Richard J. Fletcher


Experience:

Richard J. FletcherIndianapolis, IN
Construction Management &
Contracting: Historic RenovationFeb. 2001
Owner

Project design, engineering, estimates, sales, management, sign off

Smock Fansler CorporationIndianapolis, IN
Project manager (estimator)Oct. 1999 - Feb. 2001

Analyzed blueprints, specifications and proposals to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for projects
Factors included planning, organizing and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors and subcontractors and determining cost effectiveness
Consulted with clients, vendors and other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Successfully handled the close of several projects and collected approximately $750,000 in funds over due unrelated to my projects
Won $750,000 public sewage structure project
Assisted subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems associated with the project such as unforeseen existing structure weakness to be incorporated into this project
Contributed to profitability by managing personnel, and subcontractors to bring the project in early and under budget
Coordinated the efforts of design, city and inspecting engineers for the project






Iron Horse Heavy Equipment CompanyIndianapolis, IN
Owner/General ManagerJan. 1976 - Oct. !999

Started with on backhoe and built the company into a mass excavation company
Managed all aspects of business:
Bidding and negotiating contracts
Full responsibilities for Profit & Loss (no partners)
Equipment Purchase through Lease/Purchase - $2,500,000 assets under control
Gross Revenue managed $1,000,000 range with 30% net profit
Closed Operations in Oct. 1999

Huber Hunt & Nichols, IncIndianapolis, IN
Field Accountant/Office Manager1975 - 1976

Compiled monthly billing to owner
Turned $500,000 negative cash flow into $50,000 plus cash working capital in one 30-day billing cycle- (takes strong field construction background to accomplish this)
Did production forecasting of all construction disciplines for up to the day compilation of monthly billing to accomplish cash flow turn around
Maintained all field records to support billing request
Prepared and Maintained all field payroll
Enjoyed this project, but return home before completion to spend time with my mother who was dying of cancer

Lester Witty & Co.Shelbyville, IN
Staff Accountant1974 - 1975

Compiled financial statements for clients with Partner Review
Prepared client tax returns
Participated in independent audits
Prepared for the CPA Exam

Henry C. Beck companyIndianapolis, IN
Field Office Manager1972 - 1974

Track all cost for tenant new and remodel construction Indiana National Bank Building and Market Square Building
Prepared billings to owner and others for tenant work completed
Compiled reports for home office in Dallas TX
Maintained field payroll and all associated records
Collections of past due amounts for work completed
Participated in an internal audit and review of a major project that had irregularities
Asked to move to Dallas TX to become the Corporate Internal Auditor

Kraftco CorporationChicago, IL
Construction Auditor1970 - 1972

Reviewed data to determine material and labor requirements and prepared itemized lists for all contractor and subcontractors on the project
Computed cost factors and prepared estimates used for management purposes on all change orders and addenda
Consulted with clients, vendors and other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues of payments
Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions including an audit of the General contractor
After the Audit, Responsible for all General Contractor payments and receipt of waiver of liens
Maintained cost records and production reports for $10,000,000 Cheese Plant Project
Maintained high standards of excellence
Expedited communication between upper level management and general personnel in billing irregularities and safety issues that indicated potential dollar losses
Handled the rework of a railroad spur from a safety hazard to a safe installation
Maintained a complete set of construction and as built drawings for billing verification and cost out of changes of changes to the project for auditing of engineers estimates
Maintained close personal contact with Kraft Foods, Eastern Division Controller
Responded to written and telephone requests for project cost information
Learned all aspects of heavy plant construction from site development, concrete construction, steel erection, cold storage, plant equipment, electrical systems, and union relations, to wall finishes
Compiled, analyzed and presented a major challenge to contractor draw and prevailed in all challenges
Contributed to profitability by avoiding potential losses and over payment for poorly designed railroad spur which could have resulted in loss of life and dollars

Education:

DePauw UniversityGreencastle, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Butler UniversityIndianapolis, IN
Post Graduate - 44 hours accounting

Civic:

Kiwanis Club previous board member, Treasurer 2004, 2005, Kiwanina of the Year 2004, Member - Board of Directors of a Private School

References on Request