Project Manager Construction

John R. Ellis

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PROFILE

An accomplished management professional and military veteran with 20+ years in the design/build construction industry having strong interpersonal skills while interacting successfully and competently with all levels of an organization. Dynamic leader who shares his vision for the way ahead and develops the plan with his team members; encourages and challenges them to excel at obtaining the goals and objectives of that vision and that of the overall organization. Financially diverse and fiscally conscious; watches the bottom-line up front but ensures mission is achieved within schedule and budget. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate and liaison with owners, architects, engineers, building managers, zoning officials, state and local building inspectors, as well as contractors and subcontractors.

CORE COMPENTENSIES

- Construction Management - Facilities Management - Program/Project Management – Cost Reduction Analysis

- Program Analysis - Design reviews - Estimating and Budgeting - Short/Long Range Planning – Bid Packages

- Design/RFP development - Staff Management - Scope of Work development - Quality Control/Quality Assurance

- Design/build Process - Construction Consulting – Real Property Development – Sustainment/Restoration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAIC New Orleans, LA

Project Manager/Planner (Dept of Defense)

Oct 2001–Dec 2011

As the Project Manager/planner, manage new administrative, maintenance and hanger building projects ranging from $2 to $80 million. Serve as the manager and main source continuity for team members on assigned projects. Develop project scope/RFP’s and review design submittals. Develop short & long range plans to create project backlog for the program. Perform cost benefit analysis on future projects. Devise and implement ways to improve the construction program. Attend design review meetings and collaborate with all field disciplines for submission of changes. Draft cost estimates for new projects. Submit annual budget for the interior design of new facilities. Track overall project progress and prepare briefs for senior officials. Participate in final building inspections and publish reports/punch lists. Submit project closeout reports to Program Director.

- Promotion to Project Manager for successful project coordination/execution.

- Co-managed and completed 50 Gov funded construction projects

- Successfully managed/coordinated 24 projects prior to the Gov mandated deadline from 2005-2011.

- Implemented design modifications with an average $250K/year savings.

- Reduced costs measures for Interior design furniture requirements saving $6MM over 8 years.

- Created programs that streamlined estimated annual tail costs

- Identified cost reducing measures on 5 projects to implement other necessary items cut from original scope.

- Simultaneously worked on 35+ projects in planning and execution phase

United States Marine Corps, USA and overseas

Project Manager/Lead Supervisor

1999-2002

As the Project Manager/Lead Supervisor, serve as the lead construction supervisor for construction operations. Create cost estimates and submit bill of materials for base level repair and new construction projects. Responsible for training and supervision of a 20-man staff. Facilitate daily operations for the dept and submit quarterly budget requirements for company operating costs. Track overall project progress and prepare briefs for senior officials. Provide direction and leadership for all projects minor/major projects and conduct quality/final inspections prior to completion/turnover.

John R. Ellis

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- Received letters of commendation from Base General for outstanding performance

- With a team of 10 personnel and equipment, managed the construction of a new storage site

- Completed the design/construction of a vehicle display pad for Base safety expo with a staff of 30 personnel.

- Implemented safety policies and procedures for non-combat zone jobsites.

United States Marine Corps, USA and overseas

Project Coordinator/Assistant Supervisor

1988-1999

As the Project Coordinator/Assistant Supervisor, served as the assistant to the Senior Project Managers. Facilitate daily operations for the dept and submit quarterly budget requirements for company operating costs. Track overall project progress and prepare reports. Coordinate and track the progress of all ongoing projects and submit to project managers. Review projects costs to prevent over expenditures within the allowable budget. Maintain project documentation and all files/drawings related to the project.

- Promoted to the rank of Sgt.

- Received letters of commendation from Base General for projects completed.

- Coordinated a project for two Marine Barracks, saving the Gov $250k in normally contracted expenses.

- Conducted critical infrastructure projects/operations for the success of operation Desert Shield/Storm ’90-91.

- Provided continuous support to the Force level units during multiple exercises and operations.

- Contributed to the success of engineering operations during the Philippine Coup ’89.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Ashford University – BS Project Management 2014

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) training - (March 2010)

Construction Security Engineering Course (Oct 2009)

Project Performance Reporting - PMBOK 2000 SAIC University (Feb 2006)

Certified IAQ/Mold Inspector (NORMI - Louisiana, 2005)

Economic Analysis/Cost benefit Analysis (Aug 2004)

Construction Supervisor Training Course (USMC, 2002)

AT/FP Level I Certified (DOD, Jan 2002)

Construction Engineer (USMC, 1988-1989)

Computer Applications Training (MS Project, Visio, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)

ORGANIZATIONS

International Facility Managers Association (IFMA)

Nation Organization of Mold Inspectors (NORMI) – Member since 2006

CLEARANCE

SECRET - Active

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