Project Manager Construction
Resume:
DWANE SWONKE
Spring, Texas 77388
EXPERIENCE
S/A CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, L.P.
(June 2002 to March 2010)
Executive Partner and President of S/A CONSTRUCTION, INC., a Texas Corporation, General Partner.
• Generated 10.4m in construction revenue for the Limited Partnership within the first 2 ½ years of operation through the hard bid process.
• Prepared and submitted hard bid estimates with a success rate of 22.67%.
• Enforced safety compliance and OSHA Standards, which resulted in no violations or citations for the Limited Partnership.
• Involved in all personnel decisions through reference checks, drug testing, and background information.
• Acquired business for the Limited Partnership by preparing and submitting the required documentation to school districts and A&E Firms for consideration and approval to bid bonded projects.
• Presented cost savings ideas to clients in an effort to ease budget constraints through Value Engineering while maintaining project integrity.
• Assembled business and financial plans by forecasting profits and anticipated work load based on market trends and economic projections.
• Explored potential markets of interest and their viability to the Limited Partnership.
• Managed Surety Reporting and bond ratio negotiations.
• Prepared work on hand reports with projected profits and anticipated business growth.
• Implemented business systems for the Limited Partnership.
• Prepared project schedules and coordinated activities for all trades and suppliers.
• Reviewed, approved, negotiated and executed prime contracts with Owners.
• Oversaw subcontract negotiations and scope analysis of subcontractor/supplier proposals.
• Enforced Quality Control and assurance standards that held subcontractors and supplier accountable for their work and products.
• Verified shop drawings and product data for compliance with specifications and building codes.
• Developed and initiated action plans for each project that resulted in the least monetary and scheduling impact for those projects.
• Oversaw Design-Build negotiations, scope development and prepared documentation to finalize agreement.
• Reviewed design build drawings and specifications for compliance with building codes and design criteria.
CONSTRUCTION, LTD.
(August 1992 to June 2002)
Senior Project Manager (October1999 to June 2002)
• Managed 38.5 Million dollars of Construction Projects from a Satellite Office at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston.
• Managed, organized and controlled all aspects of construction projects.
• Acquired extensive knowledge of Houston Airport Systems documentation requirements.
• Oversaw subcontract negotiations and scope analysis of subcontractor/supplier proposals.
• Prioritized tasks and managed project team.
• Conducted regular project meetings with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers to address job progress, productivity, milestones, anticipated delays, change orders, project documentation, and applications for payment.
• Conducted in-house project meetings to address known issues in preparation for regular project meetings with owners and consultants.
• Involved in making all personnel decisions on managed projects.
• Enforced Quality Control and assurance standards that held subcontractors and supplier accountable for their work and products.
• Reviewed shop drawings and product data for compliance with specifications and building codes.
• Developed and initiated action plans for each project that resulted in the least monetary and scheduling impact for those projects.
• Oversaw project estimating and change order negotiations.
• Implemented the use of Project Management Software in coordination with Houston Airport Systems Construction Managers and City of Houston representatives.
• Planned and organized all project schedules for the George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston projects.
• Acquired extensive knowledge of scheduling software, including SureTrak Project Manager.
Project Manager (August 1992 to October1999)
• Documented schedule impacts and prepared cost analysis to illustrate owner delays, which resulted in the recovery of damages from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and San Jacinto College.
• Managed, organized and controlled all aspects of assigned construction projects.
• Oversaw subcontract negotiations and scope analysis of subcontractor/supplier proposals.
• Verified shop drawing and product data for compliance with specifications and building codes.
• Conducted regular project meetings with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers to address job progress, productivity, milestones, anticipated delays, change orders, project documentation, and applications for payment.
• Conducted in-house project meetings to address known issues in preparation for regular project meetings.
• Reviewed design build drawings and specifications for compliance with local building codes and design criteria.
• Assembled and negotiated all pricing on change orders for all project.
• Developed specific spreadsheets and forms using Quattro Pro for organizing and enhancing each company project.
• Planned and organized all project schedules using SureTrak Project Manager.
SPAW GLASS, INC.
(September 1981 to August 1992)
Project Superintendent (September 1986 to August 1992)
• Scheduled, organized, planned, and coordinated subcontractors and suppliers for assigned project.
• Managed the productivity of direct labor forces.
• Oversaw productivity of subcontractors and provided man power analysis.
• Developed job cost production budgets as a measure of accountability for estimating and actual production expenses.
• Conducted regular project meetings with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers to address job progress, productivity, milestones, anticipated delays, change orders, project documentation, and applications for payment.
• Reviewed shop drawings and submittals for compliance with contract documents.
Assistant Superintendent/Foreman (May 1985 to September 1986)
• Directed, scheduled and coordinated all GC personnel.
• Coordinated all trades and safety program.
Carpenter (May 1982 to May 1985)
• Built engineered concrete construction forms.
• Performed site layout and elevation control for concrete paving and sidewalks.
• Installed industrial/commercial grade doors.
• Installed and calibrated commercial grade building hardware.
• Installed finish carpentry and millwork.
• Established building control line and performed interior wall layout.
• Prepared project punch list and verified satisfactory completion of work.
• Oversaw OSHA and company regulated safety procedures for assigned project.
General Laborer (July 1981 to May 1982)
• Performed general labor duties.
• Assisted with project engineering duties.
• Performed building make-ready procedures.
EDUCATION
LONE STAR COLLEGE (NORTH HARRIS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE) Houston, Texas
• Completed business courses including Accounting, Business Principles, and Business Law.
