Safety Officer Construction Administrator

D. Howard Flood

SUMMARY

Senior Estimator – Conceptual - Preconstruction Manager – Utilizing result-driven abilities to conceptualize and create construction budgets based on preliminary and schematic documents. Ability to estimate and control design of design build projects. Review scope and finalize construction budget for transition to project manager and site team. Ability to create a preconstruction design schedule to utilize through the preconstruction process. Analyze and coordinate plans and specifications. Apply historical data and unit costs to develop conceptual estimates. Perform site analysis, cut fill studies, and geotechnical analysis. Actively seek out new work through all possible sources. Solicit trade partners for projects. Seek out and maintain local trade partner network. Engage and work with project managers on all projects. Work with owner’s and architect’s team to develop and finalize contract documents. Oversee assigned estimators’ work, coaching and mentoring to enhance personal and professional development Create construction budgets based on preliminary and schematic documents EXPERIENCE

Cain Contracting, Inc. – Senior Estimator – Conceptual Estimator 01/2019 - Current

• Provided Estimating & Project Management oversight & support.

• Project Administration.

• Provided project estimates and surveys and solicited specialty contractor bids to ensure project compliance and completion.

• Conducted quality control inspections intermediately and in the punch list phase of projects.

• Reviewed workloads and set priorities to meet required project schedules and objectives.

• Project Analysis.

• Performed cost comparison analysis of subcontractors vs. Estimate

• Reviewed material/subcontractor invoices for approval.

• Reorganized work schedules and flow to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

• Analyzed and ensured construction ability and methodology throughout all phases of the project road map.

• Project Teamwork.

• Effectively supervised, trained, and motivated staff, scheduling company employees with contractors and subcontractors.

CONTACT

***********@*****.***

703-***-****

Washington, D.C. 20009-6940

SKILLSET

• Accounting Knowledge

…Budgets & Cost Containment

… Budgets Preparer & Analysis

…Cash Flow Projections

…Project Analysis & Projections

…WIP – Work in place report for

bonding company

Profit & Loss Accountability

Auditor

• Bidding for all aspect

…Invitation

…Bid Assignment

…Bid Document Dissimulator

…Bid Day Leader/Captain

…Bid Question Communications

…Post Bid Follow-up

• Business Development-

Marketing

…Fine New Opportunities

…Research Leads

…Establish Relationship

…Foster Relationship

…Customer satisfaction

…Client Presentation &

Representation

• Built cooperative teams, staying involved with all staff members to develop and instill a genuine team spirit.

• Mediated conflicts and delegate jobs and authority in accordance with employees' skills and abilities.

Allen & Shariff Construction, LLC - Senior Project Executive-Chief Estimator 01/2016 - 01/2019

• Report directly to CEO/President Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects and project scope by effectively applying methodologies that enforce project standards and by minimizing exposure and risks on projects.

• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements, including the identification of needed resources and assignment to appropriate personnel. Cain Contracting, Inc - Sr. Project Executive/Chief Estimator Baltimore, Md. • 01/2009 - 01/2016

• Report directly to President.

• Conceptual – Design Development Estimating.

• Design Build Estimating.

• Competitive Bid Estimating.

• Contract Negotiations (Owner, General, Architect & subcontractor levels).

• Procurement – Buy-out with scope reconciliation.

• Assemble, manage, trained and mentored multiple teams.

• Budget & Cost Containment.

• Profit & Loss Accountability.

• Control and manage multi-million-dollar budgets.

• Multi-Site Operations Management.

• Land Development.

• Spearheaded several complex Federal - GSA/Military projects with particular emphasis on design activities.

• Trouble shoot and resolve issues quickly.

• Analytical Writing.

• Delegate tasks resulting in motivated, excited, and highly trained subordinates that were ready for the next level promoted in and out to other divisions.

• OSHA and safety officer review and insured compliance.

• Oversee customer satisfaction and retention.

Scott-Long Construction, Inc - Pre-Con Manager/Senior Estimator Chantilly, Va. • 02/2005 - 12/2008

• Contract Negotiations

…Preparation

…Ground Rules

…Clarification & Justification

…Bargaining & Problem Solving

Closure & Implementation

• Construction Law Means &

Method

…AIA Documents

…Bond Attachment Process

…Claim (Contract Dispute)

…FAR (Federal Acquisition

Regulation

…Lien Law

…Lien Release

…REA (Request for Equitable

Adjustment)

• Estimating

…Conceptual Estimating

+ Interpolation Method

+ Unit Method

+ Superficial Method

+ Parametric Method

+ Approximate Quantities

…Design Development Estimating

…Hard Bid/Competitive

…Line-Item Budget

…Cost Saving Ideal & Value

Engineering

…Addendums Analysis &

Dissemination

…Digitizer

…Prepare of Assumptions &

Clarifications

…Preparer of General Conditions

…Project Set-up for Bid

…Quantity Surveyor – Including

Cut & Fill

…Establish an Approved Bidder

list

…RE Means (JOC)

• Preconstruction Manager serving as a key leader in the entire work acquisition process including management, coordination and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project and extensive client contact.

