Richard Scott
Nineveh,IN
Summary
Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 10+ years industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Site/Construction Manager
RMS Energy - Corktown Substation GIS Installation
Detroit, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Supported work of superintendents and liaised with off-site designers.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Promoted adherence to safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling and operation of materials and equipment.
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.
Site/Construction Manager
RMS Energy - Midtown Substation GIS Installation
Detroit, MI
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Supported work of superintendents and liaised with off-site designers.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Promoted adherence to safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling and operation of materials and equipment.
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.
Site/Construction Manager
RMS Energy- Dominion Power Statcom Installation
Clover, VA
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Supported work of superintendents and liaised with off-site designers.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Promoted adherence to safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling and operation of materials and equipment.
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.
Site/Construction Manager
IPS- MJ Electric-Dominion Power Statcom Install
Clover, VA
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Supported work of superintendents and liaised with off-site designers.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.
Construction Superintendent
Alderson Commercial Group
Indianapolis, IN
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for [Type] work, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
- Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
- Delivered reports to Project Managers each week to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Aided with obtaining permits or approval of revisions.
- Engaged in value engineering sessions in order to obtain best price without sacrificing quality.
- Assisted owners and project manager in budgeting, bidding and award of subcontractors.
- Delivered reports to Project managers each week to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
Project Manager Capital Projects
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Site/Construction Manager
Kenny Construction - Transmission/Substation
East Rochester, NY
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Supported work of superintendents and liaised with off-site designers.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Promoted adherence to safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling and operation of materials and equipment.
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.
Site Manager
UCCI - Dry FGD Install For NIPSCO
Michigan City, IN
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Supervised contractor work processes and adherence to project schedule.
- Attended weekly meetings with Construction Manager to discuss safety procedures, compliance issues and facility maintenance.
- Provided general office administration, correspondence, filing and spreadsheet development.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Scheduled vendor and service companies for various types of operations.
- Attended weekly on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
- Supported work of superintendents and liaised with off-site designers.
- Read pump controls and piping configurations, testing calibration and monitoring equipment.
Project Engineer
Bowen Engineering - Multiple Wet FGD Installs AEP
Indianapolis, IN
04.2007 - 09.2011
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed daily construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance, health and safety.
- Reviewed contractor proposals and sets of drawings prepared by firms to identify missing information, generate questions and align budgets.
- Maintained records of cost and quantity information for each project and engineering discipline.
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
- Made recommendations to improve design, construction means and methods and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Participated in technical and cost proposal development and customer presentations.
- Analyzed blueprints and delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.
- Tracked equipment usage and updated quantities of products to equip team members to complete projects.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities and developing field conditions.
- Performed constructability reviews encompassing independent, structured assessment of construction bid documents.
- Assessed qualifications and experience of contractors and prepared RFP packages.
- Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects, providing documentation on required changes and expectations.
- Identified and mitigated technical risks within managed projects.
Journeyman Steamfitter
LU 440
Indianapolis, IN
07.1998 - 04.2007
- Proficient in Process Power Piping
- Used welding tools to assemble and secure pipes, tubes and fittings.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and specifications to construct and lay out piping assemblies.
- Measured, cut, prepared and joined pipe using threading, welding and soldering.
- Performed tests on systems to check for issues, repairing electronic, electric and pneumatic programmable logic controllers.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN09.2007
Completed Apprenticeship- Journeyman SteamFitter -
Local 440
Indianapolis06.2005
Associate of Applied Science -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN06.2005
High School Diploma -
Roncalli Highschool
Indianapolis, IN05.1995
Skills
- Specification and Blueprint Interpretation
- Client Relations
- Site Management
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Submittals Coordination
- Contractor Oversight
- Cost Tracking
- Budget Administration
Timeline
Site/Construction Manager
RMS Energy - Corktown Substation GIS Installation
08.2021 - Current
Site/Construction Manager
RMS Energy - Midtown Substation GIS Installation
04.2021 - 06.2021
Site/Construction Manager
RMS Energy- Dominion Power Statcom Installation
10.2020 - 04.2021
Site/Construction Manager
IPS- MJ Electric-Dominion Power Statcom Install
06.2020 - 10.2020
Construction Superintendent
Alderson Commercial Group
07.2019 - 05.2020
Project Manager Capital Projects
DePauw University
12.2017 - 05.2019
Site/Construction Manager
Kenny Construction - Transmission/Substation
04.2015 - 11.2017
Site Manager
UCCI - Dry FGD Install For NIPSCO
09.2011 - 12.2014
Project Engineer
Bowen Engineering - Multiple Wet FGD Installs AEP
04.2007 - 09.2011
Journeyman Steamfitter
LU 440
07.1998 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Completed Apprenticeship- Journeyman SteamFitter -
Local 440
Associate of Applied Science -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Roncalli Highschool