I am an experienced construction professional, actively seeking full time employment in commercial construction planning and management. My experience and training along with discipline, organization and analytical skills provide a solid background necessary to effect sustainable building improvements.
My resume demonstrates a long standing commitment to the environment, energy design and quality construction with real technical and management experience. I am an EPA Energy Star building partner and have recently earned the LEED Green Associate credential, looking to apply these combined skills in the pursuit of sustainable real estate development. Regarding my LEED aspirations, I am currently in a study program with the goal of achieving LEED EBOM specialty in the near future.
My skills are diverse and scalable. I have always assumed a key player position on project teams and would appreciate the opportunity to apply my knowledge and expertise with a progressive company.
Thank you for your consideration in reviewing my application. I am available for an interview at a convenient time.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Cunningham
Resume:
Richard J. Cunningham 96 Hackleys Mill Road 703 328.4779 Amissville VA 20106
SUMMARY
Demonstrated experience in construction planning and management with design skills and advocacy for the environment provide a transition platform to sustainable building collaborations. A results goal oriented approach develops client confidence with solid commitment to project, details and team. Renewable energy and energy efficiency strategies combined with U.S. Green Building Council integrated rating systems provide synergistic gains to promote buildings as solutions. This is where I want to apply my skills. I am looking for an immediate career move working in the sustainable building industry. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Arch Type Productions, Inc. Amissville VA 1997-2009 Owner/President Design/build contractor, VA-BLD, Class A license, working closely with architects/designers on custom residential installations, additions, remodel, historical restorations in Washington, DC metro area. Presently directing a residential addition/remodel project registered under the EPA Energy Star home rating program.
Outstanding Projects: Cannan Christian ChurchWheaton MD2002-2004 New church, 13,000 sq. ft. commercial/assembly, ATP acted as construction manager serving church congregation, full site development, coordinate mechanical trades, structural fabricators, shop drawings, create/train construction crews with congregation labor. The structure offers a good example for concrete foundation poured in place and conventional truss framing with SIP panels over post & beam frame. International Building Code / International Residential Code Process permit plans, revisions, variances Negotiate owner contract Maintain change order log Negotiate sub contracts Progress meetings, meeting agenda minutes Shop drawing review Material specifications Progress photos CSI Format Estimating, value engineering
Accent General Contracting, Inc.Rockville MD 1984-1997 Project Manager Multi-million dollar project responsibilities from estimator, contract negotiator, field superintendent, and project manager. Accepted challenges as fully involved team member on increasingly complex projects. Incorporated PC software into the construction process in 1987, Lotus 123 and Harvard Project Manager.
Outstanding Projects: Kelly Residence / MuseumGreat Falls VA1992-1997 25,000 sq. ft. private museum required close sub contractor and shop drawing coordination. Full project involvement, 110%, from estimating, contract negotiation, project management. Site development, (blasting, utilities, well, septic, swimming pool, driveway, back-up power generation and storm water management). Designed as a commercial museum structure, (concrete foundation, concrete plank floors, steel structure, pyramid skylights); fitted out as a museum with galleries, library and archives, (UV protective glazing, humidity monitoring, lighting controls, media room, sound system); detailed as a residence, (kitchen, baths, millwork, marble, metal work).
Chancellors Rock FarmFlint Hill VA1991-1992 Dining pavilion, swimming pool and tennis complex. Awards of distinction from the American Institute of Architects and Virginia Masonry Institute. Architect, Richard Williams; Interiors, Jose Solice Betancourt; Landscape, Richard Burke & Assoc.
SUPPLEMENTARY EXPERIENCE Education 1972BA, History, New Paltz State University, New Paltz, NY, Military 1967-1969US Army, Corp of Engineers, Ft Belvoir VA, photogrammetric map compilation Topographic Training Team, Teheran Iran SP-5, Honorable Discharge Additional Experience and Training 2009Member USGBC-NCR, LEED Green Associate 2009EPA - Energy Star Partner 2008Eco-Build Conference, Washington DC 2001Sustainable Building Industry Council, green building guidelines workshop 1992University of Maryland, continuing education, business management 1987Montgomery County Community College, MD, continuing education, construction management & computer applications. 1977-1984American Solar Energy Society, ASES member, attended (5) national conferences, core focus: Solar Design, Passive Solar Design Handbook, J. Douglas Balcomb Berkeley Solar Group, CalPas-3 Thermal Modeling 1977-1984Builder, design collaboration, prototype solar buildings, Trombe wall, direct gain/clerestory, direct gain/integrated concrete, sunroom, greenhouses, PV solar 1977Goddard College, Plainfield VT, Social Ecology Program, solar house design 1975-1976Virginia State Water Control Board, hydrogeology groundwater technician Technical Expertise Energy-10 & Energy Plus, building energy modeling AutoCAD, LT 2000i, design/drafting Adobe Acrobat, 6.0 standard AIA Contract Documents, v3.4.5.173 Quick Books Pro Accounting, v6.0 Application Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Google Maps) FLIR Thermography, remote infrared sensing
