career objective                    

strong leader and skilled professional in demolition; project manager and deconstruction supervisor with proven ability to maintain large projects for large organization such as habitat for humanity. handles all import aspects including supervising up to 30 staff, drafting budgets and cost estimates, defining labor requirements, and ensuring compliance with standard safety and quality control regulations. incorporate an extensive knowledge of osha standards with relation to deconstruction and demolition. offer broad knowledge of project oversight from conception to completion. remain abreast of modern technologies and trends that offer an advantage in business development. consistently recognized as a thorough project leader able to manage projects according to deadline and budget standards.

areas of expertise:

project management        cost estimates / forecasts        project planning  & organization        staffing & scheduling

supervision & leadership        budget design & implementation        osha compliance        vendor management

profile                                 

deconstruction supervisor

austin habitat for humanity austin texas, 02/2008 c 11/2008

         directed and supervised workers in collaboration with department manager and project manager.

         planned, directed, coordinated, and budget projects, usually through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with the deconstruction of structures, facilities, and systems.

         prepared and submitted budget estimates, progress reports, and cost tracking reports.

         participated in the conceptual development of projects and oversaw organization, scheduling, and budget implementation.

         conferred with subordinate personnel, owners, contractors, and labor professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

         determined labor requirements and dispatch workers to project sites with specified duties.

         developed and implemented quality control programs focused on employee safety.

 

project manager

d.a.r. demolition, austin texas, 09/2007 c 01/2008

         evaluated demolition methods and determined cost-effectiveness of plans.

         inspected projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.

         investigated damage, accidents, or delays at demolition sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out; ensured all necessary permits and licenses are obtained.

         planned, organized, and directed activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.

         prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

         scheduled the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.

 

project manager for deconstruction

austin habitat for humanity, austin, texas, 02/1999 c 08/2007

         supervised 30+ staff and volunteers with specific duties to complete during deconstruction projects.

         collaborated with department director and site supervisors to ensure prompt completion of project.

         verified that all projects were completed along estimated milestones and within budget constraints.

         prepared cost estimates for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

         managed vendors to obtain needed materials, equipment, and tools to complete projects efficiently.

         followed osha policies and significantly support austin habitat for humanity s vision and mission.

         handled timesheets, spread sheets, customer billing, phone calls and other clerical tasks.

         supervised the shipping of deconstructed and donated materials back to the habitat re-stores.

         took actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at project site.

 

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education                             

austin community college c building industry and human services

 

<date>

 

<<first name>> <<last name>>

<<title>>

<<company>>

<<street address, suite #>>

<<city, state zip code>>

 

dear <<courtesy>> <<last name>>,

 

my 9+ years of professional experience in demolition, deconstruction, and operational management leads me to believe that i should become the next successful addition to <<company>> as a <<position>>. as you review my career history as demonstrated in the attached r sum , you are sure to see my familiarity with all aspects of the necessary tasks to perform the duties of the position in excellence. professionalism and tact effectively combine with my education and expertise to produce a strong candidate that delivers undeniable results.

 

a few of my most important qualifications consist of overseeing several habitat for humanity projects  along with multifunctional employees/volunteers with a direct focus on increasing productivity and ultimately the bottom line; exhibiting such vivid leadership abilities that i advanced from project manager for deconstruction to deconstruction supervisor.

 

my ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing combines with an in depth responsibility for my success, the growth of employees under my supervision, and the effective implementation of decisions that directly affect the efficient project completion. currently, as a branch manager it is my duty to correctly compile and maintain progress reports. my expertise lends support to my ability to exercise initiative and work independently when necessary and call forth the efforts of an organized team when necessary. my career progression has required applying sound judgment, discretion and establishing priorities accordingly. my success derives from the consistency of creating lasting relationships with customers, my staff, and clients i meet daily. even when training internal staff my goal is always to achieve maximum motivation, teamwork, and efficacy.

 

my aptitude for evaluating complex problems and reviewing related information to develop viable solutions would be of great use to your organization. let s discuss how my skills can help in meeting the goals and objective of your organization. until then, should you have any additional questions feel free to contact me at your convenience.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

david m. sarrels

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