OBJECTIVE:

• To grow in a progressive organization as a construction project manager / superintendent where the blend of my experience in accounting, construction industry, and military can help in achieving the goals of the company and perform in the best possible way. I would like to exploit my potential and sense of obligation for the benefit of the organization.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Technology and Tools: Strong Computer knowledge of IBM computer systems, proficient in use of PowerPoint, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, QuickBooks Pro, Quicken, Peachtree accounting software, Auto Cad 2009, Terra Model, MS Project 2010, Viewpoint, Primavera, RS Means

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

PROJECT MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, direct, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame. Review project proposals and determine the procedures for accomplishing project, staffing, and resources required for the various phases of project. Establish work plans and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel. Confer with project staff to outline a work plan, assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority, provide technical advice, and resolve problems. Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel. Review status reports and prepare internal project reports for project executives.
• Prepare job schedules using MS Project, or primavera. Complete the subcontractor buy - out and subcontractor selection. Prepare all aspects of the subcontractor process including subcontracts, change orders, purchase orders, submittals and RFI’s. Maintain project files both physically and digitally in an orderly manner. Run the owner/contractor weekly job meetings including timely follow up and distribution of minutes. Review monthly billings and approve all job invoices. Manage the project close out process including preparing the punch list and making sure it is completed, submitting the close out package to the owner.
• Carefully analyze cost and schedule problems and initiate new alternatives, Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with owners, architects, engineers. Processing and approving the monthly sub/vendor invoices in both a timely and accurate fashion. Management of the Change Order Process, both prime and subcontractor. Closing out the project in compliance with contract documents. Overall responsibility for project success, including safety, schedule, profitability, and quality
• Manage the Three Phase of Quality Control plan for design-build and construction projects to ensure conformance with project plans and specifications. Responsibilities included scheduling and coordinating testing and inspection of the work, checking submittals for compliance, maintaining testing plans and submittal register, and preparing and submitting QC documentation.

Confidential, Houston, TX

SUPERINTENDENT

Responsibilities:

• Assume control of ongoing construction projects and provide assurance that construction is in compliance with plans and specifications. Document the daily activities and Manage RFIs, submittals, as well as daily & weekly reporting. Attend client meetings. Onsite supervision of sub-contractor’s providing clear direction and leading a safe work environment. Prepare and maintain daily logs, weekly reporting, 3-week look ahead reports. Communication with upper management and directly with client personnel, city officials and vendors
• Manage preparation and update of the master project schedule, incorporating dates and times for company decisions, availability of design information, procurement of materials and subcontracts, lead time for fabrication and field installation time. Coordinate subcontractor work, including obtaining performance guarantees from subcontractors and enforcing project milestones. Prepare and submit a monthly project status report to the executive management team. Meet at regular intervals, construction manager to review project milestones. Comply with company authority matrix when resolving project issues related to variance in scope, schedule, and budget. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of project contract and subcontract documents. Recognize, evaluate, and mitigate as appropriate, financial, safety, and construction execution risks. Resolve claims, cost overruns and subcontractor non-conformance to specification in a timely manner

Confidential, McAllen, TX

PROJECT MANAGER / Horizontal Const. Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Motivate and raise the level of fellow soldiers, employees and subcontractors. Read, interpret and comprehend plans, specifications, addenda, bid materials, contracts and other related documents and recommends approaches to resolving issues/completing assignments to project manager. Evaluate and make recommendations related to project schedules and budgets, and develop recovery plans related to project quality, budget and schedule. Perform site visits; monitor and observe construction execution. Maintain liaison with customer and assist in the resolution of issues where appropriate. Confer with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. Coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget. Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepare project reports for management, client, or others.
• In addition, through and practice in this specialty I developed my skills and experience in basic construction methods and engineering principles, particularly as they pertain to operating heavy construction equipment. Utilize bulldozers, graders and other heavy equipment to move tons of earth and material to complete construction projects for the Army. Responsible for operating tractors with dozer attachments, scoop loaders, backhoe loaders, hydraulic excavators, motorized graders and scrapers. Analyze the information on grade stakes and placing them; Clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill, stockpile and push scraper with tractor crawler; Cut and spread fill material with scraper; Transport heavy construction equipment with tractor-trailer; Assist in performance of combat engineer missions

Confidential, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

PROJECT MANAGER / Technical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible of all aspects of a surveying consisting of field crews and supporting technical staff involved with public and private sector land improvement projects. Initiate and maintain contact with key personnel and officials of organizations and companies. Plan, organize and supervise survey crews, technicians and other staff members. Manage projects, and execute and coordinate assignments. Schedule and assign work to meet completion date. Plan and develop surveying projects with unique or controversial problems, explore subject area, investigate and develop novel concepts and approaches.
• Perform technical field and office duties for civil engineering projects, including: surveying, base plan preparation, construction services, drafting, and related technical duties. Assist with plans preparation, survey control drawings, details, quantities, and related duties on civil engineering and surveying projects. Perform topographic surveying, base plan preparation, construction staking, land surveying and related duties. Provide survey management services and ensure projects are staked in conformance with project plans. Survey projects to ensure that assigned tasks meet/or exceed project requirements. Experience with supervising and directing work of survey crews and technicians. Strong working knowledge of surveying, construction and operations. Experience with both conventional and survey/mapping-grade GPS survey equipment.
• Assist in construction site development to include investigation, surveying, drafting, and performing quality control inspections; Assist engineering officer in construction planning, scheduling, and material estimating and become familiar with EM 385-1-1 related to safety and occupational health matters in support of USACE missions; Assists in the performance of field and laboratory tests and construction materials, construction surveys, and drafting for military construction; compiles technical information and supervises construction personnel. Plans, directs, inspects, and performs technical site development activities; Assists with duties performed by subordinate personnel; Assists in general engineering activities related to all construction and utility operations

Confidential, Edinburg, Texas

OWNER / PROJECT MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Bid and manage projects in the company's work area in order to achieve lowest bid and highest price that the market will allow. Construction of quality commercial and residential stand-alone projects, tenant improvements and buildings in line with project budget, schedule, and scope of work for customers through effective planning, communication, risk management, and quality control. Review plans, specifications, and contracts. Prepare estimates and maintain budgets throughout the life of the project.
• Schedule material deliveries, supplies, laborers, and sub-contractors. Responsible for obtaining building permits, preparing subcontracts, reviewing and becoming familiar with contract drawings, project manuals and specifications, and updating progress schedules. Handle all aspects of accounts payable, job costs to include payroll and general ledger management.