- 16 Tempest Dr.Ÿ Xxxxxx , XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Dear Hiring Manager,

        In response to a job vacancy posting for the position of ________________, I am taking this opportunity to tender my application to become part of your team. My resum is attached for your review and consideration.

What I offer is my Baccalaureate degree in Project Management, Business Administration, and xxxxxxre than 16 years providing high-performance project management, client service, and operations management in the construction industry. I am currently with McBride & Son Homes based in Xxxxxx, XXXXXX as a Builder, following a tenure at TMP Group Keego in Harbor, MI as a Senior Project Manager and Director of Construction. For xxxxxxre details, please take a xxxxxxment to go through my resum .

In leveraging my competencies in construction project management, I also bring to the table my personal strengths that include a passion for achieving business objectives through sustained customer-focused and results-driven leadership excellence. Along the way, I have also proven my interpersonal communication skills that help build relationships with clients, contractors, and industry professionals while forging teamwork synergies with colleagues in attaining shared commitments.

I am confident that my education, experience, and personal strengths offer the right mix of qualifications with which I can help achieve your objectives as part of your management team. Should you need further clarification, or would prefer to schedule an interview, please do not hesitate to reach me through any of my contact points indicated in the heading. Thank you so much for considering me, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

KURT ACHTYL

Attachment: Resum

- 16 Tempest Dr.Ÿ Xxxxxx , XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Director of Construction Project Manager (Residential, Tampa Bay area)

Qualifications Profile

    Highly self-xxxxxxtivated and results-driven management professional with xxxxxxre than 16 years providing high-performance project management, client service, and operations management in the construction industry.

    Detail-oriented, analytical and methodical with critical thinking to address work issues even under stress.

    Well-organized with multitasking and prioritization skills that optimize resources to achieve outstanding results from concurrent tasks.

    Proven track record in completing multi-million dollar construction products in compliance with building and environmental codes, specifications, on time, and within allocated resources.

    Decisive leadership, strong people management, and exceptional interpersonal communication skills that inspire confidence while forging teamwork synergies with colleagues and subordinates across diverse ethnicities and dexxxxxxgraphics.

Key Expertise

    Strategic Planning & Execution

    Concurrent Project Management

    Project Budget Management

    Process/Workflow Improvement

    Project Labor & Cost Estimating

    Relationship Management (Clients, Contractors & Suppliers)

    Quality Control Administration

    Policies & Regulatory Compliance (i.e. OSHA, Building Codes, Green Building, etc.)

    Inter-Office / Agency Coordination

    Cost Reduction & Containment

    Productivity Improvement

    Architectural Blueprint Production & Interpretation

    Time Management

    Staff Supervision & Training

    MS Project, Visio & MS Office

    Email/Webmail, Web Research, Social Networking, & Online Collaborative Computing

Project Management Highlights

    Belle Maison Subdivision (May 2014 Present)

Currently developing a 23-Lot custom residential complex in the heart of Creve Coeur, with an average build size 4,500 square feet costing $ 1.1 million each.

    Hotshots Sport Bar and Grill (Jun 2013 Nov 2013)

Managed and completed a new construction project for a standalone 10,000 square foot restaurant located in Wentzville, XXXXXX within 6 xxxxxxnths and under budget.

    Red Lobster & Longhorn Steakhouse Rexxxxxxdels (Mar 2012 Feb 2013)

Managed and completed total renovation projects for restaurants that remained open, working at night without interfering with day operations and completing within 7-8 weeks.

    Cheeburger Restaurants (Mar 2010 Apr 2012)

Managed and completed a new construction project for franchisee restaurants throughout the Midwest and East Coast. Each commercial space covered a dining area for up to 100 guests, a milk shake bar, kitchen and restrooms, completed within 8 weeks from project commencement.

Professional Experience

McBride & Son Homes Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX

TMP Group Keego Ÿ Harbor, MI

    Managed construction projects of several restaurant chains in the states of Xxxxxx, Virginia, Tennessee, Texas, New York, Florida, Maryland, Alabama, Michigan, South Carolina and the Providence of Quebec.

    Provided leadership oversight in business development, site approval, selecting of local architect, working with local building code officials, negotiating with vendors and suppliers, estimating project costs, developing project charters, time bound deliverables and estimated project completion dates.

    Performed weekly site visits and QA inspections, interacting with project superintendents to review the project, ensure compliance with specifications and plans stipulated by the client, uphold quality control and approve payments to subcontractors.

    Organized and chaired weekly progress meetings and communicated extensively with the Owners/Franchisees on project status, change orders, budgetary adjustments, alternative solutions, and other project aspects requiring owner approval.

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Professional Experience (continued)

Homes of Distinction/HOD Construction Ÿ St Louis, XXXXXX

    Provided strategic direction in managing business development and oversight of the rexxxxxxdel projects of several restaurant and retail construction projects.

    Efficiently managed xxxxxxre than 5 concurrent projects at one time, coordinating construction activities on all projects while balancing required resources (budgets, equipment, and labor).

    Interacted with clients, providing pre-bid walkthroughs with architects, prepared bid sheets and submitted proposals to clients.

    Developed project charters, work schedules, and timelines upon project approval, wrote contracts for subcontractors, accomplished purchase orders, and collaborated with the project superintendent to review project expectations with team members.

    Conducted project updates, budget updates, invoice approvals, and cost analysis for all projects, initiated change orders, and adjusted work schedules and activities around changes.

    Xxxxxxnitored projects, reporting regularly the project status to all stakeholders while ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications, building codes, and industry safety and environmental regulations.

    Negotiated with vendors, subcontractors and material suppliers to ensure cost effective deliverables and the best products at the best price.

    Attended regular meetings, communicating extensively with project superintendents, project owners and representatives, as well as architects and engineers to ensure completion of the project according to specifications, on time, and within budgets.

    Started as a Superintendent, going through the ranks to become the Chief Operations Officer of residential and light commercial building projects.

Education

    Bachelor s in Project Management, DEVRY UNIVERSITY Ÿ St Louis Campus (2004)

    B.S. in Business Administration, UNIVERSITY NORTH CAROLINA Ÿ Chapel Hill (2000)