Construction Project Manager/Estimator

Gwen F. Turner

512-***-**** (cell)

Email address: *********@*******.***

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CORE VALUES • Exceeding client expectations / customer requirements.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Successful in managing major projects and meeting strict time deadlines.

• Professionalism – Commitment – Forward Thinking.

• Strong organizational and time management skill.

• People Conscious – Profit / Cost Conscious.

EXPERIENCE

2009 – Present N-Powell Company

Construction Project Manager/Estimator

Project Manager/Estimator at Aberdeen Proving Grounds

Secured ten projects totaling over $5M in four months.

2007 – 2009 VERSAR ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION GROUP

Construction Project Manager/Estimator

Contract Manager and Project Manager for a $250M MATOC Contract for Better Built Construction Services, 8a Contractor at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, MD.

2004 - 2006 SANDERS ENGINEERING / CHEROKEE CONSTRUCTION

SABER Project Manager, Luke AFB, Arizona

Project Manager - SABER Contract. Attend all site visits for Government projects, estimate all projects, write scope of work, negotiate all estimated projects with Contracting and Civil Engineering, create schedules of work, and monitor the projects and budgets. My team consists of a QA/QC Manager, Office Manager and Superintendent. Created monthly budget reports and projection reports.

2001 - 2004 JAMAIL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Project Manager, Austin, Texas (2001-2004) County, City & State Govt.

• Instrumental in the start-up of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) program in Austin.

• Hire and supervise Superintendents, and manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Communicate with Owners and Managers throughout the construction process.

• Utilize RS Means Book, Cost Works, and Timberline to calculate estimates.

• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors, and ensure deadlines are met.

• Manage projects for Travis County including the renovation of Courthouse (level 2), and the renovation and addition of new office space in the Criminal Justice Complex.

• Renovated buildings including asbestos and mold remediation.

Project Manager, Houston, Texas (2004)

• Supported the JOC program at the Houston Independent School District.

• Coordinated with Inspectors and the City of Houston.

• Managed structural renovation, concrete, steel, electrical, and plumbing.

• Determined materials, coordinated schedules, and prepared detailed reports.

Project Manager/Risk Management Officer, Galveston, Tx (2003-2004)

• Managed Buy Board and JOC projects for the City of Galveston, Galveston Independent School District, and the Port of Galveston.

• Supervised the renovation of buildings, installation/repair of utilities, asphalt paving, concrete, steel and bridge repair.

• Implemented a safety program within one month, and acted as Quality Inspector.

• Capped 13 deep water wells for the City of Galveston.

• Renovated the main port building and built roads for the Port of Galveston.

Project Manager, San Marcos, Texas (2001-2003)

• Managed the JOC Program, projects ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 for Texas State University.

• Supervised and scheduled 10-50 employees and subcontractors.

2000 - 2001 METROPLEX INDUSTRIES/GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY

Certified Inspector/Safety Officer, Austin, Texas

• Inspected all phases of concrete and steel work during construction of a 7 story lab building.

• Conducted safety training for all crews and subcontractors.

• Maintained MSDS manuals to comply with OSHA regulations.

1998 - 1999 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Superintendent, Richmond, Virginia

• Supervised daily construction activities and highway maintenance during construction of a 10 span bridge.

• Maintained detailed documentation, managed inventory of materials and equipment, and approved payments to contractors.

• Participated in safety meetings and general field inspections during the demolition and reconstruction of bridge.

1984 - 1997 MOTOROLA, INC.

Project Manager, Austin, Texas

• Managed the construction of parking lots, roads, large industrial waste lines, high purity piping systems (Nitrogen Plant), and clean room.

• Communicated with Engineers regarding design drawings, prepared cost estimates, scheduled bid meetings, and awarded contracts.

AWARDS • Engineering Excellence Award for Patent Disclosure, Motorola, 1993

• Engineering Award for Patent Disclosure, Motorola, 1992

EDUCATION TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, Texas - Courses in General Studies

MOTOROLA UNIVERSITY – Associates Degree

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification from Construction Project Management School

• Certification from Richardson Intl School of Construction Estimating

• Certification from Hydraulic Concrete School

• Certification from Slurry Seal School

• Certification from Asphalt Paving School

• Certification from Pavement Marking School

• Certification from Traffic Safety School: Traffic Plan, Barricades

• Certification from Solis School: Nuclear Gauge, One-Point Proctor, Speed, and Sand Cone

• Certified Diving Instructor, Professional Assoc of Diving Instructors

- OSHA 510

- Army Corp of Engineers QC Certification

- Security Clearance and CAC Card

COMPUTER • Windows, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Microsoft Project; ESTIMATING: Cost Works; Timberline; E-4 Clicks; Pulsar

PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS:

Mark Moyers – Safety Manager 865-***-****

Don Barron - Superintendent 512-***-****

Jack Hicks – Superintendent 804-***-****

PROJECT LIST:

This abbreviated project list are just a few of many projects as a project manager, with the exception of the TDH building and VDOT bridge where I was a superintendent.

SABER Project Manager - $5M

JOC Project Manager - $14M

MOS-8 Clean Room equipment installation - $15.M

New Nitrogen Plant for Motorola - from conception to completion -$2.2M

High Security Map Storage Facility - Gila Bend, Az. $1M

Virginia DOT - demo and construction of 1st Street Bridge - $16.M

Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion for Motorola - $2.2M

Parking Lots, Parking Garage for Motorola - $2.3M

Texas Dept of Health Building - Inspected steel and concrete - $15.M

Excavated below three large commercial buildings to create another level for the building, installed French drain system, created new office space- $1.8M

SALARY REQUIREMENTS:

$120K. Relocation, per diem.

SUMMARY:

My primary focus is government work in the areas of JOC, MATOC, SATOC and SABER. With over twenty five years of experience, I have worked in many areas of the construction industry from bridges, new buildings, nitrogen plant, water treatment plant, renovation of buildings, estimating, writing scopes, negotiating contracts, preparing budget reports, managing numerous projects and contractors at the same time, as well as land development projects. I have been a partner of a General Contracting Company in Central Texas specializing in land development, road construction and utility installations. My vast experience would be an asset to your organization and I look forward to visiting with you and providing additional information upon request.

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