Mark Dickson
Lake Dallas,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable construction professional known for developing effective schedules, creating plans to see projects through to completion and assessing work to comply with applicable codes. Multitasking Project Superintendent works productively with various personalities and meets very tight deadlines. Flexible Project Superintendent with commitment to safety and compliance by staff and subcontractors to job protocols. Energetic professional with more than 40 years of expertise providing job site inspections and holding weekly safety meetings. Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients. Goal-oriented Construction Project Manager with 15 years of experience leading projects with budgets in excess of $6 Mil. Knowledgeable about new construction, remodeling and restorations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Plains Builders
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
General Superintendent
UCS Group LLC
04.2017 - 02.2022
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
- Coordinated on-site construction shutdowns, testing and inspections, reporting details and concerns to designated team supervisors.
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients and [Job title] prior to project close, completing punchlists and answering all questions.
- Participated in project budget and cost control measures, tracking progress and making necessary financial adjustments to meet company goals.
- Assessed subcontractor bids on projects for costs, conformity to requirements and overall suitability.
- Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
- Led and directed team of 6 Assistant Superintendents on All projects in deadline-driven environment.
- Monitored, coached and supervised team of 25 employees in .
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
Project Manager/Chief Estimator
UCS Group
11.2015 - 04.2017
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for New and remodel projects and gained client approval on costs.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Communicated with builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers.
- Created budgets and managed construction of approximately 22 various projects in Annually.
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for Commercial Ground up and TI work.
- Constructed budgets and estimates ranging from $150k to $10M for New and Remodel projects.
- Attended bidding events and formulated bids, which brought in 6% new business .
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
- Determined project objectives, budgets and schedules by coordinating with clients and teammates and optimized plans to meet changing conditions.
Senior Project Superintendent
UCS Group
07.2014 - 11.2015
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients and Project Manager prior to project close, completing punchlists and answering all questions.
- Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
- Participated in project budget and cost control measures, tracking progress and making necessary financial adjustments to meet company goals.
Construction Manager
Ortowski Construction
03.2010 - 05.2014
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Identified special circumstances and constraints in order to develop effective alternatives or solutions.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Regulated and managed construction plans, materials, budgeting and staff to complete $2Mil-20Mil projects.
- Managed and led multi-disciplinary design team throughout development and contract document phases for $$2Mil-20Mil projects
- Achieved optimization by analyzing material and labor costs.
- Produced Monthly project update reports for senior business leadership.
- Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
Estimator
Leno And Associates
05.2006 - 02.2010
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for TI projects and gained client approval on costs.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Constructed budgets and estimates ranging from $30k to $1.1Mil for TI projects.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for Drywall work.
- Determined project objectives, budgets and schedules by coordinating with clients and teammates and optimized plans to meet changing conditions.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
Estimator
Bacon Drywall
05.2003 - 04.2006
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for TI and Multi Million Residental projects and gained client approval on costs.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Constructed budgets and estimates ranging from $300k to $1.5Mil for Commercial Drywall and Residential Drywall, Plaster, EIFS projects.
- Communicated with builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
Education
Associate of Science - Construction Management
Richland College
Dallas, TX05.1985
Skills
- Crew safety meetings
- Project safety
- Budgetary controls
- Subcontractor coordination and oversight
- Project scope understanding
- Quality control
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Subcontractor management
- Reading blueprints
- Management
- Interior and exterior renovation
Timeline
Project Manager
Plains Builders
03.2022 - 08.2023
General Superintendent
UCS Group LLC
04.2017 - 02.2022
Project Manager/Chief Estimator
UCS Group
11.2015 - 04.2017
Senior Project Superintendent
UCS Group
07.2014 - 11.2015
Construction Manager
Ortowski Construction
03.2010 - 05.2014
Estimator
Leno And Associates
05.2006 - 02.2010
Estimator
Bacon Drywall
05.2003 - 04.2006
Associate of Science - Construction Management
Richland College
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