Project Manager Construction

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

B.S. in Civil Engineering, 1976

Governors State University, University Park, IL

M.B.A. (Master in Business Administration), 1981

Work Experience

I have over 20 years of professional experience as an engineer,

construction manager and business manager. I have had a range of

responsibilities including managing multiple construction projects and

coordination of all construction related activities. I have also led

contract negotiations, directed strategic planning, supervised operational

staff, coordinated trades, and I have served as the principal business

development officer.

Midwest General Construction Inc., Matteson, IL

Executive Vice President, 2005 - present

. Manage highway and other infrastructure construction projects.

. Manage institutional, commercial and residential construction projects.

. Contract negotiation and business development.

. Manage subcontractors, personnel, and administration.

. Ensure compliance with government regulations.

. Advice and brief project owners and other clients.

Louis Jones Enterprises, Inc., Chicago, IL

Vice President, Construction & Business Development, 1997 - 2005

. Managed various construction management projects, subcontractors, and

personnel.

. Managed proposal development, submission, and contract negotiation.

. Project Executive on several major projects including: Chicago Housing

Authority (CHA), Public Building Commission (PBC), Chicago Public School

(CPS), new police stations construction projects, and private high-rises.

. Preconstruction planning and review.

. Chief Business Development/Marketing Officer.

. Reviewed and evaluated design, project estimates, budgets, project

schedule and construction issue.

. Liaison between owners, designers and contractors.

. Review and approve payment applications and budgets.

. Ensured projects were delivered on time and within budget.

. Led team of project managers on multiple projects and managed client

relationships.

Richton Construction Company, Matteson, IL

President, 1990 - 1997

. Managed multiple construction projects.

. Coordinated and reviewed design plans, specifications, and schedules.

. Conducted regular site visits.

. Reviewed pay applications, bulletins, and all change order proposals.

. Chaired all field meetings managed project closeout activities.

Urban Construction Company, Inc., Chicago, IL

Vice President Operations, 1984 - 1990

. Managed all operations and supervised operational staff.

. Identified and secured new business opportunities and negotiated

contracts.

. Managed the maintenance of equipment.

. Ensured compliance with government policies and regulations.

. Managed numerous public infrastructure projects.

Project Manager

. Managed construction projects.

. Negotiated contracts.

International Business Consultants and Investment Corporation, Chicago, IL

Manager of Engineering and Business Development, 1982 - 1984

This company was involved in identifying projects in the developing nations

and marketing these projects to companies in the developed world to design,

finance and construct.

. Business development of foreign public works projects in Africa and the

Caribbean.

. Negotiated contracts.

Robinson-Turner Joint Venture, Chicago, IL

Superintendent (Civil/Architectural), 1978 - 1982

. Planned, directed, expedited, and supervised construction of a $50

Million medical center

. Managed and coordinated all trade and construction operations.

. Reviewed project with owner and architect.

. Served as Owner's Representative.

. Managed project completion.

Inryco Post-Tensioning Division, Chicago, IL

Nuclear Project Coordinator, 1977 - 1978

. Coordinated post-tensioning of nuclear power plant containment.

. Coordinated quality assurance.

. Expedited design production and installation.

Professional & Civic Affiliations

. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

. American Public Works Association

. American Concrete Institute

. Chairman of Matteson Public Works Committee

. Chairman of Matteson Public Safety

. Rich Township High School Board Member

. Trustee of the Village of Matteson

. Adjunct Professor of International Business Management

. Boy Scouts of America (Calumet Council), Vice President

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