June **, ****

Paul R. Soha

**** ******** *****

Hudson, Ohio 44236

acenww@r.postjobfree.com

330-***-****

Dear Sirs or Madam:

I am responding to your posting for a Construction Manager. As you can

see, I have considerable experience in management as well as a solid

foundation in leadership and development. I believe I am extremely well

qualified for this position, and I would appreciate an opportunity to

discuss the details of the position with you.

I also have an extensive project list that I would like to send you. I of

course, have references that you could contact in the event that we can

move this process along. I am making a move, and I would appreciate your

contacting me as soon as possible. We can have a brief discussion to see

if there might be a fit.

Thank you for your consideration.

Paul R. Soha

acenww@r.postjobfree.com

330-***-****

Paul R. Soha

1621 Sapphire Drive

Hudson, Ohio

330-***-**** (c)

acenww@r.postjobfree.com

2013-2014 Director of Construction J. L. Moore Inc

A general contractor doing retail, construction, design build, multi-

family renovations, and church renovations.

www.jlmooreinc.com

Responsible for all aspects of the construction department from

estimating to close out.

o Responsible for all profit and loss of the company

construction activities

o Developed clients into the process and forged relationships.

o Established progressive estimating controls and procedures.

o Responsible for winning proposals and estimates.

o Managed project managers and field personnel for maximum

efficiency.

o Worked to establish safety protocols, guidelines, and

inspections.

o Instituted design build practices for a broader client base.

o Managed client relationships and mitigated issues.

2008-2013 Senior Project Manager Marous Brothers Construction

A multi-faceted, self-performing private,

Federal GC, and Design Builder of multi-family and

commercial buildings. www.marousbrothers.com

Responsible for all aspects of the Design Build construction

process and execution of all work and safety from pre-

construction to close out.

o Responsible for the division profit and loss of all

construction

o Instituted new electronic close out template and procedures.

(Awarded)

o Managed team to negotiate change orders and claims for NASA

COB.

o "Set the standard" for pre-construction, execution, and close-

out of jobs.

o Set-up Federal compliant M/P agreements with set-aside

companies

o Highest divisional profit percentages with over $100 million

on the books

o Lead divisional SPMs in procedures and processes

o Develop and determine staffing and personnel requirement

o Mentoring, training, and overseeing all project managers and

PEs for the division

o Full design build responsibilities for projects

o Developed a $5M division into a $90M division

2008-2008 USACE - QAC J.M. Waller Corp Private

corporation specializing in assisting government contracts

for on site representation.

Responsible for all aspect of RPF compliance and enforcement

for the Scott AFB BRAC realignment hospital project.

o Enforce schedule and safety compliance

o Worked with USACE and Scott AFB to staff to ensure code (IBC,

NFPA) compliance

o Submittal reviews and safety plans from Skanska Construction

group

o Represent USACE in job meetings and daily operations

o Inspect work in place for conformance with RFP

o Prepared monthly reports on all aspects of the project

o Interface with Scott AFB on all phasing and project

activities

o Awarded Commander's coin for exemplary performance

2006-2008 Vice President- Project Development HBE Corporation

A National design-build firm that specializes in

hospitals and financial institutions. www.hbecorp.com

Responsible for client communications and coordinating projects

from planning to conception to design development. I work

closely with the Owner as well as the multi-disciplinary

project specialists to meet milestones and maintain project

development schedules.

o Front end project negotiation and sales

o Working with design staff to ensure code (IBC, NFPA)

compliance

o Control of design for the budget and client needs

o Review of designs for infection control and project phasing

o Working with local entities (OSHPOD) to ensure control

measure for project

o Managing historical estimating data base and determining

project budgets

o In charge of the project engineering and architectural staff

o Developed project scope, design details, and budget

constraints

o Lead and track project development thru construction

o Full design build responsibilities for project

o Client contract development, contract document preparation.

2001-2006 Project Manager Fortney & Weygandt, Inc. A 100

million/yr. "National" commercial/medical general

contractor www.fortneyweygandt.com

In charge of multiple commercial, retail, medical buildings jobs

in multiple states. Nursing homes, nurse call, medical gas

updates for senior facilities, as well as design-build,

negotiations and marketing.

o Full range of commercial and medical building construction

o Customer relations, contract negotiations and safety issues

o Nursing homes, emergency care medical facilities, retail

buildings

o Oversee onsite med-gas installations / isolated HVAC systems

o Emergency generator and power system installation supervision

o Money saving scheduling/project phasing performance

o Improved safety site inspections and compliance routines

o Practical experience in building envelope, critical systems,

elevators, etc.

2000-2001 Director of Real Estate Development / Construction.

Goldberg Companies: A private owner, developer,

and construction company of commercial, residential, and

multifamily properties www.goldbergcompanies.com

In charge of all construction and development for the

company: New construction, as well as new land purchases and

strategic planning/ development for multi-family as well as

some single family projects.

. Full land development responsibilities from purchase through

leasing.

. Formulated strategic planning with new land opportunities.

. Implemented tactical planning for existing construction

sites.

. Responsible for all aspects of the field construction and

safety

. Maximized the use of subcontractors and suppliers for new bid

opportunities

. Developed methods for phasing project for best use of

funding.

. Developed proforma for possible projects

1996 - 2000.Senior Project Manager Associated Estates Realty

Corporation. A $400 million publicly traded (NYSE) multi-

family builder and developer. www.aecrealty.com

Acted as the GC for all of our in house construction

multifamily activities and owners rep for the acquired multi-

family properties.

. Development of improved work scopes

. Worked within proforma parameters

. Worked with multi family designers for best use of floor

space

. Under budget performance

. Formulation of budget and proforma

. Relationship building/oversee / direct field personnel

. Land negotiation and acquisitions of development properties

. Improved relations with leasing and operations

Professional:

Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Internet and E-mail.

Eclectic business knowledge and a professional demeanour.

Past vice president of Western Reserve HBA.

Class III building inspector (CABO - BOCA,).

FAA pilots license, Mensa.

LEED AP Accreditation

USACE/NAVFAC Quality Control Certified

OSHA 30 certified

OSHA fall/arrest training

Education:

Ohio University (1979-1983)

Akron University (1983-1989)

Kendall University (1995) BSME Mechanical Engineering

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