L. SCOTT ELLISON
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Lse728[at]gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/lscottellisonpm (406) 855-7125
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR

Commercial / Hospital/Medical / Government/Military / Bridges / WWTP
Assisted Living Housing / Hotel- Motel / Retail / Restaurant
Objective:
A Great position with a challenging and productive Team oriented Quality Company. One that will enable me to utilize the management skills I have developed starting from the ground up in both the Private and Government sectors. One in which my work will be highly beneficial to the growth and prosperity of the company.
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Qualification Summary:
Project Manager (PMP) with 20 years of experience in the supervision and management of construction companies and projects. With a diverse experience base in government, public works and private sector projects ranging from extensive structural, commercial, environmental, civil infrastructure work and hazardous remediation. Extensive knowledge in construction/renovation processes methodology, and business management producing Quality Major Projects on time, and within Budget.
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Active Strengths and Skills:
100% of Projects Managed on time and on budget as a Project Manager.
20 years experience Successful business development experience with a 68% bid/ win ratio.
Excellent understanding of project management methodology (scope, budget, schedule, resources, risk and critical path analysis) Familiar with JOC, SABER, MILCON, ID/IQ.
Administration skills include the planning, designing, pre-construction estimating, scheduling, material submittal/ procurement and contracting process/ administration; value engineering, cost analysis of all construction disciplines; and safety programs.
Outstanding ability to communicate and collaborate with Owners, Design/ Build Team, CoE, Engineers, QC, and Trades.
Manage/Create/Negotiate the administration of construction contracts; and material submittal/ procurement prior to construction.
15 years experience in Estimating/ Budgeting Projects which includes conceptual, hard bid, design-build with a detailed background and understanding in all disciplines of the construction industry from architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical. Using Win-Est. / Timberline Microsoft Project programs, developing data bases as well as R.S. Means, tasked with detailed scope analysis, quantity take-off and bid review / analysis for projects in excess of $40 million
15 years experience Producing project schedules using Sure Trak 3.0, and Primavera P3 scheduling programs.
Proficient in the use MS Office Suite of software, Excel, Power-point, Outlook and QCS software, Auto CADD 06.
Instructor for the Intellibuild/ WallBuilder Wall Panelization program, 3D (CAD).
Knowledge of Federal and State Acquisition Regulations, USGBC LEED Systems; U.S Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirement Manual EM 385-1-1.Written Site Specific SSSP, APP, Fall P, QC, EPP, Critical lift, etc plans for projects
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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT ACHIEVEMENTS

2004- 2009 SR. Construction Project Manager/Chief Estimator WallPro, Inc

Managed design/build process through all phases of a project including conceptual design, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction activities.
Successfully completing over 100 major projects $1 - 49 million range: concrete (form in place & tilt up), wood, structural steel and Metal stud. Elderly Housing, Hospital/ Medical Facilities, Hotel/ Motel, Commercial Offices, Multi-family, Restaurants, Federal/ Gov. Projects (from RFP through design/ build and completion) on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with engineering designs/plans.
Demonstrated skill necessary to sell, negotiate, design/ value engineer, plan, schedule, estimate and manage multiple projects.
Superlative ability to communicate and coordinate with Clients, designers, architects, engineers, and field trades.
Making and Meeting schedules that make both small and large projects successful.
Knowledge of process of development including site construction and design, related applicable codes and standards (IBC/UBC), infrastructure, and speculative building.
Thorough understanding of project risks and how to mitigate through awareness and controls.
Ensure that construction plans are in agreement with client expectations and identify milestones at which contractual obligations will have been met at Project close-out.


1996 2004Construction Project Manager/Safety Officer Ellison, Inc.

Working to manage job start up and schedule planning through project completion and closeout.
Estimated project costs, performed take-offs and developed project budgets for Commercial, Government and Private Projects.
Managed third party sub contractors performance in compliance with contract documents, design specifications and oversight.
Interfaced and communicated with clients regarding project status and coordinated as required to resolve issues with site construction, procurement, and/or engineering. Obtain, qualify, and challenge pricing of cost issues prior to submission to owner.
Reviewed engineering designs, drawings, blueprints, and other related engineering documents to identify potential problems ahead of time and proactively implement solutions. Expedite construction efforts through close communication with superintendents and subcontractors.
Review and authorize subcontractor pay applications. Establish and manage timely pay applications to Owner.
Overseeing and supervising large crews (90 men),
Champion and ensure timely closeout including Owner/Architects punch list.
I furthered my experience in the construction business as well as the leadership that it takes to continuously advance a self-owned company from my father. My experience consisted of various projects/structures as above. Additional projects included: Elderly Housing, Hospital/ Medical Facilities, Hotel/ Motel, Commercial Buildings, bridges, WWTP.

1992-1996 On-site Construction Superintendent Langlas & Associates

As Job Superintendent, I was responsible for commercial building construction from ground to finish including, but not limited to, concrete tilt-ups, steel buildings, wood frames, and metal stud frames.
Managed on-site construction schedule to insure timely completion. Reported cost and job status to executive level managers. Reviewed, recommended and approved all construction change requests, onsite change orders and pay requests. Coordinated proposed changes in design with consultants and construction manager.
Responsible for the bidding and acquisition of all metal, wood and steel and related materials for all projects.