• Enrolled for online courses this fall.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Awarded the 1990 Houston Business Roundtable award for Outstanding Safety Performance in the category of Commercial Large Projects for work on the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
• Obtained Builder Certification from Nucor Building Systems.
• Past member of the Houston Chapter of the ABC.
• Past member of the Spaw Glass, Inc. Safety Committee.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE : S/A COMPLETED PROJECTS
Premier Center/Reception Hall
Contract Amount: $2,200,000.00
Completion Date: May 2009
Designer: 3DR Design
McKay Business Park
Contract Amount: $1,300,000.00Completion Date: May 2007
Designer: 3DR Design
ROMAR USA
Warehouse Additions/Renovation
Contract Amount: $550,000.00Completion Date: September 2007
Designer: 3DR Design
Frames of Distinction
Contract Amount: $50,000.00Completion Date: April 2007
Owner: Ken & Lisa Crabtree
Klein ISD Miscellaneous Projects 2005
Contract Amount: $2,092,000.00
Completion Date: March 2006
Owner: Klein ISD
Stevens Elementary School Renovation
Contract Amount: $2,233,500.00
Completion Date: August 2006
Owner: Houston ISD/Heery
Covington Woods Ditch Improvement Project
Contract Amount: $400,000.00
Completion Date: July 2003
Owner: City of Sugar Land
Doctor’s Office Expansion
Contract Amount: $26,000
Office Expansion and Build out
Owner: Conroe ISD
Completion Date: September 2002
Klein ISD Klein Intermediate School
Library Addition
Contract Amount: $1,456,000.00
Completion Date: August 2005
Klein ISD Three Elementary School
P.E. Facilities 2004
Contract Amount: $1,970,000.00
Completion Date: May 2005
Owner: Klein ISD
Klein ISD Instructional Center
Phase II Renovations 2003
Office Renovations
Contract Amount: $643,000.00
Completion Date: March 2004
Owner: Klein ISD
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church - New Education Center
Contract Amount: $893,000.00
Completion Date: August 2004
Owner: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Pasadena ISD-AEP Facility
Building Conversion to a School
Contract Amount: $3,335,719.00
Completion Date: October 2004
Owner: Pasadena ISD
Brookshire Nursing Home
Int. Remodel/Site Improvements
Contract Amount: $500,000.00
Completion Date: October 2004
Owner: Advanced Living Technology
City of Houston Fire Station No: 33
New Fire Station
Contract Amount: $3,030,000.00
Completion Date: July 2004
Owner: City of Houston
Klein ISD Phase I Conservation Lighting Renovations
Lighting Improvements
Contract Amount: $1,076,212.00
Completion Date: August 2003
Owner: Klein ISD
PROJECT EXPERIENCE : CAREER PROJECTS
Public School Projects
1. ELEANOR TINSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HISD 8.5M
2. JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL FIRE RESTORATION HISD 2.3M
3. HASSLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KISD 7.3M
4. VALLEY WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HISD 4.0M
5. HILDEBRANDT INT. SCHOOL KISD 4.2M
6. ROBERT E. LEE HIGH SCHOOL GCCISD 6.0M
7. KATY HIGH SCHOOL ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS 9.6M
8. SPRING BRANCH ISD GROUP I SCHOOLS 1.9M
9. ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS 6.4M
10. SPRING ISD RENOVATION PACKAGE "A" 1994 .7M
11. HISD-LONG M. SCHOOL RENOVATION 2.4M
12. HISD-B.T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 1.3M
13. SPRING ISD RENOVATION PACKAGE "E" 1993 .8M
14. BARBERS HILL I.S.D. ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS 9.0M
15. SPRING ISD BAMMEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS 4.7M
16. SPRING HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM RENOVATION 1.0M
17. ALIEF HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX 6.0M
18. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 5.0M
19. SPRING/WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION 5.0M
20. SPRING ELEMENTARY NO. 12 - BENEKE 4.6M
21. MAYDE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 18.6M
22. CLEMENTS HIGH SCHOOL FBISD 14.2M
23. KLEIN OAK HIGH SCHOOL KISD 16.0M
24. MEMORIAL PARKWAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL KATY ISD 7.1M
Government Projects
1. GBIAH-CHILLED WATER LOOP EXPANSION-424A 18.5M
2. GBIAH-MICKEY LELAND IAB/C-LINK EXPANSION-513A 9.5M
3. DENVER HARBOR COMMUNITY CENTER CITY OF HOUSTON 8.5M
4. GBIAH-TERMINAL A/B UTILITY DISTRIBUTION UPGRADES-527 6.9M
5. GBIAH-TERMINAL “C” BAGGAGE CLAIM EXPANSION/RENOVATIONS-517 2.3M
6. GBIAH-TERMINAL “C” BAGGAGE CLAIM & SHIPPING OFFICES FOR CAL 140K
7. GBIAH-TERMINAL “C” INTERIOR RENOVATIONS 6.1M
8. TDCJ-RAMSEY UNIT I KITCHEN AND DINING HALL 3.0M
9. 509 NORTH BELT/INS BUILD OUT FOR GSA .8M
Special or Feature Projects
1. LDS-OLDE OAKS/KLEIN OAKS WARDS 1.7M
2. MELCHER DORM BLINN COLLEGE 1.7M
3. M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER LAB & CLINIC RENOV. UT 6.5M
4. CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION – ORIGINAL FACILITY 4.5M
5. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GALVESTON, TEXAS UTMB 1.5M
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