CRAIG MOST

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

PROFILE

Performance-driven leader who has built a reputation dedicated to operational excellence with an in-depth knowledge of all facets in the construction industry providing construction management, planning and strategizing in commercial, multi-family, custom design.

SUMMARY

●Bid procedures, purchasing, contract management, proposals, estimating, forecasting, permitting process and budget monitoring/cost controls.

●Consistent focus on initiatives to drive productivity, reduce costs and further develop teams.

●Strong contract and negotiating skills with government authorities, general contractors and material suppliers.

●Strong relations within the vendor/subcontractor community.

●Manage projects from start to finish in accordance with approved budget and timeframe.

●Lead and facilitate construction team and trade meetings.

●Monitor progress of daily construction activities.

●Develop and implement safety and hurricane plans.

●Quality Control Management.

●Effectively communicate and tactfully negotiate to resolve conflicts and achieve desired goals.

●Organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.

●Design build construction, blueprint reading and layout.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NDC Construction – Bradenton, FL 2017 - present

Construction Superintendent – Commercial, Multi-Family

Oversee development of all construction projects. Obtain all necessary construction jobsite permits. Identify, analyze and resolve day to day challenges, leading construction team. Provide weekly, monthly and annual production status and bid updates/reports, accountable for job site safety measures and compliance with safety requirements as well as forecasting and managing budget expenditures. Manage civil and other contractors on site. Review structural surveys, structural reports and preplanning options. Assist with contract proposals and negotiations and managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Bradley Construction – Clearwater, FL 2017

Construction Project Manager – Commercial, Multi-Family, Renovation

Manage all construction activities. Responsible for all facets of project management for new and existing commercial construction. Project assist in estimating, execution, negotiating contracts, plan and specifications review. Oversee and manage projects from buyout to close-out including hiring subcontractors, project meetings, problem solving and scheduling.

Beachwold, LLC - Bradenton/Sarasota, FL 2015 - 2017

Construction Project Manager/Superintendent – Multi-Family

Oversee and provide project management for new construction, remodeling and multi-family apartment/condo make-readies. Monitor day-to-day fiscal operations relative to the annual budget and work plan. Manage and maintain all field personnel conducting weekly meetings while overseeing, planning, coaching and administering day-to-day activities. Verify the completion of change orders, contract options and special changes from work tickets. Ensure quality assurance and customer satisfaction is maintained throughout the construction process. Technical expert coordinating the activities of construction according to company standards and processes. Inspect all phases of construction acting as a troubleshooter and monitoring quality standards of building practices of trade contractor. Coordinate work flow and activities of multiple trade contractors in a high-production environment.

Dueall Construction – Gibsonton, FL 2012 - 2015

Construction Operations Manager – Commercial, Multi-Family, Restoration

Direct the daily activities of the subcontractors, pre-key workers and schedule adherence. Verify the completion of change orders, contract options and special changes from plans and generate all RFI’s needed to complete job.

Ensured quality assurance and customer satisfaction is maintained throughout the construction process. Technical expert coordinating the activities of construction according to company standards and processes. Inspect all phases of construction acting as a troubleshooter and monitoring quality standards of building practices of trade contractor. Coordinate work flow and activities of multiple trade contractors in a high-production environment. Accurately implemented exception reports and production schedule. Conduct walk through and final inspection on a timely basis. Accompany building inspectors on compliance inspections.

The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods (Assisted Living) – Sarasota, FL 2009 - 2012

Operations Director / Construction Project Manager – Multi-Family, Renovation

Oversee and provide project management for all new construction, remodeling, and apartment make-readies. Monitor day-to-day fiscal operations relative to the annual budget and work plan. Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems, controls and long term planning. Plan, organize and manage the overall construction development which includes design and remodeling, blue print review and analysis of projects, preparation of construction documents, bidding, negotiations, subcontractor selection, material purchasing, scheduling, project budget, building code compliance, project development, quality control, safety and certification of occupancy. Provide direct supervision to all site managers while managing and evaluating staff, vendors and contractors. Analyze organizational issues, identify solutions and provide recommendations supporting organizational goals and objectives while developing programs to address performance management.

NDC Construction – Bradenton, FL 2007-2009

Construction Project Manager – Commercial, Multi-Family

See job description and experience above.

Kimball Hill – Ft. Myers, FL 2005 - 2007

Construction Project Manager - Multi-Family, Custom, Single Family (high volume production). Responsible for business planning and development, marketing, land development, sales and the design center. Manage and maintain all field personnel conducting weekly meetings while overseeing, planning, coaching and administering day-to-day activities for the entire Division. Responsible for construction cost indexes while monitoring construction budgets and ensuring that the schedule is met on each project. Coordinate schedules, construction staff and production with Division President and senior management to accomplish goals and objectives of the business plan. Implemented, built and maintained purchasing / build schedules through company web-based program Airwavz. Responsible for providing the leadership and training for the Construction Division. Ensure all construction positions are well staffed with competent individuals in cost control measures, technical abilities, administrative and customer service skills. Recruit and evaluate all subcontractors for quality, production and contract negotiations. Ensure job sites are using correct quality material per plans and specifications; coordinate supplies and material handling. Developed and established safety program for job sites while enforcing OSHA rules and regulations through established safety program. Conducted weekly safety meetings with associates and trade partners.

Pulte – Tampa, FL 2002- 2005

Superintendent/Construction Project Manager - Multi-Family and Single Family (high volume production). Direct the activities of the field superintendents’ daily activities, pre-key workers and trade contractors. Prepare the project bidders list, prepare bid packages (RFP’s with scope of work), receive, and evaluate bids against original budget. Verify the completion of change orders, contract options and special changes from work tickets. Ensured quality assurance and customer satisfaction is maintained throughout the construction process. Technical expert coordinating the activities of new home construction according to company standards and processes. Inspect houses during all phases of construction acting as a troubleshooter and monitoring quality standards of building practices of trade contractor. Interview prospective superintendents and vendors, advising Construction Manager of hiring needs. Coordinate work flow and activities of multiple trade contractors in a high-production environment. Implemented exception reports and production schedule, generating, daily, weekly and monthly production reports. Conduct pre-key walk through and final inspection on a timely basis. Inspect and maintain standing inventory units. Accompany building inspectors on compliance inspections. Responsible for verifying installation of underground gas and electric services, as well as coordination of final grade for flood control inspection.

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