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Charles Matthews

***** **** ***** *****, ******, FL, 33573 • 813-***-**** • ad19dl@r.postjobfree.com ACCOMPLISHED PROJECT MANAGER

Results driven construction project manager with over twenty five years of experience in the commercial building industry. Strong record of accomplishment to succeed in delivering complex projects on schedule, on budget and with the highest quality. Major strengths include:

• Experience managing multiple ground up projects simultaneously ranging from $2M up to over $26M in value. Sectors include Multi-family, Senior Living, Medical, Office, Retail, University, Government, High-end Custom Homes, and Commercial Interior Renovations

• All Aspects of Project Management including managing and monitoring the design development process to ensure the overall project budget is achieved

• The Bidding process including Pre-construction services, design budgets, and value engineering

• Cost Awareness and Production Control

• Construction related activities, including pay applications, project close-out, and occupancy

• Evaluate construction quality to ensure standards are met or exceeded

• Coordination of permit and regulatory inspections

• Field documents control including daily reports, progress photos, and safety meetings

• Subcontractor coordination and contract negotiation

• Participation in post construction review, recommends alterations in construction or specifications

• Completion of every project within time and budget

• Computer literate in construction management related software applications including MS project, P6, Timberline, and Procore

• Site Development, Concrete and Masonry Construction, Metal Buildings, Interior/Exterior Renovations, Historic Restoration, Hurricane Rebuilds, Concrete repair on Bridges, Utility Construction, and Parking Structures

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Position: Project Manager

Dealership Solutions Inc. 7/12/23-Pressent

A Design Build general contracting and construction management firm specializing in Auto Dealership new construction and renovations. Responsible for directing projects from the design phase to closeout work along with architect, engineer, owner, and subcontractors to ensure the project success.

Responsible for managing multiple projects both new ground up construction and renovation projects.

Position: Project manager

Kellogg and Kimsey, Inc. 3/15/2022-6/2023

A general contracting and construction management firm specializing in Luxury Hotel projects. Responsible for directing projects from the design phase to project closeout, working along with architect, engineer, owner and contractor to ensure project success. Responsible for all aspects of project management for The Moxy Hotel St Pete project – Ground up construction of a 7-story hotel with rooftop pool/restaurant in Downtown St Pete. Managed, monitored, and coordinated all aspects of the project including the design budget process, bid process, buyout, schedule, submittals, rfi‘a, etc… Position: Project manager

First Florida Constructors, LLC., 2/1/2021-3/1/2022 A general contracting and construction management firm specializing in Multi-family apartments. Responsible for directing projects from the design phase to project closeout, working along with architect, engineer, owner and contractor to ensure project success. Responsible for all aspects of project management for Multi-family Apartment projects. Ground up construction of 2- 4 story Apartment buildings in Historical Ybor City. Managed, monitored, and coordinated all aspects of the project including the design budget process, bid process, buyout, schedule, submittals, rfi'

Position: Project Manager

The Hawkins Construction, Inc. 2018-2021

A general contracting and construction management firm specializing in Senior Living, Medical Office, and retail

Responsible for directing projects from the design phase to project closeout, working along with architect, engineer, owner and contractor to ensure project success. Responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously including– Ground up construction of 165 unit senior living facility. Managed, monitored, and coordinated all aspects of the project including the design budget process, and bid process. Position: Project Manager

The Diaz Fritz Group General Contractors, 2016-2018 A general contracting and construction management firm specializing in Medical, office, retail, and assisted living facilities.

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Responsible for directing projects from the design phase to project closeout, working along with architect, engineer, owner and contractor to ensure project success. Responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously including– Ground up construction of Medical Office, hospital renovations, Boatyard and Marina Hardscapes and Paving. Managed, monitored, and coordinated all aspects of the project including the design budget process, and bid process including negotiated and hard bids.

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Position: Project Manager

Bradley Construction Company, 2012-2016

A general contracting and construction management firm specializing in multi-family housing, assisted living facilities, and financial institutions. Responsible for managing large-scale multi-family government housing projects in Alabama and Florida. Personally responsible for increasing company revenue in 2015 by obtaining $9.6 million in new contracts, while additionally completing a $6.4 million project $500k below budget. Increased both the customer base and supplier/subcontractor base contributing to overall corporate growth.’

Position: Project Manager

Greg Construction Company, 2010-2012

An international general contracting and construction management firm specializing in commercial supermarket, retail, and government contracting services. Responsible for managing overall project quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Completed all projects on-time by listening to and anticipating changing needs, identifying potential issues and responding promptly with effective solutions, schedule improvements and cost saving suggestions throughout the project lifecycle. Projects completed in Wisconsin, Pittsburg, Missouri, and California.

Position: Project Manager/Superintendent

MLB Construction Industries, 2008-2010

A general contracting and construction management firm specializing in state and private contracts throughout Florida.

Responsible for overall construction management activities, inclusive of bidding, budgeting, scheduling, job costing, operations management, performing financial review, as well as completing final planning documents. Inspired team to accomplish common goals and develop strong business partnerships. On-site supervision of public and private projects with budgets over

$3 million. Completed and managed projects including schools, laboratories, and supermarkets.

• Selected by the University of Central Florida to manage on-site activities of various construction projects

• Improved customer relations and developed new clients, which trusted MLB Construction Industries for a quality product on time and on budget.

• Enhanced MLB's productivity through development and implementation of work force schedules, which made the team more effective.

• Streamlined project costs by self-performing large portions of the scope of work.

• Reduced contract problems through developing solid trust and communication with job owners and sub contractors, which raised production with less down time.

• Boosted employee morale though management by example (not being afraid to roll the sleeves up, get dirty, and do what it takes to get the job done).

• Raised company effectiveness by being reliable and trustworthy. 5

Position: Project Manager/Superintendent

Di Giacomo Construction and Bay Harbor Homes, 2005-2008 Hired by DiGiacomo Construction to manage on-site activities of diverse residential and commercial projects. Led and supervised construction employees for different projects and activities. Excellent personnel manager who inspired team to accomplish common goals and build strong business partnerships.

Position: Project Manager/Superintendent

Zarco Construction, 1991-2001

A general contracting firm specializing in site development, paving, concrete, masonry, storm water detention, sanitary sewer, roadway construction, and hurricane rebuilds EDUCATION

Saint Petersburg College

Curriculum included Construction Management

Divers Academy of the Eastern Seaboard

Curriculum included offshore and inland commercial Diving Graduate, Ocean City High School

Course work included college prep

CERTIFICATION

Project Management, Rutgers University

Primavera 6, Rutgers University

Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.

Primavera, MS Project.

Commercial Diver Cert.#2017, ASNT level 1 certified 10 hour OSHA certified

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