WAYNE S. GOVE
12687 Amberset Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37922
386-547-6049 wgove[at]tds.net
Accomplished, motivated construction management professional with 20 years of commercial construction experience. A practical leader who can successfully orchestrate complex projects from pre-construction planning to client turn-over. Demonstrated ability to learn and teach new concepts, easily adapt to change and manage multiple concurrent tasks. Effective team builder and leader who understands the necessity to develop and train a highly effective staff. Innovative, entrepreneurial, type A person with unparalleled organizational and communication skills, a history of achievement and the capacity to assume increasingly significant responsibilities.
Project Management Training & Mentoring Vendor Relationships
Contract Negotiation Federal, State & Local Codes Scheduling
RFP Proposals Conflict Resolution Design build expertise
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Architectural Collaborative Inc., Tampa, Florida
Consultant (Titled: Director of Construction) October 2010 -
Interviewed with this company in August of 2010 and while they were interested retaining my services,
they could not afford me. In November the owner called and asked if I would be interested
in a consultants position for the following projects:
Waste oil Refinery for Submarine Spruce Water in Groton, CT. The project was seven months behind schedule and I replaced the super and took over as project manager for four months until a replacement was hired. Currently the project is nearly complete and testing has commenced.. The Owner is now satisfied and looking forward to accepting the facility.
Lighting Manufacturing Plant in Ormond Beach, FL. This project was even further behind schedule due to both ACI and the owners constant plan changes. When I first visited the project tensions were high. I fired the super and made the project manager the super and I assumed the project manager position. Currently, the project is complete waiting only for installation of the Owners on order machinery. The Owner is very pleased with his new building.
New Project:
Joint Venture Design Build of 225 Senior Living Units in Charleston, SC. New award for conversion of a 1940s High School into a Senior Residential Living Facility. I have been tasked with subcontractor negotiations and awarding subsequent contracts, preparing the schedule of values, hiring and training the site staff and undertaking initial asbestos and lead abatement.
MID-FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION LLC, Daytona Beach Shores, Florida Director of Construction - Senior Projects Manager Federal, Medical and Commercial Projects 2004 - 2010
Directed the performance of all construction project managers, superintendents and subcontractors on multiple simultaneous projects totaling $200 million.
Orchestrated the planning, scheduling, and coordination for the efficient progress of projects.
Oversight in the development and bidding of prospective new projects. Including RFP proposals.
Created comprehensive construction budgets and timelines.
Maintained open communications with office and site personnel to update them on subcontracts, construction progress and timeline corrections.
Ensured projects were completed on time and budget. Project financial responsibility.
Managed projects with budgets in excess of $50 million.
Recruited, hired, trained and motivated staff.
JOHN T. CALLAHAN & SONS, INC., Daytona Beach Shores, Florida
Senior Projects Manager - Federal, Medical and Commercial Projects 1999 - 2004 1998 - 2004
Spearheaded the creation and start-up of the Florida Division of John T. Callahan & Sons at the behest of the president of the company.
Orchestrated the growth of company from 1 employee to 25 and over $280 million in completed projects.
Instrumental in bidding, RPF proposals and subsequent subcontractor contracts for all projects.
Oversight of project managers, quality control and construction superintendents.
Created and presented reports to company president and his partners.
Maintained open communication with clients.
Recruited, hired, trained and motivated staff.
Approved schedules, change orders and all payment requisitions.
Implemented project management planning techniques to guarantee job completion.
Developed strong vendor relationships allowing all projects to be completed under budget.
The Famous Construction Corporation, Austin, Texas Projects Manager 1997 - 1998
Federal Government contractor pursuing fixed price contracts throughout the United States.
This four year old, thirty million dollar company asked me to come aboard as their Senior Projects Manager. However, after several weeks it became readily apparent that they were in trouble with only two of seven projects on time and within budget. After several lengthy meetings with the company owner it was decided to drastically reduce the size of the company, lying off all but essential personnel. At this time, I was asked to stay on as a consultant, working with the surety, until all projects were completed. These included:
Chemical Warfare Laboratory - Anniston, Alabama
Environmental Testing Chambers - Natick, Mass
Fire Training Facility - Moody AFB, Georgia
Nitro Glycerin Plant - Radford, Virginia
I successfully completed these projects doing most of project management work myself.
North American Construction Inc. San Antonio, Texas
Director of Construction / Project Manager 1981 - 1996 1998 - 2004
Federal construction contractor for fixed price, RFP and design build projects in the USA.
Stared out as a project manager at Whiteman AFB, MO overseeing projects such as: B2 Bomber taxiways, hangers, silo decommissioning, and 80 miles of security fencing including gates and cameras.
My next assignment was project manager for the Seismic/ Life Safety Upgrade of the 17 story Federal Building in Sacramento, California.
Buyout of project venders/subcontractors and issuing of contracts.
Oversight of quality control and construction superintendents.
Created and presented reports to company president.
Maintained open communication with client.
Recruited, hired, trained and motivated staff.
Approved schedules, change orders and all payment requisitions.
Implemented project management planning techniques to guarantee job completion.
Developed strong vendor relationships allowing project to be completed under budget.
Financial responsible for projects.
Next I was asked, due to my excellent work, to open and manage the only satellite office of North America with the purpose of bidding, buyout, and managing projects west of the Mississippi River. Financially responsible for division office and projects successfully completed over $400,000,000 of construction prior to the company owner retiring and closing the business.
Partial List of Completed Projects (size 7 to 100 million)
FEDERAL
Sacramento, CA (17 story Federal Building)
Oil Waste refinery Groton Sub Base - CT
COE Headquarters - Walla Walla, WA
Moody Air Force Base, GA (housing and training facilities)
Federal Courthouse (15 stories) Spokane, WA
Nitroglycerin Plant Radford, VA
Travis Air Force Base CA (Hospital remodel and housing)
US Border Crossing Stations - CA and AK
Nuclear Waste Facility WA
Camp Pendleton CA (9 projects)
Whiteman Air Force Base MO (3 projects)
McClellan Air Force Base CA (2 projects)
Air Force Academy CO (addition and remodel)
Multiple fuel and natural gas storage facilities
MEDICAL (partial list)
Mid Maine Medical Center ME
Amesbury Hospital MA
Bon Secours Hospital MO (addition)
Memorial Hospital CA (remodel and addition)
Lakeland Hospital FL
HOSPITALITY/HOUSING
Marriot Resort MO
Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino NV
UNH Housing NH
Lowell Elderly Housing NH
Radisson Resort CA
Harrahs Hotel and Casino NV
Sofitel Hotel
MISC
Wastewater treatment plants (6)
Conway NH High School NH
Concord Prison NH (addition and remodel)
Digital Equipment Corp. Headquarters MA
St Augustine High School FL
Several high schools and numerous college campus construction projects.
High-Rise Condominiums, 17 to 20 story FL (4), CA (3)
Salem Mass. Jail MA
Orlando International Airport FL (new terminal)
San Diego International Airport CA (remodel)
Denver International Airport CO (2 projects)
Multiple large apartment projects in several states.
