Director of Construction/Sr. Project Manager/Sr. Estimator
Resume:
James E. Decker
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OBJECTIVE
Accomplished construction executive, who has completed over $250 million dollars plus in public and private sector contracts secured with my own estimates, is seeking a senior position in the facilities, construction or estimating department.
EDUCATION
UNITED STATES NAVY
US Naval Nuclear Prototype
US Naval Nuclear Engineering School
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Undergraduate courses
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Administration Budgeting Business Planning
Business Strategy Business Management Contract Negotiation
Cost Analysis Documentation Database Administration Estimating
Financial Planning Forecasting Hospitality Management
Internet Account Management Operations Management
Program Management Purchasing/Procurement Quantitative Surveying
Real Estate Development Team Building Team Management
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
KENDALL CONSTRUCTION DBA JAMES E. DECKER CONST CO.
VP of Construction
Company was organized in 2008 as a general contracting firm and sold to a local large drywall contractor desiring to engage in general contracting and remain anonymous. Responsibilities included assisting in starting up a new company, hiring key personnel; setting goals and securing new work; developing and maintaining working relationships with new and existing clients and local architects; oversee contract administration. Other duties included preparing RFP/RFQ's, preparing bid scopes, preparation and distribution of bid documents, receive and evaluate vendor proposals, prepare and issue purchase orders and subcontract agreements using Timberline project management system software, prepare project schedules using Microsoft Project, conduct weekly on site meetings with client, architect and vendors, monitor project cost for budget compliance, update project schedule, prepare submittals, maintain project submittal log, and prepare closeout documents for my own projects.
During my employment I instituted 1) a paperless document program for the company, which included all documents related to construction projects, 2) an on line execution of subcontract agreements, and online submission, review and approval of subcontractor billings and 3) a collaborative global web site where information on all projects could be stored, recorded, and shared with company employees and third parties on a need to know basis.
Reason for Leaving: Bond lines were reduced for company and diverted to business owner’s development operations for small nursing homes.
GARRARD BUILDING CONTRACTORS
Senior Project Manager
Responsibilities included estimating and managing all projects for private and public sector clients. Duties included preparing RFP/RFQ's, preparing bid scopes, preparation and distribution of bid documents, receive and evaluate vendor proposals, prepare and issue purchase orders and subcontract agreements using Timberline project management system software, prepare project schedules using Microsoft Project, conduct weekly on site meetings with client, architect and vendors, monitor project cost for budget compliance, update project schedule, prepare submittals, maintain project submittal log, prepare closeout documents on my own projects.
During my employment I instituted 1) a paperless document program for the company, which included all documents related to construction projects, 2) an on line execution of subcontract agreements, and online submission, review and approval of subcontractor billings and 3) a collaborative global web site where information on all projects could be stored, recorded, and shared with company employees and third parties on a need to know basis. These programs were highly successful and saved the company a substantial amount of money in clerical and paper cost.
Additional duties included monitoring job progress and performance for the site development project manager and two project manage/estimators responsible for building construction.
PBS
Senior Project Manager
Responsibilities included estimating and managing tenant build out projects for private and public sector clients. Duties included preparing RFP/RFQ's, preparing bid scopes, preparation and distribution of bid documents, receive and evaluate vendor proposals, prepare and issue purchase orders and subcontract agreements using Prologue project management system software, prepare project schedules using Microsoft Project, conduct weekly on site meetings with client, architect and vendors, monitor project cost for budget compliance, update project schedule, prepare submittals, maintain project submittal log, prepare closeout documents.
During my employment I started the company on a path to going paperless, established the procedures for FTP storage of project drawings and specifications, streamlined the bid process, introduced electronic on line bidding, expanded the use of detailed spreadsheets (excel) to estimating.
Reason for Leaving: opportunity for advancement was limited and family elected not to move from Lakeland to Naples.
JAMES E. DECKER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
President
Company was founded in 1994 following the expiration of J.L. Ewell and closure of Ewell Construction Company. Employees of J. L. Ewell Construction were moved to new company. Responsibilities included starting up a new company, moving and retaining key personnel; setting goals and securing new work; developing and maintaining working relationships with new and existing clients and local architects; oversee contract administration; active role & oversee project management; active role & oversee estimating; oversee human resources; oversee accounting; assist in the design process on design/build projects.
Reason for Leaving: Demands of time due to involvement in the hotel industry required me to wind down my construction activities. Company was closed in 2005.
LAKELAND HOTEL PARTNERS
Managing General Partner
Company was established to develop, build, own and operate limited and full service hotels. Responsibilities included creating a partnership; hiring key personnel; securing credit lines and loans for acquisition and expansion;; establishing goals and budgets; establishing relationships with franchise companies and clients; managing a full service hotel; prepare annual budgets for lenders and partnership; prepare and submit annual tax returns; serve on four boards with ITT Sheraton; provide a return on investment to partners. The partnership was dissolved in 2005 and the assets sold. The final tax return for the partnership showed a $550,000 plus taxable income after all losses carry forward.
