THOMAS WOODALL
Fulton,MD
Summary
Accomplished project manager with over 30+ years as an Estimator following experience in project engineering, field supervision or purchasing. Demonstrated ability to work independently in solving problems and completing projects, and as part of team including managers, owners, engineers, and design professionals. Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, ability to resolve problems and drive solutions.
- Strong multitasker able to handle a number of simultaneous client question and problems with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook), GIS, SAP, ERP, AutoCAD, Blueprints and creates three-dimensional models on computer, allowing for better estimates of building process.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
James Keelty & Co., Inc.
Stevenson, MD
05.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily construction operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications for five mid-rise high-end apartments and one clubhouse (est. valuation at $60 million)
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in construction management and safety protocols.
- Managed subcontractor schedules and workflow to optimize resource allocation and project timelines.
- Developed and implemented quality control measures to enhance project outcomes.
- Coordinated with owners and project managers to address issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption.
Managing Consultant/Senior Construction Project Manager
Self-Employed
01.2001 - Current
- Provides senior level consultant work to a variety of clients, worked as an Estimator Project Manager, Superintendent, Project Coordinator for a finish Contract and leads a variety of support to leaders. Manages the safe completion of projects within budget, on schedule, to company's quality standards, and to customer's satisfaction. Provides expertise includes managing bid team, developing bid strategy, maintaining subcontractor relationships, and training other employees in estimating.
- Project Management & Estimating
- Manages the written communication such as: Business emails, proposals, and scopes of work.
- Leads the identification and estimating of cabinetry, cases, graphics, lighting, painting, metal fabrication, conceptual design, detailing, interactives, audio–visual equipment and production, sourcing, vendor/subcontractor qualifications.
- Assists in development of contract exceptions, scope of work, preparation of copy for proposals, and other company protections.
- Data gathering: Assists in the gathering of data and info that will aid in bid analysis and improve future pricing.
Division Manager
Demo King
01.2023 - 2024
- Serves as a member of the executive team, managed the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans. Provides leadership and direction for day-to-day field operations of the assigned projects, directs and ensures field execution plan the company way to maximize overall business objectives and ensure maximum profitability. Ensures compliance with state, local, and federal legal requirements. Ensures the quality of work to corporate standards and project requirements.
- Leadership
- Analyzes current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement when necessary.
- Develops, implements, and monitors day-to-day operational systems and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for our key initiative.
- Serves as the champion of project safety. Maintains a safe and secure work environment through maintaining safety meetings, incident investigations and employee involvement.
- Project Management & Estimating
- Provides senior level consultant work to a variety of clients, worked as an Estimator Project Manager, Superintendent, Project Coordinator for a finish Contract and leads a variety of support to leaders. Manages the safe completion of projects within budget, on schedule, to company's quality standards, and to customer's satisfaction.
- Provides expertise includes managing bid team, developing bid strategy, maintaining subcontractor relationships, and training other employees in estimating.
Project Manager
Wallace Consulting & Construction
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for various projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout. Interfaced directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepared scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & achievements, quality control, and risk identification
- Identified project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process; conducted standard to complex request for proposals; completed bid analysis; leads evaluation interviews, recommends resources to clients.
- Led project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
Senior Pre-Construction and Construction Manager
Puente Technology LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Serves as a senior PM, overseeing the day-to-day construction operations. Planned and supervised a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. Organized and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Ensured all projects are delivered on time according to requirements and without exceeding budget.
- Project Management & Estimating
- Planned all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.
- Prepared budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders and assist in preliminary project schedules.
- Followed awarded contracts as assigned. May include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, monitoring progress, cost/budget, revenue, etc.
Senior Pre-Construction and Construction Manager
Veteran Design and Construction
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Oversaw the production process; ensures that the production is cost effective, estimates costs and set quality standards, plan all projects and coordinate schedule with Field Management and monitored the production processes and adjust schedules as needed.
- Project Management & Estimating
- Created and maintained comprehensive project documentation. Monitored product standards and implement quality-control programs. Complied with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
- Managed the proper interpretation and management of the contracts both with the client and subcontractors.
- Reviewed proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Senior Superintendent
Witters & Bank
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervised work through the planning and scheduling of work, and the review and approval of tasks. Determine resources needed and ensure availability and allocation. Oversaw a project of $11.7 million Tenant fit and lay out to close out.
- Ensured project deliverables are completed in a timely manner; Prepare project billing data regularly.
- Developed contracts and handled RFPs, proposals, cost tracking, project updates.
- Maintained files of working documents as back up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
- Reviewed and incorporated historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures.
Senior Superintendent
Masterbuilt
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Served as full charge superintendent on several High-end restaurant bars within the DC areaOrganize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Met with internal and external designers, consultants and contractors to establish and review estimates, entering data into an estimating software program, compiling estimates from historical data, involved trades, and confirming vendor verification of service/materials to be purchased.
- Project Management & Estimating
- Coordinate subcontractor bid lists with procurement for budget pricing and bidding.
- Manage distribution of current design documents for subcontractor budgeting and bidding and ensure sufficient subcontractor input is received.
- Review design documents for level of completion, assemble comments and requests for additional information needed to provide complete estimates. Ensured all projects are delivered on time according to requirements and without exceeding budget.
Vice President of Construction
Veterans First Contracting
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Served as an executive member of the organization. Worked as a VP of Construction for a minority contractor, manage several divisions for large federal contracts. Oversaw everything from the estimate to the buy out to managing the project lifecycle.Directed the strategic planning, operational improvement, and integrated performance management functions for the organization.
- Served as technical expert in assigned areas of responsibility. Prepares and provides project updates. Coordinated construction management teams for oversight of construction contracts and contract administration and monitors for compliance with contract do. Reviewed proposals, costs, and submittals related to the build of the spaces. Maintain technical relationships with vendors and contractors.
- Developed and managed project budgets and forecasts which include generating execute level dashboards and reporting methods.
Education
Architectural and Business Administration
Montgomery College
Skills
- Estimator, Cost Accounting, Project Engineering, Project Management, Cost Estimating, Profits & Loss, Operations Management, Construction, Vendor Management, OSHA, Safety, Vendor Management, Demolition Services, Capital Projects, Construction Management, People Management, Scheduling, Subcontractor Coordination, Equipment Management & Selection, Proposal Execution, Submittals, RFP Management, Procurement, Project Planning, ProJet Layout, Value Engineering
Timeline
Superintendent
James Keelty & Co., Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Division Manager
Demo King
01.2023 - 2024
Project Manager
Wallace Consulting & Construction
01.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Pre-Construction and Construction Manager
Puente Technology LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Pre-Construction and Construction Manager
Veteran Design and Construction
01.2015 - 01.2018
Senior Superintendent
Witters & Bank
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Superintendent
Masterbuilt
01.2012 - 01.2014
Vice President of Construction
Veterans First Contracting
01.2008 - 01.2011
Managing Consultant/Senior Construction Project Manager
Self-Employed
01.2001 - Current
Architectural and Business Administration
Montgomery College