Edward H. Dishong
Etters, PA 17319
ac1kc4@r.postjobfree.com
Phone: 717-***-****
SUMMARY:
I have been in the architectural and construction fields for over 20 years. I have work in the field as a Project Manager and brought that experience to the architectural side of numerous projects. I have worked closely with the owners, contractors and architects to build a strong relationship to successfully estimate and complete numerous projects ranging from $250,000 to $330,000,000.
WORK HISTORY:
Webber Smith Associates Lititz, PA
Project Architect / Estimator /Project Manager SEP 2011 – March 2017
Provided technical expertise in design, estimating and construction of several food processing and distribution facilities.
Provided technical assistance and expertise in the support of evaluate technical, cost and economic data to identify alternatives for the food processing and shipping industry.
Provided technical assistance and expertise in support of preparations of request for proposals, including development of drawings and specifications, and upon receipt participated in the evaluations of the bids for technical accuracy and compliance with the contract specifications and the following:
Develops pre-construction RFP package
Conducts project meetings and set milestones
Establishes job processes (RFIs, submittals and pay applications)
Performs project scheduling
Ensures project quality control
Approves pay applications
Manages the closeout process
Ensures fair treatment of subcontractors at all times
Negotiates subcontract change orders
Inputs and manages project budget
Ensures that required documentation is filed
Establishes overall project logistics
Formulates monthly owner reports
Revit
United States Postal Service Harrisburg, PA
Architect / Engineer/Estimator SEP 2004 – SEPT 2011
Provided technical expertise in estimating and the construction of several Postal facilities.
Provided technical assistance and expertise in the support of evaluate technical, cost and economic data to identify alternatives for mail processing.
Provided technical assistance and expertise in support of preparations of request for proposals, including development of drawings and specifications, and upon receipt participated in the evaluations of the bids for technical accuracy and compliance with the contract specifications and the following:
Develops pre-construction RFP package
Issue construction projects utilizing JOC format with the Gordian Group.
Conducts project meetings and set milestones
Establishes job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications)
Performs project scheduling
Ensures project quality control
Approves pay applications
Manages the closeout process
Ensures fair treatment of subcontractors at all times
Negotiates subcontract change orders
Inputs and manages project budget
Ensures that required documentation is filed
Establishes overall project logistics
Formulates monthly owner reports
Foreman Architects Manheim, PA
Project Architect /Estimator Oct 1996 – OCT 2004
Provided technical expertise in design and construction of several public schools and healthcare facilities.
Provided technical assistance and expertise in the support of evaluate technical, cost and economic data to identify cost savings alternatives for several school projects throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Hayes Large Architects Altoona, PA
Project Manager /Estimator NOV 1989 – SEP 1996
Provided technical expertise in design and construction of several public schools and health care facilities.
Provided technical assistance and expertise in the support of evaluate technical, cost and economic data to identify cost savings alternatives for several school projects throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Over Twenty-three years of experience in the fields of design, project management and construction management. Responsibilities have included design and construction documents, estimating and project budgeting, cost analysis, value engineering analysis during pre-construction, field inspection/site supervision for compliance with contract documents.
EDUCATION:
1989 Penn State University State College, PA
BA Architectural Design GPA: 3.6
This is a five year program, including design theory, several math classes and studio time.
1984 Triangle Institute of Technology Greensburg, PA
Associates Degree in Computerized Drafting and Design GPA: 3.8
Studies include auto-cad, analyzing durability of materials, and residential & commercial design courses.
SAMPLE PROJECTS:
HANCE CONSTRUCTION, INC., South Plainfield, NJ $4,500.000.00 NEW CONSTRUCTION
Project Manager and Designer for a new Design/Build Refrigerated Distribution Center approximately 100,000 sf and is comprised of +35 f cooler and dock, +52 f cooler and dock, employee amenities, offices, shipping and receiving dock offices, battery charging and maintenance areas
SYSCO, Harrisonburg, VA and Pittsburgh, PA $35,000,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION
Project Manager and Designer for a Design/Build Distribution Center Expansion for Sysco, Harrisonburg, VA which includes a Freezer Expansion, a Cooler Expansion, a Refrigerated Dock Expansion, a Dry Warehouse Expansion, a Dry Dock Expansion, Interior Cooler Renovation, a Dry Warehouse to Battery Charging Conversion, a new Will Call with canopy, retro-fit of new mini-loads in each the existing freezer and existing dry storage, a small office addition, existing office renovation, a new Vehicle Maintenance Facility with a Truck Wash and Fueling Island, and related site improvements.
ULTRA DAIRY, LLC, DeWitt, NY $21,000,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION
Project Manager for the design of a 36,000 SF Dairy Addition including Milk Receiving, Storage, Processing, Utility Plant and Offices.
WEGMAN’S, LLC,, NY $121,000,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION
Lead Designer and Project Manager for the design of 3, 145,000 grocery stores in the Philadelphia area.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, Philadelphia, PA $33,000,000.00 NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS
Project Manager for the construction of a new Postal Processing Center, New Vehicle Maintenances facility, conversion of an existing Parking garage to house the new 30th Street main Post Office totaling $33,000.000.00.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, PHILADELPHIA PA $39,000,000.00 RENOVATONS
Project Manager for the renovations of an older Postal Service Building to convert it into the new Philadelphia Internal Revenue Service Headquarters.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, WASHINGTON DC, SEVERAL LOCATIONS
Project Manager for the renovations of existing drug distribution centers for the Veterans Affairs. $45,000,000.00 RENOVATIONS
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, SEVERAL LOCATIONS
Renovations of Several Federal Buildings. $100,000,000.00 RENOVATIONS
ALTOONA HOSPITAL, Altoona, PA
$58 million outpatient addition and hospital renovations.
RIEDLEY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, Riedley, PA
New 345,000 square foot High School. $3,700,000.00 RENOVATIONS
CINNAMINSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, Cinnaminson, NJ
School renovations (5 projects). $50,000,000.00 RENOVATIONS
SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY, Shippensburg, PA
Early Childhood Development Center
CITY OF JOHNSTOWN, Johnstown, PA
Renovations and additions to existing indoor ice skating rinks.
CONNAMAUGH HOSPITAL, Johnstown, PA
Hospital renovations (3 projects).
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Indiana, PA
Field house renovations (7 projects).
THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, Washington, D.C.
Design of aircraft hangers for the U.S. Air Force.
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY, Bloomsburg, PA
Student Bookstore and Student Housing renovations.
SELINSGROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, Selinsgrove, PA
$23 million Elementary School.