Project Manager, Estimator
Resume:
Michael L. Weiss
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Northglenn, Colorado 80234 Email: *****@*******.***
SENIOR ESTIMATOR/PROJECT MANAGER:
A highly skilled and seasoned senior civil construction estimator/project manager with experience in managing heavy highway, residential development, commercial, and private construction which includes expert knowledge in asphalt paving, earthwork, utility pipe work, concrete flatwork, and concrete structures.
CORE STRENGTHS:
Project Management Collaborative Team Member
Team Oriented Leader Critical Thinker and Problem Solver
Planning & Development Storm Water Management
Scheduling Budgeting Management
Excellent Organizational skills Customer Oriented
Subcontractor/contract management $2K-$50MM Project Estimates
Proficient Understanding of Engineering Principles and Concepts
TECHNOLOGIES:
• MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Power Point and Project)
• Hard Dollar, Timberline, and Heavy Bid (HCSS) Estimating programs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Project Manager November 2008 – November 2009
TARCO, Inc. Arvada, CO
• Managed and estimated horizontal and grading infrastructure work focusing on turnkey, and municipal projects ranging from $200,000 to over $3,000,000. Work related to Earthwork, Wet utility installation, Concrete flat work, and Minor structures.
• Managed project budgets and cost-to-complete to keep projects on or under budget.
• Successfully complete all jobs on time as requested or dictated by contract.
• Coordinated work and schedule with field personnel to keep municipalities and owners up to date with project progress.
• Manage Sub Contractors/contact management.
• Storm water and erosion control management
• Took over large storm drainage project that had at least 3 project managers due to turnover and completed project on time per contract with the City of Cheyenne at the same time managing another large storm drainage project for the city of Cheyenne, completing project on time and under budget.
Project Manager November 2007 – September 2008
E-Z Excavating, Inc. Erie, CO
• Managed and estimated commercial horizontal and grading infrastructure work focusing on turnkey, and municipal projects ranging from $200K to over $3MM. Work related to Earthwork, Asphalt Paving, Wet utility installation, and Minor structures.
• Managed project budgets and cost-to-complete to keep projects on or under budget.
• Successfully complete all jobs on time as requested or dictated by contract.
• Coordinated work and schedule with field personnel to keep municipalities and owners up to date with project progress.
• Manage Sub Contractors/contact management.
Project Manager – Director of Land Development March 2005 – November 2007
Laing/Village LLC Aurora, CO
• Managed overall direction of land development; assisting in development entitlement strategies, submissions, and presentations if necessary.
• Estimated and developed budgets for project from $34,000,000.00 to total project closeout cost of over $110,000,000.00
• Work closely with the City of Aurora regarding approvals of submittals, specifications, storm water and erosion control compliance, and warranty sign off as related to the project.
• Worked closely with the State of Colorado Engineers regarding a large Earthen Dam, Urban Drainage regarding Senac Creek to Aurora Reservoir, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and the Corp of Engineers regarding Unexploded Ordinance (UXO), and wet land mitigation (401 & 404 Permits)
• Assisted and managed consultants with obtaining entitlement, and permits approvals at the City of Aurora.
• Managed the process needed to control contractual arrangements with, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Managed, created, and updated schedules necessary for timely delivery of improved lots on time
• Supervised staff, established, and managed process for creating accurate budgets for development of residential lots.
• Managed a positive financial posture by monitoring costs to complete to maintain an on/or under budget status. Providing monthly updates to budgets and project progress
• Negotiated with all public utility providers to facilitate complete dry utilities.
• Managed completion and final acceptance of development infrastructure, and annual Metro District Report to the District Board of Directors and the City of Aurora.
Project Manager – Director of Land Development December 1999 – March 2005
McStain Enterprises, Inc. Louisville, CO
• Managed overall direction of land development; assisting in development entitlement strategies, submissions, and presentations if necessary.
• Estimated and developed budgets for multiple projects from $5,000,000.00 to over $40,000,000.00
• Work closely with the municipalities regarding approvals of submittals, specifications, storm water and erosion control, and warranty sign off as related to each project.
• Worked closely with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regarding petroleum clean up (achieving a letter of clearance within 6 months) and storm water and erosion control compliance.
• Assisted and managed consultants with obtaining entitlement, and permit approvals for project within each of the municipalities involved.
• Managed the process needed to control contractual arrangements with, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Managed, created, and updated schedules necessary for timely delivery of improved lots on time
• Supervised staff, established, and managed process for creating accurate budgets for development of residential lots.
• Managed a positive financial posture by monitoring costs to complete to maintain an on/or under budget status. Providing monthly updates to budgets and project progress
• Negotiated with all public utility providers to facilitate complete dry utilities.
• Managed and maintained Letters of Credit/Bonds with financial institutions and municipalities of the projects were built.
Project Manager June 1976-December 1999
Lafarge NA Denver, CO
• Managed and estimated private, commercial, municipality grading and asphalt paving work ranging from $2k to over $3MM
• Managed project budgets and cost-to-complete to keep projects on or under budget.
• Successfully complete all jobs on time as requested or dictated by contract.
• Coordinated work and schedule with field personnel to keep municipalities and owners up to date with project progress.
• Managed Subcontractors and contact management.
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:
University of Phoenix – Denver
• Bachelor of Science – Business Management
Community College of Denver
• Associates Degree of Applied Science – Photography
• Associates Degree of Applied Science – Graphic Arts
Awards
• Community Awards Laing/Village LLC:
o 2007 Metro Denver HBA
Community of the Year
Landscaping Community of the Year
4 Marketing Awards
o 2007 National HBA
Community of the Year
References and Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request
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