DAVID W. CASSADY________________________________________ 2886 Starlight Circle Palm Bay, FL. 32905 321.506.3485 (C) 321.723.3482 (H) davecassady2000[at]yahoo.com PROJECT EXECUTIVE Project Executive construction professional with 20+ years experience. Expertise in managing diverse, complex projects in a variety of industries domestically and internationally. Strong background in project management with exceptional technical, analytical and managerial skills in operations, budgets, and estimating. Organized, detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
Account Manager Budget Preparation Contract Negotiations Facility Management Financial Analysis Financial Management Forecasting Inventory Control Loss / Prevention Control Marketing Analysis Office Administration Operations Management P&L Responsibility Policy / Procedure Development Process Improvement Project Management Proofreading Proposal Preparation Purchasing Quality Control Research Sales Development Start-Up Operations Strategic Planning Systems Installation Team Facilitation Territory Development Total Quality Management Training / Development Writing ________________________________________ CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS Led a small MBE general contractor into the Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) arena to gain project experience in all phases of construction, value engineering, constructability analysis, development of cost models, estimating, and development of GMPs. Expanded company into public and government funded projects, K-12 schools, universities, hospitals, and airports. Recovered 3 projects with values over $50 million that were 6 months behind schedule. Incorporated leadership, teambuilding, organization, and management skills in the successful completion of 26 design-build classroom building additions at 22 separate sites in a 10 month delivered schedule. This was the largest project of its kind undertaken in the state of Florida and was delivered on time and below budget. Spearheaded multiple project teams to assist local government with hurricane emergency repairs. Heightened company image with public which resulted in additional $59 million in new construction and restoration contracts. ________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Horus Construction Services, Inc. Tampa, Florida. 2008 2010. Senior Project Manager Oversaw overall profit / loss of projects. Directed preconstruction phase through construction / performance and closeout. Supervised constructability reviews, estimating, scheduling and logistics plans, monthly /quarterly financial statements / cost, quality, safety, contract and subcontract administration, contract negotiation, change management, and claims management. Assured that all communication between owner, architect / engineer, and field staff was analyzed and administered in a timely and orderly fashion as the senior project manager. Utilized extensive experience and knowledge of joint venture partnering, business development, strategic planning techniques.
Selected Accomplishments Led this small MBE general contractor into the Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) arena to gain project experience in all phases of construction, value engineering, constructability analysis, development of cost models, estimating, and development of GMPs. Expanded company into public and government funded projects, K-12 schools, universities, hospitals, and airports.
Catalfumo Construction, Ltd. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. 2005 2008. Senior Project Manager Directed daily field operations management, coordination and scheduling of successful and profitable multiple K-12 construction and retrofit projects ranging from $9 million to over $27 million through the CMAR process. Nurtured and maintained client relationships through open communication. Prepare the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for pre-construction services and final GMP for the project. Wrote and prepared final bid scopes of work and negotiated subcontract price, implemented and maintained subcontract agreements and purchase orders. Prepared monthly pay applications, cost projections, and project status reports. Maintained change management system, change orders, and amendments. Oversaw project staff in the processing of shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and estimate pricing.
Selected Accomplishments Recovered 3 projects with values over $50 million that were 6 months behind schedule. Redirected project staff; simplified and coordinated administrative roles; completed project buy out personally; reorganized work in logical progression; and corrected deficient work. Settled / renegotiated change orders and paid contractors to continue their contracts. Restored confidence of owners/ subcontractors; completed projects ahead of schedule and under budget.
3D International. Orlando, Florida. 2002 2005. Project Manager Managed daily operations; coordinated and scheduled successful and profitable commercial and educational K-12 facility construction projects.
Selected Accomplishments Managed multiple logistically challenged projects simultaneously. Incorporated leadership, teambuilding, organization, and management skills in the successful completion of 26 design-build classroom building additions at 22 separate sites in a 10 month delivered schedule. This was the largest project of its kind undertaken in the state of Florida and was delivered on time and below budget. Spearheaded multiple project teams to assist local government with hurricane emergency repairs. Developed action plan with local authorities, organized project teams, prioritized project lists, and dispatched teams to make repairs. Heightened company image with public which resulted in additional $59 million in new construction and restoration contracts.
Chicago Bridge and Iron. Houston, Texas. 1998 2002. Construction Engineering Manager Managed cross-functional teams on multiple, complex domestic and international EPC projects. Administered and executed assigned projects in a safe, profitable, and timely manner. Participated as requested in the marketing, estimating, bid process, and contract negotiation phases of the projects assigned. Applied proficient management, leadership, business, and technical skills. Resolved and coordinated engineering, procurement, and technical issues on-site during project installation.
Selected Accomplishments Generated high levels of customer satisfaction through quality procedures and outcomes. Managed work in a manner consistent with standards of quality and integrity. Established and maintained professional working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
CDK Contracting Company. Farmington, New Mexico. 1994 1998. Project Manager ________________________________________ EDUCATION Coursework in Mechanical Engineering. Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio. Coursework in Construction Management. University of Central Florida. Orlando, Florida. US Navy Propulsion Engineering Service Schools. Nuclear and Conventional; Pump and Turbine. ________________________________________ MILITARY SERVICE U.S. Navy. Highest Rank, E-6. Honorably Discharged after 8 years of service. ________________________________________ TECHNICAL SKILLS Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Access PowerPoint Outlook Project) Management Skills: Expedition ProLog Primavera SureTrack PM Quick Pen RS Means
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