Kenneth Olive
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated Construction Manager in the commercial retail industry. In the last 6 years as a construction manager I was responsible for managing and over seeing 167 new store construction builds (125MM), 267 full open store remodels and 146 partial remodel projects. I have strong worth ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills, and adapt at working unsupervised with the ability to travel.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Big Lots!
Columbus / Knoxville, TN., TN
08.2001 - Current
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or budget conflicts.
- Organized meetings between contractors, suppliers and landlords to discuss project.
- Monitored budgets, tracked expenditures related to projects and construction activities.
- Worked to resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner to deliver projects on time and on budget.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluate project progress in addition to contract compliance.
- Worked closely with landlords to ensure all documents required per lease agreement are collected in order to start projects on time and complete on schedule.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors and subcontractors for accuracy before authorizing payment.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
Education
BBA -
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-1992
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Rone State Community College
Knoxville, TN06-1988
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Teams / Office 365
- Customer Relations
- Decision-Making
- Project Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Manager
Big Lots!
08.2001 - Current
BBA -
Middle Tennessee State University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Rone State Community College
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