Project Manager Quality Control

JOHN H. LE A SURE, JR.

P R O J E C T M A N A G E R – Q U A L I T Y C O N T R OL M A N A G ER - E S T I M A T O R

CA RE E R SUM MA RY

Senior Estimator/Project Manager/Quality Control Manager with over 25 years of comprehensive industrial and public works

construction experience. Well versed in design-build, construction manager at risk, job order contracting, IDIQ, and negotiated and hard-

dollar public bid projects. Has experienced construction from all different positions including estimating, scheduling, project management,

business development, marketing, quality control, and operations management. Currently a well known industry resource for cost

estimating and conceptual pricing.

Knowledge of construction estimating, GMP preparation, and hard-dollar estimating

Experience in lump sum, unit price, Construction Manager at Risk, Job Order Contracting, IDIQ and Design Build projects.

Hands on experience in construction design review, project planning, project scheduling, project management and value engineering

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with public, private, and corporate clients.

Cost estimating resource for general contractors, engineering firms and owners

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E RI E N C E

Senior Estimator & Quality Control Manager 2008-2011 and 2013 to Present

KEAR Civil Corporation

Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities include managing and executing all aspects of company estimating and quality control. Responsible for selecting and

implementing the use of HCSS Estimating Software. Prepared hard dollar and alternative delivery method project estimates using HCSS

Software. Worked as Quality Control Manager of an eight million dollar WWTP expansion project at Cannon AFB, Clovis, NM.

Extensive knowledge in civil and industrial quality control, estimating, and plan review. Assisted all management personnel with providing

latest construction cost data and estimate reviews. Completed USACE CQM re-certification. Received Kear Project of the Year Award in

2013.

Quality Control Manager

Stoven Construction, Inc. 2012

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Served as quality Control Manager for an eight month assignment building a 4.5 million dollar project at Cannon Air force Base in Clovis,

New Mexico. Performed daily duties as Quality Control Manager, including daily inspections of all ongoing construction activities,

equipment safety inspections, completing Three Phase Control interviews with subcontractors, checking and logging in material arrivals to

assure compliance with specification requirements. Also completed preparation of submittals as well as submittal review for the Designer

of Record.

Chief Estimator 2011-2012

Lynden Construction, Inc.

Las Cruces, NM

Chief Estimator for an 8a general contractor working with a 5 man estimating department. Responsible for selecting and implementing

new estimating software (Sage Timberline) replacing an existing in-house program. Prepared both hard bid and negotiated design, bid,

build and design build projects. Experienced with RS Means costing software. Projects ranged in size from 500K to 25 Million and clients

included USACE, US Air Force, NASA, US Army, and US Navy as well as NMDOT and Local Municipalities.

Chief Estimator 2006-2008

American Asphalt & Grading

Phoenix, AZ

Chief estimator for grading and asphalt contractor specializing in commercial and industrial projects. Oversaw a team of estimators to

complete estimates from $10,000 to $10M. Utilized HCSS and AGTEK software to track and provide estimates.

Project Manager/Senior Estimator 2003-2006

EPC Corporation, Inc.

Phoenix, AZ

Completed estimates for water/wastewater treatment plant and infrastructure related work in the $2-25 Million range. Completed USACE

CQM Certification and provided cost estimate and quality control support for alternative delivery method projects. Utilized as a project

manager and quality control manager on civil/industrial projects. Projects included heavy civil underground pipeline, earthwork, and

paving.

John H. Leasure, Jr.

Project Manager 2000-2003

Klukwan Construction

Phoenix, AZ

Project Manager for civil engineering contractor completing heavy highway construction projects for AZ DOT. Project manager for 4

mile long roadway project in eastern Arizona, along with estimating support. Project included heavy civil underground pipeline,

earthwork, structural concrete, MSE retaining walls, curb and gutter, and paving.

Project Manager/Estimator 1999-2000

FNF Construction

Phoenix, AZ

Project manager/estimator for a civil engineering contractor completing heavy highway construction projects for AZ DOT and NM DOT.

Assigned as the lead pipeline project manager on a $75 Million roadway project in New Mexico. Also provided corporate estimating

support on an as-needed basis. Utilized HCSS Estimating Software.

Project Manager 1996-1999

Dave’s Arizona Hard Rock Construction

Tucson, AZ

Project Manager of two four million-dollar projects in Nogales, Arizona. The project consisted of earthwork, water, including an 800,000

gallon above ground storage tank and booster station, storm sewer, sanitary sewer with a three-barrel lift station and force main, two 350

LF 36” bores, storm drain, structural concrete, and paving. Utilized Excel Spreadsheets for estimating.

Utility Superintendent/Estimator 1995-1996

Sundt Construction

Tucson, AZ

Utility Superintendent - Utility superintendent for Sundt Corp., building various heavy civil projects for NMDOT and the US Air Force.

The last one was at Cannon AFB in Clovis, New Mexico. The project consisted of 55,00 LF of sewer, storm drain, cast-in-place concrete

pipe, force main and a lift station. My other duties with Sundt included estimating, CQC and materials procurement. Utilized HCSS and

Excel Estimating Software.

Owner 1985-1995

JH Leasure Contracting

Tucson, AZ

I owned and operated a construction company specializing in the installation of underground utilities and earthwork projects. My

responsibilities, in addition to the daily operation of the company, included estimating, project supervision, hiring, and equipment

management/ Utilized Excel Spreadsheets for estimating.

Superintendent 1976-1985

Metz Contracting

Bentleyville, PA

Utility superintendent overseeing the installation of water, sewer, storm drain pipe and structures and well as earthwork and paving.

Contact Information

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E D U CA TI ON A ND CE RT IF I CA TI ONS

BS Mining Engineering – University of Pittsburgh, Construction Management Systems- CPM/Job Cost Management

Heavy Bid, Heavy Job (HCSS), Sage Timberline, RS Means, OSHA 30, 10, Confined Space Entry,

Forklift Operations, Competent Excavation & Fall Protection Trained CPR/First Aid Certified,

Licensed Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor

USACE CQM Certification

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