Project Manager Vice President
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HUNTLEY G. FORTE
708 SW. 2nd Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL. 33060 USA
H: 954-***-****
M: 786-***-****
E: ************@*******.***
PROFILE:
Results-oriented, hands-on construction and development professional with 20 years of expertise in all facets of the industry. Verifiable track record for the successful completion of multi-million-dollar projects through coordinating trades, developing partnerships, and building positive rapport with architects, engineers, local officials, vendors and clients while maintaining costs. Versed in contract negotiations, project estimating, impending design problems, document preparation, building code regulations, material purchasing and site management through certification of occupancy. Extensive experience managing and motivating large teams through significant change, within world-class Construction and Engineering companies.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
• Member of the FIU Architectural Society
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certified
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Design in Architectural Studies 2000
Master of Science in Construction Management 2004 EXPERIENCE:
RYCON CONSTRUCTION, Sunrise, Florida Jun 2023 - Present Project Manager
Responsible for the management of numerous projects relating to budget management / forecasting, pay applications, scheduling, quality control, subcontractor buyouts and sub-contracts. Responsible for reporting project progress to company’s Project Executive, Vice President and Owner’s Representatives. Currently working on a 200,000sf industrial warehouse project with Spec Space located in Medley Florida, valued at 14 million dollars for the Hilco Development Group. Also currently working on a Parking Development project located in Medley Florida valued at 3 million dollars for the Triten Group. Key Responsibilities:
• Generate very detail weekly Reports and Meeting Minutes every week, to present to the Owners, Project Executive, Vice President, and Company’s President.
• Assist in the buyout process of Subcontractors and creation of sub-contracts. RESUME – HUNTLEY FORTE
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• Manage Overall Construction Project budgets to be able to make accurate forecasting assessments every month.
• Review all projects Schedule of Values from Subcontractors, to determine accurate percentages of completion for payment.
• Process Pay Applications from Subcontractors every month.
• Monitor my Superintendents to make sure subcontractors complete all scheduled daily activities.
• Track all long lead items being supplied by vendors.
• Work with my Superintendents to collect critical information from our subcontractors to create a three-week Look Ahead schedule, to be later used to adjust the Overall Project schedule.
• Work with my Superintendents to ensure jobsite safety and security.
• Create RFI’s whenever needed to complete construction activities.
• Manage quality control in all phases of the project.
• Work with my Superintendents to establish an organized work plan for each phase of the project, so all personnel will be able to accomplish their activities on schedule.
• Identify all changes in scope or differing conditions, to help create appropriate change orders for project cost and time.
BUTTERS CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, Coconut Creek, Florida Nov 2019 – Jun 2023 Project Manager
Responsible for the project’s success through strong leadership / management, quality control, and strong scheduling practices. Report projects progress directly to company’s Vice President of Construction. The largest project completed was two concurrent 200,000sf industrial warehouses, with Spec Space buildouts. The valuation of the warehouses and their buildouts was approximately 35 million dollars for the Bristol Group Inc. I also completed numerous office buildouts with a valuation between 1 and 3 million dollars when completed. One of my last projects completed was the Festival Flex Warehouse Complex. A ground-up of three industrial warehouses and buildouts with a valuation of 33 million dollars. Key Responsibilities:
• Generate very detail weekly Reports and Meeting Minutes every Friday, to present to the Owners, Vice President of Construction and Companies President.
• Oversee all projects Schedule of Values from Subcontractors, to determine accurate percentages of completion for payment.
• Monitor the performance of the site operations and assist in primary subcontractor scope of work.
• Monitor my Superintendents to make sure subcontractors complete all scheduled daily activities.
• Track all long lead items being supplied by vendors.
• Work with my Superintendents to collect critical information from our subcontractors to create a three-week Look Ahead schedule, to be later used to adjust the Overall Project schedule.
• Work with my Superintendents to ensure jobsite safety and security.
• Review and process all submittals between Subcontractors, Architects and Engineers.
• Create RFI’s whenever needed to complete construction activities.
• Manage quality control in all phases of the project.
• Work with my Superintendents to establish an organized work plan for each phase of the project, so all personnel will be able to accomplish their activities on schedule.
• Identify all changes in scope or differing conditions, to help create appropriate change orders for project cost and time.
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PATERSON PROJECT MANAGMENT, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Feb 2018 – Nov 2019 Project Manager
Responsible for the project’s success through strong leadership / management, quality control, and strong scheduling practices. Report projects progress directly to the company’s General Manager and CEO (Owner). Projects currently in progress are 3 high-end custom homes located in the Ft Lauderdale area. The largest home located on Sunrise Key is upwards of 25,000sf, with a projected valuation of about 19 million dollars when completed. The other two homes are between 6 - 9 thousand square feet, with a valuation between 6-8 million dollars when completed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Generate very detailed weekly reports every Monday, to present to the General Manager and the CEO.
• Oversee all projects Schedule of Values, to determine accurate percentages of completion for payment.
• Monitor the performance of the site operations and assist in primary subcontractor scope of work.
• Monitor my Superintendents to make sure subcontractors complete all scheduled daily activities.
• Track all long lead items being supplied by vendors.
