Project Manager Construction

***** ******* **** ******* **** 612-***-**** ph/msgs

Richmond, MN 56368 ***@**************.***

Summary ? Accomplished construction manager and superintendent with

over twenty-five years of management experience in the

construction industry.

? Outstanding project manager/project superintendent

with exceptional interpersonal skills and multi-tasking

abilities complemented by excellent attention to detail

and follow up.

? Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of

construction, scheduling and sequencing, budgeting,

contracts, negotiations, design issues and building

codes.

? Recognized throughout the construction industry for

quality leadership, resulting in successful, on time and

under budget completion of major projects (up to $140

million).

Experience DLR GROUP OF MINNESOTA Minneapolis, MN

Construction Manager/Project Superintendant & Project Manager, Oct

2007 - Dec 2009

- Author Division One specifications, defining

contractors' work scope and general responsibilities,

primarily for large construction projects.

- Responsible for budgeting, general conditions,

project scheduling, coordination, and code compliance

(exiting, life safety, indoor air quality, area

separation, food prep, hazardous materials, etc.).

- Work with clients to ascertain financing associated

with project budgets; develop, define, set up and manage

project budgeting.

- Monitor project progress/budget compliance, issuing

monthly updates and reports to owners; issue reports and

make presentations to school boards.

- Manage design and construction teams; manage project

finances/budgets, sequencing issues, and code changes, as

well as negotiating change costs.

- Secure approvals and resolve issues with building and

code authorities.

Accomplishments

- Recipient of highly positive feedback from owners for

consistently bringing in projects under budget and

ahead of schedule; hired as Manager and promoted to

Associate in first year.

COLD SPRING GRANITE CO. Cold Spring, MN

Director of Construction Services, 2005 - October 2007

- Managed profitability for the entire construction

services department with specific responsibility for

reorganizing the department and establishing new policies

and procedures.

- Managed the productivity of the installation crews,

subcontractors, and project managers.

- Worked with local authorities, unions and clients for

all issues and problems related to the approvals, bidding

and construction of buildings located throughout the

United States.

- Assisted the Sales staff in interviewing, pricing,

negotiating and obtaining projects around the country;

secured building licenses, permits and handled

negotiations with local unions.

- Worked with design and drafting department on

projects to stay within realistic budgets with quality

design; trained project management staff in industry

standards and proper management of projects.

Accomplishments

- Developed sub-contracts, specifications, procedure

manuals and other documents for the company that was

implemented for use on all projects.

- Developed cost analysis and differentials for the

different areas of the United States for use by our

estimators to achieve correct pricings for projects.

Armstrong, Torseth, Skold, and Rydeen, Inc. (ATS&R) Minneapolis,

MN

Construction Manager, 1989 - 2004

- Responsible for managing diverse multi-million dollar

construction projects from initial bids through

construction, punch out and warranty phases, with an

average portfolio of 3 to 10 projects valued at anywhere

from $3 to 50 million each. Projects included school

facilities (e.g., office areas, food service areas,

athletic facilities, industrial arts, theaters and

churches.

- Worked closely with clients, design teams,

construction crews, vendors, and jurisdictional

authorities, expediting communications, resolving

licensing/permit issues, arbitrating disputes between

contractors and owners, and dealing with other matters

impacting deadlines as they arise.

- Managed and coordinated changes to design, contract

documents, including revision drawings, specs and other

requirements.

20759 Eastway Road Deborah Metz 612-***-**** ph/msgs.

Richmond, MN 56368 ***@**************.***

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Experience (continued)

Armstrong, Torseth, Skold, and Rydeen, Inc. (ATS&R) continued

Construction Manager, 1989 - 2004

- Served as liaison between contractors and other

parties while keeping projects moving forward under

budget and on time while ensuring quality and compliance

with applicable regulations as well as ADA, national and

state codes.

- Reviewed and approved, negotiated or denied

contractor claims for additional compensation or time;

interpret and enforce contract requirements.

- Managed design consultants and in-house staff.

- Trained construction staff and other personnel,

especially as regards usage procedures and production of

construction documents.

accomplishments

- Generated $100,000+ annually in costs savings from

contractor claims for addl. compensation.

- Significantly improved quality of construction

documents by researching, developing and implementing a

document improvement notification system.

- Maintained up-to-date expertise in all aspects of

general construction; served as in-house expert

resource on various kinds of construction contracts.

G.E. Johnson Construction Colorado Springs, CO

Superintendent, 1987 - 1989

Asst. Superintendent, 1986 - 1987

- Managed all on-site personnel and subcontractors,

coordinating and scheduling labor, subcontractors and

suppliers on numerous major construction projects,

including a $40 million neutral ground test accelerator

plant and a 3-story computer lab data building.

Nunn Construction and Development Colorado Springs, CO

Asst. Superintendent, 1984 - 1986

- Managed site construction activities, personnel,

scheduling and construction sequencing for the general

portion of work on a $36 million prison facility CM

project.

Kloefkorn and Ballard Construction Colorado Springs,

CO

Asst. Superintendent, 1981 - 1984

- Managed carpenters and laborers. Projects included a

county fair ground, including stadium, offices, and out

buildings, as well as a two-story school building.

Continuing Professional Education

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), various class

sites

Certified Construction Contract Administrator, 1995 -

Present

Certified Construction Documents Technologist, 1992 -

Present

As well as completing courses in Accounting, the

Fundamentals of Supervision, and Problem Solving & Decision

Making. Hands-on experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and

Primavera construction management software. Familiar with

Microsoft project.

Education New Mexico State University Los Alamos, NM

Business Organization and Management studies, 1986 - 1989

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - STOUT Menomonie, WI

Construction Management Program, 1979 - 1981

Professional

Affiliations Member in good standing, Construction Specifications

Institute (Minneapolis chapter)

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