JAIMIE L. TOLBERT
Waterloo, IA, *****
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a project management position requiring exceptional skills in leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving
QUALIFICATIONS
• Supervise construction project phases from bid to client turnover
• Oversee project phases: new construction, remodels, renovations, road enhancements, build-outs, and expansions, underground utilities, options and upgrades. Project Cost Range $2 million-$70 million
• Oversee the following construction project types: stores, office buildings, strip malls, multi-level residential, single level condominiums, retirement communities, industrial big box, retail big box, pharmacies, and government jet hangers
• Act as a liaison between all parties involved, i.e. the branch office, field office, and corporate headquarters staff, consultants, design team, local municipalities and inspectors, contractors and vendors, internal and external clients
• Strong ability to interpret contracts, drawings, and specifications
• Solicit and analyze bids on construction projects from contractors
• Negotiate, write, finalize, and execute scope of work contracts for all construction disciplines including MEPF and IT
• Manage budget and schedule, provide monthly job cost status reports to upper management
• Experience inspecting materials prior to placement making sure it is in accordance with contract documents
• Detail oriented, self-starter, and able to work independently reporting to corporate periodically
• Experience working in cold, wet, and hot weather conditions
• Implement practices and processes for better workflow and uniformed quality from project to project
• Facilitate training for field and branch office staff
• Coordinate and retrieve data for LEED Certification
• Flexible to work nationwide and internationally, willing to travel up to 100% if required, relocation not required
• Proficient in MS Word, Works, Excel, Project Schedule, and PowerPoint, Sure Trak Schedule, Grade Beam Bid Software, On-Screen Take-off, JD Edwards Accounting Program, Expedition, Primavera
EDUCATION
Masters of Science in Project Management, Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO 3/2012
Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 8/1999
CAREER HISTORY
Interim Program Director 6/2009 -Present
CTA Ministries, Waterloo, IA
• Establish short and long-term goals to achieve program mission for non-profit organization
• Plan, organize, staff, direct and evaluate program activities to meet goals
• Recommend policies to the Board of Directors and administer approved policies
• Create and maintain best practices to attract, train and recognize compassionate volunteers
• Manage fiscal operations including budget development and authorization of expenditures
• Monitor the financial health of the program and make recommendations to the Finance/Fundraising Committee and Board
• Assist with the development, direction and evaluation of fund raising activities including acquisition of new donors, corporate support, special events, and grants
• Develop, direct and implement public relations and communication strategies to support program goals and increase community awareness of program
• Collaborate yearly with national coalitions and quarterly with regional coalitions to strengthen and expand the program auxiliaries
Travel Project Manager 6/2006 -5/2009
Graycor Construction, Homewood, IL (Headquarters)
Graycor Construction, Phoenix, AZ (Regional Office)
Graycor Construction, Santa Ana, CA (Branch Office)
Graycor Construction, Sacramento, CA (Branch Office)
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Travel Project Manager 12/2003-6/2006
Weis Builders, Rolling Meadows, IL
Travel Superintendent/Field Project Manager 8/1999-11/2003
Butler Construction, Kansas City, MO
Engineer-In-Training 5/1995-8/1998
Iowa Department of Transportation (Statewide)
PROJECT TYPES
Retail Projects with Road Construction Enhancements
CVS Pharmacy Store, Atwater, CA
CVS Pharmacy Store, Porterville, CA
CVS Pharmacy Store, Visalia, VA
CVS Pharmacy Store, Fresno, CA
CVS Pharmacy Store, Bakersfield, CA
CVS Pharmacy Store, Dolton, IL
CVS Pharmacy Store, Crystal Lake, IL
CVS Pharmacy Store, Tulsa, OK
CVS Pharmacy Store, Bixby, OK
CVS Pharmacy Store, Dallas, TX
Wickes Furniture Store and Offices, Corona, CA
Wickes Furniture Store and Offices, Santa Clarita, CA
The Promenade Mall, Bolingbrook, IL
Big Box Projects with Offices and Road Construction Enhancements
Toys R Us, Stockton, CA
Wal-Mart, Marcy, NY
FedEx, Syracuse, NY
Ace Hardware, Lacrosse, WI
Best Buy, Findlay, OH
Residential Communities- (Single & Multi-Levels Residential) with Retail Spaces and Options/Upgrades Management
Rainbow Vision Retirement Community, Santa Fe, NM
Sedgebrook Erickson Retirement Community, Lincolnshire, IL
Glenshore Center with Retail Shops, Glen Oaks, IL
Villas at the Moorings, Arlington Heights, IL
Government
Air National Guard Jet Hangars, Fargo, ND
Highway Construction Field Inspector and Material Compliance Officer, Council Bluffs, IA
Highway Maintenance, Waterloo, IA
Highway Construction Design and Right of Way, Ames, IA
Roadway Design Construction Entrances, Waterloo, IA
DETAILED PROJECT LIST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST