Project Manager Management

James (Russ) Vinyard

Project Management Professional

**** ***** ***. **, ******, Minnesota, 55434

Home 763-***-****, Cell 816-***-****, ***********@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

Seasoned Project Management Professional and highly skilled Estimator with

more than 25 years experience in commercial construction who knows

successful projects are dependent on leadership, open communication,

organization, technical expertise, and most importantly - team effort.

. Develops and manages multiple projects concurrently from initial

budgeting, formal estimates, through final completion, ranging from multi

million dollar professional office buildings, health care facilities,

industrial plants, multi family housing, restaurants, hospitality, retail

centers, and financial institutions to tenant finishes and remodels.

. Visionary who synthesizes facts, events, and concepts to develop

realistic and long-range goals.

. Prepares complete and thorough proposals, quantified estimates, scope of

services, and preliminary design.

. Develops Design Build projects customized to meet clients' specific

needs.

. Proven record of successfully managing and analyzing all aspects of a

project, including cost controls and work schedule.

. Expert with the processes and methods required to maintain project

controls, financial analysis and budgeting.

. Develops daily, weekly and monthly reports including; projected cost to

complete, accrual accounting, cash flow, applications for payments,

schedule of values and percent complete.

. Develops and manages project schedules using a verity of scheduling

programs and systems.

. Negotiates and procures subcontractors, materials, and equipment.

. Balances cost and quality with project development and delivery time

lines.

Technical Skills

Timberline Project Management System . MSProject . AutoCAD

Peachtree Accounting . WinEst Estimating System

MSOffice . MSWord . MSExcel . MSOutlook

Education, Certifications & Licensing

. With more than 25 years experience in commercial construction; including

7 years as a Superintendent and 18 years as Project Manager / Estimator

should be considered as, and does equates to a Masters Degree in

Commercial Construction and Bachelors Degree in Project Management.

. Diploma - Olathe High School, Olathe, Kansas

. Continuing Education Courses Completed - Total Quality Management,

Marketing Construction Services, Design / Build / Lease / Financing

. Leadership Course - Personal Growth / Leadership / Management

. Commercial Contractors License

James (Russ) Vinyard

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Training, Experience & Responsibilities

. During my many years in the construction I have performed every

occupation in construction and have extensive training in general labor,

supervision, project management, estimating and accounting.

. As a Superintendent, I was directly responsible for the on site

coordination, supervision, quality control and safety of a broad range of

projects which has given me hands on experience and knowledge of

construction means and methods.

. As a Project Manager and Estimator I have had the opportunity to not only

coordinate and manage large scale highly complex projects, but have also

been involved in the design and engineering, which has given me a

tremendous understanding of technical details, assemblies and processes

required for a successful project from initial design through final

completion.

. Complete quantitative and accurate take off of all materials, equipment,

labor hours and production rates, solicit subcontractor proposals,

material quotes, assemble final estimate, and create scope of work and

thorough proposal for presentation to the Client.

. Oversee, manage and supervise projects from inception through final

completion. Negotiate and procure subcontractors and materials. Create

and manage project schedule using a verity of scheduling techniques.

. Chair progress meetings, prepare and distribute meeting minutes and

agendas.

. Verify and ensure all contract documents, plans and specifications are in

compliance with project and industry requirements and standards.

. Directly responsible for and have created hundreds of monthly, weekly,

and daily reports including; projected cost to complete, accrual,

forecasting, cash flow and budgeting.

. Developed and completed applications for payment based schedule of

values, percent complete, cost plus, and verified billing.

. Expert using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and

Microsoft Outlook. Have been using these applications and programs for

over 15 years. I have the skills and knowledge to develop an endless

variety of spread sheets, graphs, documents and charts.

Employment History

Bailey-Morgan Contracting, Stilwell, Kansas 2007 to 2009

Commercial General Contractor

Company closed 2009

Senior Project Manager / Senior Estimator

Merit General Contractors, Olathe, Kansas 2006 to 2007

Commercial General Contractor

Left 2007, Recruited by Bailey-Morgan for senior position

Project Manager

Story Contracting, Olathe, Kansas 2003 to 2006

Commercial General Contractor

Company closed 2006

Director of Site Operations / Project Manager / Estimator

Vinyard Construction Company, Overland Park, Kansas 1985 to 2003

Commercial General Contractor

Company closed, reopened as Story Contracting.

Project Manager / Estimator / Superintendent

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