Project Manager Construction
Resume:
RICHARD DUNNEBACKE
Traverse City, Michigan ***** - United States
email: ***********@**********.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddunnebacke
PROFILE
A Construction Management professional with over 23 years experience in management of heavy civil,
underground wet utilities, schools, governmental and commercial building projects.
Independent worker with successful team leadership experience with in-house personnel, outside
contractors and suppliers.
Excellent problem solving, computer, and management skills to run multiple projects simultaneously from
concept, design, construction, commissioning, close out and warranty.
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EDUCATION
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, 1990 – 1993
BS in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan, 1982 – 1986
BS in Construction Management
AAS Architectural Technology
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Britten Inc., Traverse City, Michigan 2005 - 2009
General Manager, Britten Services, Inc. a national banner and event installation company.
Responsible for creating and managing a staff of 20 team members including Project Managers, Field
Managers and Installers.
Responsible for divisions over all financial success.
Designed and implemented project management, estimating, cost control and safety programs.
Within the first year turned an unprofitable division into a profitable one.
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Rich Contracting, Traverse City, Michigan 2001 - 2005
Owner, of a construction management and construction services company.
Started construction services business.
Provided management services on automotive deconstruction projects through -out the US.
Provided on-site services to environmental engineering businesses.
Provided carpentry services to general contractors and clients.
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Hallmark Construction, Inc., Traverse City, Michigan 1997 - 2001
Project Manager / Estimator for a commercial building contractor.
Successfully managed the completion of commercial construction projects ranging in size from $100K -
$4M.
Responsible for scheduling, supervision of field personnel, subcontractors and material suppliers.
Involved in Client, Subcontractor and Material Vendor negotiations and contract issues.
Designed and implemented cost code system for estimating and Timberline software to control project
costs.
Designed and implemented estimating spreadsheets to standardize estimating department.
Involved in pre-bid site surveys, estimating, vendor notifications, progres s meeting, negotiations, project
close-out and warranty issues.
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Angelo Iafrate Construction, Warren, Michigan 1995 - 1997
Assistant Project Manager, for an ENR rated heavy civil contractor.
On-site project management of a Joint Venture $72M MDOT depressed freeway project.
Scheduled equipment, crews, subcontractors, materials, trucking and inspections.
Reviewed plans and specifications for crew, equipment and material requirements.
Tracked installed quantities and change orders for progress payments.
Direct communications with MDOT personnel on quantity verifications, environmental issues, scheduling
and other project issues.
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Ehlert/Bryan Structural Engineers, Southfield, Michigan 1994 - 1995
Design Engineer, for a structural engineering company.
Structural design experience in wood, laminated structures, steel and concrete structures.
Experience with Images 3D and RISA 2D engineering software.
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S&E Contractors, Inc., Clearwater, Florida 1988 - 1990
Project Manager / Estimator, for an ENR rated municipal utility contractor.
Field management of municipal construction projects involving waste water treatment plants, lift -stations,
underground and process piping and roadway reconstruction.
Supervision of crews, subcontractors, materials and equipment.
Quantity tracking for progress payments.
Direct involvement with Client and Engineering representatives to resolve project issues.
Involved in quantity take-offs for estimating and procurement.
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Peter Brown Construction (Design/Build), Largo, Florida 1987 - 1988
Project Coordinator, Designer and Draftsman, for an ENR rated design build commercial building contractor.
Responsible for architectural design, plans and specifications for design build projects that included
medical clinics, banking facilities, convenience stores and office interiors.
Successfully gained building code variances for design build construction projects.
Permitted plans through all governmental agencies.
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R.W. Cole Construction, Safety Harbor, Florida 1986 - 1987
Assistant Project Manager, a municipal utility contractor.
On-site supervision of field personnel.
Updated project plans and specifications with as-built information.
Reviewed and verified installed quantities.
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CERTIFICATIONS and CONTINUING EDUCTION
Suspended access and rigging safety, Spider/Safeworks, Certification
How to supervise People, Fred Prior Seminars
How to be a great communicator, Fred Prior Seminars
2007 AutoCAD, Northern Michigan College
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Knights of Columbus
Traverse City Young Professionals
Michigan Tech Alumni
Ferris State University Alumni
Michigan Flat Fender Club
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