GREG M. SIMS
4397 Georgia Highway 32 West
Ph: 912) 384-6665
E-Mail:gregmsims[at]windstream.net

Gentlemen,

This letter is to express my interest in the Project Manager position within your Organization. Despite the current recession of the Construction Industry, Construction Management has been my lifes passion and I have found it to be very satisfying and fulfilling. Based on my proven skills in Construction Management, I am confident that I would be an asset and a great addition to your organization. When one chooses Construction Management in excess of 10MM per Project as their chosen profession, relocation is part of that choice. I have no restrictions in relocating to any location in the United States of America and could be available within two (2) weeks. My work experience and knowledge in Construction Management is comprehensive and diversified, from wood framing to elevated structural steel and concrete, authenticated and substantiated in 24-Plex AMC Theaters, University, Primary and Secondary School Work, Congregate Care Retirement Centers, Retail, Commercial, Industrial, Condominium, Multifamily, Complete Site Development and Site Infrastructure to include sanitary force mains and lift stations, from single (1) story structures through seven (7) story structures.rnrnI have successfully and profitably managed the construction of over 4,000 Apartment Units in 13 Developments in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, 778 Condominiums and Condominium conversions in 5 Developments in Florida, Georgia, and Nevada, 700 Units in 2 Congregate Retirement Care Developments in North Carolina & Georgia, 3 very complex 24-Screen AMC Theater Complexes in Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina, 3 University Student Service and Classroom Buildings for the state of Kentucky, 2 Elementary Schools in Georgia, and numerous Retail Centers and Industrial Developments throughout the Southeast. I also have substantial experience in retrofitting or remolding apartment units, condominiums, and hotels. I possess exceptional construction management knowledge, field experience, and capabilities. I enjoy the challenges of the Construction Industry and being a mentor and developing staff personnel.rnrnI am equally comfortable and at ease operating from a Field Office or the Corporate Office. I readily accept a Singular Point of Responsibility and Primary Responsibility for Profit / Loss Management of Projects assigned.rnrnMy resume and Completed Project Matrix that highlights my abilities, knowledge, and expertise in Construction Management is enclosed for your review and consideration. If requested, I will provide a comprehensive Reference list for you verification. Thank you in advance for your time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualifications in more detail and will await your response.
Sincerely,
Greg M. Sims
E-Mail: gregmsims[at]windstream.net
Telephone: (912) 384-6665

Resume of Greg M. Sims, Page 1 of 5
GREG M. SIMS 4397 Georgia Highway 32 West
Ph: (912) 384-6665
E-Mail: gregmsims[at]windstream.net
PROJECT MANAGER OR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Construction Professional, seasoned, experienced, and competent in all aspects of Construction Management, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex multiple projects ranging from $3 to $50 Million per project. I am equally at home operating in the corporate office or in the field office. Honest, energetic, highly motivated, detailed, and goal oriented team player with excellent diplomatic and communication skills, with exceptionally strong field experience and knowledge, organizational, verbal and written communication, analytical, problem solving, scheduling, budgeting and cost control skills, enjoys being a mentor and developing staff personnel, providing leadership, direction, and motivation to the personnel. A balanced and mature person, one who stays calm in the storm, uses all available means to be analytical, rational, and fair, makes every effort to be deliberate and diligent in what is undertaken and feels competent in abilities to manage the crisis at hand, endeavors to be just and fair when dealing with problematic conflicts and issues, but can become assertive, when necessary, to resolve these conflicts and issues. rnrnCareer Accomplishments: Successfully and profitably has proactively assumed singular point of responsibility and control of Corporate Office and On-Site responsibility of profit/loss, estimating, bidding, preconstruction services, establishing budgets, directing teams of Architects and Engineers in design/build, contract negotiations, awarding and writing contracts and purchase orders, schedule of values, critical path scheduling, submittal reviews and logs, owner and subcontractor invoicing, accounting/cost control, quality control, safety & compliance, mentoring and developing staff personnel, project documentation and close-out, construction management, and owner/client relationship of projects awarded with total contract values greater than $408 Million. Scope of work and responsibilities are comprehensive and diversified, from wood framing to elevated structural steel and concrete of single (1) story structures through seven (7) story structures, including the development and construction of three (3) very complex 24 & 30 Screen AMC Theater Complexes, 3 University Student Service and Classroom Buildings, 2 Elementary Schools, 700 Units in 2 Congregate Retirement Care Developments, 4,000 Apartment Units in 13 Developments, 778 Condominium and Condominium Unit conversions in 5 Developments, and numerous Retail Centers and Industrial Developments, including Complete Site Infrastructure and Site Development.rnrnEducation: South Georgia College Douglas, GA, Bachelors Degree in Science, Majored in Chemistry and Food Science while working nights with USDA Meat and Poultry Inspection. rnrnComputer Skills: Proficient in almost all computer programs, Primavera & SureTrak Scheduling, P3 Primavera Project Planner and Scheduler, Microsoft Project Schedule, Meridian Prolog Project Management, Primavera Expedition Project Management, Various Accounting Programs, JD Edwards and Timberline, Various Estimating Programs and Spreadsheets, Internet & E-Mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, WordPerfect, Lotus, & Quattro Pro.
