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Name : |
Kosta E. Lucic |
Industry Type : |
General Contractors - Managers |
City & State : |
Houston,
TX
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Job Title |
Project Manager Contract/Temporary position
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Relocation Preferences : |
non
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Objective : |
Results oriented professional with an extensive background in construction industry with understanding and knowledge in project management, design, finance and accounting with proven strengths in utilizing strong analytical skills with well-developed team in building and development industries. Experience in quality residential and commercial building industry (from small commercial projects, schools, warehouses, shopping centers and even bigger industrial projects as Oil, Wood, Rubber and Processed Animal Food Industries), as a valuable team member, director of construction, project manager and construction manager.
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Experience
AH Construction Group, Houston, TX 2009 - Present
Project Manager Contract/Temporary position
In charge of recommending alternative solutions where appropriate for projects improvement. Visited and observed job sites on a regular basis in order to review work in progress, make instant correction orders and write-up comments and recommendations. Responsible for overall management and coordination of equipment and people to increase utilization with multiple projects to maximize productivity and maintain timely order of the schedules.
- As a Project Manager I assisting to the clients and to
the firm in delivery of construction projects schedule and under the budget. There is no such a project built exactly "as planned", my primary goal is to address problems in scheduling avoiding deeper impacts in construction claims in a timely manner to the customer satisfaction. - Develops contingency and recovery plans as required. Monitors
equipment and crews performance and utilization; provides continuous improvement input and strategy development. - Develops and implement procedures as needed. Functions as liaison
between multiple project construction and contractors. Provides constructability input and construction planning. Develop solutions to complex problems where are required significant degree of knowledge, ingenuity and innovation. - Responsible for safety and reinforcing OSHA requirements to assigned
personnel. Ensures that personnel comply with established OSHA and company safety policies and procedures to increase a safe work environment.
Lennar Homes Co. / Village Builders Division, Houston, TX 1999-2009
Senior Construction Manager
Construction manager at Village Builders Cinco Ranch, South Division
Built and closed on average between 55-60 units per year and over 550 units during the 10 years of service.
- Organized a workload between 24 and 30 houses at
a given time. - Built all Village Builders Series from 3,200 Sq.
to 6,000 sq. ft. The series include Patio Homes, Executive, Presidential, and Renaissance. - Primary responsibilities included
managing the day-to-day activities of the construction phases. - Worked along side architects, engineers,
contractors, during the construction stages of projects. Reviewed plans, drawings, specifications, contracts & all correspondence. - Conducted site inspections, updated
schedules, and working with all tradesmen and contractors. - Conducted
physical needs surveys of existing housing units, evaluated building systems & prepared written assessments of needed upgrades & project budgets. - In charge
of recommending alternative solutions where appropriate for improvement of the projects. Visited job sites on a regular basis in order to review work in progress & write-up comments. - Kept
abreast of new building regulations & techniques, coordinated processes for obtaining necessary approvals & permits required by local & stage government & utility companies.
Astoria Homes, Houston, TX 1997-1999
Vice-President of Construction
Land acquisition work in-house technical teams. From legal counsel to land planning to site improvement budgeting.
Due to diligence investigations, assist management team with land acquisition analysis and in the same time participate in developing company strategy for buying or selling land/developments. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members in a timely and clear fashion. Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other senior management, delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones and deliverables.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.
Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Learn and at the same time develop knowledge with fellow construction team members about Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to protect land, communities natural resources, with ultimate goal for clean air, clean water, streets, lots and safe management of construction waste.
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
Implemented a new cost and price tracking system, which resulted in cost reductions of 5% and boosted sales to an additional 3.5%, resulting in a 5% increase in profit margin.
Participate during the design process, in charge of the entire project once design is agreed, schedule & coordinate whole processes, including the selection, hiring, & oversight trade contractors.
Western Atlas International, Houston, TX 1991-1997
Senior Financial Analyst
- Prepared and computed financial statements and
analysis, reporting used to revise budget projection for senior management. - Generated cost analysis and reviewed for projects.
- Researched and analyzed standard prices review
current market prices and set roll-up costs in order to improve profit margin. - Tracked various types of expenses in excess of
approximately $3 million for a three-year period, and helped decrease expenses by approximately 5%. - Researched and analyzed inventory discrepancies,
from receiving through sales, controlled inventory between $25-30 million and assisted in procedure recommendations to reduce losses from 8.5% to a maximum of 4%.
Custom Homes, Interior & Design, Houston, TX 1989-1991
Project Manager
- Custom home builder specialized in all phases of
construction, started with additions, remodeling and new construction.
