Project Manager Construction

Robert "Bob" Armstrong

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Construction Project Manager/ Estimator

Specializing in Commercial, Multi-Family/Assisted Living and Retail

Construction

Results oriented, hands on construction and development professional with

20+ years of experience in all facets of the industry with contacts

throughout the Midwest. Verifiable track record for success, including an

ABC award-winning multi-million dollar project, achieved through

coordinating trades, developing partnerships, and building positive

relationships with architects, engineers, local officials, subs,

superintendents, and clients while maintaining costs and turning profit.

Skilled in contract negotiation, project estimating, document preparation,

building code and regulations, material purchasing, and site management

through certification of occupancy and closeout.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

CPM Construction Planning and Management, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana

Project Manager (June, 2002- April,

2010)

As a project manager I managed 4-5 projects, supervised 4-5 laborers, 4-5

superintendents and 2-3 estimators at any given time. I was responsible for

each project from receipt of plans by the sales department through the

estimate; I also wrote the subcontracts and purchase orders. Once the

project started, I managed the on-site superintendent and 1-2

laborer/carpenter per project depending upon need. I had weekly

subcontractor meetings to review the schedule and to work through any and

all issues that would come up. 70% of the projects were repeat business,

and 30% was competitive bid.

In eight years of service I managed construction of over 80 projects

ranging from $50,000 to $20 million including an Association of Builders

and Contractors Award for the construction of a 50 unit HUD project for The

Light of the World Christian Church and had a 98% -100% profit margins and

a 100% on time project completion throughout my career.

Other responsibilities included reviewing construction documents, secured

all local utility and building permits, created critical path schedules,

established RFI and submittal logs, wrote subcontracts and purchase orders,

reviewed and approved monthly invoices and reported monthly P&L, scheduled

and facilitated subcontractor and owner meeting as required and completed

all closeout documents. Established positive and professional work

environment with letters of commendation from owners affiliated with

projects under my management.

PROJECTS MANAGED:

. AHEPA HUD Housing - 50 unit new construction, $3.5 million

. Villages of Mill Crossing - 260 unit urban new construction public

housing to benefit the City of Indianapolis, $18 million

. Farrell Bell Senior Living Center - HUD - 50 unit new construction,

$4 million

. Meridian Lofts Condominiums - 16 unit renovation in downtown

Indianapolis, $8 million

. Bishop T. Garrott Jr. Senior Living Facility - HUD - 50 unit new

construction, ABC Award Winner, $3.8 million

. Site development - commercial site on northeast side of

Indianapolis, $4 million

. Retail strip centers - Noblesville, Wabash and Indianapolis

. Babies R Us - 60,000 s.f. addition and renovation at Fair Oaks Mall,

Cincinnati, Ohio, $3.5 million

. Candlewood Suites Hotel - ground up new construction, $3.75

million

. Kroger - Speedway, Indiana - 60,000 s.f. addition and 60,000 s.f.

renovation, $3.9 million

. Smokey Bones Restaurants - 8 new construction projects, $2.5

million each

. Olive Garden Restaurants - 3 new construction projects, $2 million

each

. Chili's Bar & Grill Restaurants - 2 new construction projects, $2

million each

. McDonalds - 6 projects total with half involving demolition of an

existing restaurant prior to new construction, $1+ million each

Ditocco Konstruction, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana & Pompano Beach, Florida

Project Manager/Estimator (March, 2000-June, 2002)

Working from a home office, I was responsible for acquiring plans for

bidding, distribution to bidders, and completion of the bid. Once project

was awarded I wrote subcontracts and purchase orders. As a satellite office

my management of responsibilities were limited to 3 superintendents working

throughout the Midwest and East Coast. 75% of the projects were repeat

clients and 30% competitive bids.

Duties included estimating and managing the all aspects of the construction

of 20+ restaurants from my home office for the company headquartered in

Florida. Restaurants were located throughout the Midwest and East Coast.

