James (Butch) Peacock
Mailing Address: **** Clear River Falls Lane
Henderson, Nevada 89012
Cell 702-***-****
adbyxj@r.postjobfree.com
Mission Statement
Developing the summary results for bidding and completing the project while being able to manage a range of projects at different stages. Maintaining professional execution that delivers the standards of the owner. Being decisive stressing safety with a driven result holding all members of the team accountable for the results.
Proven Skills
Preconstruction
Estimating (Conceptual to 100% Plan and Specs)
Highly Skilled Estimator
RFP Preparation and Submission
Negotiation
Contract Review and Enhancement
Finance / Accounting
Financial Analysis / Profitability / Budgets and Flexible Budgeting.
Manage financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings, and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a positive relationship with the client.
Leadership
Assume primary project leadership responsibilities in partnership with other key team members and project personnel.
Review, understand, and manage procedures for handling changes to the contract documents, monthly valuations, drawing submissions, change orders, substitutions, etc.
Document the status of the project, all meetings, and correspondence as a means to properly communicate within the project team and develop the project documents.
Qualifications
Coordinate with project superintendents and fabrication department to discuss prefabrication possibilities and/or alternatives before and during project construction.
Transformational Leadership / Human Resource Management
Situational Leadership / Interpersonal and Intergroup Conflict
Empowerment / Negotiation / Manage for Results
Solid History Managing Joint Ventures / Subcontractor Management.
Strategic Management
Evaluate the scope of work. Analyze project alternatives, such as material specifications and preliminary construction methods, to develop the optimal construction techniques for the project.
Plan, organize, and staff key project positions through regional department heads, subordinate project managers, general superintendents, etc.
Strategic Planning / Problem Solving and Decision Making / Scheduling
Organizing / Standards and Performance / Document Control
Management Ethics / Project Testing / Project Commissioning / Project Closeout / Warranty Compliance / Claims Experience / Arbitration Experience / Claims Avoidance / Equitable Adjustment / Monitor and Manage Associates for Success.
EDUCATION
Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky, Bachelor's Degree.
US Army Veteran, Honorable Discharge, Rank E5.
OSHA 30, OST, Plan Swift, Accubid Estimating, and Microsoft systems.
NECA IBEW 4 year Apprenticeship Program Journeyman Electrician
EXPERIENCE:
Director Electrical Estimating
The INSIGHT COMPANY
New York, NY
11/2016-Present
Develop cost estimates and cost management schedules for projects.
Managing and documented construction cost planning.
Develop cost control to ensure the project is completed pre-agreed cost.
Analyze situations providing technical assessment needed to resolve.
Scheduling using the critical path method (CPM) to develop construction schedules.
Lead in the preparation of staffing, deployment and support plans as well as
checkpoint reviews that facilitated forward momentum of each project.
Introduced ways to accelerate the application development lifecycle.
Focused on customer service and passion for working in a customer-facing role, while Building partnerships with stakeholders across the company.
Proven success in managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
Gaylor Electric, Inc.
08/2016-11/2016
Westside Medical Hospital
Plantation, Florida
Installation of two new Generators in existing structure without incurring downtime
Manage project to confirm adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
Maintain employee production records for upper management.
Developed files and records to track project milestones and deliverables.
Presented for approvable cost modifications to project plans.
Responsible for supervising and directing the work of the crew.
Interview to hire all new employees.
Providing and documenting daily reports for historical purposes.
The project was shut down due to County and Engineers not agreeing to design changes.
Gaylor Electric, Inc.
5/2015-08/2016
Bayou Tower
Houston, Texas
Appointed to lead the project due to a change of management by the Corporate Office.
Successfully brought the project back on schedule within 90 days.
Construction of care units to meet hospital requirements.
Reviewed with field staff OSHA requirements for maintaining Safety.
Maintained and updated GMP pricing based on COR’s approved.
Established RFI and daily report logs.
Maintained an inventory of stock to keep installations on schedule.
Negotiate contract issues with GC keeping schedule current for the project.
Apple New Headquarters
Project Manager – Electrical
Skanska USA
3/2014-5/2015
Cupertino, California
Ground-up construction
Approved submittals for accuracy.
Reviewed and approved 3D Cad Drawing.
Signed off on a monthly billing schedule of values for sub-contractors.
Tracked and maintained the status of COR’s.
Developed a mentoring program for project engineer training.
Examined and approved daily reports from subcontractors.
Reviewed and approved estimates for accuracies of change order requests.
Responsible for team development and leadership for the new headquarters.
Reviewed and updated critical path schedule.
Approved construction schedule with the three (3) electrical sub-contractors.
Sustained on-boarding records for 600 Union Electricians.
Reviewed safety programs for the job site within OSHA guidelines.
Maintain RFI records.
Cannon Air Force Base
Project Director
Balfour Beatty Communities
2/2012-3/2014
Clovis, New Mexico
Responsible for 650 new homes 450 refurbishments of existing homes for Military personal.
Developed program status of the project on a bi-weekly for Base Commanders.
Approved and reviewed construction schedule with Base Commanders.
Inspected, recorded, and approved all new construction and renovations.
Maintained financial reports for corporate approval, including the status of the project.
Approved and submitted billing for subcontractors to upper management for payment.
Represented Balfour Beatty in meetings with Base Commander for Housing status,
New Medical Health Center
Senior Superintendent
Beltline Electric
8/2009-2/2012
Owensboro, Kentucky
Responsible for Electrical Construction Contract for New Hospital.
A joint venture with out of state electrical contractor.
Directed, Coordinated, and Supervised the work of 4 General Foreman.
