Project Manager Construction

BENNY (Bud) L. SPEARS, JR.

**** ********* ***** / **********, ** 35226

C 205-***-**** / H 205-***-****

Construction/Project Management ( Program Management ( Risk Management

Civil Design / Construction Management / Transportation / Water &

Wastewater Engineering / Site Development / Program Management

Dynamic engineering and construction professional with more than 16 years

experience developing and guiding project control operations for major

aerospace, government, commercial, and civil engineering and facility

projects totaling more than $150,000,000.00. Background spans plan

development, program management, design-build, construction/project

management, risk/safety management, sales/marketing, and finance/budgeting.

Track record in taking projects from concept to completion, ensuring high

quality design and construction within specified budget and scheduling

parameters. Expert at driving change, streamlining operational functions

and implementing risk framework to minimize losses and maximize

profitability. Launched innovative product marketing strategies that

delivered a 30% gain in revenues and strengthened competitive positioning.

Goal oriented leader with exceptional team building, communication and

problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Primavera, Microsoft

Scheduler, Prolog, Microstation, and Microsoft Office. Available for travel

and/or relocation.

HIGHLIGHTS

< Project Manager for multi-million dollar government, commercial, and

healthcare facilities involving construction document development,

scheduling, budget, subcontractor buyout, permit acquisition,

subcontractor reviews, construction progress reporting, field

engineering, and project supervision from inception to certificate of

occupation and commissioning.

< Managed multi-million dollar infrastructure improvement and development

projects involving roadway/bridge design, sanitary sewer rehabilitation,

aerospace simulation facility construction, bridge improvements, site

development, environmental assessments and sidewalk construction and

improvements.

< Directed projects from pre-construction cost estimation to construction

management and closeout.

< Participated in the selection of sub-contractors and successfully

negotiated favorable service agreements.

< Prepared and delivered innovative sales and marketing approaches to key

decision makers to expand client base and create new business

opportunities.

< Designed systems and procedures for effective control of construction

accounting, job costing, project tracking, and inventory.

< Implemented risk management framework to identify, monitor and reduce

operational risks impacting employee/client safety.

< Trained, coordinated and supervised professional teams and provided

mentoring to optimize work performance.

< Reviewed and inspected site work performance ensuring crew safety and

quality control.

< Provided regular project cost reports during construction to measure

actual performance against budget.

< Created and reviewed documents and negotiated change orders with

contractor.

< Ensured project conformance with engineering plans and specifications.

< Interfaced with governmental officials and agencies to ensure compliance

with regulations and permits.

< Conducted meetings with owners, contractors and multidiscipline teams to

discuss project matters and ensure goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHONOLIGIES, INC., Atlanta GA/Birmingham AL

2005 to Present

Design/Build firm with 4 offices nationwide and $40 million in annual

construction and engineering services.

Project Manager

Provide management and leadership for design and construction of medical

facilities in and around the Atlanta area. Manage multiple construction

projects totaling more than $20,000,000.00. Primary responsibility for

owner representation, architectural review, design coordination,

constructability, code compliance, project buyout, budget, schedule,

subcontractor coordination, field engineering, project progress

reporting, safety, and dispute resolution.

Sample Projects

< Grow the Force, Unit Operations, Battalion Headquarters, Ft.

Campbell, Kentucky, $5+million. - Senior Project Manager for

18,000 square foot design/build Battalion Headquarters for

the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Construction consisted of

medical office building. Construction consisted of site

development of approximately 8 acres and erection of a two

story pre-engineered building.

< Whole Barracks Renewal, Phase V, Battalion Headquarters, Ft.

Bragg, North Carolina, $3.5+million. - Project Manager for

18,000 square foot design/build Battalion Headquarters.

Construction consisted of site development of approximately 5

acres and erection of a two story pre-engineered steel

headquarters/administrative building.

BENNY (Bud) L. SPEARS, JR. C 205-***-****

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ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. experience continued...

< 2nd Brigade Medical Recruiting Building, Redstone Arsenal,

Huntsville, Alabama, $1.6+million. - Project Manger for 5,000

square foot medical recruiting office building for the U. S.

Army Corps of Engineers. Construction consisted of site

development of approximately 3 acres and erection of a single

story structural steel framed building.

< 2nd Brigade Recruiting Operations Building, Redstone Arsenal,

Huntsville, Alabama, $6.6+million. - Project Manger for

30,000 square foot recruiting operations building for the U.

