ERIC M. BUSHNELL

CELL: 936-***-**** HOME: 318-***-**** SHREVEPORT, LA ac48xg@r.postjobfree.com HTTPS://WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/ERIC-BUSHNELL-608577156/

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Multi-certified, deadline-driven, construction project leader with a commitment to excellence, quality, and integrity. Combines keen attention to detail, effective communication, and 15+ solid years’ experience in efficiently managing all phases of both residential and commercial architectural processes, consistently on time and within budget.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Reduced budget expenditures 12-15% by negotiating leveled-pricing with vendors and suppliers.

Increased gross revenue 55% by reshaping a business model from residential to commercial/industrial and by boosting annual projects from 2 to 8 within 2 years of new structure implementation.

At no additional cost to the company or the customer, renegotiated the scope of work with the site contractor to include additional adjusted elevations and footings, yet kept the project on time and on budget.

KEY SKILLS

Large-scale Project Management Data Management Cost & Expenditure Management Cost Efficiencies

Project Planning (Scope/Budget/Timeline) Process Improvement Initiatives Team Leadership Contract Negotiations Complex Issue Resolution Prioritization & Organization Budget & Administrative Management

WORK HISTORY

Commercial Construction Project Manager 2015 - Present Bamburg Steel Buildings, West Monroe, LA

Oversees the entire building turnover process, including the development of project schedules that outline the sequence of all construction milestones, directing the activities for all general contractor personnel, scheduling all contractor and material deliveries, as well as conducting quality audits ensuring strict adherence to specifications.

Enforces an injury-free culture by providing safety kits to all contractor staff, implementing safety protocols and training in all critical lifts; initiates corrective actions where poor quality or lack of safety could threaten project integrity. Performed duties of Lift Director and Rigging Manager for all crane operations

Avoids contractor delays by conducting timely site inspections, spearheading weekly production/operations contractor meetings, and coordinating critical pre-installation conferences with all necessary participants.

Creates a digital archive of project progress that includes photographs of all projects at various phases of development, storing the historical data within a knowledge-based tool for future analysis.

Guides third-party inspectors through the commissioning, construction, and closeout stages of each project, as well as prepares interval progress and performance reports for distribution to all site managers.

Construction Project Manager 2008 - 2015 Bushco Metal Buildings, Shreveport, LA

Provided organizational leadership to an inherited struggling residential construction and remodeling company where 80% of labor was performed in-house. Restructured the business plan to change the scope of work to commercial and industrial construction and outsourced labor, allowing company resources to be utilized more efficiently, which attracted more business and increased revenue 50%+ within 2 years.

Promoted continuing education initiatives for on-site crew members.

Contributed to cost-saving efficiencies by assisting the operations group with warranty service repairs.

Navigated intricate the legalities and procedures required by local jurisdictional agencies to obtain building and specialty permits.

Prepared and carried out all required punch list activities and performed job site observations to direct and communicate with all general contractor staff. Performed duties of Lift Director and Rigging Manager for all crane operations. Managed all Crane operations; equipment, riggers, and operators.

CREDENTIALS

Ives Certified Equipment Trainer OSHA 500 Instructor

Red Cross CPR/First Aid Instructor Microsoft Project Certified User

NCCCO: Rigger 1, Signalperson

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA

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