• Providing construction department with the best possible starting position to ensure proper start-up, completion, profitability, and company respectability, Responsibilities:.

• Conceptual Estimating.

• Design Development Estimating.

• Construction Document - Hard Bid/Competitive Estimating.

• Create and e-mail invitations to subcontractors and vendors for bids proposals.

• Conduct, coordinate & oversee site visits & pre-bid meeting.

• Coordinate, collecting of questions during the bid process, obtaining and translating requested information from and to Architect/Engineer & subcontractors.

• Coordinate distribution of addendum's to subcontractors and vendors for bid with Pre-construction Administrator.

• Set up Timberline estimates, Assumptions and Clarifications files, Alternates and other standard or required documents for projects.

• Set up computerized bid day tally sheet.

• Prepare detailed scope analysis checklists to review competitive subcontractor and vendor bids.

• Monitor subcontractor and supplier participation. Parkinson Construction Co., Inc - Executive Vice President Brentwood, Md. • 04/2002 - 02/2005

• General Oversight of office daily Operations.

• Supervise Project Managers & Office Engineers.

• Contract Negotiations.

• Procurement.

• Estimate various institutional, schools and other public projects for bid.

• Oversee the daily operation of the day to day active of each project.

• Prepare Change orders.

• Daily reports & Monthly requisition.

Calvert Masonry, Inc - Senior Estimator/Project Manager 08/2000 - 04/2002

• Spearheaded daily operation of high volume 950,000 sf commercial development “Market Common Clarendon, Arlington, Va

• Monitor work at several locations simultaneously to ensure highest quality standards met at all times, as well as cost control.

• Estimated various large masonry projects.

…Sage – Timberline Estimating &

PM

…Trade Scope Sheet Preparer

• Operations & Project

Management

…Architect Communication &

Review

…AutoDesk Bim 360 Field

…Bluebeam Vu

…Constructability Reviewer

…Corp of Engineers – RMS

…Project Set-up for PM

…P6 Scheduling

…Microsoft Project Scheduling

…RFI’s Composition

…Assemble, Manage, Train &

Mentor Multiple Teams

…Staff Development

…Team leader – Teamwork

• Procurement

…Procurement Buy-out with

Scope reconciliation.

l…ID Good & Services Needed

…Consider a List of Supplier

…Negotiate Contract Terms

…Finalize the PO

…Receive Invoice & Process

Payment

…Delivery and Audit the order

…Maintain Accurate Record of

invoices

• Quality control

…Phase 1 – Preparatory

…Phase 2 – Initial

…Phase 3 – Follow-up

• Safety

…APP (Accident Prevention Plan)

…Covid-19 Protocols

…EM 385

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Conceptual Estimating Abilities – In this time of fast-paced build before the drawings are started or completed.

• I can provide the client with any of the various Conceptual Estimating Techniques which includes but not limited to: Interpolation, Unit method, Superficial method, Parametric, or Approximate quantities. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Some of my key assets includes, but not limited to: Effective Communications – As a company representative, I have the pleasure to represent my company, meeting various clients from government officials, private owners, architects, team partners, along with our subcontractors and vendors. Effectively communicating with all involved with the forethought of “Thinking Results, Clear Purpose, Think before I speak” with interacting with my counterpart which includes reading my counterpart reaction and adjusting my communications where required. Team Oriented - I am the Senior Estimator-PM/Executive although at various times I wear several hats. I do not posture on position and, or titles, my attitude is whatever is required for me to get the job done, I am ready, willing and able to do whatever the team need for us to be successful!

…Safety Inspection & Review

…Safety Talk

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

M.Div – WBS, Washington DC

2014

B.S: Engineering Management,

St. Paul College

1982

CERT.: Paralegal

Howard University

Paralegal Studies

2000

Real Estate Management

University of Maryland-University

College

OTHER TRAINING,

ASSOCIATION & KNOWLEDGE

• American Society Professional

Estimators

• Association for the Advancement

of Cost Engineering

• ABC Estimating Academy

• Construction Law Principal &

Practice

• US Army Corp of Engineers -

CQMC

• LEED AP

• OSHA 30 Certificate

• Public Speaking Training of

America

• OSHA 30 Certificate

• Red Cross – 1st Aid/CPR/AED

• FAA – Private Pilot Training

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