Professional Experience 2008-PresentUnited Excel ConstructionMerriam, KS 2001 2008Murrell Design BuildLeawood, KS 1999 2001Roger Kraft ArchitectureKansas City, MO 1992 1999Gould Evans Goodman AssociatesKansas City, MO 1988 1992BNIM ArchitectsKansas City, MO Qualifications 22 years in the construction and architectural industries skilled relationship building, business development, and sales strong client maintenance skills strong project management skills ability to coordinate multiple projects in various stages of the construction and planning process excellent manager of time and resources in a multi-tasking, deadline driven environment hardworking, persevering and persistent optimistic and challenged by obstacles and not discouraged by setbacks strong negotiation skills realistic and practical personality self-starter and decision maker equally experienced in office and on-site environments Project Experience Senior Project Manager United Excel Construction Manage multi million dollar projects for a variety of military healthcare projects for both the US Air Force and Army in California and Kansas. Primary focus was serving as construction liaison between the Medical Group (User), military IO (Owner), and COE (government contracting vehicle). Client relationship management oAct as liaison between Owner, Facility Management, Corp of Engineers (COE QA and Divisions) subcontractors, and vendors. oProvide personal attention to clients, conduct contractual meetings, and foster a trusting relationship oTactfully work with clients to manage expectations and resolve contractual and site challenges Preconstruction oIntegral involvement in the charette design process, site review, and preconstruction document review/development/submittals Contract negotiation and procurement oCoordinate contracts per MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contract) RFP requirements oNegotiate contracts with subcontractors and vendors Job cost estimating and budget management oPrepare cost estimates, utilizing local and national cost data as well as updated post project data oFine-tune owner expectations and costs with scheduled meetings, timely contract revisions, accurate billing and schedule revisions oInterview, select and negotiate contracts with prospective consultants, subcontractors, and vendors Risk Management oAssess future risk to mitigate loss or conflict for each project by utilizing Best Value-PIPS system both internally and for Corps Of Engineers divisional management Schedule and budget management oDetermine the resources required and prioritize work for each project according to construction schedules and client, vendor, and sub availability oPursue and select high performing, quality sub-contractors for bidding process; challenge and negotiate bid amounts to meet project budget and client expectations. Project Construction management oAnalyze the construction management process and make recommendations for improving the process to meet the unique needs of each client oImplement and refine construction means and methods to meet the needs of evolving construction environment oManage and schedule subcontractor logistics for all project operations with on-site coordination visits oCoordinate supplier specifications, bids, delivery and payments. Project accounting/ billing/ accounts payable oReview and process billing and procedures Business Development oManage existing clients and building strong relationships fostering confidence for prospective work, finalizing additional work
Owner/Operator of Murrell Design Build Construction Company Murrell Design Build Owner/operator of a full service, design-build company specializing in custom residential design and construction services and commercial TI projects. Typical projects include large scale home renovations, additions, and commercial tenant finish. After over seven years, full time employees and loyal sub-contractors, the company averaged annual billings of $700,000, while maintaining a reliable, repeat customer base. Provide personal attention to clients: conduct pre-contractual meetings with clients, fostering a trusting relationship, gathering programming information, and finalizing the construction agreement. Prepare cost estimates, utilizing local and national cost data as well as updated post project data Interview, select and negotiate contracts with project consultants, including subs, interior designers, material providers; challenge and negotiate bid amounts to meet project budget and client expectations. Coordinate all project construction: manage and schedule subcontractors for all project operations. Coordinate supplier specifications, bids, delivery and payments Expertly design, implement and refining construction methods to meet the needs of a quickly changing construction environment Produce design intent drawings and final construction drawings. Interface with local code officials to ensure construction documentation meet all local code requirements Project accounting/ billing/ accounts payable: develop and implement finance, accounting, and billing and procedures and design reports to review statistical project finance data Manage marketing operations, developing marketing strategy, identifying target markets, Analyze company financials to forecast billings against payables and evaluate project performance Manage and oversee corporate, state and federal tax reporting Project Coordinator for Entertainment Architecture Firm Gould Evans Goodman Affiliates Served as project coordinator in a high-energy, multi-disciplinary, national architecture firm, participating in numerous capacities on a variety of projects. Primary focus was serving as architectural liaison for AMC Entertainment-West Division and as project coordinator for multiple AMC (American Multi Cinema). Supervised on-site commercial construction for numerous national projects Architectural consultant for AMC Retail Division account executive Annually coordinated/participated at ICSC convention-Las Vegas (a retail contact venue for developers and owners) Coordinate full architectural services with internal design teams including conceptual-thematic presentations Project Representative for Commercial/ Entertainmentment/Retail Developments Gould Evans Goodman Affiliates Involved in multi-million dollar retail/entertainment centers in Denver, Colorado and St. Louis metro areas. Worked closely with developers to implement ideas and goals in order to finalize contracts. Prepared and presented conceptual and thematic presentations Coordinated and developed design intent drawings Negotiated with local code jurisdictions Continually maintained client and developer relationships Project Representative for Major League Baseball Gould Evans Goodman Affiliates One of four representatives for national contract with Major League Baseball. Extensive nationwide travel to conduct on-site reviews of baseball facilities and maintain relationships with Minor League Clubs Coordinated meetings with owners, managers, and local jurisdiction regarding specific facility under review Participated in on-site question and answer meetings with Facilities Managers, General Managers and local Authorities
Project Manager at a Residential Architectural Firm Roger Kraft Architecture Primarily responsible for executing residential design services for a custom, high-end architectural firm. Developed conceptual sketches into construction drawings Close coordination with contractor and periodic construction reviews Conducted code review for compliance and negotiated with local code jurisdictions Maintained strong client relationships Education BFA 1988University of KansasLawrence, KS
Technical skills Skilled in all Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint) Proficient in ProConstructor (construction management software) Skilled in Autodesk AutoCAD
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