Russ Collins
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Relationship-focused Construction Manager with 15+ years of experience, 10 in project management and 5 in operations. Known for building strong, trust-based relationships with project teams, clients, and stakeholders through fairness, open communication, and integrity. Skilled in mentoring and developing project management staff and experienced in implementing proven processes and ensuring strict contract compliance. Seeking to contribute people-centered leadership to a construction firm that values teamwork and operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager / VP of Operations
RMCI
01.2021 - Current
- Lead project scheduling efforts, including allocation of Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to ensure alignment with company goals and timelines.
- Oversee project cost controls, performing monthly reviews of active projects through detailed analysis of project summaries. Meet regularly with Project Managers to address cost variances, risks, and ongoing issues.
- Provide high-level project management oversight, reviewing contracts and monitoring subcontractor/vendor buyout progress with Project Managers.
- Review and authorize purchase orders, subcontracts, and professional services agreements, and provide final approval on all project change orders.
- Assist in resolving complex project challenges and support the professional development and training of Project Managers.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on monthly financial reviews, including detailed balance sheet and income statement analysis, to support company profitability and strategic decision-making.
Project Manager
RMCI
01.2011 - 01.2021
- Management and oversight of construction team specializing in a variety of different project types, including water, wastewater, storm drainage, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
- Coordinate with and maintain positive relationships with owners, designers, subcontractors, and material / equipment suppliers.
- Review and understand project contracts, plans, and specifications.
- Negotiate and issue subcontract and purchase order agreements and create project cost control at project startup.
- Analyze production reports, track all project costs, and update monthly job cost projections.
- Create and maintain project construction schedules and monthly payment applications.
- Estimate cost proposals and material take-offs for change order work.
- Prepare labor, burden, and equipment cost analysis upon project completion for historical data to be used in future estimates.
Project Engineer
RMCI
05.2009 - 01.2011
- Create, track, and maintain project submittals to ensure that materials are in compliance with the specifications and that approvals are received in a timely manner.
- Monitor and record quantities installed on a daily basis and verify quantities with owner's inspectors.
- Material on site delivery check-in and comparison to specifications and submittals.
- Collect all as-built information and record in working drawings.
Office Engineer
Sahara
05.2008 - 01.2009
- Track project documentation through project management software.
- Review all shop drawings, submittals, and LEED product forms for compliance with contract documents and track status of all submittals.
- Submit, log, and update RFI's and ASI's and distribute to appropriate parties.
- Distribute proposal requests and assist Project Manager in collecting pricing for contract scope changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management Technology
Weber State University
Ogden05-2008
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Client Relations
- Financial Reporting
- Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
- Training & Development of Project Teams
- Process Improvement & Standardization
- CPM Scheduling
- Contract Review & Administration
- Value Engineering
- Construction Project Management
Certification
FMI Corporation, Project Manager Academy Graduate
American Institute of Constructors (AIC), Associate Constructor (AC) Level 1
SWPPP Preparer and Inspector
OSHA 30 Hour
National Safety Council First Aid and CPR
ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor
Hobbies and Interests
Family, mountain biking, snowboarding, sports, carpentry, and music.
Timeline
Operations Manager / VP of Operations
RMCI
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager
RMCI
01.2011 - 01.2021
Project Engineer
RMCI
05.2009 - 01.2011
Office Engineer
Sahara
05.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management Technology
Weber State University
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