Project Manager Construction

FREDRICK BROWN

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Elk River MN 55330

Home: 763-***-****

Email: *************@***.***

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a Construction Manager position using problem solving and technical skills while

communicating with stakeholders to insure objectives are completed on time and within budgets.

SUMMARY:

30 years of experience in private and public construction industry with a PM Certificate.

15 years as Construction Manager/Owners Representative. Supervised up to 200 trade’s

people from contractor/subcontractor with various skills in excavation, underground utilities,

concrete/masonry, structural steel, roofing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, sprinkler,

insulation, millwork/rigging, painters, flooring and ceiling, etc.

Handled all CM functions from Contractor performance audits and compliance to

drawings/specifications, safety standards, personal/behavioral standards, design support for

RFP’s/cost estimates, project manager support, drawing reviews/maintenance updates/red

lines, training needs for start-up on equipment, etc.

15 years of hands-on construction experience in earth work, paving, concrete,

underground utilities, carpentry, structural steel studs, flooring/ceiling. Excellent general skills

in all other trades to include electrica l, sprinkler, HVAC, roofing, etc.

10 years on Construction management experience with infrastructure, facilities, utilities

including installation and commissioning of electrical and mechanical equipment.

Excellent team player. Known as a forward thinker who works well with all stakeholders

including management, A/E firms, contractors, consultants, vendors and operation personnel.

Experienced with extensive travel and willing to relocate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MACYS (NORTH DIVN) Minneapolis, MN 1999-2008

Construction Manager / Owner’s Rep.

Responsible for all functions associated with design, construction, real estate, safety and hazardous

environmental matters for the division. Accomplishments include the following:

Established a new Design and Construction team for Marshall Field’s

Maintained a projected 5 year CAPEX budget for facilities construction issues

Managed large scale initiatives up to $45M across the country from site work to turnover

Negotiated and signed bid proposals from Architects, Engineers and General Contractors

Developed and maintained a manual of policies, practices and procedures for bidding

Teamed with Facilities to identify cost saving ideas for all ME&P requirements

Served as liaison with Government Agencies while consulting with Architects and Engineers

Monitored cost and schedules of over 70 projects per year

Generated year end close out reports on all projects for COO

Built and remodeled stores in MD,DC,VA,NC,FL,ND,SD,MN,WI,IL,IN and MI

Served on Macy’s Key Leadership Team, Served on Macy’s Real Estate Committee

Served as Construction Safety Officer, Served on Marshall Field’s Leadership Committee

GAMMA CONSTRUCTION, Houston, TX 1993 -1999

Project Manager

General Contractor with over $90 M per year in gross receipts. Their projects include schools,

hospitals, gas and oil industry, retail, restaurants, auto dealerships and office build-outs throughout

the country. As an on-site construction manager accomplishments include the following:

Demolished an Auto Center, fuel storage tanks and contaminated soil within budget

Constructed a 120,000sf retail store in Temple, TX within 6 months

Managed a gymnasium and outdoor stadium seating for a private high school

Designed a new parking lot and driveway for school bus parking in Houston, TX

Built two new restaurants within 71 days in Albuquerque, NM

Completed new restaurants in CO, NM, AZ, UT and Vancouver, WA ahead of schedules

Managed the construction for new AIA offices and Gamma’s new satellite office

Built new additions to existing structures in TX, VA, AZ, NM and CO under budget

GEM CONSTRUCTION, Richmond, VA 1988 -1993

Construction & Project Manager

General Contractor in Virginia our projects included: schools, hospitals, hotels, service stations,

pharmacies, design build projects, Butler Metal Buildings, state and federal buildings and industrial

operations. Promoted to Vice President within two years, my accomplishments include:

Constructed a new warehouse and clean room for General Electric’s R&D division

Re-organized internal operations and added an in-house Architect

Assembled a Design Build team to include graduate Architects from Virginia Tech

Acquired Butler Metal Building Certification capturing 7% of the market share

Collaborated with developers and managed all operations for the Old City Hall

Engineered a Facilities Division to provide maintenance, repairs and environmental upgrades

Resolved security obstacles while designing government offices

Managed an expansion and remodel to Medical College of Virginia

Completed the restoration to University of Richmond’s Science Lab in 4 months

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Project Management Certificate from AGC

Completed Advanced Comprehension Studies @ Smith-dale Massey Business College

Completed Advanced Management Conference @ Northern Virginia Community College

SKILLS MS Word, MS Project, Excel, Outlook, Timberline, Auto CAD, Expedition, Primavera

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