OBJECTIVE
Apply my **+ years of Business and Project Development/Estimating/Project Managing/Problem Solving experience to a new team. My motto is, "Every Project Finished Ahead of Scheduled Time, Each and Every Time, Staying Within Budget, While Delivering the Highest Of Quality Standards”.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Estimator September 2018 – January 2020
Production Wallcovering
Estimating part time for Wallcovering and Painting. Occasionally other trades such as millwork, cabinetry, tile, carpet, FFE items (removal and installation), Drywall, Framing, EIFS, etc.
VP Operations /Sr. Project Manager/Estimator March 2014— July 2018
New Life Hospitality, Inc.
Experience with both Hotel Renovations and New Builds (Brands- MARRIOTT, HILTON, IHG, SHERATON, STARWOOD, WYNDHAM, and more), as well as Business Development - Complete Due Diligence (Review Reports/Site Inspections/ Projected Costs).Create/Develop a final overall project cost for a Proposed Development to determine financial viability. Creating an Independent Hotel Design and Standards within a Proposed Budget and Timeline
Comfortable creating and maintaining relationships with owners, brands, architects, designers, vendors, and subcontractors, as well as negotiating contracts and subcontracts, developing brand standards, and scheduling and phasing full projects
Capex: Budget: Loan / Estimate and Value Engineer, Reconcile Vendor Invoices
Review and Analysis of Project PIP, Scope, ADA Upgrade, Seismic Engineering Report, Brand Standards, and Required Design/Generation of Flag, and FFE Matrix
Maintaining Flag/Upgrade of Flag/ New Generation Upgrade/ Changing of Brand
Responsible for maintaining the work site, including verifying required permits, site inspection for unseen or unaddressed issues, purchasing and storing construction materials, and coordinating delivery of all job equipment
Led job progress meetings, daily reports, and completed weekly and monthly financial reports
Developed and implemented job safety standards, protocols and meetings; created and maintained protocols with architects, designers, engineers, brand representatives, and all inspectors, as well as FOH, BOH, housekeeping, engineering, and subcontractors
MOB & DEMOB
FF&E Tracking, Handling, Storage, and Installations
Cabinetry/Millwork/Furniture/Valances/As Built/Reception Desks/Custom Bars/Etc.
Review Draw Requests per AIA 702/703 Forms and all Partial/Final Lien Releases of Subcontractor Draw Requests by Verifying work in place
Create and/or Review Shop Drawings
Estimator /Project Manager/Superintendent August 2013 — March 2014
United Renovations Hospitality Group, Inc.
Hotel renovations and new builds, for brands including Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Sheraton, Starwood, and Wyndham
Responsible for business development, new development and construction from the ground up as well as additions/renovations, and brand changes
Manage contract negotiations, as well as writing and negotiating subcontracts
Schedule Complete Project/Phasing/MOB –DEMOB, site inspection scheduling, and brand site inspections
Complete 702/703 Draw Requests with Partial and Full Lien Releases
Capex: Budget: Loan /Estimate and Value Engineer
Review and Analysis of Project PIP, Scope, ADA Upgrade, Seismic Engineering Report, Brand Standards, Generation of Flag, FFE MATRIX
Purchasing of All Construction Materials and Job Equipment, Conex’ for storage, Dumpsters, Rentals
FF&E Tracking, Handling, Storage, and Installations
Reconcile All Vendor and Subcontractor Invoices/ Develop, Implement, and Maintain Job Safety Standards, Protocols and Meetings/Job Progress Meetings
Estimator February 2009 — June 2014
Production Wallcovering
All Demo/Painting, All Wallcoverings, Flooring, Carpet, FF&E Install, Carpentry (Framing/Blocking/Metal & Wood), Millwork, Plumbing, Vanities, Bath Tubs and Tub Surrounds, Light Electrical (Plugs/Switches/Fans, Vanity Lighting, Sconces, Chandeliers, Tall Lamps, Table Lamps, Televisions, Heat Lamps, Smoke Detectors and Strobes), Drywall/Acoustic Ceilings/ EIFS/Concrete/Masonry/Light HVAC (Duct/Registers/Vents/PTAC's and Cans), Light Low Voltage(WIFI), Doors, Frames, Grab Bars, Mirrors, Shelving, Glass Shower Doors, Insulation, Porte Cochere, Roofing, Art, Artwork, Murals, Custom Glass Walls, Pool and Sauna Restoration, Athletic Flooring, Windows, Glazing
Stonework, Railing, Signage, Fencing, Hardscape, Landscape, Parking Lot Resurfacing/Striping, Exterior Lighting, Flashing, Coping, Caulking (Horizontal and Vertical)
Owner/Project Manager/Estimator/Journeyman January 1995 — January 2009
Jenkins Painting and Contracting
Responsible for all estimations, project management, business development, and
Projects worked include: Hospitality, condominium public spaces, retail “big box” stores, churches, municipality buildings, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, wastewater treatment plants, entertainment venues (movies and sports), mall/strip mall retail, convenience store, museum, mixed use facilities, and custom high-end residential spaces
Owner January 1991 — January 1995
Aspirations, Inc.
Estimate/Project Manage/Negotiate jobs/Accounting/Networking
Hospitality Industry (New/Additions/Renovations)
Tenant work, Condo's, Retail, Etc.
Estimator & Project Manager January 1987 — January 1991
Precision Wall Tech, Inc.
Sole estimator and project manager for various types of work, including condos, hotels, retail, government, warehouses, hospitals, and schools
Single person responsible for job bids, negotiations, scheduling, permitting, and keeping within job costs while managing 130 painters and 80+ other workers/subcontractors
Became third largest paint contractor in Washington, D.C area in one year from joining firm; over 200 employees with no other estimator/project manager/field supervisor
EDUCATION
Georgia Perimeter College August 2008 — May 2010 (no diploma)
NA, Science Medical Engineering
Lincoln Technical Institute April 1982 — April 1983
Certificate, HVAC
Prince Georges Community College August 1978 — April 1980
NA, Mechanical Engineering/Accounting