Professional Licenses: I have held Unlimited General Contracting Licenses in the following States Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. I could readily reactivate these licenses or qualify for Unlimited General Contracting License Examination in any other State.
Resume of Greg M. Sims, page 2 of 5 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Owner: Sims Home Improvement Douglas, GA (4/2012 Present).Due to the current recession of the Construction Industry, I started a Home Improvement Company and Contractor Installation at Lowes. Proactively assumed singular point of responsibility & control of all aspects of estimating, bidding, scheduling, and performing various scopes of work in Home Improvements, with contract values greater than $ 300,000.00. Given the opportunity to gain stable employment in Construction Management, I would readily cease the operation of Sims Home Improvement.rnrnSenior Project Manager: Jimerico Construction, Inc. Leesburg & Ft. Lauderdale, FL (12/2005 to 1/2012 rn7 yrs. 1 mo.).rnProactively assumed singular point of responsibility & control of commercial, industrial, and condominium projects awarded with contract values greater than $80 Million. Three (3) condominium projects of 750 units; Three (3) industrial buildings and parks; ten (10) Dollar General Developments; six (6) Family Dollar Developments; numerous office space developments; and one (1) funeral home.rnAccomplishments at Jimerico Construction, Inc.:rn Implementation of a new and comprehensive CSI Cost Code System into Timberline Accounting System.rn Implementation of new and comprehensive Corporate Contract / Subcontract / Purchase Orders with Exhibits for usage by all.rn Implemented a Master Scope of Work Specifications for incorporation into all Subcontracts. rn Implementation of a Bidding System in which to quickly qualify and analyze Subcontractors and Vendors Hard Bids for completeness of Scope of Work.rn Through the usage of writing and awarding strong AIA Subcontracts and Purchase Orders tied into a Critical Path Schedule, resulting in the Projects being completed ahead of schedule and under budget.rnConducted all meetings with Owners, Architects / Engineers, Subcontractors, and Jimerico staff personnel.rn In addition to managing Project Managers, Estimators, Engineers, and Superintendents, assumed the primary responsibility and assignment of the more difficult and challenging Projects.rnWorked closely with all Jimerico Construction personnel, being a mentor and developing staff personnel. rnrnDirector of Construction Operations / Senior Project Manager: Pinnacle Prime Contractors, Inc. - Valdosta, GA (11/2003 to 10/2005 1 yr. 11 mos.).rnProactively assumed singular point of responsibility & control of two (2) elementary schools, one (1) apartment project of 226 units, and One (1) condominium project of 40 units awarded with contract values greater than $40 Million.rnAccomplishments at Pinnacle Prime Contractors, Inc.:rn Implementation of a new Field Procedures and Policies to focus, expedite, and simplify the Superintendents Work Responsibilities and Time Management.rn Implemented a Master Scope of Work Specifications for incorporation into all Subcontracts.rn Through the usage of writing and awarding strong AIA Subcontracts and Purchase Orders tied into a Critical Path Schedule, resulting in the Projects being completed ahead of schedule and under budget.rnConducted all meetings with Owners, Architects / Engineers, Subcontractors, and Pinnacle Prime staff personnel.rn Worked closely with all Pinnacle Prime personnel, being a mentor and developing staff personnel. rnrnSenior Project Manager: CB&S Construction, Inc. - Somerset, KY (12/2001 to 9/2003 1 yr. 10 mos.).rnProactively assumed singular point of responsibility & control of three (3) State of Kentucky University Campus Building Projects, including a seven (7) story Student Service Building, with contract values greater than $30 Million.rnAccomplishments at CB&S Construction, Inc.:rn Identified problems in the Bidding Department and implemented corrective measures to resolve these issues.rn Through the usage of writing and awarding strong AIA Subcontracts and Purchase Orders tied into a Critical Path Schedule, resulting in most of the Projects being completed ahead of schedule and under budget.rnConducted all meetings with Owners, Architects / Engineers, Subcontractors, and Jimerico staff personnel.rn Implemented and established a base of prequalified subcontractors with which to competitively bid and negotiate a comprehensive bid package for the various Projects.rn Implemented a Master Scope of Work Specifications for incorporation into all Subcontracts.rn Worked closely with all CB&S Construction personnel, being a mentor and developing staff personnel.rnResume of Greg M. Sims, page 3 of 5rnrnProject Manager: MBK Construction, LTD - Irvine, CA (9/1994 to 10/2001 6 yrs. 1 mo.).rnProactively assumed singular point of responsibility & control of three (3) fast track (9 month duration), 24-plex theaters for American Multi-Cinemas (AMC), with seating capacity in excess of 5,000 each. Projects were complex in design, finish schedule (Entertainment and Odyssey Package), construction schedule duration, and code requirements for Life Safety, with contract values greater than $48 million.rnAccomplishments at MBK Construction, LTD:rn