Robert I. Merritt, LEED AP
1173 Muirwood Lane
Batavia, Ohio 45103
Cell (513) 615-4955
Email: rimerritt[at]cinci.rr.com
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Summary
Senior Project Manager/Estimator/Pre-Con Manager with over 20 years of experience successfully estimating and managing construction projects. Energetic and detail minded able to conceptualize, manage and deliver the finished project to a satisfied client. This ability has been demonstrated on the following partial list of successfully completed projects:
13-Story Concrete Parking Structure - Downtown, Cincinnati, Oh
4-Story Concrete Parking Structure - Downtown, Covington, Ky
3-Story Medical Office Building Clifton, Oh
3-Story Office Building Montgomery, Oh
Eleven Tilt-up Concrete Office/Warehouses/Manufacturing Facilities
Three Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Three Elementary Schools - Lakota and New Richmond School Districts
High School Addition - Sycamore High School
Two High School Alterations and Additions Lakota Local School District and Butler Technology Career Development Center
45-Unit Apartment Rehabilitation Downtown, Cincinnati, Oh
Library - Felicity, Ohio
Harley-Davidson Dealership - Mason, Oh
Retail Strip Center - Butler County, Oh
Flight Simulator Building Wilmington, Oh
Tenant Build outs
Employment Experience
Megen Construction Company, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio 2004 - Present
Senior Project Manager/Estimator/Pre-Con Manager
Responsible for preparing schematic design, design development and construction document estimates for several large school projects. Prepared phased submission documents for Ohio School Facilities Commission projects. I successfully estimated and negotiated the construction of Mars Hill Academy and Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. Prepared and maintained master project budgets and master schedules. I was active in developing construction standards.
Prepared estimates and proposals on several successfully completed projects
Promoted to Senior Project Manager and Pre-Con Manager
Robert I. Merritt, LEED AP
Cell (513) 615-4955
Email: rimerritt[at]cinci.rr.com
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The Quandel Group, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio2003 - 2003
Project Manager
I was responsible for the preparation of Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Forms and other front end elements of the contract documents. I solicited and analyzed bids. I checked references, financial status and safety records of bidders to make recommendations to the client. I prepared contracts and change orders for owners execution. I prepared and maintained budgets and schedules. I prepared PowerPoint presentations for monthly Board of Education meetings.
Construction Manager on the Public Safety Educational Complex (Butler Tech) in Hamilton, Ohio
Construction Manager on the New Entry and Paving Improvement project at the D. Russel Lee Facility in Hamilton, Ohio
Bascon, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio2002 - 2003
Project Manager
I was responsible for all aspects of construction from initial estimate to final turnover. I coordinated the construction documents to meet the intent of the conceptual design and the budgets on projects located in Wilmington, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Fayetteville, North Carolina; and New Orleans, Louisiana. I coordinated civil, structural, mechanical and electrical design build subcontractors and designers. I prepared estimates to establish the projects guaranteed maximum cost to the clients. I approved shop drawings. I prepared monthly invoices. I checked and approved subcontractor and material supplier invoices. I prepared punch lists and closeout documents.
Successfully coordinated the designs and budgets for many out of town projects
Al. Neyer, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio1995 - 2001
Associate Project Manager
Completely responsible for projects being designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the client and the contract. I prepared and maintained budgets and tracked job costs. I prepared change orders. I prepared and maintained construction schedules and conducted regular coordination meetings. I solicited and awarded subcontractors and issued subcontracts. I approved shop drawings. I prepared monthly invoices. I checked and approved subcontractor and material supplier invoices. I prepared punch lists and closeout documents. I was active in developing construction standards.
Assisted in the preparation of estimates/proposals on several successful projects
Took over the Aces and Eights Harley-Davidson Dealership project from another contractor and accelerated the construction schedule to allow them to open on time while increasing the profit margin
Received high marks on Customer Satisfaction Surveys
Increased profit margins on majority of projects
Robert I. Merritt, LEED AP
Cell (513) 615-4955
Email: rimerritt[at]cinci.rr.com
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Warm Bros. Construction, Cincinnati, Ohio 1990 - 1995
Project Manager/Estimator
I prepared estimates for large and medium sized construction projects. I prepared design build estimates as well as hard bid estimates. I solicited subcontractor bids and prepared/awarded contracts. I prepared/maintained project budgets. I prepared and maintained construction schedules. I conducted regular coordination meetings. I approved shop drawings. I prepared monthly invoices. I prepared and maintained record drawings.
Managed a thirteen story concrete parking structure in downtown Cincinnati as a cooperative education student
Chief estimator on successfully constructed Lakota Elementary Schools, Sycamore High School Addition, Felicity Library, Ohio Department of Transportation Facility projects
Developed, implemented and managed safety programs including, overall company safety and HAZCOM programs.
Deerfield Construction Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 1982 -1985
Truck Driver/General Laborer
Hired as a Truck Driver and then became a general laborer. I gained valuable field experience.
Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science In Construction Management 1985 - 1990
Associate Degree In Applied Science 1985 - 1987
I was involved with the cooperative education program, which allowed me first hand construction management experience.
Professional Associations
Member of the United States Green Building Counsel (USGBC)
Member of American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)
Associate Member of American Institute of Constructors (AIC)
Additional Information
Experienced with the following software packages:
Microsoft Project, Primavera, Timberline, Prolog and other cost management programs
Certified in First Aid/CPR, Lead Paint Hazard Awareness Training,
Asbestos Hazard Awareness Training, OSHA 30-Hour Training
Coach baseball and softball teams
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