T IM DEGROAT
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Motivated professional with over 40 years of experience managing multiple fast moving projects across the U.S. and the Pacific Rim. Thorough knowledge of general building and civil construction methods, and means. Committed to safety and excellence with natural problem solving and decision making abilities. Respected leader who exemplifies dedication and hard work, bringing projects in early and under budget CORE COMPETENCIES
Contract Negotiations
Budgeting / Cost Control
Excellent Communication
Skills (Verbal & Written)
New Construction /
Renovations
Administrative Experience
Material Procurement
Permit Expediting
Start to Finish Project Management
Proven Leadership/Supervisory
Capabilities
Critical Thinker/Innovative Problem
Solver
Comprehensive Knowledge of:
- Construction Related Processes
- Craft & Trade Processes/Practices
- Industry Practices
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, Internet and Adobe Acrobat PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SALLYPORT/SERCO – LNK, BAF, KAF, SHA, WLTN, AFG 2012 - present CONSTRUCTION MANAGER– 777 EPBS
DUTIES: REPRESENT THE U.S. MILITARY IN ALL CONSTRUCTION MATTERS
REVIEWED STATEMENTS OF WORK FOR ACCURACY
VALIDATED TECHNICAL REVIEWS
APPROVED CONTRACTOR SELECTION
APPROVED OR RE-ENGINEERED SUBMITTALS
EVALUATED SITE LAY-OUTS
INSPECTED WORK PRODUCT FOR QUALITY AND ACCURACY PER SOW AND APPROVED DRAWINGS
FACILITATED TI INSPECTIONS AND FINAL INSPECTIONS
MANAGED CONTRACTS
TRAINED CONTRACTORS IN PROPER PROCEDURES TO EXPEDITE PROJECT
MANAGED QA/QC PROCESS
ADMINISTERED HS&E ADHERENCE INCLUDING OSHA COMPLIANCE KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
COMPLETED OVER THIRTY PROJECTS WITHIN FIVE MONTHS
MOTIVATED TEAMS TO PERFORM ABOVE EXPECTATIONS
MENTORED TEAM MEMBERS
COACHED CONTRACTORS THROUGH TROUBLING ISSUES
CAPTURED LOST TIME THROUGH EXPERTISE IN SCHEDULING
COMPRESSED TIME THEREBY SHAVING THREE WEEKS OFF OF SCHEDULE
MET AND SURPASSED ALL TIME AND BUDGET CONSTRAINTS PROJECTS:
MARINE CORPS LOGISTICAL COMMAND (MCLC) OVER HEAD COVER AND MCLC FIVE POINT WASH RACK FOR CLEANING AND STERILIZING OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO SHIPMENT TO US IMPROVED OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE TO FACILITATE SHIPMENT TO US OF GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT
MARSHALLING YARD - SUPPLIED IMPROVED STORAGE FACILITIES FOR GROWING NUMBER OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES TO BE SHIPPED TO US
MAW FLIGHT LINE GYM - PROVIDE BRAND NEW ACCLIMATED, 24/7 WORK-OUT FACILITY, IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELFARE OF TROOPS IN THEATRE
EDUCATION CENTRE - PROVIDED BRAND NEW HI TECH EDUCATIONAL FACILITY ON SITE, ENHANCED TROOPS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF DEVELOPMENT LEADING TO NEW QUALITY OF LIFE WHETHER MILITARILY OR CIVILIAN TOLD ENTERPRISES - FORT WORTH, TX 1997 - 2012
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
DUTIES: REPRESENT THE OWNER’S INTERESTS AT ALL TIMES
REVIEWED BIDS FOR ACCURACY
REVIEWED BIDS FOR TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE
SELECTED CONTRACTOR
APPROVED SUBMITTALS
EVALUATED SITE LAY-OUTS
INSPECTED WORK PRODUCT FOR QUALITY AND ACCURACY PER PLANS AND SPEC'S
MANAGED RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL PERMITTING AUTHORITIES, FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
FACILITATED INSPECTIONS, FINAL INSPECTIONS AND WALK THRU'S FOR THE C OF O
MANAGED CONTRACTS
SUPERVISED CONTRACTORS
ENFORCED SAFETY PROGRAM AND OSHA COMPLIANCE
ADMINISTERED QA/QC PROGRAM
LED MEETINGS, SAFETY, SUB-CONTRACTOR & OWNER’S
Key Accomplishments:
Developed and motivated team to achieve high degree of cooperation and accountability thereby producing quality work and 40% more finished product
Resolved issues with the Planning and Zoning Boards; saved an average of 4 weeks in real time
Managed early project completions by maintaining team focus, increased production by 45%
Success generated repeat business for company with request for personal involvement in future projects resulting in $millions in increased sales
BOB MOORE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. - ARLINGTON, TX 1996 - 1997 SUPERINTENDENT
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully motivated and led team in a positive and productive direction, production up 55%
Innovative problem solving with the Planning and Zoning Board, saved 3 weeks of delays