Through the usage of writing and awarding strong Subcontracts and Purchase Orders tied into a Critical Path Schedule and selection of capable Subcontractors and Vendors, AMC Orange Park, FL was completed in seven (7) Months, instead of nine (9) Months and at a savings of $ 650,000.00.rn Readily assumed and accepted a problematic and troubled Project, AMC Hampton, VA, and was able to restructure the Project through disciplining of problematic and non-compliant Subcontractors, initiated biweekly Project Meetings, Critical Path Scheduling, and Mentoring all Staff Personnel and Subcontractors. AMC Hampton, VA was completed in ten (10) Months in lieu nine (9) Months and within Budget.rn Implemented a Master Scope of Work Specifications for incorporation into all Subcontracts.rnConducted all meetings with Owners, Architects / Engineers, Subcontractors, and MBK Construction staff personnel.rn Worked closely with all MBK Construction personnel, being a mentor and developing staff personnel.rnrnVice-president / Sr. Project Manager: Whelchel and Associates, Inc. - Charlotte, NC (4/1987 to 6/1994 7 yrs 6 mos.).rnProactively assumed singular point of responsibility & control of eight (8) commercial and retail projects, located in NC and FL, with contract values greater than $25 million. rnAccomplishments at Whelchel and Associates, Inc.:rn Opened a new Regional Office and Base of Operations for Whelchel and Associates in Jacksonville, FL and the hiring of all Regional Office and Field Personnel.rn Implemented and established a base of subcontractors and vendors with which to negotiate a comprehensive bid package and Subcontracts for eight (8) commercial retail developments.rn Through the usage of writing and awarding strong AIA Subcontracts and Purchase Orders tied into a Critical Path Schedule, resulting in the Projects being completed ahead of schedule and under budget.rn Conducted all meetings with Owners, Architects / Engineers, Subcontractors, and Whelchel staff personnel.rn Implemented a Master Scope of Work Specifications for incorporation into all Subcontracts.rn Worked closely with all Whelchel and Associates personnel, being a mentor and developing staff personnel. rn Additional responsibilities included initiating new market feasibility studies.rnrnSenior Project Manager: Oxford Development Corporation - Charlotte, NC (7/1985 to 4/1987 1 yr. 9mos.).rnProactively assumed singular point of responsibility & control of two (2) congregate care retirement developments of 700 units located in Ashville, NC and Roswell, GA. Directed teams of architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, associated consultants, and General Contractor in a prototype, design build, value engineered, mid-rise, concrete and steel retirement complexes, with contract values greater than $50 million. rnAccomplishments at Oxford Development Corporation:rn Assigned two (2) Prototype Congregate Care Retirement Developments that were designed and valued at 15% (3 Million) over budget. Through extensive value engineering with the Architect, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, as well as the MP&E Engineers, highly competitive bidding and negotiations with the Subcontractors, I was able to reduce the cost overrun to meet the established budget.rn Conducted all meetings with Owners, Architects / Engineers, Subcontractors, and Oxford staff personnel.rn Additional responsibilities included initiating new market feasibility studies.rn Assignments associated with being a Senior Project Manager of Oxford's National Crisis Management Team.rn Worked closely with all Oxford Development personnel, being a mentor and developing staff personnel.rn Assumed Owner Representative Role in control of supervising General Contractor in the construction of 350 congregate care retirement units with nursing care of Chambrel of Roswell.rnrnrnrnrnResume of Greg M. Sims, page 4 of 5rnrnSenior Project Manager: Barnett-Range Corporation - Stockton, CA (4/1981 to 7/1985 4 yrs. 3 mos.).rnProactively assumed singular point of responsibility & control for the development and construction of seven (7) multi-family apartment complexes of 1,930 units located in North Carolina and Virginia, with contract values greater than $85 million.rnAccomplishments at Barnett-Range Corporation:rn Opened a new Regional Office and Base of Operations for Barnett-Range Corporation in Virginia Beach, VA and the hiring of all Regional Office and Field Personnel.rn Implemented and established a base of subcontractors with which to negotiate a comprehensive bid and Subcontract package for seven (7) multi-family apartment complexes.rn Implementation of new and comprehensive Corporate Contract / Subcontract with Exhibits for usage by all.rn Through the usage of writing and awarding strong AIA Subcontracts and Purchase Orders tied into a Critical Path Schedule, resulting in the Projects being completed ahead of schedule and under budgetrn Implemented a Master Scope of Work Specifications for incorporation into all Subcontractsrn Conducted all meetings with Owners, Architects / Engineers, Subcontractors, and Barnett-Range staff personnel.rn Worked closely with all Barnett-Range Corp. personnel, being a mentor and developing staff personnel. rnrnReferences: Due to Site constraints, Completed Project List and References will be provided upon requestrn