1982 1991 Crew Leader/Superintendent: 3 Companies

During these nine years of construction experience, I worked for three companies including Job Superintendent, Crew Leader, Master Journeyman Carpenter, whereupon, I was responsible for a crew of up to as much as two hundred men.
I became experienced in all facets of the construction business from ground to finish, concrete, wood, steel, tilt-ups.
Initial project layout, surveying/ shooting grades including Theodolite laser instrumentation, production site layout, and architect reviews.
Oversaw subcontractors and/or vendors/suppliers performing work on the project. Prepared site inspection/oversight reports documenting the progress to date.
Coordinated proposed changes in design with consultants and construction manager, maintaining schedule and budget.
Completing construction of eight mile long concrete lined irrigation project 30x60 ft wide, bridges, commercial buildings, hospital/ clinic construction, federal buildings, residential, multi-family,.
Training:
Certified Cal/ OSHA 300 Safety training, (300 HRS) 1989 Present (8 hr annual refresher).
Certified Cal/ OSHA 300 Fall Protection training, (200 HRS) 1989 Present (8 hr annual refresher).
EM 385-1-1 U.S Army Corps of Engineers Safety/ Health Requirement Manual-- 1996-2008.
Montana Safety Service Counsel Instructor/ forklift operation-- 1999-Present.
Montana Safety Service Counsel Fall Protection annual 8 hr course-- 1996-2007.
HAZWOPER Certification--8 hr supervisor refresher course, Aurora Environmental & Safety, 2009.
Red Cross First Aid/ CPR-- tri-annual 2 day training course 1996-2006.
Supervisor Training and Creative Problem Solving, AGC course-- 2002.
Contract Documents and Construction Law course, AGC course-- 2002.
Understanding & Managing Project Costs, AGC course-- 2002.
Competent Person Awareness Courses-- 2003-present
Signs and Symptoms D&A Awareness Supervisor Training, Worksafe course-- 2008
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Education:
Project Management Professional (PMP) educated.
University of WyomingLaramie, WY --Agricultural Engineering.
Casper CollegeCasper, WY--Agricultural Engineering
Tongue River High School - Dayton, WY-National Academic Achievement Award Calculus/ Trig.
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Mission Statement: Build a Quality Product with integrity, at the lowest possible cost, in the safest possible manner.

Project List:

Medical:
St. Vincent Healthcare Clinic; Billings Montana; total of 32,000 sf, $6.2 Million 1999.
St. Vincent Healthcare Clinic ; Hardin Montana; 2002, total of 32,000 sf , $6.4 Million
St. Vincent Healthcare Clinic ; Laurel Montana; 2003, total of 32,000 sf , $6.5 Million
St. Vincent Healthcare Clinic ; Billings Montana; 2006, total of 32,000 sf , $7.2 Million
Dental Office Complex, Montana, (2000), total of 7900 sf, $1,512,000
Concrete Structure/Bridges:
16 bridges ($4-12M) MT, WY (DOT)
WWTP ($30M)
7.5 mile concrete lined irrigation ditch, 3060 ft wide. Riverton Wyo.
Military/Government Buildings: (COE)
WY (Warren AFB) 1 Project Secondary observation tower and associated buildings- Superintendent, SSHO-2002
MT (Malstrom AFB) 2 Projects- Single Barracks and a Educational Facility --PM and estimator 2004 &2005
AK (Elmendorf AFB) 2 Projects -F22 Simulator Building and a PME training Facility --PM and estimator 2008-9
Familiar with JOC, SABER, MILCON, ID/IQ.
Assisted Living / Elderly Housing:
Mission Ridge, Phase 2, Montana, 2002, 28,000 sf $7.31 million
Mission Ridge, Phase 3, Montana, 2001, 60,000 sf, $16.02 million
Mission Ridge, 6 Advanced Care buildings, Various Montana, 2007, 8,000 sf per unit
Grand Park Assisted Living, Montana (2000), 75,000 sf
Central Court Senior Housing, Montana (2001), 135,000 sf, $7.89 million
Volunteers of America, Montana, (2006), 72,000 sf
Hotel/Motel:
The Crystal Inn, Great Falls, Montana 56,000 sf (2003) $5.9 mill
Hampton Inn Phase 1 Billings, Montana 80,000 sf (2000) $5.2 mill
Hampton Inn Phase 2 Billings, Montana 80,000 sf (2004) $3.1 mill
Country Inn and Suites, Montana 45,000 sf (2004)
Restaurants:
Cracker Barrel, 14 nationwide locations, average 8100 sf (1996 2006)
Texas Roadhouse, Montana, 2005
Pizza Hut, Montana, 1999
Applebees, 2000
Burger-King nationwide locations, (1996 2003)
Multi-Family& Residential:
8th Avenue Apartments in Billings, Montana, 32 units 32,000 sf (2000)
Highwood Apartments in Billings, Montana, 96 units 85,000 sf (2005)
Over 100 Custom and Track Type homes in the last 20 yrs
Commercial/Dental/Offices:
Lake Elmo Professional Center, Montana 6200 sf (2001) $760,000
Heritage Bank in Billings, Montana, 7200 sf (2006)
3 Strip Malls various locations WY, MT(1996 2006)
Church:
Mission Ridge, Church, Montana 16,000 sf (2007)

Recommendation:
I had the opportunity to work closely with L.Scott on Government design build projects for the local military installations. He was an asset to the team, reflecting a deep understanding in construction practices and methodologies, indicative of someone with extensive background and experience in the construction industry. He expresses the aptitude and flexibility to handle diversity and would endorse his abilities to similar positions. October 12, 2009
Dana Hunter, Chief Estimator / Senior Project Manager, Alaska
AK (Elmendorf AFB) 2 Projects -F22 Simulator Building and a PME training

Personal Info:
Health: Excellent, Non-smoker
Outside interests: family, horses, business, sports, gardening, carpentry/wood work, and travel.