Project Manager Management

Jackson D. McAlindon MBA.

*** ********* ***** (Henderson, Nevada, 89014

Tel: 702-***-**** ( ********@***.***

Dear Hiring Manager:

This letter is to introduce myself and to let you know of my interest in

becoming part of your company. The enclosed resume will furnish you with

information concerning my employment background and training.

Following a Corporate decision to close the Las Vegas office I am now free

to pursue a new position within an Organization that will fully utilize my

skills and offer opportunity for continued professional growth.

I am confident that my skills and experience when linked with the vision of

your company will create profitable results as I have been doing so in my

previous roles as a Project Manager, Superintendent and an Estimator by

understanding not only the bidding and negotiations process, but the Owners

needs and a comprehensive understanding of the complete construction cycle.

For your benefit, I would bring to your company an additional broad range

of skills including:

Operations Management

Program Management & Contract Negotiations

Purchasing & Contract Administration

Pre-Construction planning & Project Design

Budgets & Financial Analysis

P&L Responsibility

Arbitration & Mediation

My Construction Project experience includes:

Government

Commercial & Retail

Photovoltaic

Healthcare

Hotel & Casino

Housing & Historic Renovations

Airport

Roads & Bridges

Upon request I can submit a Project List and a list of references which

will show that I have consistently held client satisfaction and teamwork as

a high priority. These are a direct result of my expertise and my

commitment to personal and professional excellence, and my outstanding

communication and interpersonal skills.

I am confident that I can contribute to your company's growth and success

and I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how I can help your

company meet its goals.

I look forward to discussing this opportunity with you further.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Jackson McAlindon.

Enc. Resume

Jackson D. McAlindon MBA.

523 Sheffield Drive, Henderson, Nevada, 89014

Tel: 702-***-**** ( ********@***.***

Dynamic, forward-thinking Senior Professional with proven abilities in

strong leadership, solid business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit who can

lead by example and can readily adapt to any situation. Experienced in

strategic planning, managing projects, improving efficiency and team

building. As a Seasoned Manager, I have achieved success from developing

corporate strategies and driving them down through the organization into

goals, objectives and budgets while leading teams in multi-site facilities

in the US, Europe and the UK. Strong background in P&L/Budget Management,

Finance and leading cross-functional teams. Proficient in a wide range of

software programs including Expedition, Timberline, Timberscan, Visio,

Oracle, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, On-Screen-Takeoff, Planswift,

Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word & Excel.

CORE COMPETENCIES

( Project Management (Business Management ( Strategic

Business Planning

( Budget Development (Pre-Construction/Estimating ( Staff

Recruitment & Retaining

( Scheduling (Cost Management ( ISO 9000 & 9001

EDUCATION & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

Education

. MBA - Organizational & Business Management. Marycrest International

University, Davenport, IA.

. Bachelor of Science - Construction Management, Renfrew University,

Scotland, UK.

Government Security Clearance.

. Confidential (Active)

. HSPD-12 - (Active)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mcorp Inc. Las Vegas, NV.

Nov 2008 - Present.

Senior Project Manager.

. Spearheaded sustainability process for increased efficiency in management

operations.

. Produced & presented monthly financial reports and recommendations to

Stakeholders.

. Managed multiple related projects directed toward strategic business

objectives.

. Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with

stakeholders at multiple levels.

. Developed and implemented new QA/QC measures to ensure efficiency on

major projects.

. Reported weekly on progress, resources, staff, assets, schedules and

status metrics.

. Developed milestones and iteration plans to deliver on the Company

vision.

. Develop in depth high complex cross functional deliverables.

. Managed P&L and Financial performance.

. Coach and mentor personnel to excel within a team environment.

. Recommend and implement changes to process to improve business practices.

. Prepare CPM schedules to maintain project timelines.

. Ensure all proposals comply with DCAA and FAR.

. Ensure all outgoing estimates are accurate and comply with company

estimating policies and procedures.

. Schedule Close Out process.

. During tenure with Mcorp I was contracted to the GSA as Project Manager

to oversee Government Contracts.