Secured all local utility and building permits, created critical path

schedules, wrote subcontracts and purchase orders, reviewed and approved

monthly invoices and reported monthly P&L, scheduled and facilitated

subcontractor and owner meeting as required, established positive and

professional work environment with letters of commendation from owners

affiliated with projects under my management, completed all closeout

documents as necessary.

PROJECTS MANAGED:

. T.G.I.Friday's - 6 new construction projects, $1.5 million each and

4 renovation projects, $500k each

. Chili's Restaurants - 4 new construction projects, $1.5 million

each

. IHOP Restaurants -2 new construction projects, $1.25 million each

and a $500k strip center build out

D.G. Perry Building Contractors, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana

Superintendent/Project Manager/Estimator (April, 1994-

March, 2000)

As a superintendent I managed 8-10 company carpentry crew and 3 laborers

constructing retail strip centers and fast food restaurants. Once promoted

to project manager/estimator, I managed 2 additional estimators and an

administrative assistant. I worked with the sales department to determine

which projects to pursue and managed the bid board. 40% of the projects

were competitive bid, and 60% were repeat clients.

Projects ranged from $5,000 to $2 million. Responsibilities included

reviewing construction documents, did quantity take-offs, secured

subcontract proposals and bid projects. Once project awarded wrote

subcontracts and purchaser orders, set up budget and created critical path

schedule. Worked with owners and subcontractors to complete the projects on

time and under budget.

PROJECTS MANAGED:

. Strip center construction - 3 strip center build outs including

demolition and site work, $2 million each

. T.G.I.Friday's - 5 new construction projects, $1.75 million each,

2 mall build outs, $1 million each, 5 renovations, $500k each

. Steak 'n Shake Restaurants - 10 new construction projects, $1

million and 5 renovations, $250k each

. Hardee's Restaurants - 30 renovations/reimagining projects

throughout the Midwest, $100k each

. Wendy's Restaurants - 3 new construction projects, $900k each

. Arby's Restaurants - 6 new construction projects, $900k each

. Colorado Steakhouse - 2 renovations of existing buildings, $750k

each

. Grindstone Charlie's Restaurants - 2 renovations of existing

buildings, $750k each

. CVS Pharmacy - 8 new construction projects, $1.5 million each

Meyer & Najem Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana

Project Manager/Estimator (September, 1991-March, 1994)

As an on-site manager I was responsible for managing and estimating the

company's tenant finish work for medical facilities working with medical

staff and doctors. I managed no employees and did all detailed work that

was needed.

Estimated and managed the tenant build-outs of medical offices and

commercial buildings in Indianapolis. Worked with clients and owners to

help design their space to meet their needs. Obtained building permits,

created schedules, wrote subcontracts and purchase orders, established

budgets and showed monthly P&L statements and sent out owner billings and

completed all closeout documents.

PROJECTS MANAGED:

. Indianapolis Women's Hospital (various doctors' offices build-outs)

. Park 100 Office Park (several tenant build-outs)

. Humana Women's Hospital (various tenant build-outs)

Gilliatte General Contractors Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana

Project Manager/Estimator (May, 1988-September, 1991)

I managed 3-4 project superintendents at one time and an administrative

assistant. 90 % of the projects were competitively bid, and 10 % were

negotiated.

Responsibilities include reviewing construction documents, quantity take-

offs, secured subcontract proposals and bid projects. Once project awarded

wrote subcontracts and purchase orders, set up budget and created critical

path schedule. Secured all local utility and building permits, reviewed and

approved monthly invoices and reported monthly P&L, scheduled and

facilitated subcontractor and owner meeting as required, completed all

closeout documents as necessary.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

. Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Technology

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana

. Completed SureTrak Project Manager Primavera Training

. Completed 30 Hours of OSHA Safety Training

. CPR Certified

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Software: Primavera Construction Scheduling, Means Estimating, Expedition,

Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project

PERSONAL:

. St. Monica Catholic Church Building Committee

. St. Monica Catholic School PTO

. Bishop Chartard Women's Soccer Booster

. Zionsville Travel Soccer Booster

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