Developed and implemented highly effective processes which led to early project completion (despite 45 rain days) and the awarding of future projects valued into the $millions NEIMAN-MARCUS - DALLAS, TX 1994 - 1996
OWNER’S REP - NORTH PARK RENOVATION
Key Accomplishments:
Directed and maintained team focus, increased productivity 52%
Established successful vendor relationships resulting in exceptional credits, $92,500 saved
Daily consultations with all personnel resulted in partnership attitude
Brought project from behind schedule to early completion OWNER’S REP - NATIONAL SERVICE CENTER - LONGVIEW, TX Key Accomplishments:
Motivated team members, production increase of 47%
Turn-over on original date despite 60 days of rain and an increase in scope SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FORT WORTH, TX 1994 CONSTRUCTION ANALYST – OVER $20 BILLION IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, $49 BILLION IN ECONOMIC DAMAGE Key Accomplishments: Managed $1BILLION IN DAMAGE FROM EARTHQUAKE
Generated damage assessment reports due to 1/17/94 North Ridge, CA earthquake
Developed innovative system for processing files, thereby completing twice as many as team members
Gave instructional talks at team meetings about my system, teams production increased by 50% COLUMBIA SHOWCASE - LOS ANGELES, CA 1986 - 1993
SUPERINTENDENT
Key Accomplishments:
Assembled teams throughout the U.S. and the Pacific Rim
Planned, organized, scheduled and completed project involving logistical nightmares, saved 2 weeks
Identified problems out of my scope and led DOA officials to a speedy resolution, saved 3-4 weeks
Successfully negotiated settlements to Union issues, saved $57,500
Motivated team, production increased 42%, beat all completion dates and saved $thousands per project
Success generated repeat business for company, additional sales of $millions in future projects PERTINENT INFO FOR EMPLOYMENT
U.S. Citizen
OSHA – training: Safety-30 Hour: Safety-10 Hour: Safety-Fall Protection Red Cross – training: Standard First Aid: Adult CPR Journeyman Carpenter: Local 405, by trade/Construction manager by profession Open to all reasonable offers
Open to travel and/or relocation
BSCM
Secret Clearance - active
PROJECT LIST
DATA CENTER – Fort Worth, TX, CM, MISSION CRITICAL FACILITY 95 men Design build, $64 mil
Renovation
34,000 sq. ft.
Redundant UPS system
Redundant A/C system
Redundant power feed
Redundant data and phone feeds
New stand-by generator with dual feeds to electrical room Renovated rest rooms new design and fixtures
DATA CENTER - Sanford, NC, CM, MISSION CRITICAL FACILITY 190 men
$30 million
Ground up – inside existing structure
16,000 sq. ft.
New foundation – concrete footings
CMU wall – re-enforced vertically & horizontally – all cells poured Steel structure w/concrete roof w/membrane
Raised floor
Redundant UPS system
Redundant A/C system
Redundant power supply
New standby Generator
DATA CENTER - Wichita Falls, TX, CM, MISSION CRITICAL FACILITY 45 men
$15 million, 8,000 sq. ft.
Phase I Renovate existing space
Add new redundant A/C system
Add new redundant UPS
Upgrade Fire suppression system
Phase II Add state of the art fire suppression system Add re-mote monitoring system
Upgrade A/C system
WYNN CASINO & HOTEL - Las Vegas, NV, CM 150 men China
$1.2 billion, multi-use
Onsite in China – QA/QC for manufacturing of fixtures In China for problem resolution
In China supervise packaging & loading of fixtures Onsite LA supervise final assembly of fixtures & problem resolution Onsite LV supervise construction of retail spaces to house fixtures & resolve problems ILLUSIONS CABARET - Dallas, TX, CM 125 men
20,000 sq. ft.
Ground up
High-end finish out
Steel frame & masonry
Two stories
$10 million
GARDEN RIDGE - Richmond, VA, SUPERINTENDENT 120 men Retail
150,000 sq. ft.
Tilt wall
Ground up
$20 Million
UPS – EXPANSION - DFW Airport – Fort Worth, SUPERINTENDENT 155 men 50,000 sq. ft. addition to operations bldg. – 6 acre expansion of parking lot Ground up
Tilt-wall, reuse some existing panels after re-work New restrooms
New sorting equipment
Re-locate 100,000 c. yds. of topsoil for DFW Dept. of Aviation
$10 million
LAX – RETRO FIT & RENOVATION to Accomodate the Airbus – 380 Total upgrade of TOM BRADY International Arrivals Bldg 1,000,000 sq ft, All arrival & departure gates, renovated & upgraded AOA operations side of Airport& curb side of terminal included in renovation
$500,000,000
2,000 men
NEIMAN MARCUS - National Service Center - Longview, TX, SITE MANAGER 450 men Distribution Center and Warehouse
$35 Million
360,000 sq. ft.
