Rick Bryant
Georgetown,South Carolina
Summary
Project Estimator and Construction Manager with extensive experience on projects throughout the state, specializing in cost estimation and project bidding. Proven track record in budget management and data analysis, successfully securing advantageous terms through effective negotiation. Adept at leading teams and ensuring compliance with government specifications, driving project success and client satisfaction.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Estimator /Construction Project Manager
Ben Cox, LLC
Andrews, SC
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant information into jobs in internal database.
- Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to customer inquiries about pricing, availability, delivery times.
- Prepared expenditure statements and budget documentation during project execution.
- Developed and submitted accurate construction project bids following detailed analysis of project specifications and blueprints.
- Maintained detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence and other project-specific information.
- Developed bid packages for potential subcontractors based on project specifications.
- Negotiated pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to secure advantageous terms.
- Prepared estimates to use in vendor or subcontractor selection.
- Directed and negotiated change orders and claims for contractors, suppliers and architects.
- Developed full-scope estimates for use in project bidding and design-build projects.
Estimator / Project Manager
Swamp Fox Utilities, LLC
St. Stephen's, South Carolina
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Primary estimator for projects throughout the state of South Carolina on SCDOT, County, Municipality and Private sector work.
- Secondly handle day to day operations, equipment and material needs for finalizing projects and closeouts.
- Work closely with County, State and City representatives to ensure procedures and processes are followed as set forth by these agencies’ specifications.
- Work closely with Engineers and owners to provide a complete project.
- Estimates, Budgets and Scheduling.
- Government agency coordination, material certifications and permitting.
- Contractor, sub-contractor supervision and management.
- RFQ’s, quantity takeoffs, specifications, manpower calculations.
- Project searches, material searches, subcontractor searches.
Estimator / Project Manager
L & L Contractors, Inc.
Andrews, South Carolina
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Primary estimator for projects throughout the state of South Carolina on SCDOT, County, Municipality and Private sector work.
- Secondly handle day to day operations, equipment and material needs for finalizing projects and closeouts.
- Work closely with County, State and City representatives to ensure procedures and processes are followed as set forth by these agencies’ specifications.
- Work closely with Engineers and owners to provide a complete project.
- Estimates, Budgets and Scheduling.
- Government agency coordination, material certifications and permitting.
- Contractor, sub-contractor supervision and management.
- RFQ’s, quantity takeoffs, specifications, manpower calculations.
- Project searches, material searches, subcontractor searches.
Construction Manager
Paragon Sitework Constructors
Charleston, South Carolina
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Communicate with Superintendents and Management on everyday procedures and activities.
- Responsibilities include:
- Work closely with County, State and City inspectors to ensure procedures and processes are followed as set forth by these agencies.
- Work closely with Engineers and owners to provide a complete project.
- Budgets and Scheduling.
- Planning and Engineering Reviews.
- Coordinate all testing, submittals, documentation, and field testing with proper agencies.
- Problem solving and resolutions.
- Contract negotiations and Plan Reviews.
- Schedule personnel and equipment for most efficient and effective workforce.
- Generate and maintain logs for mining operations under MSHA regulations.
- Complete extensive background checks to facilitate projects for the State Department and other Federal agencies.
Development/Land Acquisition
Crescent Homes Inc.
Charleston, South Carolina
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Perform duties to acquire, plan, engineer, and construct properties to build residential homes and neighborhoods.
- Responsibilities include:
- Contract negotiations and Plan Reviews.
- Budgets and Scheduling.
- Planning and Engineering Reviews.
- Construction and Development team management.
- Land Acquisitions and Due Diligence.
- Problem solving and resolutions.
- Utility approvals and Correspondence.
- Work closely with county and state inspectors to ensure the work meets guide lines set forth by all government agencies.
- Coordinate all testing, submittals, documentation, and field testing with proper agencies.
Owner
Bryant Development Consultants
Georgetown, SC
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Consultant on below referenced community and various other construction projects.
- Responsibilities include:
- Contract negotiations and Reviews.
- Acquiring and organizing all necessary documentation needed for turn over of ownership.
- Construction and Development management.
- Homeowners Association/President.
- Completing all contractual obligations.
- Closing and turn over documents for Government agencies — DEHEC, Corp of Engineers and Berkeley County (PDMU).
