Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
H. Russell McCarty, Jr.
Seagrove Beach, FL 32459
*********@*******.***
Objective
• To secure the Project Engineer position in Baton Rouge, LA, and exceed company expectations
Education
• University of Mississippi: Major: Sociology Minor: English Electives: Business
Graduated in May 2003
• Studies Abroad:
Universidad de Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain (Summer 2002)
Lincoln University Christchurch, New Zealand (2001)
• Computer Skills: Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft
Word, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Applications, QuickBooks
• Professional Training: Construction Management and Operations Management
Experience
Ocean Investments, LLC, Managing Partner, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, July 2003 – Present
• Created the Real Estate Investment Fund
• Developed a business plan and recruited investors and $3 million of capital to build seven new luxury homes
• Negotiated land purchase contracts
• Negotiated the $5.5 million construction financing with a commercial lender
• Assisted the Architect in designing each gulf view / beach access residence
• Worked closely with an interior decorator to select finishes and furniture for each home
• Drafted detailed contracts with a Contractor to build seven luxury homes
• Developed and met a budget for each property
• Served as the on-site construction Superintendent for two houses
• Completed projects within budget and in a timely manner
• Inspected every stage of construction for code and quality and drafted punch lists for all seven properties
• Managed all finances for the projects, totaling approximately $8.5 million
• Sold two houses by owner, and negotiated the sales contracts, totaling approximately $2.7 million
• Researched and hired highly qualified Realtors for five properties
• Serve as Property Manager and Vacation Rental Manager of five luxury properties
ValleyCrest Landscape Development, Project Engineer, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, October 2007 – May 2008
• Assisted the Project Manager in managing multiple commercial landscape / hardscape / irrigation projects, ranging
from $1M - $8M
• Solely managed projects under $1M
• Hired, coordinated, and paid Subcontractors
• Created budgets
• Managed production by monitoring trend reports
• Coordinated production scheduling with Owner’s Representatives and other Contractors in weekly onsite meetings
• Sold extra work
• Maintained daily records for each project in the Company’s computer system using Project Management Software
• Created estimates from plan takeoffs
• Created RFI’s, Change Orders, Proposals, and Materials Submittal Packages
• Worked with the General Superintendent ensure all projects were completed on time and within budget
H. Russell McCarty, Jr.
148 Palmeira Way
Seagrove Beach, FL 32459
*********@*******.***
• Assisted in managing government projects for the U.S. Navy
JFM, Incorporated, Chief Operating Officer Trainee, Jackson, MS, September 2006 – September 2007
• Trained in the Operations Management and Executive Management of my father’s convenience store chain
• Learned the retail business from individual store level all the way up to Executive Management of 33 stores
• Attended all Board meetings
• Monitored sales trends and responded to needs appropriately
• Developed incentive programs for employees
• Left the family business to pursue new opportunities outside of Mississippi
Chi-Mar Construction, LLC, Outside Sales, Destin, FL, January 2004 – January 2005
• Contracted by Chi-Mar Construction, LLC, on a commission only basis, for one year, to find and close the deal on
new home construction contracts, in my spare time
• Networked with acquaintances to find potential customers
• Informed and entertained potential customers
• Sold three new construction jobs valued at approximately $1.9 million in 2004
• Served as main contact for customers throughout the construction process
Associations
• President of “Palmeira Villas at Seagrove Beach” Homeowners’ Association
Hobbies
• Skiing
• Hunting
• Fishing
• Golfing
• Sailboat Racing
• Offshore Sailing
• Drumming
• Diving
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