Edward T. Mecler
CAREER OBJECTIVE IN ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT To obtain a position of responsibility with a company that will utilize my comprehensive work experience, interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Project Management-Managed the construction of new 168 bed Cardiac Heart Hospital, including power distribution systems, cath labs , operating rooms, 18 Month project, $16 million contract. -Managed construction of new cardiovascular research building, including distribution, lighting and branch power, fire alarm and data cabling. 18 month project, $4.5 million contract. -Managed the construction of multiple CVS Pharmacy stores, schools, offices, high rise hotels, and high rise condominiums. -Managed the fire alarm system conversion of an occupied 1.9 million square foot corporate headquarters to an addressable 8-node network system with computer graphic annunciation. 18 month project. $1.8 million contract. -Managed the fire alarm system conversion of an occupied 1.1 million square foot exposition center to a 7-node network system with computer graphic annunciation, with special emphasis on scheduling work around the trade show events. 24 month project. $4.25 million contract. -Managed the lighting and power upgrade of occupied 580-cell state prison. 18 month project. $1.2 million contract. Certifications-NICET Level IV, Senior Engineering Technician, Fire Alarm Systems, retired -Factory certified on Accubid electrical estimating software. Experience-Over 25 years in electrical construction. Field experienced in power distribution, lighting, branch circuits, low voltage systems and special systems. -Extensive expertise in fire alarm system application for City of Chicago high rise, commercial, industrial, and health care occupancies. -Experienced in estimating, quoting and closing jobs, drawing and document preparation, invoicing and job cost accounting, project managing, purchasing, and project close out. -Computer literate. Talented in Autocad, Accubid, MS Office, Internet.
CAREER HISTORY Oct. 07 to Apr.09Project Manager, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc., 3548 Bush St. Raleigh, NC 27609 Manager of field electricians, estimating, purchasing, for multiple commercial projects. Oct. 04 to Oct.07Vice President, Boyd Electric, 10103 Kitty Ave., Chicago Ridge, IL. 60415 Manager of field electricians, estimating, purchasing for multiple commercial, retail and residential projects. Mar. 02 to Oct. 04 Project Manager, Broadway Electric, 6575 N. Avondale Ave., Chicago, IL 60631 Manager of draftsman and field electricians for various electrical construction projects, specializing in Fire Alarm System applications. Oct. 00 to Mar. 02Sr. Project Manager, Boyd Electric, 9925 S. 76th Ave, Bridgeview, IL. 60455 Manager of estimating, purchasing, and various construction projects. Jul. 91 to Oct.00Vice President, Thos. F. Hornaday, Inc./ Sr. Project Manager, Simplex Grinnell Fire Protection, 558 Lamont Rd., Elmhurst, IL. 60126 Fire alarm system sales, construction, commissioning, and project management. Nov. 90 to Jul. 91Chief Estimator, Amp Rite Electric, 30W310 Butterfield Rd. Warrenville, IL. 60459 Managed estimating, drafting, and purchasing departments. Oct 76 to Nov. 90Project Manager, Gerson Electric Const. Co., 2711 S. Wabash, Chicago, Il. 60616 Managed draftsman and field electricians for various electrical construction projects.
EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS 80Washburne Trade School, Chicago, Il. Electrical apprenticeship program. RAT 53 77College of Dupage, Wheaton, Il. Course work in Math and Electronics. 75Benet Academy, Lisle, Il. College Prep.
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