J.L. EWELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
VP of Construction
Responsible for re-activating a dormant company and hiring key personnel; setting goals and securing new work; developing and maintaining working relationships with new and existing clients and local architects; initiate and maintain an active sales and marketing program for the company; establish company policies; assist in development of company safety program; execute project buyouts; establish budgets for new projects; secure all permits for construction; completing projects on time and under budget; hiring project managers and superintendents; assist in the design process on design/build projects. Company became a leading construction firm in the area and experienced year to year growth in revenues and completed over one-hundred million dollars in construction. Projects included motels, hotels, schools and military contracts. Major projects included Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Lakeland, Florida, 102 unit housing project for the Farmers Home Administration and a 35 counter grocery store (commissary) at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida.
FRANK C. DECKER CONSTRUCTION CO.
Estimator/Project Manager
Responsible for expediting and estimating; assist in project buyouts; assist in establishing budgets for new projects; securing permits for construction; assist in project management for projects assigned to me; review and approve invoices.
D & L CONSTRUCTION
Partner
Assisted in starting up a new company. Responsible for securing new work and developing and maintaining working relationships with new and existing clients and local architects; execute primary contracts with clients; execute project buyouts; establish budgets for new projects; secure all permits for construction; completing projects on time and under budget. This was a transition employment while I was trying to decide whether to pursue a career in either the power industry or construction. The majority of the work was residential rehabilitation under a HUD program sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg. All work was primarily self-performed.
US NAVY
Engineering Watch Supervisor
Responsible for operation of a naval nuclear power plant aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine. Naval career included two deterrent war patrols aboard the USS Henry Clay, a two and one-half year overhaul of the USS Henry Clay. Accomplishments included qualifications on all engineering watch stations including Engineering Watch Supervisor; installation of a new reactor core; engineering and propulsion plant upgrades; sub-safe package; crew re-certification for naval nuclear plant operation; crew certification for torpedo and nuclear missile weapons. Final duty was aboard the USS Wood Wilson (SSBN 644) as an advisor to the engineering department for the ships annual ORSE (Operational Reactor Safeguard Exam).
Software Skills
Concorde Construction Management
Data Pro Accounting
Digitize Estimating (E-takeoff)
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Project
Prolog Construction Manager
Quick Books Pro for Contractors
Symantec Q&A 4.0
Timberline
Web and database design
Professional Licenses
Certified General Contractor (CGC023920)
Board Certified American Arbitration Association
Professional Affiliations
American Arbitration Association
Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
Association of Building Contractors
Projects List
Residential
6500 SF Custom Home (Lakeland) Cherry Heights Duplex Project (Lakeland)
2800 SF Custom Home (Lakeland) Unit Housing Project 102 Units (Trilacoochee)
Unitah Triplex Project (Lakeland)
Hotels
Sheraton Hotel (Orlando) Knights Inn (Kissimmee)
Sheraton Hotel (Winter Park) 200 Room Motel (Kissimmee)
Imperial 400 Hotel (Winter Park) 100 Room Motel (Kissimmee)
Comfort Inn (St. Augustine) Four Winds Motel (Kissimmee)
Comfort Inn (Ft. Pierce) Cosa Rosa Motel (Kissimmee)
Comfort Inn (New Port Richey) Days Inn (Kissimmee)
Comfort Inn (Kissimmee) Lakeside Inn (Kissimmee)
Gemini Motel (Kissimmee) Ramada Inn (Lakeland)
Churches
Church of the Nazarene (Winter Haven) Latter Day Saints Church (Loughman)
Church of the Nazarene (Winter Haven) Latter day Saints Church (Brandon)
Baptist Church (Winter Haven) Latter Day Saints Church (Orlando)
Schools
South Florida Community College (Avon Park) Lakeland High School Music Room
Brigham Academy (Winter Haven) Loughman Elementary School
Scott Lake Middle School (Lakeland) Meadowlawn Jr. High School (St. Petersburg)
Garden Grove Elementary (Winter Haven) Haines City High School
Elementary School (Winter Haven) Northeast High School (St. Petersburg)
Middle School (Lakeland) Dixieland Elementary School (Lakeland)
Lakeland High School Classrooms
Other
Bowling Alley - USAF Curtis Peterson State Services Bldg (Lakeland)
Fl. Alcoholic Treatment Center (Avon Park) Baseball Field – Florida Southern College
Lakeland Ledger Winter Haven Branch Florida Community Service Center (Avon Park)
Parks
Simmers Young Maintenance Building Aldine Combee Park League Storage/Restroom
Aldine Combee Park Pavilion Highland City Park League Storage
Rainbow Lakes Estates (Ocala) Ball Field Lighting (Florida Southern College)
Retail
Lakeland Isuzu Used Car Center 951 N Salon Spa (Naples)
Macdill AFB Commissary (Tampa) Tire Kingdom (Davenport)
Kellpassner, LLC Office (Naples) Tire Kingdom (St. Cloud)
Crasniper, LLC Office (Naples) Tire Kingdom (Titusville)
Shoreline Investments, LLC (Naples) Tire Kingdom (Deland)
Tire Kingdom (Lady Lake) NAPA Columbus, Ohio
Tire Kingdom (Auburndale)
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