Project Manager Construction

John Fogg – Senior Project Manager

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Highly trained construction and real estate professional with extensive management and administrative

experience, seeks a position to capitalize on a diverse background in design, procurement, construction,

and vendor management. This proven expert offers hands-on experience with pre-construction planning,

project budgeting and scheduling, contract negotiations, and contract negotiations.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Skilled Leader of Internal and External Teams

Expert in Contract Negotiation/Preparation •

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Strong Communication & Client Facing Skills

Critical Path Schedule Development •

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Past Roles in Design and as Owner's Rep.

Change Control & Risk Management •

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Technically Adept on Many Software Platforms

Budget and Capital Expenditure Preparation •

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Work Experience:

Porter Brothers Construction, Inc. – Senior Project Manager 2013 – 2014

Responsibilities include project management, subcontractor/vendor selection, proposal preparation,

bidding, estimating, scheduling, and general project administration. Built and maintained solid relationships

with owners, architects and subcontractors while managing departmental/project profit and loss. Processed

change orders, R.F.I.'s, documentation, correspondence and other project data while overseeing the work

of project coordinators and administrators. Assisted clients with long-term strategic planning and budgeting.

Realty in Motion – Director of Corporate Administrative Services 2011 – 2013

Oversight of a 21-person staff delivering capital construction projects, purchasing, facilities management,

and real estate support services. Responsibilities included strategic planning and budgeting, project

management, departmental profit/loss, financial reporting, and oversight of line level managers.

Facilities: Managed a department delivering capital improvements for both owned and leased

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properties, implemented security and maintenance programs, performed space planning, and

developed furniture & equipment RFP's. Handled moves/adds/changes and departmental relocations.

Procurement: Negotiated the purchase of office furniture, signage, equipment and solicited vendor

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contracts. Monitored ongoing service providers. Prepared Capital Expenditure Requests for executive

approval. Processed monthly invoices and prepared reconciliations.

Administrative Services: Planned, directed and oversaw the activities of the administrative services

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department including purchasing, real estate services, tenant relations, accounts payable, accounts

receivable, security, and expense management.

Masters of Engineering, Construction Management 2009 – 2011

Hoar Program Management – Senior Project Manager 2006 – 2009

Leader of the East Division delivering financial construction projects as part of a national facilities program.

Managed budget and schedule while overseeing a staff of eight project managers. Coordinated the client’s

internal and external support teams. Led post-project efforts to identify best practices and define lessons

learned. As pre-construction manager, responsible for leading large teams in the delivery of major

construction bid packages. Controlled weekly meeting agendas, facilitated information flow, negotiated with

vendors, and composed technical documentation and specifications.

John Fogg, continued

Pre-construction Management: Developed business plans, budgets, schedules, and total cost

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estimates. Organized and reported on the pre-bid progress of design teams, outside vendors and end

users through all pre-construction phases. Tailored Division 01 specifications to address project specific

concerns. Performed post-bid evaluations and made recommendations for award.

Project Management: Developed Work Breakdown Structures, scopes of work, schedules and cost

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estimates. Oversaw change management, constructability reviews and value engineering efforts.

Worked closely with owners, operations managers and accountants to facilitate quality control and

profitability. Maintained/monitored QA/QC measures, code compliance, and safety programs.

Compass Bank – Vice President Construction 1999 – 2006

Managed a company-wide construction program for this Fortune 500 Company. Prepared capital

expenditure documents required for project approval. Reported the status of actual budget and schedule

versus projected. Delivered multiple concurrent projects on-budget, on-schedule, and on-scope through

coordinating external delivery teams of architects and contractors with internal departments such as I.T.,

security, and property management. Implemented strict change control procedures to minimize cost and

schedule variance.

Construction Program Management: Defined program goals with the real estate, design, and

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accounting departments. Developed prototypical standards, and implemented branch rollout

processes. Oversaw and documented all aspects of team activity during each phase of construction.

Business Administration: Developed projections for capital budgeting. Collaborated with the Retail

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Planning department to obtain executive approval. Prepared cost segregation reports for asset

depreciation. Maintained relationships with stakeholders across the system.

Site Evaluations: Reviewed potential property purchases/leases for setback requirements,

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easements, site access, and environmental considerations. Directed Phase 1 and Phase 2

environmental assessments and evaluated remediation recommendations. Coordinated with

municipalities, developers, homeowners associations, and environmental agencies for building permit

award.

CLA Architects – Project Manager 1991 – 1999

Produced drawings and specifications during the design phase, and assisted in construction oversight of

hospitals and outpatient facilities across the U.S. Worked closely with the client to site adapt prototypical

design layouts for different locations. Researched code requirements and coordinated with engineers to

provide adequate equipment infrastructure. Developed and maintained the firm's database of standard

design details.

Gresham, Smith and Partners, Architects – Project Coordinator 1986 – 1991

Member of a five-person team assigned to open branch offices in new markets. Duties were focused on

construction administration and document control. Received training in the set-up, operation, and

maintenance of office networks, and trained on numerous software platforms. Produced construction

documents, assisted in business development efforts, and performed general administrative tasks.

Education:

Masters of Engineering, Construction Management – University of Alabama Birmingham

Bachelor or Arts, Business Administration – University of Alabama Birmingham

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