Experienced project manager. Diverse project background.

Gregory J. Houle

***** ********* ***. *., ****, MN 55038

651-***-**** / ****.******@*****.***

Project Manager / Construction Manager / Estimator / Construction Administrator / Department & Operations Manager I’m a career construction professional. Currently, I’m seeking a new employment opportunity as a Project Manager or similar position with a reputable and successful company that can utilize my dynamic experience and diverse commercial and residential construction backgrounds.

Accomplished in many areas of construction management: As a senior management professional, I have successfully managed the operations of a construction company, directed departments and staff, marketed, developed and managed client relationships, estimated and managed construction projects and services, and successfully managed and completed over 200 commercial and multi-family residential construction projects ranging from $100,000 to $85 million in construction value. CAREER OVERVIEW:

Senior Construction Administrator; DSGW Architecture (10/21 to 10/25)

• Perform site visits, participate in construction progress meetings, prepare reports for construction projects in progress, make decisions and resolve construction conflicts.

• Observe and inspect work performed by contractors ensuring compliance of specs, drawings, code, and safety.

• Engage in evaluation of possible courses of action and execute a decision after various options have been evaluated.

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment to ensure effective execution of complex projects.

• Prepare project estimates, assist with material and systems specifications to complement construction documents.

• Prepare project correspondence such as meeting minutes, RFI and Submittal responses, and processing Change Orders.

• Review material test reports, discuss options, and make recommendations when changes are requested.

• Complete projects on schedule, within budget, and with maximum client satisfaction.

• Provides oversight, monitoring and mentoring for less experienced staff.

• Projects managed: Indian Health Board Medical & Dental Building, Mpls, MN – construction $27.2 million; North Segment Community Center - MHA Nation, New Town, ND – construction $85 million; Omak Health Center - Colville Tribe of Indians, Omak, WA – construction $25.5 million; Chickahominy Health Center, Richmond, VA – construction $21.8 million; Monacan Health Center, Madison Heights, VA – construction $10.6 million; Northern Lakes Surgery Center, Moose Lake, MN – construction $5.3 million; St. Luke’s Hospital PT & Imaging Buildouts, Moose Lake, MN – construction $1 million; Omak Head Start - Colville Tribe of Indians, Omak, WA – construction $8.9 million; Tokata Youth Center, Fort Thompson, SD – construction $3.5 Million Senior Project Manager; Flannery Construction, St. Paul, MN (6/18 to 10/21)

• Manage the overall direction of construction projects

• Develop and facilitate project budgets, schedules, and goals

• Oversee quality, risk, safety and compliance of projects and team members

• Attend to project details; job scope, compliance requirements, subcontracts, billings, invoices, documentation, and change orders

• Ensure client expectations are consistent with bid documents and scope of work

• Work directly with field superintendents, architects, owners and other stakeholders to attain on-time job completion

• Develop new customers, and maintain and develop repeat customers

• Assist in developing new projects with new and repeat customers

• Projects managed: Nova SP Apartments, St. Paul – construction $16.4 million; PPL Franklin Theater Service Center, Mpls – construction $5.1 million; Churchill Street Restaurant, Shoreview – construction $1.5 million; Folsom House Exterior Preservation, Taylors Falls – construction $900,000; PPL Learning Center, Mpls; $650,000 Project Manager; Kalcon Commercial Construction, Minnetonka, MN (4/17 to 6/18)

• Business development

• Estimate and manage projects from pre-construction through project completion

• Manage the overall financial success of projects

• Create and manage project budgets

• Assess and manage all project risks

• Facilitate pre-construction, pre-installation, and weekly construction progress meetings

• Review, negotiate, write and execute all subcontracts

• Coordinate and manage project drawings and documents, ASI’s and PR’s

• Coordinate and manage all RFI’s and shop drawings

• Create and monitor project schedules

• Daily coordination with superintendents to ensure that progress, quality control, and safety is being maintained

• Manage change order, and present it to clients for approval

• Review and approve all sub-contractor invoices and pay applications, and change order proposals

• Prepare and submit monthly pay applications and invoices

• Schedule and manage the punch list

• Coordinate close-out submittals and owner staff training

• Projects managed: Dots Grey Commissary Kitchen, Mpls – construction $500,000; Union Depot Restaurant & Bar, St. Paul – construction $1.5 million; Trailhead Welcome & Adventure Center, Mpls – construction $4.2 million Project Manager; Stonebridge Construction, Apple Valley, MN (8/14 to 4/17)

