Project Manager Construction

STEPHEN F. RAY

**** **** **** • Franklin, TN ****4

615-***-**** • *****.*.***@*****.***

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Design Coordination ~ Permitting ~ Job Costing ~ Contract Administration

Experienced professional with more than 18 years in commercial construction management; expertise in

project planning and staff supervision. Possess proven record of success with profitable business

operations. Skillfully directed all aspects of projects, from initial planning stages through final project

delivery. Oversaw new builds, capital improvement projects, and facility upgrades, as well as interior

tenant build-outs, maintenance projects, and ground-up building. Managed complex projects and

accommodated restrictive deadlines; maintained timelines and completed builds within established

budgets. Hold BS in Civil Engineering and excellent technical and financial management skills. Key

capabilities include:

• Managing estimating and bidding functions; negotiating contracts and reviewing proposals

for consistency.

• Supervising accounting and administration activities, including budgeting and payroll.

• Facilitating permit processing and approvals; ensuring compliance with applicable standards

and regulations.

• Collaborating with vendors and subcontractors.

• Assigning superintendents and other construction project staff to projects to accommodate

workload requirements.

• Facilitating training for personnel and defining best practices to support project delivery.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

L&R CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, Davisburg, MI 1997-2008

Owner/CFO/Director of Administration

Established construction/development management firm servicing national petroleum retailers,

restaurant and hotel franchises, and private clients. Organization ranked #455 among 500 fastest

growing private companies by Inc. 500. Oversaw daily operations of company generating

approximate average in $7.5M in revenue over last three years. Managed relationships with key

clients, including Marathon Petroleum/Speedway SuperAmerica, Marriott, ExxonMobil, Honeywell, 7-

Eleven, and Burger King. Generated strategic plans to grow client base and capitalize on new

business opportunities. Created and implemented employee training program. Key functions

included:

• Financial Management: As CFO, directed all aspects of corporate finances; performed general

accounting duties, oversaw risk management, processed payroll, and computed taxes.

Developed and maintained asset management systems.

• Project Estimation: Conceived and executed comprehensive estimate and proposal process;

developed bid presentation format. Managed estimates, competitive bids, and “order of

magnitude” estimates for existing and prospective clients.

• Construction Management: Oversaw projects cumulatively valued at up to $50M. Managed

permit process, including preliminary investigations, applications, filings, and planning/zoning

hearings. Established network of construction management tools, processes, and contract

management documents. Recognized as “Contractor of the Year” by Marathon

Petroleum/Speedway SuperAmerica from list of 50+ national companies.

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STEPHEN F. RAY

615-***-**** • *****.*.***@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

PATTERSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Troy, MI 1993-1997

Marketing Engineer, 1996-1997

Project Manager, 1994-1996

Field Superintendent, 1993-1994

Received series of fast-track promotions with commercial/industrial construction company. Played

key role in establishing branch office in Troy, Michigan. Supported growth of firm to 15 personnel and

$15M in revenue. Recruited to assist during three-year, $100M capital improvement program for

Mobil Oil Corporation in metro Detroit; directed construction management team, including project

managers, superintendents, and accountants. Coordinated preliminary, conceptual designs and

prepared due diligence reports for permitting/code requirements for commercial developments.

Supervised and managed subcontractors and oversaw construction activities for projects, including

retail interior remodeling and facility upgrades.

ELI LILLY AND CO., Clinton, IN 1992-1993

Facilities Engineer

Participated in various aspects of industrial construction management at pharmaceutical

manufacturing plant.

MOBIL OIL CORPORATION, Midwest Engineering Group, Schaumburg, IL 1988-1992

Field Engineering Assistant, Co-op Program

Completed work assignments across multiple departments, including retail construction and

maintenance, environmental engineering, bulk wholesale plant engineering, and corporate

engineering support.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

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