CRAIG BROWN

Federal Way, WA 98023

C 253-831-0562 brownfast@aol.com Web page: http://wp.me/275jD

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

PROFILE
Highly motivated, certified construction project manager with 15 plus years experience in the introduction and support of a wide variety of projects, simple to complex, able to work with, motivate, and mentor diverse professional teams, while leading by example. A proven leader, who quickly and successfully responds to everchanging environments and situations, consistently achieves goals within critical project deadlines, and is able to leverage an eye for detail, ensuring success and quality. Focused and motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively in a variety of settings, conditions, and environments. Driven to both succeed and contribute, diligent, goal-oriented, conscientious, and dedicated to team growth and improved performance. Multi-tasker with a detail oriented approach. Solid background in construction trades and excellent knowledge of the many elements of building construction with a proven track record of accomplishment in all aspects of project management from planning through completion. Experienced builder possessing the ability to read plans, understand specifications, build schedules and resolve issues.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management Effective Communication Training Mentoring Contract Negotiation Problem Identification Strategic and Tactical Planning Budget Control Team Leadership Construction Management Process Improvements PMBOK Estimating

Spectrum Enterprises

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Tacoma, WA

2011

Project Manager Successfully managed the remodeling of several restaurants that remained open 24 / 7 during the remodel without disrupting sales and personnel. Interviewed, solicited, negotiated and contracted with subcontractors for bidding and contract purposes; made accurate project estimates and prepared bids; managed financial risk; established and monitored budgets to ensure positive cash flow; managed project budget, quality, schedule, safety, team management, closeout and warranty; served as team leader. Initiated, coordinated, and chaired weekly progress meetings with all stakeholders and followed up by authoring and distributing meeting minutes demonstrating excellent communication and team leadership skills. Effectively created schedules, using Microsoft (MS) Project, that coordinated resources, suppliers lead times, and customer requirements, which resulted in on-time completion of projects. Responded to changes in statement of work and assessed the impact of those changes to existing requirements to allow excellent project contol and monitoring.

Prium Companies

Tacoma, WA

2007 - 2010

Director of Construction Services Subject matter expert responsible for combining several unrelated departments into one to support Facilities/Construction projects. Successfully managed and oversaw a team of eight support staff dedicated to completion of all commercial and multi-family projects, tenant improvements and lease renewals. Managed client relations and actively participated in business development efforts. Managed and client/architect

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relations; all financial and management aspects of all construction projects; responsible for all aspects of project performance; team leader, coaching, feedback, mentoring. Effectively completed all lease renewal terms for DSHS facility that included the replacement of all flooring with working desks in place by coordinating with DSHS staff to phase in the work and allowing the agency to continue working throughout the process demonstrating excellent scheduling and communication. Managed all lease renewal requirements for Clark College, including replacement of all flooring and painting of all walls, phased in over a six-month period without disrupting students and teachers demonstrating excellent management skills. Defined, planned, executed, controlled and closed projects using principles of the Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], which allowed for repeatable, successful results across a broad range of projects.

Tech-Fast

Tacoma, WA

1999 - 2007

Senior Project Manager Identified as key leader accountable for managing up to 25 projects at a time, throughout the United States, Communication was via telephone / email for most of the owners and work crews, which created a challenging environment to be managed. Prepared and presented reports to executive management audiences. Served as team leader for projects, provided coaching and feedback to team. Created standard forms and procedures using methodologies and metrics in accordance with PMBOK principles that allowed this company to grow sales by 20% without having to add project management positions due to increased efficiencies. Created a program to check plans and materials lists for accuracy and conformance to contracted scope that saved 5% to 8% in costs in the first year of execution. Promoted to the Senior Project Manager position overseeing as many as five other Project Managers due to industry knowledge and attention to detail.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts University of California at Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA

Certificate in Project Management University of Washington Extension

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Employee of the Month on numerous occasions (Tech-Fast) Employee of the Year (Tech-Fast)

TECHNICAL SUMMARY
MS Word MS Excel MS Project MS Outlook Power Point

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Project Management Institute [PMI]