• Managed the overall financial success of projects

• Prepared owner and sub-contractor agreements

• Developed, oversaw and maintained project budgets and financial projections

• Determines cost codes, approve invoices, and made necessary budget management decisions

• Manages field staff, subcontractors, and suppliers

• Selected sub-contractors, and prepared and negotiated vendor and subcontractor agreements

• Managed and processed project billings

• Functioned as the main point of contact with the owner and architect/engineer

• Facilitated project meetings

• Built and maintained positive relationships with clients

• Managed change orders

• Prepared and managed project schedules

• Provided high level management for quality, risk management, safety, and compliance

• Projects managed: The Grainwood Senior Living Apartments, Prior Lake – construction $22,000,000; Parkside Gabella Apartments, Apple Valley - construction $20,000,000; District 600 Apartments, Mpls - construction $11,500,000 Senior Construction Administrator; BWBR Architects, St. Paul, MN (8/07 to 8/14)

• Monitored construction project schedules and costs.

• Reviewed all construction work for conformance with contract documents and design intent, and quality control

• Prepared conceptual project cost estimates, and value engineering estimates

• Coordinated and issued project modification documents

• Reviewed and negotiated contractor change orders for clients

• Reviewed and approved all contractors pay applications and invoices

• Negotiated contractor claims and disputes

• Reviewed all contract documents for completeness, quality assurance, and constructability purposes

• Interpreted and enforced all contract documents and agreements

• Managed and maintained all client relationships and expectations

• Reviewed and responded to RFI’s and shop drawings

• Conducted substantial completion punch list reviews.

• Coordinated project close-out activities and submittals. Construction Administration Manager / Associate; BKV Group, Inc., Mpls, MN (7/03 to 8/07)

• Directed the Construction Services department.

• Developed, implemented and executed annual department operations budgets.

• Supervised staff to ensure policies and procedures were followed and client expectations were being met.

• Monitored all construction projects to verify that each was proceeding in accordance with the contract documents and the firm's design intent.

• Assisted contractors with planning, coordinating, and pre-construction estimating projects.

• Prepared Owner-Contractor Agreements and assisted Clients with final contract negotiations.

• Provided detailed conceptual construction cost estimates and schedules and life-cycle cost estimates to clients for project budgeting and financial acquisition purposes.

• Reviewed contract documents for coordination, constructability, value engineering, and quality assurance purposes.

• Coordinated and delegated all project assignments to construction services staff and design staff.

• Prepared RFP proposals for construction services.

• Reviewed contract documents for coordination, constructability, value engineering, and quality assurance purposes.

• In addition to my management responsibilities, I also worked on projects as a Construction Specialist. Construction Manager; HNTB Corporation, Bloomington, MN (3/98 to 7/03)

• Managed project field engineering services, and inspection staff activities.

• Monitored contractor(s) progress, personnel, equipment, and materials

• Reviewed and coordinated all shop drawings and RFI questions.

• Conducted project meetings and prepared detailed minutes.

• Reviewed and negotiated all contractor change order cost proposals.

• Prepared and issued all change orders.

• Administered project budget.

• Formulated and issued monthly pay applications to client.

• Developed and monitored all project schedules for adherence to project milestones and completion dates.

• Coordinated and monitored commissioning & start-ups.

• Coordinated close-out documents, activities, and training. General Manager of Operations / Construction Project Manager; Wesmark Corporation, Chanhassen, MN (11/95 to 3/98)

• Successfully established and managed the operations of a unique and highly profitable general contracting company.

• Managed commercial and residential construction projects, and field activities.

• Supervised and coordinated field personnel, sub-contractors, and vendors.

• Other responsibilities included: estimating, bidding, contract negotiations, project budgeting, project scope development, risk management, scheduling, cost control, safety, quality control, project close-out, and hiring.

• Client responsibilities included: contract negotiations; customer service; and continuous management and cultivation of company business relationships.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management: University of Wisconsin – Stout CERTIFICATIONS / CONTINUING EDUCATION:

OSHA 30 Construction Safety & Health Certification Certified Construction Contracts Administrator (CCCA) – Construction Specifications Institute Certified Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) – Construction Specifications Institute Procore Certification: Project Manager (Project Management) – Procore Technologies Preventing and Detecting Deficiencies in Design and Construction Documents – University of Wisconsin – Madison Project Management Skills: The Complete Curriculum – University of St. Thomas - Graduate School of Business PMP® Project Management Certification Exam Prep Course – RMC Project Management, Inc.

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