Project Manager Construction

MATTHEW THOMAS RIVARD

**** *****, **** **********, ******** 48323

Phone: 248-***-****

E-Mail: **********@*******.***

Career Direction Has Been Determined Based On Formal Education And Related Professional Training, Diverse

Experience And An In-Depth Interest In…

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT / PROJECT MANAGEMENT / FACILITY MANAGEMENT

An accomplished manager with a strong willingness to learn and contribute… 10 years of Project Management

experience… 3 years of Construction Estimating experience… Leadership abilities proven by a successful record of

managing projects efficiently and effectively within a highly competitive, dynamic market… An excellent oral and

written communicator… Able to work in a team environment, as well as multi- task on an individual basis… Utilizing my

skills and years of Construction experience; along with my sound timetable management, loyalty and dedication -

Assuredly describe the assets I offer to quickly contribute to your “Bottom Line”…

Areas Of Experience and Expertise In New Construction, Design-Build, Renovations, Up-Grades And Restorations In

The Following Categories, But Not Limited To…

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL AUTOMOTIVE OFFICE / RETAIL

HEALTHCARE MUNICIPAL RELIGIOUS HISTORIC

SCHOOLS (K -12) HIGHER ED RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY

EXPERIENCE

I deal C ont ra ct ing LLC, De troi t, Mi chiga n; C lie nts / Proj e ct s

Project Manager/Estimator, 2006 – 2009 General Motors Corporation:

o Pontiac Powertrain; New Computer Room

Managed and coordinated daily construction activities for projects

o Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly; Various

ranging from $10K to $10 million.

Projects

Responsible for multiple projects simultaneously from bidding phase to

o Spring Hill Assembly (TN); New Truck

final completion. Dock Additions (45)

Directly and/or indirectly responsible for 50+ personnel. Ford Motor Company:

Conducted and directed construction progress meetings with clients, o Michigan Proving Grounds; Water

Intrusion Trough

contractors, architects, engineers, etc.

Automotive Component Holdings:

Facilitate and process Change Orders and Requests For Information.

o Saline; 21-Dock Door Addition

Ensured Contractors complied with Federal and Local safety

DTE Energy:

regulations, procedures and company Safety Program. o River Rouge Power Plant; Ash Silos –

Maintained project budgets and monthly Schedule of Values. Concrete Renovations

Adhered to project Schedules; performed updates as needed. o Syracuse Substation (Taylor);

Transformer Enclosure

Prepared and assigned punchlist duties; ensured quality expectations

Henry Ford Health Systems:

were achieved.

o Main Hospital (Detroit); Storage Room

Estimated various competitive bid Lump Sum and Design/Build projects

Renovations

ranging from $10K to $20 million. ITC Holdings Corporation:

Conducted subcontractor buy-out and contract negotiations. o Excavation – Electrical Underground

Estimated work for self-perform Excavation, Concrete, Ironwork and Power & Lighting

Carpentry trades.

S k ans ka US A B ui lding, Inc., Sout hfi el d, Mi c hi g an; C lie nts / Proj e ct s

Project Superintendent, 2003 – 2006 Dearborn Public Schools:

o Dearborn, Edsel Ford and Fordson H.S.;

Supervised and coordinated daily construction activities for projects

Additions and Renovations

ranging from $250K to $30 million.

o Salina Elementary/M.S.; Additions and

Directly and/or indirectly responsible for 50+ personnel.

Renovations

Maintained solid relations with clients, tenants, contractors, local Warren Public Schools:

authorities, architects, engineers, etc. ensuring projects operated safely o Mound Park and Schofield Elementary;

and exceeded quality expectations. Geothermal Heating/Cooling Systems

St. John’s Hospital:

Maximized contractor efficiency and effectiveness through daily pre-

o Patient Room Renovations

activity meetings.

Bay County Public Library:

Maintained and updated daily construction reports.

o Sage Branch; Renovations (Historic)

Facilitate and process Change Orders and Requests For Information. Word of Faith Intl’ Christian Center:

Coordinated inspections with Local and State authorities. o Parking Lot Expansion

o Food Service Up-Grades

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MATTHEW THOMAS RIVARD

4144 Cedar, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323

Phone: 248-***-****

E-Mail: **********@*******.***

T urne r C onst ructi on C om pa ny, De troi t, Mi c hi gan;

C lie nts / Proj e ct s

Project Superintendent, 2000 – 2003 Detroit Public Schools:

Supervised and coordinated daily construction activities for projects o Charles Wright Academy; New

ranging from $10 million to $500 million. o Schultz Elementary; New

Responsible for multiple construction phases simultaneously. o Multiple Schools; Enhancement Program

Wayne State University:

Directly and/or indirectly responsible for 100+ personnel.

o Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy

Maintained solid relations with clients, tenants, contractors, local

& Health Sciences; New 5-Story

authorities, architects, engineers, etc. – ensuring projects operated Office/Laboratory Facility

safely and exceeded quality expectations. City of Detroit – Municipal Parking Dept.:

Maximized contractor efficiency and effectiveness through daily pre- o Premier Underground Parking Garage

activity/pre-construction meetings. (Existing Hudson’s Bldg.)

Detroit Wayne County Intl’ Airport:

Coordinated construction activities and project status daily with

o Homeland Security & Services (TSA)

Owner’s Representative.

General Motors Corporation:

Maintained and updated daily construction reports.

o Global HQ at Renaissance Ctr: Office

Facilitate and process Change Orders, Requests For Information, burn Tower Renovations (98 Floors); Elevator

permits, etc. Cabs, Shafts & Machine Room Up-

Coordinated inspections with Local and State authorities. Grades (52 Cars); Tower 400 L-1 Podium

Renovations & Spiral Staircase;

Applied for and procured required construction permits with Local

Emergency Egress/Stairwells; Electrical

authorities.

Buss/Riser Up-Grades

R e si de ntia l C onst ruc ti on, V ari ous Loc ati ons, Mi c hi ga n;

Carpenter – Rough Frame, 1989 – 1997

Constructed rough framing, decking and sheathing for decks, walls and

roof trusses. Built stair stringers, treads and risers. Installed exterior trim,

cornice work and interior blocking for single-family and multi-family

residential housing.

EDUCATION

E a st ern Mi c hi ga n U ni ve rsit y, Y psil a nti, Mi c hi gan;

College of Technology, 1996 – 2000

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

N orthwe st ern Te ch nol ogi c al I ns tit ut e, S out hfi el d, Mi c hi ga n;

Climate Control Technology (CCT), 1989

Heating, Cooling & Air Conditioning Certified

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

OSHA 30-Hour Certified – Construction Safety & Health (2000)

Asbestos Awareness Training (2003)

Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), State of Michigan – S oil/Storm Water Certified (2003)

CPR / First Aid Training (2003, 2009)

“On Screen” Estimating Software Training (2008)

R e fe renc es : Available Upon Request

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