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Senior Construction Manager / Estimator

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David McCallister

Senior Construction Manager / Estimator

David McCallister

8708 Lakeaire Dr

Oklahoma City, OK 73132

(405) 219-4478

project_mgmnt@comcast.net

Precision Management Group

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER / ESTIMATOR

Project Management - Estimating - Efficient Project Execution

INDUSTRY EXPERT with 18 years of successful management experience at the senior level for federal, commercial build out, retail renovation construction projects. Distinguished record of concurrent multi-task achievement delivering quality, efficiency, and profitability in the face of highly competitive government and private commercial contracts.

Core competencies include:

Contract Negotiations Profitable Buy-Out Material Procurement

Estimates Control Systems Payment Applications

Accurate Scheduling Budget Development Troubleshooting / Turnaround

- Master Builder Integrated Project Management System

SureTrak Project Scheduling - Quest Digital Estimating, Xactimate Estimating, Boeckh Estimating

Construction Quality Manager (CQM) – Army Corps of Engineers

Commercial Building Inspector – ITA Certified

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

1) Luxury Condominium Complex Hurricane repairs, 14 buildings, 205 units - $4.8 million

2) SLHA Town Homes, Total renovation (3 concurrent projects) 256 units - $5.3 million

3) 195 Town Homes Complex hurricane repairs, 28 buildings, 195 units - $3.3 million

4) Holiday Inn Express, new 4 -story, 72 units – F F & E $2.3 million

5) Neiman-Marcus, Atlanta GA, Interior specialty remodel –F F & E $538,000

6) Total Renovation (2) Federal Courtrooms ($385,000 Woodworking) $1.4 million

7) Que Bueno Mexican Grille, Interior Total Build Out, F F & E $614,000

8) Burger King Restaurants (11); $480,00 - $900,000 – $7.6 million

9) CIDC Field Operations Building / 10,360 SF $4.35 million

10) DOT Warehouse / Offices 19,800 SF / 6400 SF mezzanine $4.3 million

11) DOL Tank Maintenance Building / 26,680 SF $11 million

12) USCG Auditorium Total Renovation, Interior & Exterior, FF&E $786,000

13) F.A.A. Communications Building (new) including (4) 70’ towers - $1.1 million

14) Western Area Power Headquarters, Chillers / HVAC / sprinkler - $735,000

15) VA Hospital MRI Installation / Renovation $387,000

16) Bureau of Indian Affairs, 3 schools, fire sprinkler system retrofit - $1.2 million

17) Bureau of Land Management Offices, chiller / HVAC retrofit - $868,000

18) V.A. Hospital Kitchen, total structure, F. F. & E and systems renovation - $586,000

19) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Communication Bldg/ systems $889,000

20) Warren AFB, fire control system / sprinkler system retrofit - $684,000

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

• Intuit MasterBuilder Integrated Construction Management

• Commercial Building Inspector / Inspection Training Associates

• Construction Quality Management (CQM) / Army Corps of Engineers

• SureTrak Project Scheduling

• PCI Certified: Project Planning and Scheduling

• Qwest Digital Estimating, Xactimate and Boeckh estimating

• Dispute Resolution Mediator

• Texas All-Lines Insurance Estimator Large Loss Adjuster Certification

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• Oklahoma All-Lines Insurance Estimator Large Loss Adjuster Certification

• FARMERS California Property Loss Certification

• FARMERS California Earthquake Authority

• FARMERS California Fair Claims Act Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

McMaster Construction SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR 06/2005–PRESENT

Recruited by McMaster Construction after completion of Aardex project to manage 10, 360 SF CIDC Field Operations Building, $4.3 million and 26,680 SF DOL Building, Ft. Sill OK. $11 million. Estimate, qualify subcontractors and complete buy-out. Developed and integrated budget with project schedule for accurate cost projections and cash flow requirements. Updated weekly progress schedules for distribution to subcontractors. Prepared material transmittals on all materials to be utilized on project and reviewed for approval with owners. Developed value engineering for architectural design changes to incorporate effective change orders with acceptable costs for the owner. Projects are currently on schedule for hand-over to the Corp of Engineers.

