Construction Manager Real Estate
Resume:
Ronald Bennett
Chief Construction Estimator * Construction Manager
Springville, TN 38256
**************@*****.***
Highly self-motivated and results-driven construction management professional with more than 23 years administering, estimating, and negotiating multi-million dollar real estate and construction contracts. Detail-oriented without losing sight of the big picture, analytical and methodical with critical thinking to strategize solutions in addressing work issues even under stressful work conditions. Well-organized with multitasking and prioritization skills that optimize resources to achieve outstanding results from concurrent tasks. Decisive people management and exceptional interpersonal communication skills that inspire confidence while forging teamwork with colleagues across diverse ethnicities.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Owner/Operator
RB's Woodworks - Covington, TN
November 2016 to Present
In November 2016 I had an accident that broke my left shoulder. The healing process took a little over 2 years. I started doing woodworking for the public to help pay the bills. I am fully recovered and find myself ready to get back the Construction world.
Chief Estimator/Construction Manager
Servitas Group - Irving, TX
January 2011 to December 2015
Managed all Estimates That Servitas was involved with. Wrote all conceptual estimates. Worked with estimating team to complete hard bids for projects. Oversee buy out process to completion. Assisted presentation team with presenting hard bid to owner. After the job began, I then became the construction manager for the building of the project. This consisted of inspecting all construction trades working on project. Worked with project superintendent to insure project came in on time and within budget. Senior Estimator
Colorworks Construction Services - Charlotte, NC
January 2005 to December 2011
Manage all estimates and material planning for this multi-family community development, restoration, and remodeling company. Provide weekly status updates to owners and customers. Perform value engineering. Develop business leads. Oversee up to 40 employees. Improved staff morale and efficiency by utilizing several new vendors/subcontractors.
• Administered the estimating and negotiation of two $9M assisted living facilities in which one was awarded. Reduced labor costs and competed a project 18 days ahead of schedule by researching and purchasing a better roofing and siding product. Saved costs by introducing a new sheathing method for roof decking
• Administered on-schedule estimate for a $25M student housing at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte.
• Played a key role in developing business leads that generated $2M in revenue.
• Created, estimated, and guided a student housing model building project with upscale finishes costing of $45M.
• Directed the successful renovation of a 30-year-old 5-story condominium on a tabletop construction; maintained the building’s core structure and met all hurricane-related regulations. Catastrophe Insurance Adjustor
Pilot Catastrophe Services - Mobile, AL
January 2004 to December 2005
Served in contract position travelling throughout East Coast of Florida to investigate and handle catastrophe claims of up to $4.5M. Evaluated damage of commercial buildings, high-rises, condominiums, and single-family homes.
· Closed claims without incident/complaint; commended for skills in the face of irate and distraught business owners.
· Earned a reputation among clients and company representatives for delivering prompt and fair resolution of claims.
Project Manager / Estimator
JAC-CO Construction - Memphis, TN
January 1997 to December 2004
Directed the daily operations of construction projects valued from $5,000 to $4M. Hired and supervised a crew of 22. Coordinated on-site construction of residential and commercial buildings damaged by water and fire. Interfaced with insurance agents and owners.
· Managed restoring an $840,000 home damaged by fire and later featured in Southern Living magazine; completed the project within the 7-month deadline.
· Significantly reduced project delays by developing and implementing a scheduling system that ensured material and labor availability.
Project Manager / Estimator
Paul Davis, Inc. - Memphis, TN
January 1995 to December 1999
Directed residential and commercial water damage and fire claims construction projects, including site preparation
Materials procurement and coordination, quality control, zoning and permitting, labor resource strategies, and final
Inspection with claims adjusters and clients. Negotiated, hired, and supervised subcontractors. Education
sophomore status in Agribusiness
University of Tennessee-Martin - Martin, TN
August 1977 to May 1979
Skills
• Construction & Engineering Project Management (10+ years)
• Materials Management (10+ years)
• Business Development
• Project Budget Management (10+ years)
• Value Engineering (10+ years)
• Cost Management (10+ years)
• Contract and Sub-Contract Negotiation & Management (10+ years)
• Contract Bidding & Awards (10+ years)
• Total Quality Management (10+ years)
• Process/Workflow Improvement (10+ years)
• Relationship Management (Customers, Public, Government & Contractors/Suppliers) (10+ years)
• Negotiations & Diplomacy (10+ years)
• Policies & Regulatory Compliance (i.e. OSHA, etc.) (10+ years)
• Internet: Email/Webmail, Web Research, Social Networking, & Online Collaborative Computing (10+ years)
• MS Project (10+ years)
• Xactimate (10+ years)
• On Screen Takeoff (10+ years)
• MSB Estimating Software (7 years)
• Quick Bid
• Timberline (3 years)
• SmartBid
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, & Outlook) Adobe Acrobat (10+ years)
• Restoration Industry Experience (10+ years)
• Construction (10+ years)
• Fire Restoration (10+ years)
• Project Planning (10+ years)
• Management (10+ years)
• Restoration (10+ years)
• Construction Management (10+ years)
• Pricing (10+ years)
• Water Damage Restoration (10+ years)
• Mold Remediation (4 years)
• Construction Estimating (10+ years)
• Remodeling (10+ years)
• Labor Cost Analysis (10+ years)
• Woodworking (10+ years)
• Process Improvement (10+ years)
• Purchasing
• Strategic Planning
Assessments
Attention to detail — Proficient
September 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Project timeline management — Proficient
September 2022
Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables Full results: Proficient
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