Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
JAMES W. WHITE
San Diego, CA 92103
To whom it may concern:
I have extensive experience working in the construction industry. I am interested in employment as an Estimator, Project Manager or Project Engineer and would like to be considered for a position with your company. I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your review. It provides an overview of my work history and describes my experience in the various construction management and technical support positions in which I have served this industry.
I have almost 20 years of estimating experience working on a variety of projects that include: schools, fire stations, military facilities, commercial projects, tenant improvement and sitework. As a Project Manager and Project Engineer I have worked on military facilities, office renovations, hospital renovations and new multi-use buildings.
My computer skills include experience using Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, construction management software, On Screen Takeoff software and digitizers.
I am a graduate of Purdue University. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Technology and an Associates of Applied Science degree in Architectural Technology.
I believe that my organizational, supervisory, technical and administrative skills are transferable to any kind of construction project. In the office or on the site, I am a versatile worker who gets things done. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my credentials in a personal interview.
Please call me at 619-***-****.
I may also be contacted by email at **********@*****.***.
I will consider relocation for desirable positions outside of the San Diego area.
Thank You,
James White
JAMES W. WHITE
3625 FIRST AVENUE #38
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
PHONE: 619-***-****
EMAIL: **********@*****.***
SUMMARY
I am interested in construction management employment as an Estimator, Project Manager or a Project Engineer. I can work as a full time employee or as a consultant. I will consider relocation for desirable positions outside of the San Diego area.
SKILLS
Computer skills include experience using: Excel, Microsoft Word, construction management software, On-Screen Takeoff software and digitizers. Estimating experience includes projects using both conceptual drawings and completed construction drawings. Construction management experience includes the use of construction management software, interfacing with owners, contractors, subcontractors, document management, processing pay applications, processing change orders and photographing work in progress.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ESTIMATOR
Self Employed – Estimating Consultant
San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, CA
2016 – Present (2 Years)
I perform quantity take-offs using On Screen Takeoff software.
Estimates are written on Excel for new construction, tenant improvement and renovation projects.
I charge an hourly rate plus expenses for consulting services.
ESTIMATOR - PROJECT MANAGER
NEI Contracting & Engineering Inc.
Chula Vista, CA
2014 – 2016 (2 Years)
Estimating
Wrote estimates for new construction, tenant improvement and renovation projects.
Attended job walks for prospective bids.
Projects included commercial construction, fire stations and military facilities.
Project Management
Wrote schedule of values and RFIs.
Processed submittals.
Interacted with owners and subcontractors.
Maintained project files using computer software.
Projects included new construction and renovations for the US Navy.
PROJECT ENGINEER – PROJECT MAMAGEMENT TEAM
Parsons Corporation Inc.
La Mesa, CA
2012 – 2014 (2 Years)
Member of the Prop G Project Management Team (PMT), employed as a Project Engineer for the renovation of Sharp Grossmont Hospital’s East Tower, Level B Seismic Upgrades and construction of an Interim South Loading Dock.
Reviewed and routed submittals and RFIs from the contractor to the design team and Project Manager on three projects simultaneously using company software (Impact Team).
Reviewed and routed project close out documents.
Reviewed and tracked proposed change orders (PCO) from the contractor on a weekly basis with the Project Manager, other team members and the contractor.
Reviewed inclusions to the contractor’s as-built plans for approval of monthly payment applications.
Reviewed planned construction work at Method of Procedure meetings with the contractor, hospital staff and project team members.
Created reports and logs to track the status of important documents. (change orders, close out documents, proposed change orders, etc.)
Wrote and distributed meeting minutes for two weekly Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings.
Wrote meeting minutes for a weekly user coordination meeting with the hospital staff and project management team.
Assisted in writing estimates for cost verification and review of proposed change orders from the contractor.
Performed drafting tasks as needed.
Photographed work in progress.
Ordered and distributed drawings for OSHPD change orders.
Assisted the Project Manager in oversight of a contractor who is constructing an interim loading dock, seismic upgrade of the existing east tower building and tenant improvements on floors 2-5 of the existing east tower building.
ESTIMATOR
Barnhart-Balfour Beatty / Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc.
San Diego, CA
2003 – 2011 (8 Years)
Wrote estimates for on-going construction management projects and conceptual estimates using Excel spreadsheet software.
Performed quantity take-offs using On Screen Takeoff software and a digitizer.
Calculated concrete costs and general conditions using company’s timberline spreadsheet and data base.
Assisted with hard bids on bid day. Bid day assignments consisted of evaluating subcontractor’s scope of work for inclusions, exclusions and determination of best price.
Projects consisted of K-12 schools, child care centers, community colleges, university facilities and military facilities.
ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER
Melhorn Construction Co.
San Diego, CA
1994-2002 (8 Years)
Estimating-Forensic Services Department
Wrote estimates for use in mediation, depositions and trials relating to the resolution of construction defect litigation using Quatro Pro spreadsheet software.
Performed quantity take-offs.
Investigated sites, photographed interiors and exteriors, documented conditions and wrote reports to describe the conditions found.
Project Management
Wrote contracts, processed change orders, processed pay applications.
Performed estimating tasks as needed for change orders.
Tracked and analyzed costs.
Interacted with owners and subcontractors.
Maintained project files using computer software.
EDUCATION
Purdue University
Indianapolis, Indiana
Bachelor of Science-Construction Technology
Associate in Applied Science-Architectural Technology
CERTIFICATIONS
LEED Certification - 2008
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Naval Reserves - Served active duty. Received honorable discharge.
References available upon request
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