Project Manager/ Estimator

Jeffrey S. Emerson

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Highlights of Qualifications

** ***** ** ********** ** displaying effective leadership and practical business skills while managing a harmonious staff of ethnic and cultural diversity. Fostered Organizational Development while making an impact in creating programs for implementing change. Exhibited competence and reliability with a proven record of success in increasing levels of responsibilities. Displayed excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities. Demonstrated articulate and persuasive communication skills both in presentations as well as with clients.

Relevant Skills and Work Experience

Granite Construction Company, Inc. – November 2006 to January 2009

Project Engineer / Project Manager

· Explored opportunities and developed contacts for new projects.

· Established relationship and provided an ongoing point of contact with owners.

· Develop relationships with local unions and representatives with comprehensive understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.

· Reviewed plans and specifications. Ensured thorough and accurate take-off using latest Ag-Tek software program. Developed thorough, timely and accurate estimates, proposals and bid documents for Private developers, Local governments, State and Federal agencies.

· Maintained a direct and professional relationship with subcontractors, suppliers, specialty services and truckers to insure accurate and prompt quotations and proposals.

· Process contracts, bonds and insurance certificates.

· Received and priced/processed all change orders and verifying disposition for payment.

· Managed several types of multi-million dollar construction operations. Including road rebuilding; Site development for buildings, utilities, & services; Civil infrastructure projects. With assigned staffing of 1 to 150 workers.

· Conducted weekly and daily safety meetings with employees as job conditions dictated.

· Used varied software programs such as AS 400, AGTEK, windows based Office and database media to monitor and verify daily dispatch for projects and personnel. Ensuring correct manpower and equipment usage. Managing daily costs and budget for all aspects of the projects.

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· Coordinated work requirements with plants departments on costs, delivery, and quality.

· Demonstrated decision making skills with the ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines

Roma Marble Company, Inc. – March 1985 to November 2006

General Operations Director

· Established a reputation for highly reliable personalized service amongst various groups such as developers, general contractors, distributors, international suppliers, interior designers, and consumers.

· Managed cost control and coordinated schedule with all domestic and international suppliers. Processed documentation necessary for import of product while abiding by all Federal and local laws and customs.

· Demonstrated success with employees in relationship building while sustaining motivation and innovation in the work place during process changes and technology modifications. Constantly examining the newest trends and products that could improve our product and production.

· Established and implemented work safety requirements in compliance with O.S.H.A., City, State, and Federal agencies.

· Displayed excellent supervisory skills while overseeing 20 employees, at both the fabrication facility and job site.

· Performed other administrative human resources duties such as: Establishing guidelines for hiring requirements, training procedures, and progress evaluations.

· Update and implement new manufacturing processes, and Environmental changes. Keeping abreast of new information available in varied languages to allow for greater employee understanding. Performing all billing and receiving functions to support the business. Managed payroll accounting and distribution.

· Handled all necessary documents for company’s Group Health Insurance, Workman’s Compensation, and Employment Development claims. Including additions, administering, evaluating value and coverage’s. Promoted continued education for the employees with local facilities.

· Negotiated company litigations. Represented the company and served as consultant for others firms in court and arbitrations

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United States Air Force – June 1980 to January 1985

Rank E4 – Honorable Discharge

Job Title – Avionics Communications Specialist

Education

University of Phoenix- Masters of Organizational Management Degree

Bachelor of Science Business Management Degree

United States Air Force - Studied digital theory and applications of Avionic Communications

Proficient in Microsoft based products such as Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point

Awards and Achievements

United States Air Force Achievement Award – 1984

Involved with the modification of the F-4 Phantom communications system as a member of the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. Provided instructional language for rewriting technical manuals to be used service wide. Honored as part of Rapid Response Team of airman responsible to evaluate, propose repair, and implement activities needed to put damaged airplanes in flight status.

Community Service Recognition

Have been honored by various groups including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, The California Highway Patrol, U.S.O, and SHARE Charities. For promoting the goals and ideals these organizations stand for and assisting in their ongoing programs.

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