Richard W. Kennedy

**** ********* *****, **** ***, Eldersburg, MD 21784

Cell Phone 443-***-**** ~ Email acyhbs@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Successful hands-on professional with broad estimating and construction management experience, abilities to assess problematic situations, find actionable solutions that result in greater efficiency and profitability while ensuring a fast track schedule and customer satisfaction.

Highly developed abilities to orchestrate, schedule and bring complex projects to fruition on schedule and within budget.

Long-term customer relationship builder.

Areas of Expertise

• Project Management • Commercial Construction • Estimating • Bid Preparation • Financial & Resource Management • Scheduling • Customer Relations • Long-Term Relationship Building • Fiscal Conscientiousness

• Communication • Process Improvement • Quality Assurance • Trouble Shooter • Team Player • Estimating

Software Proficient • Negotiation • Problem Solving • Crisis Management

Work Experience

Senior Estimator, CMES, Rockville, MD 3/16-1/17

Over saw Junior Estimators, performed electrical and mechanical estimates, procured subcontractor and vendor quotes, negotiated pricing, customer relations and business development, primarily in the multifamily and commercial market segments.

Pre-Construction Manager/Chief Estimator, Hawkins Electric Companies, Laurel, MD 4/13-2/16

Manage all pre-construction personnel and activities including estimates and contract negotiations for projects ranging from $20K to $9M, primarily in the multi-family market segment, solicit and hire subcontractors and vendors, price and negotiate change orders, customer relations and business development

Chief Estimator/Project Manager, The Electric Shop, Inc., Columbia, MD 6/12-11/12

Manage all pre-construction activities including estimates and contract negotiations, solicit and hire subcontractors and vendors, over see project management and assist with issues that may arise, price and negotiate change orders oversee project close out and all price negotiations that remain unsettled at projects end

Senior Estimator, Vortech, LLC, Elkridge, MD 8/11-3/12

Performed quantity take offs for both Plan and Spec as well as Design/Build projects, primarily in the mission critical segment, performed site surveys, evaluated and priced change orders on work currently under contract and to a lesser extent put together mechanical and facilities maintenance estimates and proposals, interacted with vendors to obtain material and equipment pricing for our construction and cabling projects, extensive mission critical projects were performed, computerized estimating software training and data base manager for the entire company

Vice President of Operations, Amber Enterprises, Inc. Columbia, MD 7/08-8/11

Manage estimating and project management departments, business development, develop and implement operating budget, in conjunction with the President, grew business from a 1 million dollar per year entity to well over 5 million in my last full fiscal year. Created standard business practices for all departments. Developed job costing guidelines and daily reporting for all field supervisors.

Division Manager, Meltech Corporation, Landover, MD 10/05-7/08 Oversee day to day electrical operations, manage Project Managers and Estimators, business development, fiscal responsibility, purchasing. Grew business from a support operation for General Construction activities to a stand alone 4 million dollar a year entity. Reports directly to the President of the company. Major projects include a 3.2 million dollar service and distribution upgrade at the GSA warehouse in Springfield, VA and 1.1 million dollar Core Renovation at the NSA.

Chief Estimator/Senior Project Manager-Electrical, Encompass, Columbia MD 7/01-10/05

Chief Estimator for Central Maryland Division with $12M in sales. Managed five MEP estimators, developed departmental budgets, business development, performed quantity take-off, prepared bids using Estimation software. Coordinated supplier quotes, reviewed and maintained plans and specifications, oversaw take-off team and maintained bid files. Established strong customer relationships. Some customers acquired were: James F. Knott, MIE Properties, Merrit Realty, Johns Hopkins’ Dome Corporation, Southwest Airlines and Clark Construction.

Senior Estimator/, Electrical General Corporation, Jessup MD 1998-2001

In collaboration with the Vice President and a staff of six, increased sales from $5M to $18M in two years. Personally responsible for 85% of all incoming business in 2001. Performed quantity take-off and prepared bids for projects up to $15M using McCormick software. Projects included: Bowie Town Center, (E*Trade Bank-Project Manager), Dulles Town Center, Mall and expansion.

Project Manager/Estimator, Statewide Construction Company, Inc., Baltimore MD 1994/1998

Performed electrical quantity take-off; prepare bids using estimating software, managed projects up to $1M, managed subcontractors, job cost, purchased materials, negotiated change orders.

Project Manager/Estimator, Potomac Abatement, Inc., Columbia MD 1991-1994

Hired to help owner jumpstart company sales. Performed quantity take-off, prepared bids, negotiations and change orders. Managed crews up to 75 men; scheduling, purchase materials, job cost. Company currently performing successfully at $10M-$12M in annual sales.

Manager, Washington DC Division, Hazardous Materials Management Corp., Baltimore MD 1985-1991

Hired by owner at startup in Baltimore as Estimator/PM, and promoted to DC Division Manager in 1987. Engaged in business development, financial management, budget preparation, and the day to day operations of the Division, including the oversight of estimating and project management.

Education/Certifications

30 Credits, Construction Management Technology, Catonsville Community College: 1987-1989

30 Credits, Accounting, Catonsville Community College: 1983-1985

EPA Lead Certification – AMA of Maryland Inc.: 1995

EPA Lead/Asbestos Project Designer Certification: 1995

OSHA 30 Hour Certification: 1995, 2006, 2007

OSHA Confined Space Entry: 1995, 2006, 2007

EPA Asbestos Certification – Biospherics Inc.: 1989; Georgia Tech: 1988

Trade Memberships

American Society of Professional Estimators, Chapter 21

Electric League of Maryland

Independent Electrical Contractors - Chesapeake

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