AARDEX CORP / PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR______________10/2004—05/2005

$118 Million per year

Hired as contract Project Manager to complete $4.3 million, 19,650 SF DOT Warehouse / Offices. Work included confirming site overlot survey, developing SOV and building project budget. Build current project schedule and maintain 2-week look ahead schedules. Integrated line item costing with schedule work events for accurate current costs with cash requirement projections. Completed 90% of buyout. Previous project manager left the company 16 days before project start. Integrated operational plan with superintendent and subcontractors for successful completion of project with turnover to government on schedule. Company has several other projects in the design phase; however none were in the development stage.

1. Completed estimate

2. Built Schedule of Values-SOV

3. Project Budget

4. Developed phased project schedules

5. Represented Company at all government meetings

6. Located and qualified local subcontractors and completed project buy-out

7. Developed payment applications with subcontractors and owner invoicing

8. Negotiated successful Change Orders with government engineer

Precision Management Group / Quest Estimating _9/2003 – 8/2004

Independent Estimating for construction firms on an individual project fee based compensation.

C.F.C. Inc / SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR______________ 10/2001 – 8/2003

C.F.C. Inc – General Construction Division – Scottsdale, AZ

Average annual revenues: $ 24 million per year.

Actively recruited from Concorde Construction to attempt rescue of 2 Federal projects, total renovation, which were already in liquidated damages, to stay organization from bankruptcy. Challenged to verify bid amounts, locate, qualify, and negotiate the buyout of all contracts with subcontractors and suppliers. Utilizing specialized digital estimating software, manage all projects from material procurement lead time to maintaining current two-week updated and look-ahead schedules to ensure accurate budget / billing projections to satisfy cash flow requirements.

• Selected at hire to represent CFC at the Federal Show Cause meeting for a failing $1.78 million St. Louis Housing Authority renovation project (3% billed after 50% elapsed contract time) to keep project from contract default.

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• In response, with a personal index of over 900 suppliers and contractors nationwide, restructured senior staff to include hiring and managing 4 outside superintendents, support staff, and skilled trade subcontractors.

• Negotiated $568,000 in change orders, time extensions through July, and general condition extension costs of $1290 for each day.

• Result: Reversed status to 9 days ahead of schedule. Contract total exceeds $2.35 million.

• Awarded additional St. Louis Housing Authority renovation contract 02/25/02 for $700,000. Accepted bid was within 3% of next bidder;

• Additional project should show 22% profit, and projected completion date is 8 weeks ahead of schedule.

• Profitably negotiated an additional $100,000 in change orders to date on this project.

• Complete working knowledge of state and federal regulatory compliance requirements and bureaucratic protocols.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR / Commercial Construction 8/1992 – 9/2001

Concorde Construction, Inc. – Miami, FL Average annual revenues: $16 million per year.

Reporting directly to the CEO. Singly responsible for overseeing management of all projects, building estimates and developing accurate and realistic schedules for a broad range of construction projects including a 4-story Holiday Inn Express, Joy Medical Office Buildings, 10 Assisted Living Center Buildings, complete renovation of quality commercial restaurants, and multi-million dollar renovation projects for hurricane-damaged luxury condo developments.

• Provided direction for 2 project managers and 6 – 8 superintendents.

• Sourced and installed the innovative Quest Digital Estimating System; recruited, hired, and provided comprehensive training for 2 additional estimators.

• Built and managed highly specialized pricing data base resulting in lower buy-out costs which directly increased bottom line profits.

• Selected by M.J. Anderson, Inc. to rescue projects worth $4.3 million in danger of degenerating into liquidated damages. Result: Reworked contracts, reversed downward trends, and completed projects profitably.

EDUCATION

University of Texas – Arlington, Texas

B. A. - Business Administration

Continuing Education Course- Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Construction Law

Inspection Training Associates – Denver CO

Commercial Building Inspector

Dallas Flight Center – Dallas, Texas

Commercial Pilot- 3800 + hrs

Multi-Engine/Instrument/Basic & Advanced Ground Instructor


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