Norman E. Hutchings, CGC, HI, CQMC
***** ******* ******* *****, *****, Fl 33626 727-***-**** *************@**.***
Profile
Results-oriented, quality-focused Construction Project Manager / Safety Manager with more than 35 years of success in the on-time, cost-conscious completion of a wide variety of government, commercial and residential building projects. Interact with subcontractors, architects, crews, and other trades to coordinate projects on site from estimation to blueprints to completion. Source and negotiate terms with vendors and suppliers. Ensure regulatory compliance and that clients and owners are informed and satisfied with project progress. Certified General Contractor; Housing Inspector.
Construction Management Estimation & Bids P&L Contract Negotiation Planning & Scheduling
Home Inspection Project Management Staff Supervision Budgets Cost Containment Purchasing Quality Control Inventory Management Vendor Relations Sales Labor Relations Payroll
Professional Experience
American Contractor & Technologies,Inc., Pensacola, Fl 11/2014 - present
CQMC Manager / General Superintendent / Site Safety & Health Officer
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Construction quality assurance inspections and reporting
Leading design reviews
Monitor Code and permit compliance
Coordinate and attend construction progress meetings
Close-out and site restoration compliance
Operations and Maintenance Manual Reviews
Monitor the site development work and natural resources and environmental compliance
Review and oversight of contractor’s health and safety program, quality control program and environmental program
Review and recommendation of contractor Submittals, Shop Drawings, Requests for Information and Change Order Requests
Attend final inspections and punch-list review
Close-out and site restoration compliance
Labor compliance evaluations
Provide Government weekly project reports
Monitor work progress
Oversee all aspects of safety for the construction project ensuring compliance with OSHA and CoE EM385-1-1
Conduct daily safety meetings
Complete accident reports and conduct accident investigations
Ensure all personnel wear their personal protective equipment (PPE)
Daily safety audits and inspections
Oversee all subcontractors and contractors
Inspect power tools and heavy equipment
Write Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and health & safety plans (HASP)
Oversee Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, and Excavation
Skills / Qualifications:
Department of Defense (DOD) experience in construction or facilities
DOD Contractor: CQMC Manager
35+ years of construction management and / or project management services
Proactive, polished, independent, technically competent, assertive, well-spoken and proven ability to successfully perform in high pressure environments
Knowledgeable of military / construction processes to include Submittal review, RFI review, Army CoE CQC practices
Associates degree in Construction / Project Management
Project list:
Fire Crash Rescue Station Bldg. # 706 & # 726 $ 6,000,000
Homestead Air Reserve Base, Homestead Fl. #W91278-13-D-0002-0013
USACE
•Remodel of Fire Crash Rescue Bldg. # 706
•Construct new PEMB Bldg. # 726
Replace Upgrade HVAC Controls and Components $ 2,200,000
Homestead Air Reserve Base, Homestead Fl. #W91278-13-D-0002-0016
USACE
•Replace and upgrade HVAC and Controls for 10 buildings
SOCOM Enterprise Operations Center $ 7,500,000
MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida # W91278-13-D-0002-0006
USACE
•Construct new SCIF to consist of EM shielding along with advanced AV systems.
Green Technologies of Central Florida, Inc., Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL 4/2014 – 11/2014 General Contractor / General Manager / Qualifying Agent
Managed and directed all operations of this general contracting company serving residential and commercial customers throughout the state of Florida. Handled business development by estimating, bidding and acquiring new projects. Supervised field personnel, generated budgets and schedules. Primary emphasis was on commercial construction with some residential remediation.
Regency Construction & Development, LLC, Clearwater, FL 9/2009 – 4/2014
General Contractor / General Manager / Co-owner
Built and managed the day to day operations of this general contracting and real estate development company. Handled business development by estimating, bidding and acquiring new projects. Supervised office staff and field personnel, generated budgets and schedules. Managed all AR/AP and generated all P & L reports. Primary emphasis was on commercial construction with some residential remediation.
Generated $1.5 million in receipts within the first 18 months after start-up.
Matcon Construction Services, Inc., Tampa, FL 5/2007 – 9/2009
Project Manager
Made site visits to inspect progress; chaired weekly job site meetings with superintendents and sub-contractors. Acted as liaison between company and clients along with field personnel and office personnel as well as with sub-contractors, architects and engineers. Generated job schedules and assisted with the creation of job budgets and estimates. Reviewed material takeoffs from the estimation dept. and made necessary adjustments to time allotments and quantities of materials in order to insure minimal time and material cost over runs. Ensured that jobs stayed on schedule and budget. Generated weekly reports to the company’s owner.
Turned around major project that was at least 6 months behind schedule. Identified and remedied problems causing delays and completed project within next 6 months with no further loss of revenue.
Completed every project on time and at or under budget.
Rottlund Homes of Florida, Clearwater, FL 4/2004 – 4/2007
Project Manager
Responsible for all construction personnel in several different developments. Duties included direct supervision of on-site personnel, quality control, motivational conversations, yearly reviews, weekly reports to superiors and ensuring all projects stayed on schedule. Reviewed job estimates,schedules and take-offs from the estimating dept. and made necessary adjustments to time allotments and quantities of materials in order to insure minimal time and material cost over runs.
All developments under my supervision always had the highest customer satisfaction surveys.
All projects were on time or ahead of schedule as well as on or under budget.
Beazer Homes, Tampa, FL 4/2001 – 4/2004
Senior Construction Manager to Area Manager
Started out as a Senior Construction Manager, responsible for all construction personnel and units in a single development. Duties included direct supervision of on-site personnel, quality control, weekly reports to superiors and ensuring all projects stayed on schedule and within budget.
Within the first year I was promoted to Area Manager, responsible for all construction, warranty, sales personnel and units in several different developments within an assigned territory. Duties included direct supervision of on-site personnel, warranty personnel and sales personnel, quality control, motivational conversations, yearly reviews, weekly and quarterly reports to superiors and ensuring all projects stayed on schedule and within budget. Reviewed job estimates,schedules and take-offs from the estimating dept. and made necessary adjustments to time allotments and quantities of materials in order to insure minimal time and material cost over runs.
All developments under my supervision always had the highest customer satisfaction surveys.
All projects were on time or ahead of schedule as well as on or under budget.
Certifications:
Construction Quality Management for Contractors ( 2010 with re-certification 2015 )
Certified General Contractor – CGC 1518733 ( 2010 Florida )
Home Inspector – HI 6335 ( 2012 Florida )
Hazwoper 40 Hour Certification ( 2012 with re-certfications 2013-2016 )
Man lift / Fork lift QP / CP Certification (2001 with re-certifications 2002-2016)
Scaffold QP / CP Certification (2001 with re-certifications 2002-2016)
Confined Space QP / CP Certification ( 2012 with re-certifications 2013-2016)
Fall Protection Manager Certification ( 2012 with re-certifications 2013-2016)
Fall Protection QP / CP Certification ( 2012 with re-certifications 2013-2016)
ECATTS Certification (2014)
Red Cross – Adult First Aid/CPR/AED (2014)
OSHA 30hr Certification (2014)
OSHA 10hr Certification (1999 )
SBCCI Building Inspectors Certification - # 3888 ( 1989 )
State of Florida Building Inspectors Certification - #223 ( 1990 )
Associates degree in Construction / Project Management