Project Manager Construction

DAVID P. DUNAWAY

***** **** *** ******, *** York 13634 315-***-**** *.*******@***.***

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Accomplished construction manager and project inspection specialist with over 20 years of combined experience impacting corporations and clients through skillful enhancement and orchestration of operations management, cost analysis, contract negotiations, and issue resolution. Innovative team leader focused on the continuous delivery of top quality products and efficient services.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Construction Management Construction Project Inspection Client Satisfaction & Relations

Estimating & Bidding Value Engineering Project Design Field Inspection Cost Analysis

Contract Negotiations Subcontractor Relations Materials & Services Acquisitions

Quality Control Finance/Budget Management Operations Management Conflict Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BERNIER CARR & ASSOCIATES, PC, Watertown, New York 2007-2011

Architectural, engineering, and construction management firm with 100 employees.

Project Manager/Inspector

Directed project design and documentation, scheduling, and specifications, as well as owner and contractor communications, cost accounting, quality control, and inspections. Prepared monthly financial, quality analysis and control, safety reports, and completed projected operations reports. Collaborated with contractors and owners on design, cost, and schedule issue resolution. Delivered scope of work specifications and designed and bid documents. Communicated schedules, phase costs, value engineering, critical issues and solutions, and safety updates to owners.

Major Contributions

Selected to lead military facility project 4 months behind schedule, and completed it within in 16 hours of original contracted date and in budget.

Spearheaded 4 day plant operations recovery after production facility explosion. Rebuilt damaged portion in 5 months, and completed project in full within 7 months.

Ensured successful completion of $35M school district project before new term.

Facilitated completion of over budget or behind schedule projects and improve owner and contractor relations.

Completely reconstructed roof structure system during scheduled renovations after discovering the previous system to be structurally unsafe.

CARDINAL CONSTRUCTION NNY INC., Dexter, New York 2004-2007

Company specializing in mechanical systems installation.

Project Manager & Estimator

Devised pricing formats and completed project bids, subcontractor procurement, and supplier pricing negotiations. Conducted final project design and approval submissions in conjunction with subcontractors.

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Major Contributions

Led project estimations and buyouts, as well as contract negotiations.

Aided scheduling fabrication and project erections.

STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATES INC. 2003-2004

Project Estimator

Facilitated bid preparations for government projects. Provided materials and service negotiations and acquisitions, communicating with vendors, subcontractors, and project managers.

BC&A OPERATIONS LLC 1996-2003

Partner in Charge/Project Intervention Specialist

Supervised daily operations of Design Build and Construction Management department. Designed and executed projects in collaboration with clients. Acquired and managed design team and administered financial and budget management.

Major Contributions

Conducted project management, programming, staffing, scheduling, and construction management for behind schedule or over budget projects after default of previous contractors.

Drafted cost accounting and documentation records.

Obtained Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Letter of Appreciation for concluding project that had been 4 months behind at time of acquisition, ensuring it finished on time and within budget.

Early Career (details on request)

Dunaway-Morgan Construction Company, Inc.

Graham Construction & Maintenance Corporation

United States Army Reserve (Honorable Discharge)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Heavy Equipment Operations

Asbestos Inspector Certification

Life, Accident, & Health License

CDL License

DAVID P. DUNAWAY

25171 Road 212 Dexter, New York 13634

315-***-**** *.*******@***.***

Construction management

Project Superintendent

Project Inspection /QAQC

Estimator

Gentlemen

Having elevated the efficiency and productivity of my employers through expert orchestration of high-level project management and inspection, value engineering, and enterprise-level project design, I am now writing to apply for a position. I can offer your company over 20 years of experience in superior construction management and project development and implementation, subcontractor communications and leadership, and effective client and partner relationship building.

As a construction specialist with strong communication, presentation, and negotiation capabilities, as well as exceptional decision making and strategic planning skills, I feel confident in my ability to generate superior results for your team. My roles in the past have ranged from Project Manager and Estimator with Cardinal Construction NNY Inc. to Project Manager and Inspector for Bernier Carr and Associates, PC. I possess extensive training and hands-on experience in the architectural, engineering, and construction industry.

A sample of my highlights includes:

Conducted 4 day plant operations recovery from large explosion, restoring full production facility operations within 7 months.

Led a project that was 4 months behind schedule when I took over to completion within 16 hours of the original contracted date and within budget.

Frequently requested to take over behind schedule or over budget projects and operations, and consistently complete projects within budget and deadline while restoring and maintaining subcontractor, owner, and client relationships.

Awarded Department of the Army, Corporation of Engineers letter of appreciation.

I am equipped with superb skills in estimations and bidding, and outstanding attention to detail and organization. For a more complete presentation of my skills and background, please review the enclosed resume and feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience to arrange an interview. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

David P. Dunaway

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