Project Manager Construction

Construction Project Manager/Estimator (Chicago area)

Date: 2012-10-12, 3:15PM CDT

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Construction Project Manager/Estimator

Profile

Performance-driven construction manager with 20 years experience in project management, field supervision, estimating, and business development.

Objective

Employment in the construction industry with a construction contractor, equipment manufacturer, or materials supplier.

Project Management skills:

Monitor and maintain project budgets throughout project duration.

Oversee project field operations and personnel.

Develop detailed project schedules and determine manpower/equipment requirements.

Conduct weekly progress meetings with owners, design firms, and subcontractors.

Evaluate contract document revisions and process change orders.

Estimating skills:

Review and interpret drawings/specifications on competitive bids.

Solicit subcontractor, equipment, and material pricing.

Perform quantity takeoffs and labor estimates.

Prepare competitive bids and negotiated contract proposals.

Negotiate subcontractor, equipment, and material buyouts.

Business Development skills:

Develop marketing plan for general contracting and construction management services.

Develop/pursue leads for competitive bid and negotiated general contracting opportunities.

Prepare presentations for potential construction clients.

Negotiate and close construction contracts with owners.

Business related skills:

Manage or perform administrative related functions such as accounting, employee hiring, payroll, accounts receivables/payables, and prepare payment applications.

Employment History

2000 to 2012

Independent Day-trader

Traded equities, options, and derivatives on a full-time basis.

1984 to 1999

President

General Contracting Company, Naperville, IL

Formed and operated this general contracting and construction management firm for 15 years. Completed numerous projects and building types throughout the Chicago area.

1981 to 1984

Project Superintendent

Metropolitan Structures, Chicago, IL

Developer and general contractor

1978 to 1981

Project Engineer

W.E. O'Neil Construction Company, Chicago, IL

General Contractor and Construction Management firm

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office and Solomon Accounting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Graduate School of Architecture

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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