Christopher Robbins
Objective
Project Management position with unlimited growth potential where I can provide leadership and value as demonstrated by 14 years of successful, progressive management in construction and manufacturing.
Profile
Highly motivated, energetic professional ready to lead. Well-rounded team player with multi-faceted experience including estimating, drafting, and project management. Entrepreneurial spirit as proven by starting and solely managing two companies from scratch. Resourceful, open minded and capable of learning new concepts and technologies. Experience managing personnel from laborers to professional engineers. Most comfortable taking on large responsibilities and multiple projects.
Desire for growth - Promoted at each company in employment history. Passion for joining the executive ranks in order to help manage the big picture. Project list and professional references available upon request.
Skills Summary
* Project and Operations Management
* Interpreting Blue Prints
* Written Correspondence
* Estimating
* CAD/Drafting
* Customer Service
* Scheduling
* Supervising
* Revenue Analysis
* Contract Negotiations
* Budgeting/Cost Mitigating
* Business Development
* P&L Reporting
* Analytical Planning
Professional Experience
OPERATIONS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
* Lead teams of professionals including engineers, project managers, and shop/field personnel in order to successfully design, fabricate, deliver, and install materials for multi-million dollar commercial construction projects across the U.S.
* Negotiate and analyze contracts for beneficial or hazardous terminology.
* Review fabrication drawings for proper layout and contractual obligations.
* Recognize value engineering opportunities and present them to customer.
* Perform engineering calculations on structures to determine reinforcing requirements.
* Monitor changes to project and generate change orders
* Actively participate in safety training and safety audits of job sites as well as company facilities.
* Quickly resolve complex and problematic issues utilizing all available resources.
* Maintain open line of communication with customers with the goal of repeat business.
ESTIMATING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
* Prepare multi-million dollar estimates for commercial construction projects.
* Meet with clientele in order to understand the requirements for the project.
* Perform material and labor take-offs utilizing custom Excel spreadsheets.
* Obtain vendor and sub-contractor pricing to incorporate into final bid.
* Continuously visit with current and potential clients to maintain relationships.
* Create accurate budgets and maintain bid logs.
* Meet with Project Management to hand off and strategize awarded projects
Christopher Robbins
Rsum, Page Two Available for Relocation
Professional Experience, continued
FINANCIAL REPORTING AND DRAFTING
* Project Financials: Real-time tracking of job costs and revenue.
* Prepare detailed monthly reports updating corporate management and explaining discrepancies.
* Discover cost issues and developing cost mitigation strategies early to recoup loses.
* Modify budgets to properly load cost codes as project progresses.
* Billing and collections
* Create shop and field drawings using AutoCAD and Tekla (3D modeling) software.
* Design and drafting custom homes up to 4,500 s.f. based on customer specifications.
Employment History
V STRUCTURAL LLC (VSL) Ft. Worth, TX Post Tension/Concrete Strengthening Company
Project Manager, 2007
Commercial Division Operations Manager, 2007 to 2009
Reason for leaving lay off due to corporate re-structuring (economic conditions)
CRIST INDUSTRIES, INC. Ft. Worth, TX Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Company
Project Manager, 2006
Director of Project Management, 2006 to 2007
Reason for leaving company was folding and now no longer in business
ROBBINS CUSTOM HOMES LLC AND B.C. STONE Lubbock, TX Custom Homes
Owner/President, 2004 to 2006
Reason for leaving dissolved companies due to economic conditions
BECK STEEL, INC. Lubbock, TX Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Company
Estimator, 1998 to 2000
CAD Draftsman, 2000 to 2002
Project Manager, 2002 to 2004
Reason for leaving left to start homebuilding company
TRINITY INDUSTRIES Dallas, TX Sand and Gravel Mining/Processing Operation
Quality Control Engineer, 1996
Plant Manager, 1996 to 1997
Reason for leaving relocated to Lubbock for better opportunity
Education
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Lubbock, TX
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, 1995
Computer Skills
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft PowerPoint
* AutoCAD and 3D modeling software
* QuickBooks
* Microsoft Outlook
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