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objective

highly experienced construction manager eager to contribute expertise in delivering projects on time and on budget, strong interaction with trades, quality control, understanding of all regulatory compliance and excellent client satisfaction, toward supporting the employer in optimizing operational and financial performance as a key team member.

career profile

ø  over 19 years of experience in all fields of construction; worked with trades crews and project managers in variety of job assignments.

ø  possess thorough understanding of government regulations and permitting restrictions; assure compliance with all safety, security, quality and company operations policies.

ø  provide project and operations management, strategic planning, team building/oversight and contractor/sub-contractor control.

ø  able to bring projects to completion on time and at budget; continually strive to provide excellent cost estimates and adhere to time-efficient scheduling, producing highest quality product at lowest possible cost.

ø  proficient in resolution of multiple issues/problems simultaneously and effectively interact with diverse groups at all levels, from crews to clients; possess strong communication skills.

ø  enjoy reputation for producing superior quality work, with strong attention to detail.

professional experience

jolt construction inc., goshen, ny                                                                                            2007 - present

president/partner

       for this construction venture, diligently control overhead and labor costs while supporting company reputation for producing excellent results.

       possess strong capabilities in completing contracted work at highest quality yet within stringent agreed-upon timeframes.

       work closely with all inspecting agencies to assure full regulatory compliance and adherence to all permit requirements.

 

kehoe building corporation, goshen, ny                                                                                       2002 - 2006

president/owner

       developed strong relationships with members of other construction-related fields, including building inspectors, architects, engineers and various sub-contractors during course of developing this venture.

       highly team-oriented with solid communication and interaction skills.

       company produced average annual gross sales of $650,000 (labor only).

 

kehoe construction inc., valley cottage, ny                                                                                  1990 - 2001

vice president/partner (1998-2001)

       performed variety of construction-related functions; read and interpreted blueprints and project plans/specifications, produced lists of required materials, estimated overall costs and developed schedules for trades/sub-contractors/vendors to maximize production efficiencies.

       interfaced closely with project managers and other personnel with a focus on achieving common objectives.

       worked with several sub-crews, which was designed to reduce risks and increase profitability.

 

carpenter/apprentice (1990-1997)

       in this initial assignment with company, developed hands-on construction experience in multiple phases of the industry.

       rapidly developed reputation for superior quality and attention to detail.

       served as punchlist man and developed skills in a number of trades.

 

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging opportunity in a construction management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include over 19 years of construction background, with demonstrated expertise in operations, strategic planning, cost estimation, team building/management, contractor/sub-contractor control and excellent client interaction, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

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