Solutions-focused Business Management Executive eager to contribute proven construction project management expertise toward supporting a dynamic employer in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

         Adept at overseeing full scope of construction projects to completion; effectively steer cohesive and forward-moving efforts among general contractors, architects, engineers, and laborers.

         Enforce and ensure keen attention to jobsite safety rules, regulations, procedures and requirements.

         Excel in permit acquisitions, cost estimating, strategy planning, and administering budgets, sales orders, and purchase orders.

         Substantial personnel management experience; train, direct and guide project team members to perform efficiently, safely, and professionally.  

         Possess an impressive blend of analytical, accounting, negotiating, and team-building capabilities.

         Significant strengths in operations leadership, logistics, documentation, coordinating inspections, and quality control/assurance.

         Exceptional communication skills - multilingual in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

         Outstanding technical/computer skills include Microsoft Office Suite, WordPerfect, Quicken; proficiency in creating Excel spreadsheets.

 

 

W. Jim Taylor, Inc., 2004 to Present

General Manager

         Spearhead planning, analysis and coordination of multiple projects with accountability for schedule development, budget compliance, vendor relations, and client satisfaction.

         Critically conduct comprehensive project and program reviews for large commercial and residential budget, and provide guidance with major capital gain projects and programs.

         Prepare weekly briefing report, meeting calendar, and agenda, and exercise polished problem solving abilities to devise and implement corrective action plans to recover various projects.

         Leverage strong administration expertise to conduct contract compliance audits, prepare extensive reports and financial statements, formulate financial models, and administer client and vendor accounts.

         Apply dynamic leadership talents toward recruiting, training and mentoring construction industry consultants, vital to optimizing project outcomes.

         Display excellent public speaking capabilities in delivering presentations and seminars, conducting workshops and training exercises, and facilitating meetings.

         Analyze, review and process bid cost and field changes to expedite project progress.

         Monitor inspections and Building Code Compliance, and define training modules for Quality Control standards and procedures.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Army Corps Of Engineers, 2005 to 2007

FEMA C Project Manager                           

         Orchestrated multiple inspection services with stringent adherence to FEMA specifications and guidelines.

         Assembled, trained, directed and motivated top-performing inspection team in consistently meeting comprehensive FEMA, OSHA, and Building Code criteria.

         Expeditiously navigated complete project life cycle inclusive of site analysis and appraisal, project scope and specifications development, materials procurement, team leadership, loss prevention, change management, and inspections sign-offs.

         Hired, trained, coached and led disaster recovery team, emphasizing compliance with safety/OSHA standards.

         Exhibited strong time management skills in collaboratively coordinating  project schedules with subcontractors and company management staff.

 

International Airlines, 1979 to 2003

Director of Training / Manager / Administrator

         Exercised sharp decisiveness and analytical thinking abilities to devise test requirements, code specifications and plans, and prepare associated field engineering reports.

         Drove unified efforts among project managers, estimators and construction foremen to ensure projects were completed within specific budget and timeline parameters.

         Proactively partnered with Engineering in architecture planning and development.

         Contributed to business development efforts and cultivated strong relationships with U.S. government agencies, and foreign governments throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Canada.

 

 

Management, Army Corps of Engineers, Miami, Florida & Waveland, Mississippi

 

Engineering, Pan American International Academy, Miami, Florida

 

Business Administration, Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida

 

Notary, state of Florida

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the Senior-Level Project Manager opportunity that is currently available.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in my resume, I bring to you a solid background in construction project management, seasoned experience in conducting contract and vendor negotiations, and outstanding abilities in performing estimating, budgeting, scheduling and materials procurement. To complement these qualifications, I offer exemplary organizational, communication, presentation, interpersonal and prioritization skills which are essential in project leadership.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a self-motivated professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through dedication and superior expertise in team-building, management and training. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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