CONTRACT PROCUREMENT. Initiate new and maintain current client relationships. Ensure client satisfaction and monitor customer retention.PROJECT MANAGEMENT.Ensure overall project success through thorough reporting, team accountability, and dedication to delivering quality results on-time and within budget.

CONCEPT TO COMPLETION. Perform preconstruction services. Maintain accountability for overall project success. Manage all construction processes. Create and maintain project schedules, cost control statements, subcontractor coordination, pay applications, change orders, monthly status reports. Oversee project closeout.Specific Duties:*Maintain accountability for overall project success including financials, contractual obligations, quality control, timeliness and client satisfaction*Manage all construction processes including RFI’s, Submittals, CO’s, invoicing, and provide support and direction to project team*Mentor, lead and train project engineers for career advancement while maintaining a positive, healthy work environment*Create and maintain project schedules, cost control statements, subcontractor coordination, pay applications, change orders and monthly status reports*Maintain positive relationship with clients, architects and subcontractors*Participate in business development opportunities and project interviews*Prepare comprehensive project proposals*Negotiate, qualify and execute subcontract and prime contract agreements*Perform preconstruction services including quantity take off’s, estimating, constructability review,*Prepare monthly project financial forecasts to management*Host construction meetings with clients, subcontractors and 3rd parties including design, preconstruction, and weekly progress meetings*Manage project closeout including jurisdictional requirements, systems training, client deliverables, warranty walks.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT.Ensure team meets procurement goals and executes on deliverables on time and under budget. Evaluate potential risks. Upon award of contract: develop and maintain budget, determine project schedule, secure subcontractors and suppliers as needed, manage communication flow and reporting.TEAM MANAGEMENT.Mentor, train and lead a team of estimators procuring high-profile projects, ensuring accurate scope of work and quality customer experience.RISK MITIGATION.Anticipate and troubleshoot delays in production; Navigate challenges to the satisfaction of the customer while meeting company goals.CONTRACT PROCUREMENT. Meet with clients to discuss scope of work, build relationship, gain leadership support and close the sale. Partner with key stakeholders to determine scope of work and potential value engineering.PROJECT ESTIMATION.Forecast the cost, size, and duration of future projects based on proposed plans and specifications.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.Research and pursue potential business opportunities. Initiate and maintain client relationships. Ensure client satisfaction and monitor customer retention.PROJECT MANAGEMENT.Oversee design team responsible for executing multiple marketing campaigns for various clients and ensure product and service quality. Set direction and tone of campaigns, ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, track success of marketing efforts, adjust marketing plans to achieve desired results. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT.Assist in training staff on industry best practices and empower team to continually expand their skill sets. Develop and implement innovation solutions to meet clients most pressing needs.

CLIENT RELATIONS.Be the primary point of contact for current clients and the liaison for external contractors.PROCESS IMPROVEMENT.Implement and maintain tracking processes to measure effectiveness of business development. Provide technical support on software for team members and affiliates. Develop online database to catalogue internal documentation.PROJECT MANAGEMENT.Manage internal communication flow to ensure prompt delivery of project elements. Supervise implementation of marketing strategy. Optimize ROI through process analysis, profit projections, and necessary adjustments.

Overview: Sales, estimating, and contract negotiation. Upon award of contract: budget reviews, scheduling, procuring of subcontractors and suppliers.Challenge:Generate and manage a minimum of $1 million in new contracts per calendar year.Methods:Developed a catalog of clients consisting of over 300 businesses that had the potential to produce repeat business. Created simple yet effective marketing tools to communicate capabilities to potential clients. Applied proven Project Management practices to successfully complete projects.Results:Participated in contracts totaling over $2 million. Realizing profit margins up to 30%. All projects completed on time and within budget.Additional Contributions:Re-structured computer based filing system improving archiving needs. Researched, implemented and trained associates on specialized industry software that reduced turnaround time on proposals and increase budget accuracy. Implemented and standardized contract templates to create consistency between jobs.

Overview: Forecast the cost, size and duration of future projects based on plans and specifications. Partner with Developer, Architects, and Owner’s Representative to determine scope of work and provide any necessary value engineering.Challenge:Develop a detailed understanding of a new industry’s, products, services, and methods.Methods: Sought out and attended industry specific training seminars. Researched the latest practices, and materials. Was mentored by experienced personnel to develop the skills necessary to be successful in a new industry and position. Results:Became a valued resource to the company and developed relationships that produced many significant landmark projects including the $700k Coronado Ferry Landing rehab, $550k Carmel Valley Corporate Center, and the Jacob’s (Owner’s of Qualcomm) private residence remodel.

Overview: Managed staff of 20+ supporting a 24x7x365 inbound technical support call center. Provided international service to over 200 original equipment manufactures (OEM’s). Conducted training and created continuous improvement/corrective action plans with direct reports. Challenge:Reduce hold and support call times. Ensure ISO 9001 compliance. Maintain client relationships with OEM’s and fulfill support requirements.Methods: Worked closely with Account Managers and Project Management teams to ensure new contract terms were obtainable. Restructured staff schedule to provide adequate support during peak hours. Initiated customer satisfaction surveys to identify needs and potential areas of improvement. Created simple desktop procedures to accelerate new hire efficiency. Results: Reduced operational cost by $14,300+ while adding additional personnel, eliminating unnecessary overtime, and maximizing staff scheduling. Improved hold/call times by up to 40%. Regularly received accolades from both end users and OEM’s on the support received.

Overview: Ensured the combat readiness of 30+ fleet vehicles. Maintained detailed records of equipment and maintenance schedules. Trained junior Marines in procedures and repair techniques. Instructed, supervised and evaluated the performance of hundreds of Marines in marksmanship qualification.Challenge:Maintain 80% combat readiness. Develop junior Marines into the next wave of leaders.Methods: Special focus given to personal development on training and leadership through the Marine Corps Institute. Results:Promoted four times in four years. Received several commendations for superior performance in the execution of duties. Was prepared for Operation Iraqi Freedom with 90% fleet readiness.