Forrest Meigs
CH Harris, Inc.
Cullman,AL
17
years of professional experience
Construction Project Manager and Estimator with 15 years of experience in managing commercial, industrial, healthcare, multifamily, and municipal projects. Expertise in project estimation, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and quality control. Skilled in overseeing projects from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline requirements.
Work History
Project Manager / Estimator
9 Years 6 Months- Managed commercial construction projects valued from $10,000 to $10,000,000, ensuring adherence to client specifications and timelines.
- Prepared detailed project estimates, budgets, bid packages, and subcontractor scopes to facilitate competitive bidding and project execution.
- Coordinate project scheduling, subcontractors, procurement, and client communication.
- Oversee project execution from preconstruction through completion.
- Monitored project costs, quality standards, and schedule performance to maintain project integrity and deliver on client expectations.
- Lee Veterinary Clinic — $1.6M
- City Play / City Café — $750K
- Little Critters Dentistry — $800K
- Old Edward Place Apartments — $7.4M
- Water Oak Villas — $2.1M
- Signature Smiles — $1.1M
- Stoney Lonesome OHV Park Carwash — $800K
- Walker County E911 Renovations — $1.3M
- Marvin’s Building Supply — $620K
- Walker Baptist Geriatric Renovations — $1.4M
Assistant Project Manager / Estimator
7 Months- Contributed to project estimating, budgeting, and bid preparation, facilitating competitive and realistic project proposals.
- Executed quantity takeoffs for CSI Divisions 3–10, ensuring accurate project scope and material requirements.
- Managed RFIs, submittals, and scope reviews to streamline project communication and compliance.
- Supported project managers with subcontractor coordination and project documentation.
Superintendent
2 Years- Supervised daily field operations and subcontractor activities, ensuring project milestones were met on commercial construction projects.
- Coordinated schedules, inspections, and safety compliance to maintain project quality and adherence to timelines.
- Representative Projects
- Oakmont High School Cafeteria Building
- Wal-Mart Highway 157 Sitework Package — Cullman, AL
- WestRock Renovation — Cullman, AL
Superintendent
1 Year- Coordinated field operations, subcontractors, and construction schedules to deliver commercial projects on time and within scope.
- Monitored compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety procedures to uphold project integrity.
- Representative Projects
- Wal-Mart Market — Gurley, AL
- Cullman EMS Renovation — Cullman, AL
- Beech Center — Cullman, AL
Quality Control Engineer / Project Engineer
2 Years- Quality Control Engineer
- Project: Michelin Plant — Anderson, SC
- Oversaw quality control procedures and inspections, ensuring adherence to industry standards in large-scale industrial construction.
- Coordinated compliance documentation and quality assurance activities to maintain project integrity and regulatory standards.
- Project Engineer
- Topre America Hot Stamp Building
- LT Verrastro, Inc. New Facility — Scranton, PA
- Hyundai Mobis Alabama, LLC Paint Booth Expansion
- Assisted with project coordination and scheduling, enhancing subcontractor communication and streamlining field operations.
- Managed project documentation, RFIs, and construction progress tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Building Science
Skills
Construction Estimating
Budgeting
Project scheduling
RFI management
RFI management
Cost Control
Site Supervision
Quality Control
Scope Review
Client Relations
Bluebeam
Timeline
Project Manager / Estimator
CH Harris, Inc.
04.2017 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Project Manager / Estimator
Woodward Construction
09.2016 - 04.2017Read More
Superintendent
Eidson Construction
01.2014 - 01.2016Read More
Superintendent
Nearen Construction
01.2013 - 01.2014Read More
Quality Control Engineer / Project Engineer
Gray Construction
01.2010 - 01.2012Read More
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science from Building Science
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