Project Manager

Sean Doheny

**** ***** ******** ****** • Chicago, Illinois 60643

773-***-**** • gf6bc1@r.postjobfree.com

Project Manager: Construction

CAREER PROFILE

Accomplished and versatile professional with 14 years of experience optimizing operation and profitability of construction companies through outstanding management and supervision expertise. Tenacious and meticulous project manager with proven ability to guide complex construction and renovation projects through entire life cycles with specialization in salvaging troubled situations through innovation and perseverance. Articulate and collaborative communicator, negotiator, and leader with talent for establishing productive relationships with owners, colleagues, and subordinates and building strong, motivated multidisciplinary teams.

• Project Management / Supervision Expertise • Innovative / Entrepreneurial

• Value Engineering / Cost Containment • Safety / Quality Control & Compliance

• Troubleshooting / Problem Solving • Tenacious / Versatile

• Team Building / Leadership • Niche Construction Expertise

• Construction / Renovation • Office / Residential / Education / Hospitality

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JAMES MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois • 2004-2009

High-end construction company that specializes in design build and renovation construction projects within office, residential, hospitality, and public environments.

Project Manager

Guided all aspects of construction projects from pre-construction through close-put. Created and monitored schedules and work assignments to ensure on-time, within-budget project completion. Established and maintained on-site coordination and communication between architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Planned and directed project quality control processes in compliance with established standards and government regulations. Reported on monthly progress, schedules, and construction status /adjustments. Liaisoned with owners and government / community officials to promote smooth communication and collaboration.

• Championed company’s obtaining large construction project at Wit Hotel in Chicago by value engineering $500,000 out of estimated project cost through innovative design changes. Completed construction of 2 restaurants and rooftop lounge on-time despite 60-day delay in project initiation.

• Optimized company’s successful, profitable completion of Harvey II and III YMCA Senior Housing project by completing 2-building, 110,000 square feet project on-time and within-budget. Completed apartments, including ADA-compliant units, common areas; laundry; and conference rooms, generating community involvement and support and keeping vandalism / theft to minimum.

• Recruited to Prairie Point, 357,000+ square feet, 24-floor residential development project, by senior management when original manager was removed. Utilized credibility as manager and strong interpersonal skills to guide project back on cycle, interfacing with Vice President to close-out subcontractors and project successfully.

• Completed gut renovation of 17-floor Crown Plaza Hotel in Chicago that included 400 guest rooms, 42 suites, 4,000 square feet restaurant, and meeting / conference rooms. Outstanding project performance resulted in owner awarding restaurant build-out to company.

• Guided effective completion of historic renovation of Mercat A La Plaxas restaurant and kitchens located in The Blackstone Hotel in Chicago, controlling problems with low kitchen ceilings that created issues with black iron ventilation. Interfaced with HVAC contractor to resolve problems with little cost impact to owner.

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FRIEDLER CONSTRUCTION, Chicago, Illinois • 1998-2004

Construction company that manages projects in diverse industries including corporate, retail, education, hospitality, and institutional.

Project Manager

Oversaw office build-outs and school renovation projects including roofing, tuck pointing of entire buildings, window and door replacements, and boiler replacements. Also managed elevator installations, fire alarm updates, abatements, and power / IT upgrades.

• Guided completion of 30+ public school renovations while school was in-session, minimizing disruption to educational process.

• Oversaw 2 office build-outs of schools that were under-utilized while classes were in-session.

• Maximized successful completion of historic renovation in one public school by collaborating with architects and renovation experts to remove, restore, and reinstall window protection on building’s front at gym and auditorium locations.

• Generated projects and profits by convincing company’s senior management to diversity and bid work outside of Chicago Public School system account.

JOSLYN CONSTRUCTION, Chicago, Illinois • 1996-1998

Construction company completing construction projects in Greater Chicago area.

Project Manager

Guided variety of renovations for Chicago Public School system, completing most projects while classes were in-session.

• Generated additional revenues for company by creating Hermitage Security, window guard company under Joslyn umbrella, which generated sales of $1.7M during first year. Company helped to salvage one school renovation project by replacing window guard company that was removed due to poor performance.

• Minimized potential challenge from community activist group that opposed improvement to one school by recruiting local Hispanic-owned masonry company and mentoring staff with budgets, material procurement, submittals, and day-to-day management.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Regis College, Denver, Colorado

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