Henry Ravenel

SUMMARY: With my extensive knowledge in the project management field, I have diversified skills in all areas from scheduling to estimating. I work with an organized and professional demeanor and have a very high regard for safety and efficiency. I want to obtain a position with an organization that will challenge and utilize my skills to enhance their company and add value.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

January 2009- Present Contracting Solutions, LLC.

Project Manager/Owner

* Contracted and supervised all sub-contractors for all phases of construction

* Finalized all project schedules, work logs, reports, and budgets

* Delivered meeting minutes

* Managed job site into final stages of completion

* Handled all logistics and procurement of material for project scope

* Maintained work logs of all project documentation to ensure compliance

* Created project schedules, reports, and budgets

* Developed and maintained professional relationships with subcontractors and vendors

• Hired by the WH Platts Company to help manage and schedule logistics and installation of Smart Boards for the entire Charleston County School District. Worked with SMART Technologies and Panduit to ensure costumer satisfaction and job compliance.

• Hired by Meridian Automation and Telecommunications to oversee installation of access control, division 16000 and 17000. Worked closely with Senior Project Manager on installation, design and maintenance of all data infrastructure at the Citadel campus. Worked with NET at CVS store locations installing Vertical Wave phone systems.

• Served as Project Manager for Meridian Automation and Telecommunications and tasked with conducting site surveys, managing crews and administration tasks. Whereby information generated contributes toward total project cost estimates, statement of work and determination of labor and material needed to support various telecommunications and electronic equipment installations. Design, supervision and installation of cabling systems for Local and Wide Area Networks, utilizing wire less media, fiber-optic cable and Category five cabling.

January 2005-December 2008 Choate Construction

Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer

* Maintained timely and accurate flow of all project construction information pertaining to assigned projects.

* Coordinated construction permit submittals to governing agencies.

* Oversaw submittal of record drawing documentation and the release of bonds typically associated with grading permits.

* Coordinated internal review and approvals of design drawings, materials or equipment specifications.

* Ensured receipt of project record drawings, warranties, and O&M manuals from design professionals and contractors, and coordinate turnover to Document Control.

* Assisted in preparing job close-out records and organizing files for storage.

* Tracked and logged Facilities Compliance Program documents: E&S Evaluation requests and responses, Permit & Compliance Checklists, and Completion & Turnover Checklists.

* Assisted Project Managers in planning, scheduling, and construction administration.

* Assisted in preparation of scope documents, budgets and estimates.

* Attended and document design and construction meetings.

* Ensured assigned vendor conformance with project schedules; maintained overall project schedule when assigned.

* Reviewed and recommend for approval assigned vendor billings.

* Oversaw and coordinateed the RFI and Product/Material Submittal processes on assigned projects.

* Assisted in punch list documentation and sign-offs.

* Completed other responsibilities as assigned by the Project Area Manager.

* Assisted Project Manager with project contract documents review.

* Assisted Project Manager with project start up.

* Worked with the Project Team to develop and implement remedies to address cost overruns

* Developed and maintained professional relationships with subcontractors and vendors.

* Delivered meeting minutes

* Assured that all applicable company policies and procedures are implemented on the project.

* Responsible for all phases of projects from pre-construction to close out

* Maintained relations with clients, sub-contractors, team, etc.

* Created project schedules, reports, and budgets

* Maintained work logs of all project documentation to ensure compliance

* Provided job costing and commitment reports

* Procurement of all material used for entire scope of project

* Scheduled and coordinated drop off of all material used on job site

Summer Internship: May 2003-September 2003 Feltmann & Associates, Inc.

Estimator/Project Coordinator

* Responsible for all phases of projects from pre-construction to close out

* Coordinated the quantity take-off for projects

* Contacted subcontractors and suppliers (i.e. truckers, material providers) requesting quotes to successfully bid a project

* Utilized estimating system to comprise an accurate budget or bid for private sector work, conferring with Field Operations on project requirements, productions, job restrictions, staffing, competitive advantages (i.e., shortest haul routes), subcontractor experience, etc.

* Managed and supervised job site into final stages of completion

* Procured and coordinated drop off of all material used on job site

EDUCATION:

1999-2003 University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida

Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering

* Major in Construction Project Management

* Minor in Business Administration

1997-1999 Wando High School Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

1995-1997 Christ School Arden, North Carolina

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

* Have extensive experience with the PMBOK and the fundamentals of the project management process and its methodologies.

* Experience working on high scale DoD projects, as well as Design-Build projects.

* Supervised extensive property restoration and preservation projects in historic downtown Charleston for Palmetto Craftsmen, LLC. and Ravenel Real Estate

* Have computer experience in; Excel, Office, Word, CAD, Timberline, Primavera P6, Spectrum, etc.

* Have experience with the design, integration, installation and maintenance of Smart Technologies, Panduit, Vicon camera systems, FAAC automated gate systems, Pelco surveillance systems, Nortel telephone switches, Ethernet switching, data rack management, data routing, BICSI standards, and EIA/TIA standards

* Working on obtaining my LEED AP license, PMP certificate and Building Analyst certificate

* Performed multiple Outside Plant and Inside Plant cabling applications such as directional boring, trenching, aerial construction, and manhole/duct installations. Inside plant applications include central office installations, office cabling, (Fiber, Cat 5 & 3) Ethernet switching, conduit installations, fiber-optic splicing, and telephone splicing.

TEL: 843-***-**** CELL: 843-***-**** EMAIL: jce6cr@r.postjobfree.com

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