Sr. Preconstruction Project Manager Pre-Construction Planning / General Construction Management / Sales Presentation
A results-oriented construction professional with a record of consistent success and ability in pre-construction planning, managing projects and improving operations. Able to set-up and manage projects from first client contact through to final project completion. Proven ability to hire, train and motivate staff to achieve team success.
Project ManagerEstimator / Budget Development Program DevelopmentStreamlining Operations Pre-Construction PlanningProfit Leader
Summary of Qualifications
A seasoned construction manager with experience in multiple structure types, including multi-story and interiors. A project leader, able to run each project like a business, emphasizing clear profit goals and consistent cash flow. A self-starter, able to function in a fast paced goal oriented environment with clear and concise written and verbal skills. Experienced in restructuring operations to address business growth, reduce costs and improve controls. Able to skillfully negotiate contracts and experienced in writing contracts, including integrating subcontractor scopes with prime contract obligations. Experienced in directing Owners Representatives, Architects, Engineers and Consultants in interdisciplinary teams. Experienced in scheduling phased construction and in planing complex logistical solutions in three dimensions. Adept at estimating, skilled at identifying value-engineering opportunities, able to direct design/build projects. Experienced at coordinating code compliance with respect to permitting, construction and final occupancy. Able to manage and coordinate self-performed trade activities. Experienced in developing safety goals and in implementing safety procedures.
Professional Experience
W.E. O'Neil Construction6/08 Present Managed mixed-use, 26-story, multi-residential project including site work, core and shell and interiors. ($56 million) Provided project management leadership. Contributed scheduling and estimating experience on various business development efforts.
Sr. Project Manager Estimated, value-engineered, scheduled and managed a 26-story apartment tower containing 198 residences. Contributed estimating, scheduling and preconstruction experience on new work proposals
George Christopher Murray
Kenny Construction1/01 5/08 Managed complex, multi-story, multi-residential projects including site work, core and shell and interiors. ($20 - $100 million range) Provided project management leadership and built project staffs.
Sr. Project Manager Estimated, value-engineered, scheduled and managed four consecutive mid-rise and high-rise condominium towers containing 820 residences total. Managed and rescued (took over mid-project) a 16-story condominium by pulling together the self-performed concrete operation and brought the project back on schedule. Negotiated and secured prime contracts from two new clients totaling $178 million. Previously the company relied on work from only one client. Hired and trained Asst. PMs, Proj. Engineers, Proj. Coordinators and Superintendents. Earned peak profits (net) of over $600,000 per year.
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Leopardo Construction9/99 1/01 Budgeted, planned, value-engineered, design/built and managed a variety of institutional and industrial projects. (range to $12 million)
Sr. Estimator / Project Manager Planned, estimated and value-engineered a multi-phased, 12-acre worship facility from $12 million at initial design to $8 million by time of construction. Evaluated and estimated multiple commercial/industrial sites for highest and best use development potential. Developed and implemented loss control procedures while coordinating phased construction with a separate construction manager on a large community recreation center.
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Novak Construction10/96 9/99 Estimated, planned and managed multi-story, out-of-the-ground projects. Originally acted as the companys Chief Estimator and upon acquiring more new work than the company had ever had before became Sr. Project Manager to run the new work.
Sr. Project Manager (Director) Estimated, planned and scheduled new projects, helping to build the company book of business from $16 million to $120 million in three years time. Trained asst. PMs and Superintendents. Managed two stick-built extended stay hotels in suburban Milwaukee; later managed an 8-story hotel in Oakbrook, Illinois while renovating the exterior of a nearby 16-story hotel.
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Morse Diesel International3/92 10/96 Estimated, planned and managed a wide-variety of interior projects in diverse, primarily commercial venues. Traveled around the country to spearhead budgeting, estimating and starting-up a variety of commercial and hospitality projects.
Chief Estimator / Project Manager Acted as Chief Estimator for the companys Special Projects Group. Acted as Cost Consultant for eight months prior to the 1996 Democratic National Convention. Acted as start-up planning/budgeting/logistics specialist for commercial and hotel projects in Indianapolis, Washington DC, Ft. Lauderdale and Las Vegas. Estimated and managed commercial, communications and restaurant projects, in one instance completing a tri-level restaurant within the United Center, Chicago including extensive millwork finishes, specialty glasswork and a kitchen with 12 weeks.
Metropolitan Structures10/89 11/91 Estimated, planned and managed a wide variety of interior commercial and retail projects within the Illinois Center complex as a Project Manager.
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Early Career History: Worked as Primary Appraiser for the corporate office of a multinational risk management firm; established the position of Manager of Developing Projects for a commercial roofing company.9/86 10/89
Education BA 1985, Liberal Arts / Philosophy, James Madison College at Michigan State University / Graduate business courses at Stuart School of Business at Illinois Institute of Technology
Relevant training and Seminars Managing a Diverse Workforce, 1993 / OSHA 10 hour certificate, 1995 / Claims Development & Avoidance, 1996 / OSHA 30 hour certificate, 2001 / Water Response & Mold Prevention, 2003 / USDOT Reasonable Suspicion Training Program, 2004 / Crisis Management, 2005
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