BRETT D. TARR, RCS
**** **** ***** ***** ****** Garden, Florida 34787
407-***-**** abo9ww@r.postjobfree.com
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Construction industry leader with more than 20 years of experience driving multimillion-dollar design
and building projects to successful completion. Demonstrated effectiveness in planning, organizing,
and directing multiple, simultaneous initiatives. Strong track record of bolstering quality and
profitability by optimizing construction methods, materials, and suppliers. Proven ability to recruit
high-performance subcontractors and coordinate diverse teams of architects, engineers, and other
trade professionals. Skilled communicator with solid background in client relations.
Strategic Planning Project Management Budgeting Scheduling Workflow Prioritization
Design Review Resource Allocation Materials Acquisition Field Management
Subcontractor Relations Quality Assurance Regulatory Compliance Safety OSHA-10
AutoCAD MicroStation Microsoft Project Microsoft Small Business & Exchange Servers
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager
SAGO CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT, LLC, Oakland, Florida 1998-2008
Oversaw construction of structures, facilities, and systems valued at more than $1M for luxury
custom homebuilder. Directed all aspects of multiple, simultaneous projects, including budgets,
schedules, materials acquisition, subcontracting, design revisions, and inspections. Partnered with
Field Superintendent to provide daily labor supervision at job sites. Ensured seamless coordination
between engineers, architects, design drafters, and manufacturers. Interpreted design drawings,
construction plans, and contracts as Sago s representative to clients and workforce. Collaborated
with design professionals to amend construction plans in field. Obtained all required building permits
and licenses. Communicated regularly with customers, subcontractors, and corporate staff to quickly
diagnose and resolve problems. Trained new Construction Supervisors and acted as Safety Officer.
Specific Achievements:
Consistently delivered projects on time and within budget through effective planning,
prioritization, delegation, and oversight of tasks throughout entire construction lifecycle.
Improved cost efficiency by leveraging experience and advanced software technology to
evaluate construction methods and optimize building plans.
Enhanced project outcomes by researching subcontractors and building supply vendors to
identify top performers in market.
Strengthened profitability and client satisfaction by implementing quality control programs.
Earned outstanding reputation for knowledge and expertise as trusted advisor to senior
management, peers, design team members, subcontractors, and customers.
CADD Manager & Senior Design Drafter
SUPERAMERICA, Lexington, Kentucky 1984-1997
Led 4-member team through all phases of design schedule from preliminary sketches to final
construction plans. Produced detailed engineering and manufacturing documents using traditional
and computer-assisted design methods. Analyzed and illustrated complex dimensions, materials,
relationships, and layouts. Implemented engineering and architectural modifications to drawings.
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Specific Achievements:
Generated substantial productivity gains by training team of 6 engineers and 15 drafters to utilize
MicroStation computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) network.
Elevated competence throughout department by educating professionals in standard design
methods, layering system, and plotting methods.
Modernized drafting operations by developing and maintaining formal CADD, networking, file
sharing, and archiving procedures.
Ensured alignment with SuperAmerica s quality standards by supervising performance of
contracted engineering firms.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional (PMP) Candidate, Project Management Institute
Master Certificate in Applied Project Management, Villanova University (2009-2010)
Residential Construction Supervisor Certificate (RCS), Home Builders Institute
OSHA-10 Certified 2009
Certified Signing Agent, State of Florida
ITE Training Certificate, Sunshine State One Call of Florida, Inc.
American Polysteel Forms for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Construction
CPR & First Aid Certification (December 2009)
Architectural Drafting
Ashland Community & Technical College, Ashland, Kentucky
LICENSES
Florida State Builders License (inactive)
Notary Public, State of Florida
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Project Management Institute
PMI Central Florida Chapter
Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Workforce
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