PROFILE: Seasoned Professional seeking long-term management position that will utilize my skills in the areas of Civil
Construction and Engineering.
EDUCATION
East Carolina University May 2000
Bachelor of Science, Construction Management Greenville, NC
RELEVANT SKILLS
Instinctive problem solving ability and creative thinking, as it relates to Competitive Bidding and Cost Cutting Strategy
Ability to confidently and effectively manage a project from Conceptual Stage through Project Closeout and Completion
Broad understanding of construction software, including MS Office, Agtec, Siteworx, MS Projects, and PayDirt.
Strength in creating and maintaining good relationships with key members within the industry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Estimator/Project Manager December 2007- April 2009
Wolfpen Associates, Inc. Waynesville, NC
Managed a four Estimator/PM team, and particularly excelled in and focused primarily on negotiating contracts, and
priority bids, which consisted of NCDOT, residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Yielded 28% higher profit margins and finalized 25% more negotiated contracts, as a department, compared to all
projects from previous two years.
Developed and maintained strong relationships within the industry, helping to bypass selective and publically advertised
bids and negotiate contracts with little or no competition.
Estimated cost and price for key bid items and approved all final pricing for bid proposals and change orders.
Implemented new practices in project mgnt, and estimating, producing results in increased profit margins, more
competitive bids, and more bids with five or less bidders.
Project Manager Design and New Infrastructure March 2007- January 2008
Archer Group - Developer Lenoir, NC
Managed all design and infrastructure construction operations for The Coves, a new 4,000 acre and15 phase single and
multi-family residential development, for the purpose of land sales.
Scheduled and coordinated construction operations, including nine miles of roadway, extensive erosion control and
stream rehabilitations, storm drainage and retention, and golf course and gatehouse phase construction.
Coordinated all consulting and engineering operations, including review of permit submittals, implementation of cost
savings into design and construction, and directed weekly meetings to implement updated agendas and deadlines.
Estimated all hard and soft cost for budgets or Pro Formas for The Coves and other potential acquisitions.
Senior Associate & Administrator of Construction Administration Department October 2004-March 2007
Civil Design Concepts, PA Asheville, NC
Established and managed an eight member staff Construction Department, consisting of AutoCAD technicians,
Inspectors, and construction managers, for the purpose of assisting clients in managing all aspects of residential land
development, NCDOT, commercial and industrial sitework, and stream restoration projects.
Managed department in preparing contracts, detailed feasibility reports and cost estimates, specifications, permit
submittal and as-built drawings review, and coordinating and directing preconstruction and progress meetings.
Streamlined design changes and regulatory approvals, and efficiently managed regulatory closeout process, in order to
maintain an aggressive project schedule and production.
Heavy Highway and Sitework Estimator / Project Manager January 2001 October 2004
Sharpe Bros Grading, Inc. Greensboro, NC
Preformed take-offs, and prepared bids and cost reports as the only Estimator and PM for a $15 M/year company.
Obtained a general contractors license and became the only company Heavy Highway qualifier.