Project Manager Construction

David B. Lippincott

Lynnwood, Washington ***** 206-***-**** h5pxyh@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Summary

Top-performing, highly-motivated, and quality-oriented construction management professional with many years of experience and an exceptionally strong track record of successfully estimating and leading a vast range of residential, commercial, and public-works new-construction and renovation projects to completion safely, on time, and within budget. Honest, dependable, and dedicated self-starter who has negotiated all subcontracts and purchase orders, as well as handled all budgeting, scheduling, security & safety planning, quality control, and client relations on all projects managed. Innovative strategic thinker with outstanding problem-solving and analytical abilities, and history of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while identifying and tracking changes and meeting all deadlines. Respected natural leader who leads by example with tireless work ethic and possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate effective professional relationships with individuals at all levels. Positive and friendly team player who always maintains the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Core Competencies

Project Management ▪ Estimating & Bidding ▪ Master Scheduling ▪ Safety & Security ▪ Quality Control

Budget Management ▪ Performance Appraisal ▪ Negotiations & Pricing ▪ Value Engineering

Client & Vendor Relations ▪ Work Flow Prioritization ▪ Regulatory Compliance

Professional Experience

Saxas Construction, LLC, Kirkland, Washington 2006 – 2009

Estimator/Project Manager

Managed, from pre-construction to closeout, new construction and remodel projects with cumulative cost of $12.5M. Estimated/bid and negotiated projects. Value-engineered several projects to meet client budget requirements. Coordinated procurement of materials. Liaised with clients and subcontractors.

Estimated and value-engineered new library for Indian tribe, leading the project to completion on time and even under budget, thanks to additional value engineering after beginning construction

Estimated and managed public-works projects, including fire station and school addition; completed school addition with students remaining on campus, and identified and removed hazardous materials

Worked with designer and county to re-design fire-station building to complete new design in just one week, instead of proposed time of four weeks; also re-worked construction schedule to keep construction on schedule and finished project on time, in spite of delay for redesign

Estimated and managed construction of wood-framed longhouse for Indian tribe; worked with tribe to satisfy funding requirements of tribe’s various grants; also successfully removed hazardous materials from dump sites discovered on property after beginning construction

Developed and implemented new estimating procedures to determine price for scope of work; new procedures created more accurate & consistent pricing, resulting in significant savings to company

Pendragon Construction, LLC, Kirkland, Washington 2006

Estimator/Project Manager

Marketed Pendragon Construction to commercial interests while also estimating and managing projects.

Managed successful home-remodel project (third-floor addition) while owners remained in residence; scheduled roof work for addition to successfully avoid any water intrusion into home

Estimated and managed successful remodel of salon while business remained open for business

DBL Consulting, Lynnwood, Washington 2000 – 2005

Owner / Project Manager

Estimated and managed projects for both building owners & minority subcontractors as sole proprietor.

Took over and managed to completion construction of 26-unit, town-home project with cost of $7M; negotiated subcontracts, hired new superintendent, and handled impromptu owner changes

Initiated estimating service for minority contractors through the Contractors Development and Competitiveness Center in Seattle, Washington

Managed all aspects of church remodel & construction of mixed-use commercial/residential building

Previously served as an estimator/project manager for WG Clark Construction Co. in Seattle, Washington; as president & operations manager for George Sollitt Corporation in Mountlake Terrace, Washington; and as project manager for George Sollitt Construction Company in Seattle, Washington. Achievements include managing construction of 16 high-end condominiums, each with cost of over $500K; construction of three-story, 30K -square-foot building (new headquarters for major non-profit) in less than eight months; construction of microelectronic clean room with cost of $1.6M; renovation of historic building with cost of $3.5M; construction of prison with cost of $14M (maintained profitability during negotiation of over 100 change orders); construction of ten cost-plus-guaranteed maximum projects for hospital (tracked costs for all projects, and brought all projects in under budget); and re-model of two JC Penny stores, each with cost of over $2M, while stores remained open.

Education

B.S., St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York

Fails Management Institute Seminars

Federal Publication Law Seminars

AGC Seminars on Safety and Law

ABC Safety Seminars

Computer Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Primavera, SureTrak, Timberline Estimating

Professional Affiliations

Board of Directors, Seattle Chapter, American Association of Woodturners (2008 – Present)

Board of Directors, Intercommunity Mercy Housing (2002 – 2007)

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