ROBERT D. PRICE
South San Francisco, CA *****
**************@*****.***
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Team Leadership/Quality & Client Advocacy/Program Management
Flexible in Rapid Change
Innovative problem solver with over 20 years of proven experience on a diversified range of construction projects. Managed projects up to $30M and delivered projects ahead of schedule and under budget. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills in motivating a diverse workforce to successfully achieve objectives. Motivated by opportunities to learn and meet unprecedented challenges. Managed high-tech, hospital, educational, retail, government, industrial, residential, & military projects. Extensive construction management background includes:
• Ability to Adapt in Rapidly Changing Environment
• Effective Reduction of Construction Costs
• Proven Track Record Managing Daily Operations on Multiple Projects
• High Client Satisfaction
• Successful Completion of All Projects on Schedule
• Effective Cost Containment
• Comprehensive Team Leadership
• Established Negotiator with Contractors
• Accomplished in Balancing Project Budget
CORE COMPETENCIES/ACHIEVEMENTS
Program/Project Management
• Facilitated meetings between design team and owner’s personnel to insure budget and schedule constraints were addressed. Processed payment requests, generated and processed change orders, developed and maintained schedules & budgets, and evaluated sub-contractor’s proposals. Performed construction and site verification reviews & reviewed architect’s and engineer’s plans and specifications to assure owner’s criteria were met.
• Developed & maintained client’s Capital Improvement Program to ensure each specific site’s construction needs were taken care of in a timely and cost effective manner. Seamlessly integrated program into the client’s Planned/Routine/Deferred Maintenance project framework.
• With limited resources, within 45 days, successfully obtained 5 construction permits working through city, county, state, local water district, and federal agencies. Enabled work to be performed within required time constraints with project completing ahead of schedule.
• Monitored and inspected the work to insure quality and consistency of construction. When necessary, worked with sub-contractors to resolve or correct as needed.
• Developed and maintained a list of architects, engineers, consultants, inspectors, and contractors for future reference for all project managers, construction managers, & owner’s personnel.
• Established $35M design scope for client to be utilized by the design team of architects and engineers to create construction drawings. Researched, analyzed, and compiled information from 30-35 department supervisors and site administrators.
Communication
• Developed and communicated project schedule with phasing of building construction, site work, and delivery of owner’s equipment/merchandise.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills to organize and maintain relations among owners, landlords, developers, architects, engineers, inspectors, consultants, trade contractors, corporate office and government officials.
• Possesses excellent analytical, organizational, and business communication skills.
• Accomplished in creating and updating construction progress reports.
Team Leadership
• Supervised and directed all the work of entire construction team including 5 office professionals, 6 construction managers, & 15 foremen.
• Leadership responsibilities included weekly staff meetings, break-out management meetings, one on one coaching and counseling meetings.
• Reviewed project progress reports to identify potential problem areas and explored possible solutions with construction managers.
• Demonstrated leadership ability for inclusiveness by soliciting input and incorporating suggestions from all personnel.
• Provided leadership as owner’s representative for owner/architect/contractor work performance.
• Conducted weekly safety meetings for employees and subcontractors at the jobsite. Investigated any non-compliance with company safety policy and procedures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Project Manager, California Plus Engineering, Campbell, CA (2009-2010)
Project Manager, Strawn Construction & Development, San Jose, CA (2008-2009)
Senior Project Manager, O’Connor Construction Management, Irvine, CA (2002–2008)
Lead Construction Manager, Vanir Construction Management, Sacramento, CA (2000–2002)
Project Manager, Crump Wilson & Associates, Baton Rouge, LA (1998-2000)
Project Manager, Cajun Constructors, Baton Rouge, LA (1998)
Onsite Project Manager, JCPenney Company, (1993-97)
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Certificate in Construction Management, San Jose State University
Construction Management Courses, Louisiana State University
AA, San Bernardino Valley College