I am seeking a permanent position with a private developer / real estate firm as a construction manager / owners representative that will utilize my 7 years of field supervision and 7 years of procurement and bidding new work.
Resume:
RYAN FARRAR
1542 Mount Eagle Place – Alexandria, VA 22302 (571) 243.6513 • rhino17rhino[AT]gmail.com
PROFILE
I am seeking a permanent position with a private developer / real estate firm as a construction manager / owner’s representative that will utilize my 7 years of field supervision and 7 years of procurement and bidding new work.
As a solutions-focused, diligent professional with a comprehensive background in all phases of multi-million dollar construction projects for both private-sector and government clientele. Calm demeanor in the face of difficulties; ability to manage multiple projects while working under pressure in fast-paced environments. Effectively defines, develops and implements targeted action plans to maximize productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Team Leadership • Strategic Planning • Process Improvement • Research & Analysis • Project Management Verbal & Written Communications • Relationship Building • Problem Solving • Policy/Procedure Development • Bidding & Design
KEY PROJECTS (Select List)
· Smithsonian Institution Patent Office Building $180 Million
· Co Wal-Mart RDC #4078 $32 Million & Wal-Mart FDC #6075 $43 Million
· Shreveport Regional Airport $63 Million
· Marriott Marquis Washington DC Quadrangle Development Corporation $ 375 Million
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO. (1999 – 2012)
Lead Estimator (2007-2012) -- $1.4 Billion of new work
Assistant Project Manager (2006) -- $10 Million renovation project
Area Superintendent (2005-2006), Project Engineer (2004-2005), Office Engineer (2002 - 2004), Estimator (2001 - 2002) -- $178 Million renovation of a National Historic Landmark
Office Engineer (2000-2001) -- $65 Million of various projects
Field Engineer (1999 – 2000) -- $23 Million project
Strategically prioritize, plan, coordinate, and drive projects to ensure a requirements compliant completion in accordance with project timelines and budgets. Apply dynamic strategic planning, prioritization and project management skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards. Served as Lead Estimator in the procurement of over $1 Billion in new work, including facilitating the development of design build strategies and pricing, analyzing subcontractor pricing proposals in a competitive bid environment. Effectively integrated schedules - project CPM and 4 week look aheads. Designed, developed, and implemented detailed quality control programs on jobsites, as well as submittals.
· Train, mentor, and supervise a diverse range of team members and field staff in accordance with organizational goals and objectives.
· Demonstrate exceptional management and engineering skills in overseeing issues involving project profit margin, general conditions, and insurance, as well as serving as a key point of contact for owner, architect, and subcontractors.
· Successfully managed the development and execution of the Quality Control Program.
· Diligently evaluate subcontractor pricing proposals, with an emphasis on continually
increasing project profit margins through successful buyout gains in procurement.
• MEP Coordinator for over $85 Million of new work
• Responsible for project closeout on projects totaling more than $150 Million
• Worked on the successful procurement of $1.4 Billion of new work
• Promoted 5 times in 13 years
• Responsible for safety for over 200 craft workers at a single time
• Negotiated over $50 Million in change orders on various projects
• Wrote over $250 Million in contracts
• Field supervision for over $390 Million of work
• Tracked and maintained project deliveries for over $250 Million worth of work
• Developed and maintained master CPM Schedule for over $175 Million dollars of work • Achieved buyout gains of over $30 Million dollars
• Supervision of several dozen staff members in various roles
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University - Full paid academic scholarship - 1995 to 1999 Bachelor of Science degree
