Richard Albert
** ***** ****, **** *******, MD **904
410-***-**** (H) – 443-***-**** (M) – ********@***.***
Superintendent / Project Manager
Accomplished manager of construction projects with proven record of delivering results that meet or exceed expectations. Strong understanding of the individual disciplines which make up a successful project and the ability to organize the field and administrative functions to produce consistent results.
Core Skills and Competencies
Budget planning and cost control Excellent communication skills
Schedule development and control Maintaining and building client relationships
Quality control Vendor and contractor relationships
Design review and refinement Regulatory compliance
Quickly assess and adjust to varying codes Available for travel
Selected Projects and Accomplishments
• Managed the millwork renovation of the Baltimore Hyatt Hotel including the lobby, ballroom, restaurant and pre-function areas.
The project was performed under the $250,000 budget and ahead of schedule.
Maintain an ongoing 12 year relationship providing periodic services at (2) Maryland Hyatt properties.
• Managed the turnkey construction as a general contractor of 17 Waffle House restaurants in 5 states.
Provided consulting and expediting services to achieve timely permit processing and variances.
Regularly provided solutions to difficult engineering and utility issues keeping projects on track.
Communicated with code officials and developed solutions while maintaining clients brand identity design features.
• Provided consulting, management and general contracting services for the construction of (3) Bistro Sandwich Café restaurants.
Worked closely with owners and designers to develop brand identity and value conscious design.
Provided improvements to designs to reduce cost and improve the customers overall experience.
• Managed the construction and build out of the $9M Lifoam Industries manufacturing and distribution facilities in Belcamp, MD. The facility is recognized within the EPS (Expanded polystyrene) industry as the most advanced facility of its kind in the world.
Consulted with company president and provided regular schedule and budget reports.
Worked directly with designers, engineers and county officials to solve complex design and regulatory issues.
Professional Experience
Albert Construction Company
Owner / General Manager, 2003 to Present
Developed a general contracting company with a focus on franchise restaurant construction and hotel remodeling. The company continued its focus on restaurants and the hospitality industry while expanding to commercial build outs and construction management services.
Martin Construction
Project Superintendent 1999-2003
Duties included project management and field supervision of franchise restaurant construction including Waffle House and Zaxby’s brands.
Albert Carpentry Company
Owner / General Manager, 1987 -1999
Developed a company of skilled finish carpenters and millwork specialists providing services to residential and commercial customers. Projects ranged from residential subcontracting to turnkey commercial millwork projects.
Long term customers include national and local home builders as well as national franchises and luxury hotels.
Education
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute / Baltimore, MD / 1977- 1980
Select prepatory Highschool dedicated to the theory and practice of engineering
Harford Community College / Bel Air, MD / 1987 - 1990
Courses were taken for the specific purpose of strengthening skills and knowledge necessary for the operation of an ongoing business. Courses taken include:
• Business management
• Business accounting
• Marketing
Cecil Community College / North East, MD 1995 – present
Ongoing studies to strengthen business management skills including: Business management
• Business accounting
• Marketing
• Spanish