Project Manager Construction
Resume:
KRISTOPHER PAUL FORST
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Mobile: 602-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position in an established, but continually growing company that
can benefit from my skills & knowledge, while I continue to enhance my
talents and experience in the construction industry.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COPPERLINE CONTRACTING LLC - Phoenix, Arizona - 06/09 - 03/10
Project Manager - Rehab Division
. Visit properties for clients to provide efficient and detailed bids
for submittal.
. Evaluate and estimate to assist Operations in generating business
cases for potential projects.
. Coordinate sub-contractors and in-house staff for scheduling of
awarded projects.
. PR with current clientele and promote business for potential
contractors and future clients.
. Manage construction of assigned projects including scheduling, and
quality standards.
. Full project management of projects & status reporting to all
clientele by job.
. Address complaints and resolve problems in the field.
PETSMART STORE SUPPORT GROUP - Phoenix, Arizona - 12/06 - 1/09/09
Construction Manager - Remodels
. Coordinate with store operations, architects, city officials,
developers, landlords, and contractors to ensure stores are built
according to plans and specifications, and are delivered to the
Operations Group complete and on time.
. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, scheduling, and
evaluation of each store project assigned.
. Direct all construction and vendor work, including addressing
complaints and resolving problems in the field.
. Manage the development, remodel, and construction of assigned stores
including direction of the architect in plan preparations, scheduling,
and quality standards.
. Assist in the construction bidding, negotiations, coordination of
plans, and specifications with the general contractor and outside
consultants.
. Maintain a favorable and effective working relationship with the store
Operations Group, landlord, general contractor, architect, engineer,
etc., throughout the duration of the project.
. Provide construction coordination services for salon remodels,
specialty remodels, overall minor remodels, major remodels, and
building expansions, etc.
. Provide evaluations and cost estimates for each request to assist
Operations in providing analysis for approvals.
. Work with internal Store Design to develop a workable plan based on
the store requests and assist Operations and Merchandising in
achieving desired goals.
. Work to keep building costs low without jeopardizing the integrity of
the building.
. Coordinate all remodeling and major structural repairs on existing
stores as needed.
. Review blueprints and specifications book with all developers,
landlord, architects and PETSMART Team.
. Continually visit sites from initial construction and completion to
monitor and report status to department management.
. Create punch lists on each site and coordinate all items for
completion in a timely manner.
PETSMART STORE SUPPORT GROUP - Phoenix, Arizona - 12/05 - 12/06
Project Manager - Remodels
. Provided overall coordination of due diligence (Zoning and Permits) on
existing transactions between real estate, legal services, and new
store development teams, including assessing development aspects of
potential PETSMART construction projects including the addition of
PETsHOTEL's to existing projects, transaction attorneys, and VP's of
Real estate.
. Performed governmental research for compliance with local codes,
ordinances, governing agency, or private restrictions.
. Coordinated final approvals designed development documents with
landlords, developers, and consultants.
. Monitored and oversaw tracking reports and pre-construction schedules
for stores' rollout schedules.
. Monitored due diligence process through building design, planning, and
building permit review processes with construction management
teams.Assessed developed aspects of potential sites early in process.
. Performed technical, environmental, and governmental research and
review to ensure that all issues were resolved and addressed prior to
the start of construction documents.
. Reviewed all construction related points related to zoning; coordinate
with construction director and assisted in pre-design and beginning of
construction documents.
. As needed, prepared and maintained pre-construction schedules and
reports to current status from site interest through turnover-for-
construction stages.
. Coordinated with developers, landlords, architects, legal staff, and
local municipalities to ensure clear understanding of zoning,
development, planning and permit processes and requirements.
. Coordinated internal teams through plan approvals.
. Developed accurate budgets for projects.
. Monitored the due diligence process through fixture layout and
building design and transition to construction. Prepared hand-off to
construction team.
PETSMART STORE SUPPORT GROUP - Phoenix, Arizona - 7/11/05 - 12/05
Development Project Manager - New Stores
. Responsible for site planning, including geotechnical, environmental,
and governmental research for compliance with local codes, ordinances,
governing agency, or private restrictions.
. Assessed developed aspects of potential sites early in process.
. Coordinated final site plans and civil engineering design development
documents with landlords/developers and consultants.
. Monitored and oversaw tracking reports and pre-construction schedules
for store rollout schedules.
. Reviewed construction related points in the real estate deal.
. Coordinated with construction directors and assisted real estate
director and attorney negotiations for company benefit.
. As needed, prepared, and maintained pre-construction schedules and
current status reports from site interest through turnover-for-
construction stages.
. Coordinated with developers/landlords, architects, legal staff, and
local municipalities to ensure clear understanding of zoning,
development, planning, and permit processes and requirements.
WILSON & COMPANY - Phoenix, Arizona
2/02 - 7/05 Construction Related Services
. Maintained facility operations while assisting the Engineers and
Construction Crew on-site, to ensure start-up and final completion of
the facility per the Contract Documents.
. Performed inspections of all construction. All inspected projects were
Wastewater/Water Treatment Facilities for the City of Phoenix, City
of Mesa & the City of Chandler.
. Answered technical questions and maintained client assurance that the
project be completed on time by monitoring CM schedules for the
Engineers.
. Processing of RFI's, Change Orders, and Purchase Orders.
. Cost estimates performed for all Change Orders processed.
. Implemented schedule analysis comparing General Contractor's initial
milestone dates to present activity.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management & Applied Engineering
Arizona State University - Tempe, Arizona
Del E. Webb School of Construction
December, 2005
Kris Forst References:
Sara Keeler
Visual CAD Designer - Store Design
Sports Authority
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Former Co-Worker at PETSMART
Michael Cocciardi
Senior Construction Manager - Remodels
PETSMART - Store Support Group - Phoenix, AZ
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I reported to him for all my projects
Dave Bart
Project Manager
Pleasant Valley Construction - Cleveland, Ohio
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General Contractor that worked on many of my projects
Gary Faucett
Project Manager
McDavid Construction - Phoenix, AZ
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General Contractor that worked on many of my projects
Gary Tucker
Project Manager
Southwestern Services - Fort Worth, TX
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General Contractor that worked on many of my projects
P.J. Travisano
Owner/ President
Travisano Construction - Pittsburgh, PA
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General Contractor that worked on many of my projects
Dave Slavin
Vice President of Construction
PETSMART - Store Support Group - Phoenix, AZ
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My Superior
Mike Ford
Construction Manager - PetHotels
PETSMART - Store Support Group - Phoenix, AZ
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Co-Worker
Harry Gaehle
Construction Manager - Remodels
PETSMART - Store Support Group - Ballwin, MO
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Co-Worker
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