively and consistently.
Safeway Construction Company, Chicago, IL. 2002 -
2009
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Planned, organized, and managed the overall construction development for
one of the largest minority MBE construction companies in Chicago ($100
million/year). Responsibilities include design and blue print review &
analysis of projects, preparation of construction documents, bidding,
negotiations, sub contractor selection, material purchasing, scheduling,
project budget, building code compliance, project development, quality
control, and certification of occupancy. Also provided training and
mentoring to the project team & assisted with project close-out.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Completed $28 million, 2-midrise LEED condominium buildings two months
ahead of schedule and 10% under original budget.
. Inherited project that was in jeopardy of being lost due to inexperienced
of previous project manager. Successfully developed scopes of work (CSI
divisions 1 thru 16) for subcontractors already under contract and working
on-site (and contracts not awarded) within one week without any negative
cost exposure to company upon completion of project.
. Completed construction for several projects totaling $35 million (450,
000 sq. ft.) thru certificate of occupancy ahead of schedule. Detected
numerous design problems and successfully completed these projects on time
and within budget by using value engineering concepts, scheduling, timely
submitted RFI's and submittals, cost analysis and timely subcontractor
awards.
. Key player in maintaining existing relationships and establishing new
clients which resulted in $8 - $10 million in annual sales (10% of company
portfolio). Instrumental in retaining over 90% of our key construction
professionals (Project Managers, project engineers and superintendents)
through education assistance, seminars, in house training, latest
construction management software.
Paul H. Schwendener, Chicago, IL.
2000 - 2002
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Project Manager for one of Illinois top 25 general construction companies
($350 million per year). PHS performs work in commercial, educational and
assisted living industry. Responsibilities included overall management of
the construction project, maintaining client relationship, planning, costs,
scheduling, and quality control. Estimating, budgeting, negotiated
subcontractor awards and ensured compliance prior to award. Prepared
monthly cost reports, and also project safety plans. Attended weekly
coordination project meetings and lead the monthly OAGC meetings.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. 100% project completion on time while meeting strict timelines and budget
requirements.
. Increased sales by 15% (Business development) by educating clients thru
value engineering, concepts and implementing these changes during the
preconstruction review, prior to bidding.
. Reduced material and equipment expenses by 12% by negotiating and
establishing valuable vendor contracts.
. Scheduled client meetings, conducted value engineering assessments,
explained design concerns and cost-effective strategies.
Gilbane Building Company, Chicago, IL. 1996 -
2000
PROJECT MANAGER
Project manager for the seventh largest privately held family-owned
construction and real estate Company in the United States at $2.5 billion
per year. PM on commercial, healthcare/ medical/R & D facilities, higher
education (K-12) and government municipalities. Responsibilities included
project kick-off meeting with owner, developed project safety plan, direct
involvement in the procurement process via preparation of the bid packages,
job organization and administration, establish and maintained satisfactory
labor relations, maintained relations with Owner, Architect/Engineer and
Trade contractors, prepare and administer project quality plan, review and
oversight of payment process both reimbursement from the owner and
disbursement to the trade contractor.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Established solid, positive and productive work environment by
understanding the role and needs of all team members.
. Implemented several value engineering concepts that identified over 100
cost-saving items; 50 were accepted that reduced our construction cost by
3% on a $25 million Saint Anthony's Medical healthcare facility.
. Increased productivity up to 15% by allowing team members and sub-
contractors to provide input (from lessons learned) into the work process
via thru weekly coordination meetings, scheduling & job site coordination.
. Development strong employee and subcontractor productivity by
identifying, isolating and eliminating construction job site safety hazards
thru safety meetings and seminars.
. Worked over 14,784 man-hours on projects with out a lost time accident.
Abbott Laboratory, Abbott Park, IL
1992 - 1996
SITE ENGINEER/LEAD SITE ENGINEER
Owner's Representative for one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in
the world ($18 billion/year). Site Engineer and Lead Site Engineer on two R
& D facilities that consisted of laboratories, observation/clean rooms &
medical offices. Responsibilities included monitoring construction
procedures of general contractor (Turner Construction) in strict accordance
with the design concept of the Owner (Abbott), Liaison between Doctors,
Scientist, IT & Architects during weekly and monthly progress meetings,
project management, quality control, scheduling, monthly cost reports
(tracking job cost from start to project closeout), and coordination of
weekly progress meetings between subcontractors, scheduling, design
reviews, invoice reviews, change order evaluations & project closeout.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Compiled documentation and successfully represented Owner during
mediation of non-compliance issues involving exterior masonry contractor.
. Key player with critical turn around of AP13A (375, 000 sq. ft. R & D
facility) that was experiencing a 40% incompletion rate back on schedule.
. Implemented value engineering concept to resolve design related
conflicts involving interior wall bracing and structural reflective
ceiling.
. Earned citation for Professionalism beyond Reproach following completion
of project following eight-month temporary assignment as site engineer.
. Hired by Abbott for a permanent position to be the senior on site-
representative (Lead Site Engineer/Project manager) responsible for
managing on-site construction team (All Disciplines) for the construction
of building AP5.
Turner Construction Company, Fairfax, VA.
1986 - 1992
FIELD ENGINEER/SUPERINTENDENT
Offered a full time position with Turner Construction prior to graduating
from Norfolk State University with a B.S. in Construction Management.
Turner is the nation's leader general builder & construction management
firm with annual sales of $4 billion/year. Turner provides building
services to leading developers, institutions and companies who recognize
the value of a partner who works diligently and creatively to find the best
possible solution for each particular project. Responsibilities included
surveying, line & grade, updating construction documents, maintained RFI &
COR logs, scheduling, material & vendor purchases, project administration,
site safety, coordinate daily operations, estimating, supervising staff,
monitoring job progress, cost control, contract administration, review of
shop drawings & quality control. I conducted weekly & monthly job site
meetings between the sub-contractors, owner & architect.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Hired as field engineer and advanced through three positions to
superintendent within three years while working n the George Mason
University project from 1986 - 1991. Project(s) completed: Administrative,
faculty, Classrooms/Dance studio and Theatre.
. Received outstanding annual personnel reviews from superiors.
. 100% project completion on time while meeting strict timelines and
budgets requirements.
. Awarded subcontract, supervised & enforced company policies, procedures &
safety regulations.
. College recruiter from 1987 thru 1990 for east coast region.
EDUCATION
2000, Master's, Construction Management and Engineering (certificate
program), Illinois Institute of Technology
1986, B.S. Construction Management, Norfolk State University
1985, A.S. Construction Management, Norfolk State University
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