• Work with my Superintendents to collect critical information from our subcontractors to create a mini schedule, to be later added to the project’s overall schedule.
• Work with my Superintendents to ensure jobsite safety and security.
• Review all submittals and create RFI’s whenever needed to complete activities.
• Manage quality control in all phases of the project.
• Work with my Superintendents to establish an organized work plan for each phase of the project, so all personnel will be able to accomplish their activities on schedule.
• Identify all changes in scope or differing conditions, to help create appropriate change orders for project cost and time.
Mc GOWAN BUILDERS, Miami, Florida Dec 2016 – Feb 2018 Project Superintendent
Directly responsible for the project’s success through quality control, scheduling, and carefully following the company’s policies and procedures as well a contractual obligation with the owner and subcontractors. Project completed, was a ($4.5 million) 20,000 sf high-end interior renovation buildout for UBS Financial located in Sarasota FL.
Key Responsibilities:
• Generate the primary and two weeks look ahead schedules for all weekly site meetings with the owners and subcontractors.
• Monitor the performance of the site operations and assist in primary subcontractor scopes.
• Conduct weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Supervise all subcontractors and vendors.
• Ensure jobsite safety and security.
• Review all submittals and prepare daily reports.
• Manage quality control in all phases of the project.
• Established an organized work plan and staffing for each phase of the project, so all personnel will be able to accomplish their activities on schedule.
• Identify all changes in scope or differing conditions to assist my Project Manager to secure the appropriate change orders for project cost and time. RESUME – HUNTLEY FORTE
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DRAPER AND ASSOCIATES, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Mar 2014 – Dec 2016 Scheduling Consultant
• Responsibilities include; scheduling construction projects from inception to completion, organizing and running of subcontractor’s meetings and the production of project reports and analysis charts from each site visit. Therefore, to either help the GC or Developer complete their scope of work or phases in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• As a scheduling consultant my responsibilities include; processing various forms of schedules either for the GC or Developer, carrying out various forms of meetings with subcontractors and lead principals, Processing reports and analysis work for the GC or Developer.
• A list of some of my clients that I have worked with includes; Kast Construction, Coastal Construction, Landmark Properties and DeAngelis Diamond Construction.
• Projects Worked on Include:
• Westin Vue Sarasota (Kast): Two 20 story towers, one hotel and one condominium.
• The Porsche Design Tower (Coastal): One 60 story condominium tower located on Sunny Isles Beach Miami.
• The Standard at Gainesville (Landmark): Two 10 story student housing buildings with hotel attached.
• Sarasota Memorial Hospital (DeAngelis Diamond): 3 different interior renovation projects within the hospital.
• Sunset Point at Collany Key (Kast): Phase 1, six story condominium building with 48 units, inclusive of garage and amenity space.
ISLAND TRACTOR PARTS & RENTALS / CONSTRUCTORS LTD., Kingston, Jamaica 2006 – Feb 2014 Managing Director
• Responsible to Group C.E.O. and accountable for achievement of profit, cash and company targets by organizing the heavy-duty equipment rental and tractor parts divisions of the company. Project Manager for company’s residential and commercial construction projects.
• Project Manager for the construction of a seven-story free standing elevator shaft, inclusive of newly built out link ways to each existing floor for the Jamaican Bureau of Standards. Project valued at US$400,000.00. Responsible for project control; scheduling, safety meetings, quality assurance of all material and equipment needed and coordination of all meetings and developments with architect and owner’s representative.
• Key project manager for major sub-contract of 125 single family homes awarded to company, responsibilities include scheduling, estimating, quality assurance of all material and equipment needed and coordination of all meetings and developments with owner.
• Introduced key performance indicators to all employees resulting in greater focus on business results and 100% involvement.
• In charge of all day-to-day activities to do with; proposal submissions, estimates, inventory maintenance, accounting maintenance and collections. HDR ENGINEERING, Miami, Florida 1/2005 – 12/2005
Construction Project Manager
• Planned, organized and managed the overall construction projects; including the management of the City of Miami’s C.I.P Data Bank.
• Responsibilities include design and blueprint review and analysis of projects, preparation of construction documents, bidding, negotiations, sub-contractor selection, material purchasing, RESUME – HUNTLEY FORTE
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scheduling, project budgeting, building code compliance, project development, quality control and processing certification of occupancy.
T&G CONSTRUCTORS, Miami, Florida Project 2004-2005 Engineer / Assistant Project Manager
• Developed an 8.5-million-dollar shopping mall renovation project, located in North Miami Beach
• Responsible for preparing contracts, outlining scopes of work, building project schedules, and managing small teams of labor on job sites.
• Handled all R.F.I’s, submittals and purchase orders, ensuring that aims, goals and objectives were accomplished in accordance with outlined priorities, time limitations, and funding conditions.
• Analyzed results of operations for substantial gains and more efficient utilization of resources.
• Coordinated the successful simultaneous development of several projects. COMPUTER EXPERIENCE / RELATED SKILLS:
Excel, Microsoft Word, Micro-station, Power Point, Photo Shop, Primavera 6, Auto-CAD 14 & 2000, Prolog, Short-Track, Microsoft Project 2010, Peachtree, Microsoft Visio, Buildertrend and Procore
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