Hi, I’m
David McGuire
Equipment Operation and Construction Project Management
Alexandria,PA
Summary
While having obtained many skills by far personal favorite and most valued are 2 areas:
My ability to oversee a project and direct the project personnel and supplies needed.
As well as the ability to operate and oversee the operation of large earth moving types of equipment.
Overview
78
years of professional experience
Work History
DMHAlexandria, PA
Senior Construction Project Manager
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Monitor subcontractor operations and apply effective time, resource and money management strategies to deliver under-budget project completion.
- Keep sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Collaborate with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Survey sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Communicate daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Conduct routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiate corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Manage homebuilding construction through all phases to coordinate delivery of quality homes meeting both company and customer expectations.
- Improve process efficiency and workflow by implementing productivity initiatives and proactively identifying and resolving problems.
- Evaluate subcontractor bids and identifiy most qualified and economical candidates, establishing advantageous contracts and cutting costs.
- Guide and directe third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
DBA Dave McGuireAlexandria, PA
Owner Operator
05.1986 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Owned and operated paving and plowing equipment used to maintain approximately 40 commercial properties at one time in Harrisburg Area.
- Operated and maintained large variety of construction and maintenance equipment: most recently large backhoe, smaller dozer with rippers, excavator, track loader and wheel loader and others.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
DreamMaker HomesAlexandria, PA
Senior Construction Project Manager
02.2000 - 01.2022
Job overview
- In addition to all tasks previously listed for my current employer, I also did the following:
- Successfully completed over 200 new homes and completed over 100 remodels including approximately 20 projects raising roofs
- Managed time cards for all on-site employees and subcontractors
Commercial Lawn MaintenanceMechanicsburg, PA
Owner Operator
03.1990 - 04.1996
Job overview
- Worked with approximately 35 major corporations in and around Harrisburg Area to maintain all exterior lawn and garden maintenance from beginning to end during all seasons
- Owned and maintained all equipment required
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
DuPontFishing Creek, PA
Process Engineering Senior Technician
05.1981 - 05.1995
Job overview
- Traveled the U.S. and at least 6 months of the year internationally to design and set up process engineering systems
- Wrote and developed processes for high speed cable assemblies
- Developed 2 patents for high speed cable grounding ferrules
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Collaborated with technologists to address operating issues, support rapid recovery and minimize service disruptions.
- Evaluated proposed project economics and identified alternative solutions and designs producing improved results at reduced costs.
- Developed manufacturing processes that were robust yet simple to perform.
- Interfaced with specific area teams to verify correct application of technical details.
- Developed conceptual scope analyses of project objectives directly and via third-party contractor input.
- Maintained exemplary conduct at all times, whether onsite or at client's facility.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects and determine appropriate repairs.
- Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
- Coordinated installation of systems, machinery and components.
- Collaborated with coworkers, discussing assembly and needed product adjustments.
- Planned, produced and assembled new or changed mechanical parts for products such as industrial machinery.
- Conducted tests of units and components, recording results.
- Determined project procedures and specifications by following instructions and blueprints.
- Prepared layouts and drawings of parts and required assembly processes.
- Collaborated with manufactures, vendors and clients to resolve design issues.
Education
DuPont OrganizationFishing Creek, PA
Tool & Die Maker Certification from Vocational-Technical Education
Mechanicsburg Area High SchoolMechanicburg, PA
High School Diploma
Skills
- Subcontractor Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Supply Requisition and procurement
- New Construction and Remodeling
- Time Management
- Hiring and Training
- Customer Satisfaction and quality service
- Plan Modifications and Takeoffs
- Conflict Mediation
- Analytical and Critical Thinking with corrective action
- Site Inspection
- Vendor and Contractor Negotiations
- Fabrications Knowledge
- Approachable, Relatable and Dependable
Timeline
Senior Construction Project Manager
DMH
01.2022 - Current
Senior Construction Project Manager
DreamMaker Homes
02.2000 - 01.2022
Owner Operator
Commercial Lawn Maintenance
03.1990 - 04.1996
Owner Operator
DBA Dave McGuire
05.1986 - 01.2022
Process Engineering Senior Technician
DuPont
05.1981 - 05.1995
Mechanicsburg Area High School
High School Diploma
DuPont Organization
Tool & Die Maker Certification from Vocational-Technical Education
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