RUSSELL L. FORE
Pontotoc, MS 38863
RussellFore[at]Yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a project manager, superintendent or estimator with an established, growing company that can utilize my skills and experience in supervision and construction.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Result-orientated, hands-on construction professional with more than 30 years in the construction industry. Versed in construction supervision, contract negotiation, accurate project take-offs, budgeting, scheduling, time management, purchasing, invoicing, document preparation, and building codes. Works efficiently with architects, engineers, sub-contractors, inspectors, building officials and owners.
Business Management
Experience in secure projects upon conceptualization of architectural design and cost.
Expertly read architectural drawings and specifications.
Handle advertising, bookkeeping and customer relations.
Oversee hiring and training of personnel.
Construction
Planned, managed and oversaw the completion of construction projects.
Estimated project costs, performed take-offs and developed project proposals and contracts.
Extensive experience in Hotel/Motel, Extended Living Facilities, Apartments and Industrial construction.
Licenses
Florida Registered Builder License # RB0066462
Education
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College1974
Stone High School, Wiggins, Mississippi1973
Computer Skills
Versed in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Internet and email.
EXPERIENCE
FORE CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN, LLC, Crawfordville, Florida2003-2008
OWNER, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Responsible for all office and field construction activities of Fore Construction and Design, LLC including project procurement, customer relationships, project estimating, project scheduling, material purchasing, and quality control.
Hired and trained all new employees. Secured and retained top quality subcontractors and vendors.
Physically involved in day to day construction proceedings.
Worked with architect on design build projects.


RUSSELL FORE CONSTRUCTION, Crawfordville, Florida1985-2003
OWNER, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Oversaw all administrative and construction activities of Russell Fore Construction.
Supervised all aspects of projects including project estimating, budgeting and scheduling, construction actives, permit procurement and quality control.
Negotiated with customers, sub-contractors and vendors.

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