Bryan L. Finch
LEED AP ®
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
***********@*****.***
Objective
To join a team of construction professionals who strongly promote superior building practices and business principals. Further, to develop my experience as a Project Manager or Superintendent on commercial/ medical/ institutional or other similar construction projects.
Work Experience
Project Manager/Superintendent/Warranty Manager
LEED AP ®
10/07 – 11/09
Chastain Construction, Inc., Charleston, South Carolina
Project Managed/Superintended commercial/medical/institutional/historic renovation construction projects with an aggregate value of more than 4.5 million dollars. Tasks included the following:
Acted as liaison between various Architects, Contractors, Engineers and Clients.
Managed all day-to-day construction and contract activities, coordinating up to 80 subcontractors and vendors.
Established and managed all schedule and budget deadlines.
Provided routine status reports to company officers and clients.
Monitored and ensured conformance with contracts, bid specifications and plans.
Negotiated with Contractors, Subcontractors and Vendors.
Reviewed, monitored and approved contractors’ schedules and Applications for Payment.
As Warranty Manager, I handled the following tasks:
Managed all client relations from Certificates of Occupancy through post-warranty period for projects with an aggregate value of more than 30 million dollars.
Enforced all contracted warranty terms and conditions with subcontractors.
Project Manager/Superintendent
6/2006 - 7/2007
Finch Contracting, LLC, Charleston, South Carolina
Project Managed/Superintended in a sub-contracted capacity more than 30 residential remodeling projects with an annual aggregate value of approximately $650,000. Tasks included:
Managed all day-to-day construction activities, coordinating up to 30 subcontractors and vendors
Established and managed all schedules and labor budget deadlines
Provided routine status reports to clients.
Monitored and enforced conformance with contracts, specifications and plans.
Negotiated with Contractors, Subcontractors, and Vendors.
Customer Service/ Warranty Manager/Superintendent
11/2003 - 7/2006
Kalman Construction, Inc., Charleston, South Carolina
Superintended custom new and remodel residential projects with an aggregate value of approximately 4.5 million dollars. Tasks included:
Managed all day-to-day construction activities at assigned projects.
Established and managed all schedules and budget deadlines
Provided routine reports to company president and clients
As Customer Service/Warranty Manager, I managed all client communication, client concerns and expectations from home occupation (usually prior to punch completion) through home warranty period.
Lead Carpenter/Superintendent
5/2002 - 5/2003
Island Maintenance and Remodeling, Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Responsible for residential remodeling projects valued up to $75,000.00 each with an aggregate value of approximately $350,000. Scope of remodel projects was mostly kitchen and baths. Directly responsible for up to 8 employees and approximately 12 subcontractors.
Carpenter/Craftsman
5/2001 - 5/2002
Reliable Construction, LLC, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Teacher, Lead
8/1999 - 5/2001
Palmetto Christian Academy, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Middle School History and English Teacher
Associate Marketing Manager
8/1994 - 5/1997
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing, Inc., New York, New York
Assisted Marketing Manager by drafting sales and marketing materials for company division with annual sales at over 30 million dollars. Designed and drafted most promotional material such as news releases, advertising copy, flyers and merchandising materials. Directly responsible for annual budget of $50,000.00.
Education
8/1997 - 5/1999
The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina
M.A.T.—English Literature
Graduated Cum Laude
8/1989 - 5/1994
College Of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina
B.A.—English Literature
Continuing Education
Effective Preplanning and Project Scheduling, Carolinas AGC (currently taking)
Residential Blueprint Reading, Trident Technical College, North Charleston, South Carolina
Construction Estimating, Trident Technical College, North Charleston, South Carolina
Residential Builders License Preparation, Trident Technical College, North Charleston, South Carolina
Skills
Experienced in lump sum as well as cost plus fee contracts.
Proficient ability to read contract documents and specifications, architectural blueprints and scheduling programs.
Proficient in construction management software applications including Timberline, Primavera, and FastTrack Schedule.
Proficient with other computer software applications including MS Office.
Extremely well organized, accurate, detail oriented, and results-driven.
Excellent interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Information:
Licensed Residential Builder (SC—21605 inactive)
Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Charleston, South Carolina, member
References:
Available upon request
Interests:
Soccer, traveling, church activities, reading