Tilt wall
Ground up
NEIMAN MARCUS - North Park Center – Dallas, TX, SITE MANAGER 425 men Abatement
Renovation
Build back
300,000 sq. ft
$25 Million
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Los Angeles, CA, CONSTRUCTION ANALYST
$2 billion
Residential
Multi-family, multi-use
Commercial
Mitigation
Abatement
DUTY FREE SHOPPERS – WEST, SUPERINTENDENT Pacific Rim Saipan, Marianas Islands 15 men 5 projects, interior finish, $1 million per each, 5,000 sq ft each
Portland, OR interior finish, $3 million, 8,000 sq ft 25 men Atlanta, GA interior finish, $2 million, 7,000 sq ft 25 men San Francisco, CA 2 projects, demo & build back, 30,000 sq ft each, $10 million each 40 men Dallas, TX demo & build back, 20,000 sq ft, $4.5 million 80 men San Jose, CA interior finish out, 7,000 sq ft, $2 million 25 men Houston, TX demo &build back, 30,000 sq ft, $8 million 250 men NEIMAN MARCUS, SUPERINTENDENT
Ft. Worth, TX 20men
Chicago, IL 5 men
Oakbrook, IL 3 men
Beverly Hills, CA 45 men
NORDSTROMS Sacramento, CA SUPERINTENDENT, architectural mill work and showcase package, 250,000 sq ft, $3.5million 25men
BABIES ‘R’ US OKC, OK, CM, tilt-wall, & masonry, 35,000 sq ft, $6 million 35men PLAZA AT CEDARHILL Cedar Hill, TX, SUPERINTENDENT 400men Multi-use Power center
32 acre retail development
7 anchor retailers
25 small tenant spaces
5 restaurants
$35 Million
tilt-wall
SAKS FIFTH AVE Phoenix, AZ, SUPERINTENDENT, demo & build back, 40,000 sq ft, $2 million 8men FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, SUPERINTENDENT
Texas Commerce Bank Ft. Worth $ 6 Million 3 floors, bank lobby and offices, 120,000 sq ft, interior finish out 10men
Home Savings Dallas $ 8 million 2 floors, ground up, savings and loan, 60,000 sq ft, steel frame 85men
Home Savings Dallas $ 6 Million 1 floor, ground up, savings and loan, 20,000 sq ft, steel frame 75men
Home Savings Dallas $ 6 Million 1 floor, ground up, savings and loan, 20,000 sq ft, steel frame 75men
Home Savings Queens $ 8 Million 2 floors, demo and build back, 60,000 sq ft 80men Home Savings Long Island $ 9 Million 1 floor, ground up 95,000 sqf 150men HOSPITALS, ASST. SUPERINTENDENT
Iowa Park General Iowa Park, TX $25.7 Million New, ground-up, addition, 50,000 sq ft, steel frame 150men
Garland Memorial Garland, TX $16.5 Million Renovation, and addition, 60,000 sq ft, steel frame 120
RESORTS, SUPERINTENDENT Pacific Rim Multi-use
Coral Ocean Point Saipan, CNMI $55Million New, ground-up, 200 rooms, fully self- contained, power, water & sewage, 18 hole golf course, ocean view, no beach access 330men Pacific Islands Club Saipan, CNMI $75Million New, ground up, 150 hi-rise rooms, fully self- contained, power, water & sewage, 50 bungalows(renovate & rehab), water-park, full beach access & equipment, 360men
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, SUPERINTENDENT Multi-use
Flower Mound Flower Mound, TX Police – Courts Facility 150men 80,000 sq. ft., 6 new holding cells(TX Dept. of Correction grade), trial courtroom, secure prisoner delivery system, temporary holding cells, visitor visitation room(secure), emergency generator, renovation, $10 million EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, ASST. SUPERINTENDENT
Crowley Middle Crowley, TX $3million Addition, new classrooms and restrooms, and all new eqpt.
Burleson High Burleson, TX $5million Addition, new classrooms and restrooms, and all new eqpt.
Burleson Middle Burleson, TX $2 million New facility, classrooms and restrooms, kitchen & equipment, combo lunchroom & gym
HI-RISE PROJECTS Multi-use
Wyndham Hotel Dallas $65 Million 38 floor hotel, cast in place concrete Prudential Bldg Manila $64 Million 38 floor office, cast in place concrete The Warrington Cebu $55 Million 36 floor hi-rise condos, cast in place concrete, multi-family Thanksgiving Tower Dallas $50 Million 52 floor office building, cast in place concrete HI-DENSITY PROJECTS Multi-family
The Meadows Davao $125 Million 2100 unit hi-density town homes, multi-family The Heights Iloilo $175 Million 3500 unit hi-density low income apts, multi-family