John Batson Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

2234 W. North Ave., Chicago Il 60647

Oversaw multiple projects including bidding new work, managing construction of spec projects and custom designed and built homes in Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods for the most particular of clients with the highest of expectations. Projects varied in complexity and detail.Management duties included interaction with all phases of construction including architectural, design, build and all financial aspects.

Perform conceptual budgets for design build projects for all scopes of work.Estimated over $1.8 billion dollars worth of concrete construction the past three years on over 175 different projects to date, including budgeting over $160 million dollars of self performed concrete cost during this time frame.Self price earthwork, storm drainage and site clearing/demolition scopes as well as takeoffs for precast concrete. Earthwork takeoffs performed via Agtek software.Negotiate with subcontractors and initiate procurement including writing of contracts, contract preparation and follow up for all successful bids.Project Manager for construction of the South Upper Roadway Rehabilitation Project at Jardine Water Purification Plant, Chicago, IL.Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer for construction of Jackson/Van Buren Mezzanine and Platform Renovation, Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities included preconstruction drawing review, written narratives, RFI preparation and submittal, subcontractor coordination, budget implementation, scheduling, cost issue/change order documentation, shop drawing review and submittal, on-site construction management and Superintendent duties, daily/weekly reports, incident reports, architect/Owner coordination, permit submittal and coordination, safety. Construction Manager, Beverly Retail Renovation, Chicago, ILConstruction Manager, Suburban Bank and Office Center, Wheaton, ILConstruction Manager, Saf-T-Lok Warehouse Expansion, Lombard, ILConstruction Manager, Shops at Country Aire Commons, Bolingbrook, ILConstruction Manager, DesPlaines National Bank, DesPlaines, IL

Project Engineer for the entire Chicago Region. Oversaw entire project design process from beginning to end. Performed site visits, existing construction/as-built documentation, zoning exhibits, construction drawings (civil, architectural, structural, and MEP) and final as-builts.Major clients included Nextel/Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, Spectrasite.