Project Manager High School

David J. Thornton

**** ********* *****, *********, ** 76051 Phone: 214-***-****

E-mail: ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a professional position within a Commercial/Industrial Construction

Company to utilize my skills in pre-construction activities, estimating, and project

management to improve profitability and market share.

EDUCATION:

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management – December 1996

PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR QUALIFICATIONS:

Design and Pre-Construction Phase

• Prepare and update project budget throughout the design phase

• Leads project team including, Owner, Architect, and Engineer(s) on the

completion of bid documents

• Performs value engineering on design issues

• Creates bid documents and detailed scope of work for contracts

• Develops overall project schedule using P3 and MS Project Software

• Solicits bids from local contractors

• Reviews contractor bids and awards contracts

• Applies for all required permits and site plan approvals for the project

Construction Phase

• Oversees and directs site project manager(s) and site superintendent(s)

during all phases of project construction

• Reviews project scope and budget with site supervision

• Coordinates local utility providers for required services

• Continually updates the project budget and schedule

• Prepares monthly invoices using AIA documents

• Conducts weekly coordination meetings with Architects, Engineers, and

Contractors

• Coordinates all inspections and systems testing as required for final

building occupancy

• Creates monthly reports to owners detailing status of project

Project Close-Out

• Reviews project requirements and assigns responsibility for close-out

documentation

• Oversees all building commissioning activities

• Prepares all close-out documents for owner, architect and engineers

ACTIVITIES:

Western Michigan Alumni Association, Save-A-Life Club, and M.U.S.T. training,

volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and the American Cancer Society

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Reconstruction Experts, Irving, TX April 2013 – Present

Senior Project Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and budgets for multiple projects.

• Participate in Marketing and Business Development activities.

• Coordinate Architect and Engineers on the preparation of project drawings and

specifications.

• Facilitate meetings with Owners and Architects to ensure project goals are being

meet.

• Develop sub-contractor bidding list and issue invitation to bid.

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for all scopes of work on the project.

• Develop the project scope of work for owners review and sub-contractor bidding

requirements.

• Determine final cost for the project and prepare contract documents for Owners and

Sub-Contractors.

• Responsible for the day to day operations on the project to ensure all project

requirements are met.

Rampart Construction Company, Grapevine, TX March 2012 – April 2013

Estimator

Job Responsibilities

• Perform detailed estimates for multifamily projects ranging from $15,000,000 to

$34,000,000.

• Review plans and specifications and post biding requirements to PDM website.

• Develop sub-contractor bidding list and issue invitation to bid.

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for all scopes of work on the project.

• Identify key elements of the project for VE opportunities.

• Manage RFI process during bidding process and issues addendums/clarifications as

required to the bid documents.

• Receive and review sub-contractor proposals and clarify any scope discrepancies with

proposal and bid documents.

• Create schematic and design development level budgets for projects using historical

data, current market trends, and select sub-contractor input

Mooring Recovery Services, Grand Prairie TX 2010 – March 2012

Director of Construction

Job Responsibilities

• Review all estimates to ensure all required scope of work is included and gross profit

goals will be met.

• Assign projects to Superintendents and provide guidance for successful project

completion.

• Conduct weekly meetings with sales, estimating, and superintendents to review status

of all projects and that company goals are being met.

• Identify and correct any issues that will have a negative impact on the project.

Schwob Building Company, Dallas, TX 2009 – November 2010

Estimator

Job Responsibilities

• Perform detailed estimates for projects ranging from $750,000 to $25,000,000.

• Assist pre-construction department in conceptual estimating.

• Develop the project scope of work for owners review and sub-contractor bidding

requirements.

• Perform detailed quantity take-off for hard bid projects for CSI Divisions 1 – 16.

• Develop sub-contractor bidders list for new geographic locations.

• Evaluate sub-contractor bids and project requirements to determine project bid

amount.

Wieland – Davco Corporation, Lansing, MI 2007 – February 2009

Estimator

Job Responsibilities

• Direct Architects and Engineers to develop conceptual drawings for project.

• Prepare conceptual budget for project and continuously update as project develops.

• Develop the project scope of work for owners review and sub-contractor bidding

requirements.

• Perform detailed quantity take-off for hard bid projects for CSI Divisions 1 – 16.

• Develop sub-contractor bidders list for new geographic locations.

• Evaluate sub-contractor bids and project requirements to develop project bid amount.

Clark Construction Company, Lansing, MI 2000 – February 2007

Project Manager/Estimator

Completed Projects

Heritage Park North – 82 acre retail development – Project Budget $22,000,000

Perform mass grading and turn-over building pads for big box retailers. Install all

underground utilities, parking lots and sidewalks. Construct 98,000 square feet of

building shell. Complete tenant improvement work for Staples, PetsMart, MC Sports, and

several smaller tenants.

Haslett Public Schools – Project Budget $28,000,000

Middle School - New additions and renovations throughout the existing building.

High School - New additions and renovations throughout the existing building.

New Natatorium and locker room addition at High School.

Complete additions and renovations to three elementary buildings.

Potterville Public Schools – Project Budget $11,000,000

Complete renovation of existing High School and Middle School.

New addition to High School and athletic facilities.

Webber Development 1997 - 2000

Superintendent/Estimator

Developed 56 acre and 212 acre residential communities including all infrastructures.

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