Responsible for the production, direction, and control of 220 union electricians.
Coordinate and supervised material requirements.
Responsible for onboarding of new hire personnel.
Monitored and adjusted labor production to meet schedule.
Maximize employee product performance maintaining customer satisfaction.
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Fountainbleau Resort and Casino
Project Director
Conti Electric
3/2006-8/2009
Las Vegas, Nevada
Responsible for Electrical Construction Contract
Estimated, Developed Construction Cost Control Budget.
Composed pricing updates based on designed changes by Architects
Responsible for the creation of a safe work environment within OSHA guidelines.
Directed duties for crew members of the construction team.
Developed timeline dates for reports that go to upper management.
Developed Change Management Pricing and received approval from the Owner.
Represented Conti Electric at construction business meetings
Managed and Directed Field and office staff personnel.
City Center Development
Senior Project Manager/Estimator.
Fisk Electric
2/2000-3/2006
Las Vegas, Nevada
Preformed estimated for High Voltage Site Power Distribution.
Developed sub contractor's contract for 15 KVA cable site duct bank.
Estimated and Developed Budget Management/Cost Control.
Approved design excavation and equipment usage and concrete encasement formula.
Established durations, while coordinating with other trades for excavation.
Implemented standards within manufacturer specifications.
Developed crew size requirements for cable the installation.
Approved purchase of 15 KVA cable, PVC conduit, and termination material for site power.
Priced change applications for design modifications made by ownership.
Resolved installation of field delays due and oversights of others.
Marriott Grand Chateau & Turnberry Tower III
Establish and present to ownership for approval for a hard dollar contract.
Responsible for high-rise, high-end time-share condominium.
Implemented and purchased a manufactured prefab system.
Standardized installation of installed material resulting in reduces labor costs.
Streamlined installation of prefab systems with field management to simplify installation.
Approved pricing quotes and approval of all subcontractor requests.
Provided proposal with value engineering suggestions keeping the design intent.
Approved a working relationship with the owner in processing proposals without delay.
Palms Casino & Hotel Tower II
Establish and present to the general contractor an acceptable bid for the electrical contract.
Lead estimating team in providing a competitive bid.
Finalized pricing quotes for all essential items.
Mirage Hotel & Casino
DYNALECTRIC COMPANY
11/1988-2/2000
Sr. PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR
Las Vegas, Nevada
Chief estimator pricing, the casino, back-of-house, and common areas for the contract.
Maintain change order log and RFI's.
Defined, developed, and guided estimating team for ROM budget.
Finalized pricing quotes for essential items.
Develop a Nevada Gaming approved security and surveillance system design.
Developed and revised labor units, charting results for upper management approval.
Negotiated estimate received from suppliers of material within estimated budgets.
Identified, generated, and instructed field leaders on systematized installations.
PROJECT WORK LIST
Project Manager
Skanska USA
Cupertino, CA
Apple New Headquarters
284 Million Dollar Contract
Project Director
Balfour Beatty Development
Cannon Air Force Base
Cannon Air Force Base, NM 88103
143 Million Dollar Contract
Project Director/Sr. Estimator
Conti Electrical
Fontainebleau Resorts
Las Vegas, NV.
135 Million Dollar Contract
Senior Project Manager/Sr. Estimator
FISK Electric
MGM-MIRAGE-CITY CENTER
Las Vegas, NV.
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
FISK Electric
Primary 15KVA Medium Voltage
235,000 Linear Footage
Underground Power
18 Million Dollar Contract
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
FISK Electric
Turnberry Tower
High-End Condominium Tower
9.5 Million Dollar Contract
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
FISK Electric
Marriott Grand Chateau
34 Storie Time-Share
8.7 Million Dollar Contract
Dynalectric Company
Project Manager/Estimator
Mirage Hotel & Casino
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
New Casino
Las Vegas, NV.
42 Million Dollar Contract
Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
New Casino
Las Vegas, NV.
32 Million Dollar Contract
Community College of Southern Nevada
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
Science / Chemistry Laboratory
Las Vegas, NV.
2.8 Million Dollar Contract
Fashion Show Mall
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
Exterior & Landscape Lighting
750,000 Dollar Contract
Ethel M Chocolates
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
Automation Control Change Over
125,000 Dollar Contract
Clark County Government Center
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
Las Vegas, NV.
Fire Alarm & Security
110,000 Dollar Contract
Disney Prototype Shop
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
Forum Shops
Las Vegas, NV.
85,000 Dollar Contract
Las Vegas Club Hotel & Casino Addition
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
New Hotel Tower and Casino Addition
4.8 Million
Orleans Hotel & Casino
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
Exterior Landscape Lighting
875,000 Dollar Contract
Reserve Hotel & Casino
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
New Hotel Tower and Casino Addition
Henderson, NV
4.2 Million Dollar Contract
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
Tower, Parking Garage and Pool Addition
6.2 Million Dollar Contract
Fairfield Desert Resort
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
Time Share Condomumin
Las Vegas, NV.
6.8 Million Dollar Contract
McCarran International Airport
Project Manager /Sr. Estimator
People Mover Trans for D Gate
2.8 Million Dollar Contract
FIELD PROJECTS
Senior Superintendent
Beltline Electric
Owensboro, KY
Owensboro Medical Health Services
Owensboro, KY.
42 Million Dollar Contract
Gaylor Electric, Inc
Senior Superintendent
Houston, TX.
Project Manager/Supernatant
Bayou Tower
28 Million Dollar Contract
#2 Westside Medical Hospital
Senior Superintendent
Plantation, Fl
18 Million Dollar Contract