Project Manager Construction

BRENT T. SHEPHERD

**** *. *** ***** 317-***-****

Anderson, IN 46012 *****************@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Results-driven commercial construction project manager with over 18 years of expertise leading projects, and a history of concurrently directing multiple projects to successful completion through effective management and team collaboration. Continually striving to produce high quality structures and businesses while adhering to a tightly managed schedule and budget constraints. Advanced understanding of customer needs with diligent attention to detailed results including superior customer service and high levels of client satisfaction. EDUCATION

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science, 2000: Major: Business Management. Minor: Finance

Financed 90% of college tuition and expenses through savings, part-time work, and student grants. BISYS

Finance, 2001: Obtained series 6,7,63 Securities licenses, and Life / Health underwriters licenses. CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 30, Signal and Rigging, plus PMP Certification. WORK EXPERIENCE

Indianapolis Airport Authority (Contract Employment) Sr. Planning Manager January 2023 – December 2024

Responsibilities:

Planning director overseeing Indianapolis Airports $530M expansion.

Generated the forms for ‘new project setup’ handed down from the Capitol Improvement Board.

Set up meetings with the Stakeholders to determine sustainability goals and procurement method.

Hire most adequate consultant with costs 10% below selected project cost.

Manage public bid for general contractor.

Manage Prebid meting and site tour.

Generate addendums nearing the end of the procurement method uploading to the server.

Generate official contract of successful bidder.

Obtain professional and performance bonds to start the Pre-construction process.

Schedule a meeting with the Stakeholders to generate a notice to proceed.

Construction prosses (i.e. Progress meetings, RFI’s & ASIs, sign off on pay apps, substantial completion, meet with board for final completion date and collect acceptance, closeout, approve final payment, after 2 weeks of operations and checklist finalized- release retainage.) Summit Group Battle Creek, MI

Sr. Project Manager / Assistant Director of Operations January 2012 – December 2022 Responsibilities:

• Handled multiple commercial projects from inception to completion.

• Managed division buyout, utilizing newer 16 CSI version.

• Created project scope and generated AIA 401 contracts to awarded contractors utilizing Procore.

• Qualify contractors COI (certificate of insurance) upon contract execution.

• Create and modify project schedules utilizing Microsoft Project and GANTT chart software.

• Properly review all submittals.

• Update subcontractors and vendors regarding schedule and design modifications.

• Regular evaluation and verification of construction progress in conjunction with site superintendents, assistant project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to send regular updates to upper management.

• Coordinate all RFI’s and C/O’s through the proper channels.

• Organize and manage weekly progress meeting via Teams.

• Generate monthly project cost reports to update Procore Software and upper management.

• Managed weekly PSR and monthly on-site OAC meetings.

• Deal directly with the customer and/or project engineers, architect, MEP engineers, and subcontractors.

• Sign off on subcontractor payments (AIA 201) per % of project completion in accordance with the schedule of values.

• Follow up and organize final punch updates, plus review QC mandates to deliver a clean and polished product to the owner.

• Managed all MEP’s and power supply to all projects, plus sent in request to municipal suppliers. Achievements:

• Constructed Jimmy Johns corporate office in Champaign IL. ($27 mil)

• Lasalle retirement community in Detroit MI ($35 mil).

• Ruscilli high-rise mixed-use office building in Columbus OH ($90 mil).

• Goodfella’s Pizzeria in Louisville, KY. ($5.5 mil.)

• Johnson County animal hospital. ($15.5 mil.)

• Sidney OH animal hospital. ($9.6 mil.)

Rafferty Construction Franklin, IN February 2007 – December 2011 Traveling Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Generated precon division buyout utilizing 18 CSI version.

• Handled subcontractor bid invites.

• Vetted subcontractors before awarding buyout.

• Generated AIA contractual documents and/or owner contract.

• Organized project scheduling utilizing Microsoft Project.

• Generated customer Change Order Proposals (for C/O back up).

• Handled all subcontractors Change Orders and RFI’s.

• Organized and ran weekly progress meetings onsite or via Teams.

• Generated and updated construction scheduling utilizing Microsoft Project.

• Followed up on final punch items and QC protocol before final project turn-over. Homes By Reckelhoff Inc. Westfield, IN August 2005 – January 2007 Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managing multiple projects for a custom high-end home builder.

• Generated production scheduling, and budgets.

• Generated project schedule updates, change-orders, and updates utilizing Builder Trend.

• Worked directly with the homeowner and design architect.

• Managed and closed service orders for structures still under warranty.

• Delivered the final product with a final walk-through and opening ceremony with the Reckelhoff staff. Beazer Homes Inc. Carmel, IN February 2003 – September 2005 Production Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed service orders for structures still under builder’s warranty.

• Scheduled service contractors to complete multiple requests.

• Consistently met corporate commitments, exceeded customer service, and quality metrics.

• Developed weekly corporate reporting and service order close-outs. Diversified Financial Concepts Inc., Indianapolis, IN April 2001 – January 2003 Registered Representative

Responsibilities:

• Attained Series 7, 6&63 securities and Life/Health underwriters’ insurance licenses

• Registered with the SEC and NASD

• Developed a strong clientele base and long-term client relationships.

• Gained successful sales and marketing techniques.

• Obtained product and industry knowledge.

• Utilized effective prospecting and computer/telephone techniques.

• Gained considerable experience in mutual fund management, annuity products, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, IRA’s, IRS 1036 rollovers, and all aspects of the life insurance family (VUL, Universal, Term, & Whole life)

PERSONAL/OTHER INFORMATION

Very experienced in the entire MS Office Suite, Procore, Microsoft Project, Builder Trend, Build Pro, Plan Grid, Xactimate, Quantum, and Primavera P6.

Currently hold a OSHA 30, CPR certification, safety training, and heavy equipment training.

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