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Richard Barnes

Summary

Dependable, hardworking with exceptional work ethic with more than 30 years of experience in the Construction industry. Thrives in a fast paced environment working with others to complete projects quickly, efficiently, on-time and under budget. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver.



Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

R&B Properties and Development LLC
07.2015 - Current
  • Remodel and sell homes that need extensive rehab/remodeling
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Work closely with the Architects/ Designers to establish new designs that reflect current trends in the new home Industry
  • Coordinate the new design to sub-contractors and ensure the work is completed per plans, specs and with-in the established budget.

Project Manager

Live Oak Contracting
01.2020 - 03.2023
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.

Project Manager

Summit Contracting
08.2016 - 12.2019
  • 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.

Project Manager

Rimrock Design
12.2011 - 07.2015
  • Securing job opportunities, estimating and bidding, contract negotiations, material ordering and tracking deliveries, scheduling of multiple crews while working many jobs in several states with-in all time zones that included day and night shifts simultaneously
  • Projects included: Hospitality, government, malls, movie theaters, restaurants, casinos, schools, medical facilities and military bases

Project Manager

Acousti Engineering
05.2003 - 09.2011
  • Working directly with architectural and design firms in the project development phase while working simultaneously with general contractors, estimating and bidding, contract negotiations, worked closely with our project coordinators and superintendents to ensure successful projects
  • Projects included: government, malls, movie theaters, restaurants, schools,libraries, churches and medical facilities

Project Manager

Teal Tile Carpet Starke
05.2000 - 02.2003
  • Estimating and bidding, contract negotiations, worked closely with our project team and superintendents to ensure successful projects
  • Projects included: Government, malls, movie theaters, restaurants, schools, libraries, churches medical facilities

Architectural CADD Designer, and Project Manager

Stellar Group
03.1993 - 05.2000
  • Incorporated updates to drawings based on changes to designs.
  • Completed extensive research on specific issues and compiled reports with findings.
  • Drafted and revised CAD drawings to meet client specifications.
  • Utilized AutoCAD and other software to create detailed drawings.
  • Generated accurate technical drawings for various projects.
  • Worked closely with designers and contractors to confirm accuracy of drawings.
  • Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
  • Researched and incorporated current codes and regulations into drawings.
  • Developed and revised diagrams to accurately reflect design changes.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

AS Degree - Computer aided drafting and design

ITT Technical Institute
1995

Skills

  • Superb management skills
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Blueprint reading
  • Accurate estimates and estimates
  • Proficient in onscreen estimating
  • Proficient in digitizer estimating
  • Project budgeting
  • Cost Control
  • Bid negotiating
  • Securing Contracts
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Budget Administration
  • Contract Development
  • Cost Containment
  • Contract Negotiation Expertise
  • Construction Management
  • Permit Processing
  • Closing Tactics and Contract Negotiations

Certification

Live Oak:

San Marco Promenade: 3 buildings 4 stories consisting of 284 units

Includes individual garages, clubhouses, fitness and business center, private conference room, pool with outdoor kitchen

Saddlebrook Landing

7 buildings 3 stories consisting of 30 one and two bedroom units per building for a total of 150 units.

Summit Contracting:

Lofts f Monroe

108 units consisting of one and two bedroom units 4 story wood frame over 1 story concrete podium. Includes covered parking, fitness center, internet cafe and lounge

Lofts of Jefferson Station

133 units (same amenities as Lofts of Monroe)

Canopy on Berry Hill Pace Fl

Senior assisted Living facility consisting of 64 units 2- story wood frame that included commercial kitchen Spa/spa interior spaces courtyards and maintenance building.

Canopy of Warner Robbins,

Warner Robbins Ga

(Same amenities as Berry Hill)



Timeline

Project Manager

Live Oak Contracting
01.2020 - 03.2023

Project Manager

Summit Contracting
08.2016 - 12.2019

Owner

R&B Properties and Development LLC
07.2015 - Current

Project Manager

Rimrock Design
12.2011 - 07.2015

Project Manager

Acousti Engineering
05.2003 - 09.2011

Project Manager

Teal Tile Carpet Starke
05.2000 - 02.2003

Architectural CADD Designer, and Project Manager

Stellar Group
03.1993 - 05.2000

AS Degree - Computer aided drafting and design

ITT Technical Institute

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