JOHN H. HURST

SUMMARY

Results oriented Project Manager and Estimator with 20 years of experience in all aspects of residential, commercial site development. Extensive experience with execution of large public improvement/road projects. Recognized for strong organizational, managerial, analytical and problem solving skills. Specific experience in:


Project Initiation, Management and Execution
Bid and Development of Project Plans
Negotiation of Business Terms
Successful Project Execution
Overall Management throughout life cycle
to completion
Extensive knowledge of MD, VA, NC and
SC construction codes and policies
Estimating, Total Site Development Projects
Financial and Job Cost Estimations
Emphasis on Cost Reduction for Large
Developments
Coordination with all Departments throughout Development Cycle
Regional Coordination
Personnel Management



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

W.G. Harrison, Inc. 2007-2008
Leesburg, VA
Primary Project Manager/Estimator

Experience with full project life cycle. Responsible for locating development projects and acceptance on bidders lists. Produced project bids and negotiated terms. Checked estimates to ensure accuracy of take-offs. Performed utility take-offs. Developed proposals for both prime and sub-contract projects. Serving as the project manager for multiple projects tracked to ensure all requirements were met; all materials were delivered as needed for installation, managed costs, and developed monthly billing for active projects. Worked closely with President/Owner on miscellaneous issues to produce solutions and ensure smooth operations for active or prospective projects. Provided supervision and direction to one junior estimator on my staff.

Toll Brothers, Inc. 2000-2007
Belmont, VA
Land Development Estimator

Participated as primary estimator for all Toll Land Development Projects during planning and initiation through the completion of Projects whose estimated value is in the multi-million dollar range. Number of active projects would range from thirty to fifty projects at any one time.

Created estimates of the costs for demolition, clearing, erosion controls, earthwork, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, site concrete, paving and site amenities for Tolls four state regional Mid-Atlantic Area (Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina) from construction plans to be used by land development managers deciding upon the viability/profitability of purchasing large tracts of property for development.

Worked directly with Civil Engineers during project design and implementation to ensure cost efficiency throughout all facets of site development. Responsible for estimations on earth moving costs for Commercial and Residential developments. Provided ideas and suggestions to reduce costs through creative utilization of earth moving and implementation of utility installations.

Generated full project cost estimates once final plan approval was granted by local jurisdictions for Tolls internal use to guide decisions on project life cycle from cost forecasting through the award of contractor proposals.

Provided conceptual estimates that were used by Land Acquisition executives in decision making process about the viability/profitability of land acquisitions or proferred projects.

Supervised and hired two new estimators. Provided training, mentoring and guidance.

Jager Excavating 1998-2000
Manassas Park, VA
Estimator/Construction Manager
Located projects to bid, performed take-offs, generated proposals and helped with the onsite construction management of the projects.

Mountaineer Pipe Corporation 1994-1998
Sterling, VA
Estimator
Performed takeoffs of plans and developed proposals for total site development of residential projects. Completed initial estimates, and reviewed projects with the owner of the company to produce a final proposal for developers. Worked with the Field Superintendent to ensure purchase and delivery of materials in a timely manner for installation.

J. G. Miller, Inc. 1989-1994
Chantilly, VA
Estimator
Performed takeoffs of plans for site utilities. The information was initially used by the PM to prepare estimates on residential and commercial development projects. Eventually promoted to preparation of proposals.

EDUCATION

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Business Management, 1986-1988
Radford University,
1984-86
OSHA 10 Hour Certification
Certified Land Disturber Representative


SOFTWARE EXPERTISE

I have used the following earthwork analysis software: Pay Dirt; Agtek, Quest
I have used MS Excel and Word on a daily basis
Familiar with AutoCad