David E. Bell
Livingston Texas 77399
SUMMARY:
An innovative experienced manager and problem solver with excellent communication skills and demonstrated commitment to the team concept.
EXPERIENCE:
The Henry Group, Greenville, Texas June 2008 – Present
• Project Manager
Managed building construction and equipment installation at food manufacturing facilities nation wide.
Sara Lee Corporation, Dallas, Texas March 1993 – June 2008
• Project Manager 94-08
Managed building and equipment installation projects from conception to completion.
Interacted with corporate engineers and all contractors required to complete the project(s).
Defined project scope, secured corporate approval and funding, solicited contractor quotes, selected contractors, oversaw and managed contractors’ work, and managed budget.
• Special project engineer. 93-94
Worked out of the corporate office to oversee all building expansion projects.
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Henry Building and Engineering, Dallas, Texas May 1986 – March 1993
• Superintendent
Managed commercial and industrial construction projects up to $10mm, including budget, and coordination of subcontractors.
Interacted with engineers, architects, and owners to insure that projects were completed on-time and within or under budget.
Managed daily activities of trade’s people including carpenters, electricians, plumbers, bricklayers, roofers, etc.
Manhattan Construction Company, Dallas, Texas July1980 – May1986
• Carpenter Forman
Managed all carpenter activity on commercial and industrial high-rise constructions projects from start to completion.
Managed teams of up to 40 carpenters and 20 carpenters’ assistants.
Schwarz Construction Company, Dallas, Texas June 1972 – July 1980
• Superintendent 79-80
Began as an entry level laborer in 1972 and progressed up to superintendent.
As superintendent (1979 – 1980) managed construction projects up to 2mm, including budget, and coordination of teams of subcontractors of various trades.
Attended 4 years of classes offered through the carpenter’s local union.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Universal Refrigeration License Issued by Ferris State University 1994
EDUCATION:
Attended Indiana Vocational School 1994- 1995
Basic electrical
Refrigeration and Controls
Project Management Workshop, Kepner-Tregoe, Dec 2000
Bakery Maintenance Engineering Correspondence Course, Aug 17, 1993 - Dec 22, 1994
Refrigeration Technology Seminar, May 16-20, 1994
Maintenance Engineering Seminar, Jan 31 - Feb 2, 1994
Fundamentals of Programmable Controller Seminar Jan 17-21, 1994
Electrical Troubleshooting Seminar, Jan 10-14, 1994
Maintenance Management Seminar, Dec 15-19, 1993
References provided upon request.