S. Army Corps of Engineers. Construction consisted of site

development of approximately 3 acres and erection of a single-

story structural steel framed building.

< Henry County Medical Office Building, Henry County, Georgia,

$6+million. - Project Manager for 50,000 square foot medical

office building. Construction consisted of site development

of approximately 4 acres and erection of a three-story pre-

cast medical office building.

< Alpharetta Medical Office Building, Fulton County, Georgia,

$5+million. - Project Manger for 45,000 square foot medical

office building. Construction consisted of site development

of approximately 5 acres and erection of a two-story

structural steel medical office building and a one-story wood

frame medical office building.

< Healthfield Hospice, Henry County, Georgia, $1.5+million. - Project

Manager for 9,000 square foot Hospice. Construction consisted of

development of approximately 7 acres and erection of a one-story wood

frame building.

US INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., Birmingham, AL

1994 to 2005

Civil engineering consulting firm with 15 offices nationwide and $25

million in annual sales volume.

Business Manager / Program Management / Risk & Safety Manager

Provide oversight and leadership for the strategic development, growth

and administration of civil engineering and construction inspection

operations. Manage multiple civil improvement projects totaling more than

$ 60,000,000.00. Hold primary responsibility for policy/procedure

development, design review, risk/safety, compliance, sales/marketing,

subcontractor/consultant coordination, site construction, and

finance/budgeting. Manage, train and develop 40 engineers, construction

managers, field personnel and support staff. Coordinate legal efforts

between corporate management and attorneys. Serve on the Program

Management Committee.

Management Achievements

< Added $1 million to bottom line by reorganizing accounts

receivable activities, which resulted in successful

collection on

unpaid accounts.

( Orchestrated an aggressive restructuring of construction inspection

policies and procedures impacting all business activities including

safety, risk management and finance.

< Saved $150,000 per year by recommending and implementing

central budgeting, cost control and project reporting

activities.

Sample Projects

< Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation, Jefferson County,

Alabama, $18+ million. - Project Manager for 5 Cahaba Basin pilot

projects involving replacement of 300 mile trenchless sewer and

repairs to 8,500 manholes.

< Sidewalk Program, Metro Davidson County, Nashville, Tennessee, $60 +

million. - Construction Manager/Program Management in charge of

overall program implementation. Heavily involved with ADA compliance,

utility coordination and overall construction activities.

CONSOER TOWNSEND ENVIRODINE ENGINEERS, Birmingham, AL

1993 to 1994

National civil engineering firm with over 500 employees.

Project Engineer

Managed engineering design, construction and installation of multiple

transportation projects totaling $15 + million. Reviewed highway work

plans to deliver project elements within scope, budget, and schedule.

Supervised and monitored design team performance. Provided technical

direction for project engineering/construction issues.

Sample Projects

< US-331, Montgomery County, Alabama. - Prepared environmental

documents to secure corridor approval for

the addition of two lanes to existing 24-mile, two-lane highway.

< US-280 Roadway Widening, Jefferson County, Alabama,. -

Conducted preliminary engineering

studies/field survey and prepared construction plans for 3-mile

extension to US 280, widening from four-lanes to six-lanes.

BENNY (Bud) L. SPEARS, JR. C 205-***-****

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McDONALD DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT CORP., St. Louis, MO

1989 to 1991

International aircraft manufacturer.

Project Engineer

Led engineering team in the design and construction of 6 simulation

facilities for the US Navy with a total aggregate value of $45 million.

Managed projects from requirements definition through engineering design,

construction, testing, and operation.

Scheduled equipment availability and ensured project delivery according

to plan. Completed all projects on time and under budget.

Sample Projects

< Site Assessment and Phase I Environment Audits, US Naval Air Station,

Cecil Field, Florida, - Managed site inspection, assessment, and

environmental audit for a simulation facility, which included

recommendations for water and wastewater treatment facilities.

< Site Assessment and Phase I Environmental Audits, US Naval Air

Station, Lemoore, California,. - Performed engineering assessment for

addition to existing simulation facility.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor (JD), Law, Birmingham School of Law, 1999

Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering, Auburn University, 1993

Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace Management, Auburn University, 1989

Industry Training: Risk Management; OHSHA; Program/Project Management;

Field Inspection; Business Management, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

Quality Control Certification

AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES

President, National Aviation Management Honor Society (ETA MU SIGMA)

Construction Management Association of America

American Society of Civil Engineers

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