David C. Cox **** University Blvd. #**,
Jacksonville, FL 32211
***.******@*****.***
Mobile: 904-***-****
Career Profile
Twenty-eight years of progressively responsible construction experience.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as, an
aptitude to negotiate contracts and change orders with both subcontractors
and owner representatives.
Outstanding organizational and analytical problem solving skills; with
ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient using
Primavera (P3) (P6) (P7), Suretrak, MS Project, Visio, Lotus 1-2-3, Power
Point, AutoCAD, Excel, Word, Outlook, CMIC, Timberline, MS Office, Windows
XP, Windows 7, and other software. Propensity to complete projects on time
and within budget, and maintain positive client relationships. Areas of
expertise and experience include:
Risk Management(Change Management(PMBOK Methodology(Quality
Control(Commercial/Civil Construction Knowledge(USACE
Methodology(Commercial Utilities(Waste Management(Information
Technology(SDLC(Blueprint Comprehension(CPM scheduling( Budget
Preparation(Financial Projections(P&L Ownership(Hard Bid & Conceptual
Estimating(Team Leadership( Project Safety(OSHA 30(Labor Management(RS
Means(Material Procurement(Value Engineering(LEED(RFI(Project
Buyout/Issuing Contracts(FAR(I3A(DFARS(UFC(Customer Service(
Subcontractor/Municipal/Design Team Coordination(Design Conflict
Resolution(Contract Negotiation(USACE/Gov't
Contracts(CQC/CQM(SC/NC/LA/GA/VA/TX DOT( Pre-Construction/Post-
Construction/Warranty Services(Project Documentation(Meeting
prep/perform/minutes(Submittal Review(Pay Applications/Narrative Reports.
Professional Experience
QBS, Inc. - Alliance, OH Project
Manager/Superintendent/ QC/SSHO 2010 - Present
$250 million general contractor from Central Ohio. Recruited by owner of
company to rectify $12 million dollar USACE project at Ft. Eustis,
Virginia, as on site Project Manager for a project that was 6 months behind
schedule. Manage all aspects of project, and have repaired
relationship/company image with USACE. Project completed on time. USACE
stated that they were pleased I became a part of the project and were very
impressed with my ability as a project manager and, to have gained control
of the project, and establish/maintain solid management presence on site.
Have been on site PM for multiple projects since, working not only as PM,
but also as Super, SSHO, and QCM as required-simultaneously. Total of
projects $42M.
Shelco, Inc. - Charlotte, N.C.
Project Manager 2007 - 2010
$460 million general contractor with five offices throughout the Carolinas
headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Recruited by V.P. of Project Management
through a mutual subcontractor, to manage all aspects of multiple school
projects for Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System, totaling $33 million.
Implemented weekly subcontractor/vendor meetings in addition to bi-weekly
owner/architect meetings and special/trade pre-construction meetings, and
distributed meeting minutes to all required to keep the Belmeade Middle
School project on schedule, without affecting the two sister-projects,
which combined to land lock the Middle School.
Myers & Chapman, Inc. - Charlotte, N.C.
Project Manager 2005 - 2007
$280 million general contractor specializing in retail construction
projects throughout the greater Charlotte, N.C. metro. Recruited by
executive search firm to manage all facets of multiple projects, totaling
$22 million.
Diligently worked to have change order requests, revised estimates, and
project schedule updates completed before they were required, to satisfy a
repeat difficult client. In addition, submitted copies of all written
coordination efforts with subcontractors, vendors, municipalities, and
superintendents. Ultimately, this client became confident in my project
management capabilities and took a step back from the project, enabling me
to increase the profit margin by 22%. Mid way through the project, he
requested that I work on two additional projects with him.
Randolph & Son Builders, Inc. - Charlotte, N.C. Project
Manager/Superintendent 2001 - 2005
$80 million family-owned general contractor building projects throughout
the Carolinas. Selected by the V.P. of Project Management over seven other
candidates to project manage various private, municipal, and public
projects totaling $47 million.
Managed employee labor forces for steel erection, masonry, concrete, and
carpenters. Served as coordinator of job site safety program, implementing
many safety concepts that contributed to the company having its mod rating
reduced to .82. Set up a temporary office and self-performed superintendent
duties, in addition to project management duties for five projects, on the
City of Charlotte Fire Station #37 project; a $3 million, 10,000 sq. ft.,
seven-acre site, with its own fuel storage/dispensing system.
Carmel Contractors, Inc. - Charlotte, N.C. Project
Manager/Superintendent 1997 - 2001
$40 million general contractor specializing in big box retail construction
projects for Lowe's Home Improvements, Inc., as well as smaller commercial
construction projects. Selected by the company President/Owner over six
other candidates to project manage several public and private construction
projects totaling $26 million.
Went to Thomasville, Georgia, as both the project manager and the
superintendent, and worked over ninety hours a week, for five and one half
months until the project was completed.
Shuller Ferris Lindstrom & Associates - Fayetteville, N.C.
Construction Administrator 1992 - 1997
$110 million architectural firm, specializing in architecturally led
construction projects, primarily schools, throughout the Carolinas.
Successfully managed all construction aspects of each project, on behalf of
both the project owners and the architect, serving as the construction
manager, for projects totaling $53 million.
Education
A.A.S. Business Management - Syracuse University
CPM - University of Phoenix
Certifications
OSHA 30, USACE CQM, CPR, First Aid