P R O F I L E: Seasoned professional with ten years of
construction management experience specializing in
estimating and acquiring profitable
construction contracts through means of negotiations and formal
bidding, contract and proposal writing, sales, strategic
planning, and project management.
E D U C A T I O N: East Carolina University
Graduated - May 2000
Bachelor of Science, Construction
Management Greenville, NC
R E L E V A N T S K I L L S:
. Preparing successful bid strategies with a clear grasp of
calculations, unknown conditions, and competitive pricing.
. Detailed, cost conscious, resourceful, and relentless work ethic and
estimating approach.
. Developing value engineering strategies and resolving onsite
constructability issues with minimal production loss.
. Strong understanding of civil & architectural contract documents,
technical manuals, and construction drawings.
. Industry software experience includes Agtec, Primavera, AutoCad, MS
Office, Timberline, and others.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Independent Estimator & Consultant
BKL Consultant Co. - Asheville/Charlotte, NC - April 2009 - Present
. Contracted with three medium size local contractors providing
desirable projects to bid, contract negotiations, complete itemized
breakdown of all hard cost and strategies, price recommendations, and
proposal preparation.
. Trained contractors on how to find low-profile projects to bid,
bidding techniques, and organized bidding workshops.
Senoir Estimator & Project Manager
Wolfpen Associates, Inc. - Waynesville, NC - December 2007- April 2009
. Managed a four member estimating and project management department
focusing on finding low-profile and obtainable bids, contract
negotiations, proposal writing, quantity takeoffs, bid preparations,
and project management for various infrastructure development, turnkey
sitework, and private and public road construction projects.
. Prepared detailed breakdowns of all hard costs and project specific
strategies, complete proposal packages, and approved bid prices for
site grading, erosion control, bridge, storm drainage, wet utilities,
concrete, asphalt paving and milling, various types of retaining
walls, rock blasting, and other services for projects ranging from
$200K to $15M.
. Prepared contracts, payment app, change order, RFI, and all other
project contract and management documentation.
Project Manager - Infrastructure Design, Permitting, & Construction
The Archer Group - Lenoir, NC - March 2007- January 2008
. Managed all infrastructure design and construction operations for The
Coves, a new 4,000 acre, 15 phase single and multi-family development,
including a $20M Dam, 18-hole Golf Course, and a $250 M infrastructure
budget.
. Directed and scheduled priorities for a team of consultants in design
and permitting, including civil engineers, landscape architects,
geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and others.
. Responsible for all construction operations for all active projects in
2007, including eight miles of mountain roads, gatehouse & entrance
construction, golf construction, and high-profile river bank
restoration work and much more.
Senior Associate & Construction Department Administrator
Civil Design Concepts, PA - Asheville, NC - October 2004-March 2007
. Managed an eight member construction department consisting of AutoCAD
technicians, inspectors, project managers, and a surveyor to assist
clients in managing all aspects of environment, residential land
development, and commercial infrastructure projects.
. Established processes and standards for contractor selection and
bidding, construction cost estimating and budgeting, contract
preparation, payment application review and approval, and a variety of
project management services
. Responsible for client/contractor resolutions, including payment
disputes, constructability problems arising from inconsist boundary
and topography, and facilitated field design changes to accommodated
actual conditions.
. Prepared feasibility reports and worked closely with project owners,
environmental consultants, and engineers in identifying the most cost-
effective and timely solutions.
Chief Estimator & Project Manager
Sharpe Bros Grading, Inc. - Greensboro, NC - January 2000 - October
2004
. Prepared complete quantity takeoffs and detailed proposals, obtained
company's first NC general contractor's license and qualification, and
provided structure and efficiency in the areas of bidding and project
management.
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B. KYLE LINDSEY
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