Vice President/ Project Manager
Spring Grove Plantation Development, Inc
Goose Creek, SC
01.2005 - 04.2012
- Developing a (+/-) 500-acre PDMU community between Goose Creek and Moncks Corner, South Carolina consisting of 1250 units along with an Amenities Center, multi-family homes and a zoned commercial site.
- Responsibilities included:
- Site conceptual design, civil design management.
- Government agency coordination and permitting.
- Contractor, sub-contractor supervision and management.
- Construction administration, estimating, budgets, scheduling, bidding, and invoicing.
- Management of everyday operations for in-house construction crews and equipment.
- Contract negotiations and review for land acquisitions.
- Liaison and dispute resolution between Developer, builders, homeowners and agencies.
- Project and government closeouts.
- President Homeowners Association, Architectural review, budgeting, violations, sub-contractor bid reviews, disputes, and presentations to homeowners.
- Coordination of engineering, subcontractors, county, and other government agencies.
- Land clearing, grading, pipe laying and general construction procedures.
- Equipment and daily logs.
- Quantity calculations, scheduling procedures and budgeting.
- Work closely with county and state inspectors to ensure the work meets guidelines set forth by all government agencies.
- Coordinate all testing, submittals, documentation, and field testing with proper agencies.
Project Manager
Banks Construction Company
North Charleston, South Carolina
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Worked on various SCDOT projects throughout the tri-county area.
- Responsibilities included:
- Scheduling for everyday operations of crews and equipment.
- Work closely with SCDOT officials, Resident engineers and inspectors.
- Tracked job analysis for all projects labor, equipment, materials.
- Pre-construction meetings, progress meetings and closeouts.
- All documentation, permitting and submittals required by the SCDOT.
- Schedule testing and analysis of subsequent testing results.
- Monthly presentations to the cooperate officers showing profitability or loss.
Construction Field Manager/Radiation officer
Charleston County Public Works
North Charleston, South Carolina
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Worked jointly on various projects throughout the Charleston County area, with the SCDOT on resurfacing and revitalizing projects funded by The Charleston Transportation Committee.
- Responsibilities included:
- Scheduling construction inspectors.
- Review plans and project specifications.
- Work closely with Engineers to meet project criteria.
- Accounting, budgeting, and documentation required by the SCDOT and CTC.
- Nuclear density gauges radiation safety officer for Charleston County.
- Review and acceptance of roadways and projects into the SCDOT/ Charleston county maintenance program.
Education
Marine Biology - General Studies and Continuing Education
The College of Charleston
Charleston, South CarolinaMathematics, English, Engineering, and basic courses
Clemson University
Clemson, South CarolinaEngineering, Drafting, Surveying and Continuing Education
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, South CarolinaRequired courses - Mathematics and Biology
Berkeley High School
Moncks Corner, South CarolinaSkills
- Cost estimation
- Project bidding
- Budget management
- Quantity takeoff
- Data analysis
- Construction scheduling
Certification
- SCDOT Certified Inspector - Asphalt Plant, Asphalt Lab and Asphalt Field
- SCDOT Certified Inspector - Subgrade and Soils Lab and Field
- SCDOT Certified Inspector - Concrete Plant, Concrete Lab, Concrete Field
- SCDOT Certified Inspector - Nuclear Density Gauge
- Troxler Certified Operator - Nuclear Density Gauge
- SCDOT Certified Inspector - Wetlands delineation
- MSHA Certified Instructor - Mining operations, task training
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Estimator /Construction Project Manager
Ben Cox, LLC
03.2023 - Current
Estimator / Project Manager
Swamp Fox Utilities, LLC
11.2020 - 03.2023
Estimator / Project Manager
L & L Contractors, Inc.
05.2020 - 11.2020
Construction Manager
Paragon Sitework Constructors
08.2014 - 05.2020
Development/Land Acquisition
Crescent Homes Inc.
06.2013 - 08.2014
Owner
Bryant Development Consultants
04.2012 - 06.2013
Vice President/ Project Manager
Spring Grove Plantation Development, Inc
01.2005 - 04.2012
Project Manager
Banks Construction Company
01.1998 - 01.2005
Construction Field Manager/Radiation officer
Charleston County Public Works
01.1993 - 01.1998
Marine Biology - General Studies and Continuing Education
The College of Charleston
Mathematics, English, Engineering, and basic courses
Clemson University
Engineering, Drafting, Surveying and Continuing Education
Trident Technical College
Required courses - Mathematics and Biology
Berkeley High School
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