Jackson D. McAlindon

Thor Construction. Las Vegas, NV. - Chief Estimator.

Mar 2012 - Oct 2012

. During furlough I accepted the Estimator II position at Thor and was

subsequently promoted to Chief Estimator

. Recruited and trained new estimators and administrative assistants for

Orlando, Minneapolis and California

. Responsible for all estimate documents including quantity take-offs,

quotations, pricing and correspondence.

. Performed competitive bidding, soliciting subcontractor and vendor

pricing

. Responsible for the quality, accuracy, assigning resources and timely

delivery of all estimates

. Prepare cost estimates based upon actual and or historical cost data

. Managed the construction estimating for multiple projects (Up to 12 at

any one time)

. Reviewed the RFP's to ensure scope, budget and contract language are

clear and definitive.

. Responsible for enhancing current estimating systems to make more

efficient

. Upgraded the FTP site for easier access for subcontractors and vendors

Cumming Corporation. Las Vegas, NV.

Nov 2007 - Nov 2008. Cost

Director.

. Contracted for 12 months to manage and execute complex projects in a

politically sensitive environment.

. Led six person team to provided independent estimates and cost management

recommendations

. Advised Owners of actual costs against budgets.

. Represented Owners in contract negotiations.

. Developed new tracking systems to compare budgets against actual costs.

. Developed and prepared financial spreadsheets for presentation to the

lending institutions

. Managed and installed new system projects (e.g. system upgrades, changes

and enhancements)

Sanders Engineering. Las Vegas, NV.

Jan 2001 - Nov 2007. Operations

Manager.

. Prepared and presented Budgets, Forecasting and Scheduling for SABER,

IDIQ & MACC contracts.

. Organized resources to perform operations and maintenance functions

efficiently and effectively.

. Managed all Business and Office Administration functions including P & L

responsibility.

. Responsible to ensure compliance with building codes, OSHA, health and

safety standards.

. Executed Business Development for All Cities Enterprises taking the

company Turnover to $480M

. Restructured operations for Cherokee Construction which increased

revenue by 30%.

. Completed all new major security projects on Nellis Air Force base

within time and budget.

. Coordinated all Pre-Construction activities of the Las Vegas Metro North

Area Command Headquarters.

. Established new process's for taking Design-Build projects from award to

permit.

Martin-Harris Construction. Las Vegas, NV.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2000. Project

Manager.

. Completed the Ford Motor Credit project, a 110,000 sf call center, from

Design to Handover in 18 months, the project was completed 6 weeks ahead

of schedule. The Tenant took possession of the property and was in

operation 4 weeks ahead of his schedule.

. Successfully completed the total remodeling project of 80,000 sf of

offices and working facilities at Citibank in Las Vegas without the

bank losing any down time.

The Meridian Group. Las Vegas, NV - London, UK.

June 1987 - Dec 1998. Global Project

Manager.

. Managed construction projects and facilities both nationally and

internationally.

. Oversaw all Estimating, Contract Administration, Construction Schedule

and Pay Applications.

. Developed new processes for Global Sourcing and Procurement.

. Established new product sourcing in the USA, Canada, Europe and the

UK.

. Responsible for implementing new E-Sourcing /E-Procurement practices.

Jackson D. McAlindon

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND TRAINING

Professional Associations.

. Fellow FFMSc (Faculty of Management Science)

. Member CIArb (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators)

. Member ASPE (American Society of Professional Estimators)

. Member DBIA (Design Build Institute of America)

. Member FSB (Federation of Small Business - Europe)

Training.

. DCAA Government Audit Compliance. (Dixon Hughes Goodman)

. Government Contractor Challenges. (Redstone Government Consulting)

. FAR Flow Down 52.244-6. (Dixon Hughes Goodman)

. GSA Global Program Management Facilitation.

. GSA Information Technology Security & Privacy Training.

. DiSC Management Training (Hughes Consulting Group)

. QC/QA ISO 9000 & 9001.

. Safety/ OSHA 10 Hour and 30 Hour Training Course's.

References and Project List.

. Due to the sensitive nature of current Clients and projects, this

information will be given when requested in writing.

Contact this candidate