Construction Project
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Richard White
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Construction Management
Highly experienced construction professional with expertise in managing
major construction of infrastructure and buildings including
pharmaceutical, healthcare, institutional, industrial, government, office
and retail.
Achieves high standards and results through both hands-on skills and
leadership experience. Known for managing projects effectively and
efficiently and achieving deadlines for major construction organizations.
Foresees and resolves impending problems based on extensive knowledge and
experience. Possesses A.A.S. Architectural Technology and B.S.
Construction Technology. Areas of expertise include:
Planning & Scheduling Contract Management Negotiation
Project Management Bidding Process Safety
Supervision Trade Coordination Regulatory Compliance
Professional Experience
OPUS NORTH CORPORATION, Indianapolis, IN 2007 - Present
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT
Managed field operations for major projects for one of leading real estate
development companies. Includes establishing project parameters,
interfacing with local inspectors, managing overall schedule coordination
of trades and safety.
. Managed 175,000 sq. ft., $40M class-A office building complex and
achieved all deadlines and met budget constraints during challenging
economic downturn. Effectively managed multiple changes without
delaying project delivery date.
. Concurrently managed two major projects. Included 480,000 sq. ft.,
design, build, spec industrial building which required close oversight
of placement of 300,000 yards imported fill prior to construction
activities and 135,000 sq. ft. design, build, spec industrial
property.
VERKLER INCORPORATED, Indianapolis, IN 2003 - 2006 / 1998 - 2000
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Managed multiple prime contracts for mid-sized general contractor
management firm specializing in institutional construction. Planned and
wrote scopes of work, interviewed, reviewed and awarded contractor bids,
tracked submittals, reviewed payouts, reported on projects at school board
meetings, coordinated construction activities with school principals and
staff.
. Managed 42 prime contracts concurrently, as on-site owner's
representative for construction of new elementary school and
renovations at two high schools, both for Frankton Lapel School
Corporation.
. Turned around adversarial school board relationship on floundering
project. Resolved critical issues and built strong relationship based
on performance and trust with school board superintendent.
. Managed two renovation projects for Northwestern School Corporation
that connected existing schools. Required extensive coordination due
to safety, traffic, noise and school functions. Resulted in long-
standing relationship for input and advice.
. Assigned as construction manager for three projects in close-out and
one in construction phase during company restructuring. All projects
were successfully completed without any project history.
SHIEL SEXTON, Indianapolis, IN 2001 - 2003
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT
Managed all field operations for assigned project for major general
contractor/construction management company. Included supervising sub-
contractors and employees.
. Managed construction of addition to Roche Diagnostic production
facility which was completed without accident. MICCS audited multiple
projects for safety compliance and awarded Shiel Sexton with Crystal
Eagle Award for outstanding performance.
. Managed construction of retail development consisting of seven
building sites on 20 acres and managed construction of spec retail
center. All sites completed on time prior to holiday season.
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. Prepared front-end documents for one of three Decatur School
Corporation projects and managed project requiring building new school
on existing school property. Required multiple portal classrooms and
closely phased construction due to demolition of existing building.
SELF-EMPLOYED CONSULTANT, Indianapolis, IN 2000 - 2001
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Managed small construction projects after completion of assignment with
Verkler Inc.
. Hired by Frankton Lapel School Corporation to supervise demolition of
two abandoned school building which required close monitoring due to
asbestos containing materials. Project was completed without any
additional cost to owners.
. Managed construction of new bus maintenance facility. Interfaced with
project architect during design and prepared front-end documents,
solicited bids and managed construction of under-budget project.
EARTH TECH, Indianapolis, IN 1996 - 1998
MANAGER OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Managed newly formed construction department for local office of national
engineering and design firm specializing in government design/build
projects for various Air Force and Army bases and U.S. Postal Service.
. Managed design/build distribution center project for U.S. Postal
Service in Evansville, IN. Required hiring all iron and sheet metal
workers to self perform structural steel and standing seam roof.
. Succeeded in winning bid for design/build of U.S. mail carrier center
in Crown Point, IN and managed project through completion.
. Turned around design/build medical facility at Fort Buchannan in
Puerto Rico. Recognized different cultural challenges including
language barrier, skill level and different work ethic and developed
good working relationships with local tradesmen.
CENTRAL INDIANA DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS, Indianapolis, IN 1994 -
1996
BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
Represented approximately 4,600 carpenters, millwrights, carpet layers,
tile and terrazzo helpers and associated apprentices in central Indiana.
Negotiated union contracts and project labor agreements with contractors
and owners of prospective projects.
. Negotiated project labor agreement for all interior work for
Indianapolis Circle Centre Mall.
. Promoted carpenter apprenticeship program at career days for high
schools and created and mentored carpentry contests at Central Nine
Vocational School in Greenwood.
. Turned around relationship between contractors and district council by
promoting qualified contractors that would be right fit for projects.
GEUPEL DEMARS 1989 - 1994
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT
Managed field operations for leading construction management firm with
major projects at Circle Centre Mall and Eli Lilly Corporate Center. Served
as liaison between owner, architects and multiple prime contractors.
. Achieved highest level of job safety and quality control by performing
extensive inspections, documentation and continual follow up.
. Enforced stringent safety policies and procedures in alignment with
Lilly requirements. First Lilly site to ban smoking and require drug
testing of all workers.
. Managed unique construction requirements for Eli Lilly including
extensive earth retention for existing buildings during new
construction of underground pedestrian, vehicular and utility tunnels
and docks.
. Supervised building of state-of-the-art $240M research and development
complex for Eli Lilly.
Education
B.S. Construction Management & A.A.S. Architectural Technology Purdue
University
Carpenter Apprenticeship Program J.A.C., Journeyman Carpenter,
Indianapolis, IN
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Significant Projects
Capital Group, IND 2 and IND 3, Carmel, IN
Opus North Corporation
New 175K square foot, $40M class-A office building and mail center
Northwestern School Corporation, Kokomo, IN
Verkler Inc.
Renovations and additions at two sites, $17M
Decatur Schools - Stephan Decatur Elementary, Indianapolis
Shiel Sexton
New 85K square foot, $15M elementary school on existing site
Roche Diagnostics - Building C Expansion, Indianapolis, IN
Shiel Sexton
New 108K square foot, $13.2M addition to existing production facility
Merchants Point - Retail development, Carmel, IN
Shiel Sexton
New retail development consisting of seven individual building sites
on 20 acres
Frankton-Lapel Schools - Frankton Elementary School, Frankton, IN
Verkler Inc.
New 130K, $18M elementary school on 55 acre site
Frankton-Lapel Schools - High school renovations, Frankton & Label, IN
Verkler Inc.
Renovation of both Frankton and Lapel High Schools
United States Postal Service - Processing & Distribution Center,
Evansville, IN
Earth Tech
New $6M operation center on 60 acres site
Simon & Associates - Circle Centre Mall, Indianapolis, IN
DeMars Program Management
Block 75 parking garage, structural steel and concrete packages for
mall
Eli Lilly Corporate Center - Research Building $48, Indianapolis, IN
Geupel DeMars Inc.
New $240M state-of-the-art research and development complex
Eli Lilly Corporate Center - Building #88 dock and tunnels,
Indianapolis, IN
Geupel DeMars Inc.
New underground loading dock including vehicular, pedestrian and
utility tunnels
Eli Lilly Corporate Center - Cooling towers 1, 2, and 3, Indianapolis,
IN
Geupel DeMars Inc.
New reinforced concrete cooling towers supplying chilled water to
entire campus
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