highly regarded senior construction project manager with expertise in overseeing major commercial construction and remodeling projects. 20 year track record of driving superior levels of quality control and workmanship.  reputation for delivering projects on time and under budget, and the ability to effectively work with architects, engineers, contractor/sub-contractors and clients to guide a smooth construction process while maintaining cost control objectives.  seeking exceptional opportunity with a progressive organization that values visionary leadership and solid experience. 

core competencies include:

   budget management/p&l accountability

   cultivate business relationships

   manage and motivate staff

   negotiation, persuasion, and communication

   organized and detail oriented

   osha/regulatory/permitting

   planning and deployment of operational assets

   problem solving/decision making

   productivity and efficiency improvement

   risk mitigation and quality control 

   strategic planning and leadership

   value engineering/cost containment strategies

professional experience

large restaurant company, dallas, texas                                                                                                          2000 to present

project manager

   provide oversight and leadership for new store construction, renovation and facility management of existing stores for a high-profile restaurant organization.

   ensure compliance with project initiatives and timelines; conduct site visits, evaluate team performance, and drive process improvements, consistently deliver projects on time and on budget.

   liaison with various departments to define project initiatives;  oversee the successful completion of 60 renovations and 30 new store locations to date.

mid-continent construction, olympia fields, illinois                                                                      1997 to 2000

project manager

   led project management initiatives for the completion of restaurant and hotel construction activities.

   maintained complete accountability for bidding, sub-contractor selection, contract negotiations and vendor relations; completed extensive remodels, retail build outs, and ground-up construction projects.

webco construction, elwood, illinois                                                                                                          1988 to 1997                           

president/owner

   created a successful residential and commercial contracting organization; led all business operations, business development, marketing and client relations efforts from inception.

   established the company as a premier contractor for custom homes and commercial remodeling projects; negotiated contract terms, and managed all financial accountability, reporting and reconciliation.

   project managed the construction of 10-12 homes per year, and an extensive remodel program for the ameriking franchise group of burger king restaurants.

education / affiliations

western il. university/moraine valley/joliet college - business management/construction technology

will county contractors association - supervisory program

il. association of realtors and restaurant facility managers association, member