John Higginbotham
**** **** ******* ******, *** *06
Athens, Alabama 35613
Email: **********@***.***
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a project management position with a growing construction company
or design/build firm using 20 years experience in the industry.
STRENGTHS
Knowledgeable in hiring and supervision of employees and subcontractors.
Practiced in scheduling and coordination of all phases of construction.
Trained in supervising infrastructure installation and inspection.
Fully computer-literate, including Microsoft Project, Office, Excel,
Timberline accounting, Quest Estimating and Chief Architect 10 CAD
software.
Proficient in all accounting aspects including the production and monitoring
of RFIs and RFPs from third party vendors/subcontractors, project
estimates, and overall company forecasting and operating budgets.
Educated in building codes, standards and quality accountability.
Skilled in transferring conceptual designs to architect -ready drawings using
drafting applications. Ability to generate 3-D CAD models of proposed
projects and build outs.
Experienced in meeting requirements of financial institutions for the purpose
of securing project capital and executing contractual agreements such as
subcontracts, leases, purchase orders, etc.
EDUCATION
1995 Athens State University Athens, AL
B.S., Business Administration
CERTIFICATIONS
2009 URS Corporation San
Antonio, TX
Associate Project Manager Certification
EXPERIENCE
2008-present URS Corporation San Antonio, TX
Maxwell/Gunter AFB Field Office
Project Manager / Resident Construction Manager
Represent the Air Force Center for Engineering and Environment (AFCEE)
onsite for the Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI) at
Maxwell/Gunter AFB in Montgomery, AL.
Review and advise on design criteria and construction drawings.
Inspect completed units to ensure completion, quality, and compliance with
design criteria. Provide “Acceptance Notices”, “Certif icates of Compliance”,
“Acceptance Notices”, and other close out procedural documentation.
Provide on site inspection of development construction progress, ensuring
proper construction techniques, SWPPP compliance, safety practice
compliance, and design criteria compliance.
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Review developer pay application/draw requests and sub-contractor Davis-
Bacon Act payroll compliance.
Review and advise on RFIs with housing asset manager to ensure
compliance.
Act as liaison to Wing Command through regular meetings, providing vital
information on progress and input as needed.
Provide frequent photo documentation to AFCEE of construction progress.
Document through weekly and monthly reports construction status,
progress, and unit turnover.
Monitor construction schedules in comparison with the Initial Development
Period pro forma determining compliance, analyzing possible delays and
remedies required to meet the pro forma.
2006-2008 Enfinger Steele Development Huntsville, AL
Project Manager / Builder
Represented general contracting company as builder. Spearheaded $5 mil
new multifamily development project from preliminary engineering to onsite
supervision of new product
Handle product development, drafting, estimating, subcontractor bidding
and selection, monitoring budgets. Assist in execution of contracts with
subcontractors for scope of work
Supervise multiple projects with multiple subcontractors, monitoring quality
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Project applications, Timberline, Quest
Estimator, and Chief Architect 10 CAD
Collaborate with municipal officials, engineers, architects and other
regulatory offices on the infrastructure, development and compliance of
project
2005-2006 Hunter Homes Huntsville, AL
Plant Manager
Supervise construction managers in two subdivisions responsible for up to 50
homes concurrently completed under specific time constraints.
Monitor quality and efficiency of subcontractors, act as liaison, and authorize
payments as work completed.
Contribute to strategy, quality control, and sales meetings as well as lead
training sessions with the sales division of company.
2002-2005 Penguin Properties, LLC
Athens, AL
Project Manager
Supervised all stages of residential construction including project estimates
and profitability analysis.
Managed renovation of a historic building for retail space.
Negotiated and obtained a residential subdivision for speculative homes.
1998-2005 Cornerstone Structures, LLC Athens, AL
Owner / Contractor
Estimated and procured residential construction projects.
Complied with all regulatory agencies including building inspectors and
lenders.
Hired, supervised, and assessed subcontractors for quality workmanship.
Consulted on construction of 250 seat auditorium for local church.
1992-1997 Fowler Home Construction Athens, AL
Carpenter / Supervisor
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Designed and installed custom trim work as well as worked in all stages of
construction.
Estimated cost of jobs and materials.
Supervised subcontractors as needed.
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