- Involved in project planning, take off, budgeting
and financing, marketing, design, purchasing, permits taking, accounting and all phases of construction through negotiations and sales. - Monitoring,
advice and applied corrective actions in relationship with trades, suppliers and subcontractors. - Maintained
legal and finical paperwork to ensure painless flow of activity with suppliers and other trades. - Responsible for the
overall coordination, direction, completion, and financial results for construction projects. - Worked directly with
clients to establish mutually agreeable schedules, plans of execution and administrative requirements to ensure both client satisfaction and achievement of financial goals.
- Upon engagement,
completed quantity take-offs, established the cost control estimates, coordinated submittals, researched technical requirements, ordered all materials and accessories and managed costs. - Monitored costs on a
weekly basis and developed financial projections for each project on a regular basis. - Participate during the design process, in charge
of the construction projects once design is agreed, coordinate construction processes, hiring & oversight specialty trades. - Coordinate subordinates, such assistant managers,
superintendents reporting to me.
- Conducted turnover meetings
with field forces and educated them on project requirements. - Determine appropriate construction methods &
most cost-effective plan, accordingly to the schedule & divide all required construction site activities into logical steps, budget the time requirements to meet established deadlines. Track and control construction costs against the project budget to avoid cost overruns.
- Oversee the performance of all sub-contractors; keep
them responsible for performance & ensuring that work is completed on timely & quality manner & on the schedule. Direct, monitor progress of construction activities, sometimes through construction supervisors or other construction managers.
UTVA, Heavy Duty Machine Division, Pancevo, Yugoslavia 1985-1989
Project Director
Orchestrated a staff of 150 people to perform turnkey projects for oil, wood, rubber and process animal food industries which company performed in domestic and international market. On regular monthly bases visited and observed project performed in Middle East, N. Africa, and Eastern Europe
Supervised projects financing field, purchasing and logistics functions (procurement).
As a team member with senior management, prepared, developed bid packages as well as worked on financial analysis and statements.
Directed contract negotiations with all clients.
Instituted a cost reduction program, reducing the logistics cost by 20% while at same time, improving service levels.
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work as well as led the field team to bust and increase productivity by 10%. Achieved 5% cost reduction.
- Participate during the design process setting
project scope, and thereafter been in charge of entire construction projects, once are designed as agreed. - Schedule & coordinate construction processes,
including the selection, hiring, & oversight of specialty trade contractors trough subordinates, such assistant managers, superintendents or crew supervisors. - Selection of trade contractors to complete
specific pieces of the project from structural metalworking to final installation. Determine the labor requirements & oversight & supervise, monitor hiring & dismissal of workers. - Supervise the construction process from the
conceptual development stage through final construction on a timely & economical basis. - Observe site preparation, including land clearing
& earth moving, installation of sewage systems, road construction & landscaping, building construction including excavation & laying of foundations, erection of structural framework, floors, walls, roofs & building systems, including fire-protection, electrical, plumbing, HVAC. Often work with engineers, architects & others who are involved in the construction process. - Coordinating and managing people, materials,
& equipment. Oversee delivery & use of materials, tools & equipment, & the quality of construction, worker productivity, & safety. Take care of employees & general public safety. - Determine appropriate construction methods &
most cost-effective plan, accordingly to the schedule & divide all required construction site activities into logical steps, budget the time requirements to meet established deadlines. Track and control construction costs against the project budget to avoid cost overruns. - Oversee the performance of all trade contractors
& keep them responsible for performance & ensuring that all work is completed on timely and quality manner as well as on the schedule. Direct & monitor progress of construction activities, sometimes through construction supervisors or other construction managers. - Sometimes responsible for obtaining necessary
permits & licenses, & depending of contractual arrangements, direct or monitor compliance with building, safety codes & other regulations. - Review engineering and architectural drawings
& specifications to monitor progress & ensure compliance with plans & schedules. Based on direct observation & reports by subordinate supervisors, prepare reports of progress & requirements for labor, material, machinery, and equipment at the construction site.
Depend of contractual arrangements, meet with owners, other constructors, trade contractors, vendors, architects, engineers, monitoring & coordinate all phases of the construction project.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Management, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Economics, Yugoslavia, Serbia (Major in Construction management, Finance/Accounting, Marketing and Advertising).
Associates degree in Construction, University of Belgrade, Technical School, Yugoslavia, Serbia
- PMP - Certificate from Villanova University,
Tampa, Florida - Enrolled in the program to get PMP-Master
Certificate at Villanova University, Tampa, Florida
Languages
Serbo-Croatian, Macedonian, Russian, Polish and English
Skills
Have various computer trainings in software usage including Microsoft Office Tools 2007 (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Publisher, and MS Word), AutoCAD, and special construction programs as Build Pro, estimating tools and other specialized framework. Skilled in other computers activities, as site design, searching machines process, creating videos and publishing skills, etc.
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