Dear Sir or Madam:
I have applied executive management skills in systems operations, large scale residential, commercial, and industrial construction project development to implement multimillion-dollar projects, accelerate productivity, and reduce costs for Fortune 500 companies. My ability to interface with clients and principles while identifying numerous ways to increase corporate profits has been rewarded with multiple promotions and a reputation for getting the job done.
Results achieved to date include:
Twenty years of experience in commercial, industrial and large-scale residential construction development. I have obtained an extensive construction management background through years of high profile and complex projects including mechanical, electrical and computer driven systems with a very strong background in industrial metals, commercial resort and hospitality design-build. Well versed in initial project setup while creating a conduit for communication between consults, contractors, and vendors.
Previous management duties included Sr. Project Manager for construction of 500 million dollar hotel and resort in Bermuda, Sr. Project Manager for Floridas largest land development & resort builder, international construction manager and Sr. project manager for Florida based design build contractor. Directed multiple major hi-rise hotels remodeling and ground up condo projects with staggered start dates. Holland based chemical plant and supporting office buildings. Managed ground up construction of residential and commercial amenities projects ranging up to10 million and construction projects ranging up to 500 million. Maintain an excellent track record in reducing original budgets during construction consecutively by 10 to 15 percent.
Projects include Southampton Beach Resort- Bermuda, Ramada-Orlando, Best Western Orlando, McCann Bldg-Port St Lucie, International Plaza-Fort Myers, PM Corp. buildings-New Orleans, Amsterdam & Bosport- Netherlands, Jazzland Theme Park-New Orleans, Rivercamps Resort & Residential Development -Panama City Beach
Sincerely,
Enclosure:
CRAIG DENNIS QUALIFICATIONS Over twenty years experience in commercial, industrial, residential and aerospace construction management. Extensive experience in construction and installation of complex projects that include complex infrastructure, foundations, MEP and pile set foundations in flood plains. Well versed in hi rise concrete construction and applications that include tilt wall, tunnel form, standing post and beam and chain wall applications. I have an extensive and diverse background in project design, setup and due diligence management through completion.
EXPERIENCE
Scout Capital New York, NY / Bermuda
Project Director- Owners Rep_______________________________________11/07-10-08
Managed demolition and asbestos remediation of an existing 400 room hotel and resort in Bermuda. Interview and contracted consults while working in a management role during the design process. Created budgets, schedules, planning and control all aspects of design integrity though coordination with all relevant consultants. Provide design impute and coordination while verifying product quality and installation specifications. Provide detailed reporting to owner including contracts negotiations, planning, and scheduling and onsite construction activities. Maintain budget and scheduling control through contractor interface and scheduled progress meetings. Practice due diligence in value engineering every aspect of the project to control cost and reduce change orders. Reduced budget through value engineering and cost control management by 10%
St. Joe Towns & Resorts Co. Jacksonville, Fl
Sr. Project Manager- Owners Rep_______________________________________2/06-5/07
Managed construction of the 11.5 million dollar commercial resort construction project in north Florida for the states largest landowner. Created budgets, schedules, planning and control all aspects of design integrity though coordination with all relevant consultants. Provide design impute and coordination while verifying product quality and installation specifications. Provide detailed reporting to owner including contracts negotiations, planning, and scheduling and onsite activities. Maintain budget and scheduling control through contractor interface and scheduled progress meetings. Practice due diligence in value engineering every aspect of the project to control cost and reduce change orders. Reduced construction budget through value engineering and cost control management over 10 %
Design Build 2000 Inc. Fort Myers, Fl
Sr.Project Manager (contract) __________________________________8/05-1/06
Oversee day-to-day management of single and multi-phase commercial construction projects from 6000 to 150,000 square feet including two stories over garage condo projects, commercial office buildings, and commercial build outs. Provide design concept and modification criteria for each stage of building process. Established budgets, schedules and computerized project tracking for stage completion reporting and cost to budget analyzing for clients. Provide other responsibilities associated with Sr. Project Managers position including contracts negotiations, planning, scheduling and supervision of Jr. Project Managers
HOWELL CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC. Sarasota, Fl
Project Manager (Contract) ____ 9/04-1/05
Oversee day-to-day management of large hi-rise hotel construction and remodeling projects. Directed construction of large high-end residential home construction and remodeling. Supervised and directed project development from concept to building dedication. Directed remodeling and hurricane damage restoration on large international chain hotels. Established budgets and computerized project tracking for stage completion reporting and cost to budget analyzing. Provided cost benefit analysis reports for stage completion intervals. Provide direct liaison services between hotel owners and insurance companies.
P M CORP. Slidell, LA
Construction Division Manager ___________________ ____________ 7/01 9/03
Oversaw day-to-day management of construction division, provided long-term strategic direction in new business development of 10 construction companies located in 8 countries. Managed installation of Holland based company office buildings and chemical plant installation. Supervised and directed project development from concept to building dedication. Established budgets and computerized project tracking for stage completion reporting and cost to budget analyzing. Increased construction productivity by 27%, 33%, and then 51% each year, respectively. Established international business base for company services.
JAZZLAND THEME PARK, New Orleans, LA
Sr. Construction Project Manager- Owners Rep____________________ 3/99 7/01 Directed installation and maintenance of thirty-one major theme park rides including roller coasters, water rides, drop rides and supporting ground buildings and all infrastructures. Created and met advanced aerospace specifications in ride construction, inspection, and rehabilitation. Developed and implemented computerized tracking program for parts and supplies that saved more than $250,000. Reduced operation budget by 60% over two years and saved $575,000 annually. Established rides maintenance program while hiring and training maintenance staff.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR. SLIDELL, LA
Designer & Builder of Luxury Custom Homes _________________________2/96 2/99 Managed and supervised the development and implementation of custom residential homes in the southeast Louisiana and Mississippi area.
Designed and fabricated custom homes from conception through trim out. Performed purchasing, budgeting, hiring, and supervision of all sub-contractors. Extensive experience with custom framing and pre-fab. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of site preparation, foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and trim out.
LOCKHEED-MARTIN AEROSPACE, INC., New Orleans, LA
Plasma Arc Specialist Research and Development ______________________2/81 1/96 Managed the development and implementation of computerized welding schedules for N.A.S.A. Space Shuttle External Tank Project, including overseeing the stringent N.A.S.A certification process. Led team of sixteen men to assemble four completed external tanks six months early, resulting in a $2,500,000 bonus for the company. Submitted, and compensated for, 78 inventions, four of which received patents. Received 1990 Daedalus Award for creating and utilizing a new computerized weld schedules documentation and data tracking process that resulted in savings of $300,000 annually. Led R&D team on manual and computerized welding certification of 2195 AL-LI alloy, which replace 2319 alloy in manufacturing of NASAs external tank project.
EDUCATION Delgado College, New Orleans, La B. A. Business- Computer Sciences 1981 Louisiana State University B.S. Construction Management 1990 P.A.D.I. College, Santa Ana, Ca M.D.T. Diving Sciences 1989 Alpha Executive Management Course 1999 Lockheed S.R.T Advanced Management Course 1991 Level 5 OSHA Certification # 000620822 2006
References & project list available upon request.
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