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Jerry Taylor ( Available )
Clinton, Tennessee - 37716 USA
Expertise :Project Management, Construction Quality Control, Land Development
Status :Citizen
Job Type :
All - W2,1099
Position :Management Occupations, Architecture and Engineering, Construction and Extraction

Resume
 
Summary


Project Manager, Construction Manager, Acquisition Manager, Quality Control Manager


A professional with over 20 years of project management with a emphasis on civil construction .I have a high degree of experience in cost control and estimating, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, site development, problem solving and budget Administration. Proven record of success analyzing all aspects of a project or area of responsibility, investigating and determining if monies are spent appropriately, improving the estimating process for actual, reducing expenses and improving the efficiency of operations.
PROJECTS
Directed the construction of a causeway bridge that led to the generation of millions of dollars in additional revenue by the connection of multiple properties.
Managed completion of 3 high-density housing projects that produced a high return on the investors dollars.
Managed the construction of 2 Master Planned Communities from raw land through turnover. Each was approximately 5 thousand acres in size with a total of 20 thousand lots.
Managed multiple road and utility construction projects simultaneously.
Developed properties following rejection of ineffective construction and site plans, eliminating the expense of hiring outside firms.
Managed the construction of 5 PGA golf courses and associated amenities with each 1.


With over 20 years of progressive experience in the Government, Construction, Land Development and Quality Control industries with experience in all phases of contracts, management of road, highway and utility infrastructure construction.


Employment

2008 -  2008
Land Development Site Inspector

City of Charlotte Charlotte , NC
Responsible for the inspection of all development in my assigned area which included residential, commercial and industrial development which include the enforcement of the city's land development standards. Performed final inspections prior to acceptance and signed off on those inspections.


2005 -  2008
Project Manager

Construction/Acquisitions
Managed the construction of 3 Master Planned Communities from acquisition to sales. Duties included all infrastructure and amenity construction, road and lot layout, final platting, negotiating with outside venders, contractors and engineering and testing firms. Met with various government agencies for permitting requirements and zoning/development restrictions. responsible for project turnover to the different entities .I located future properties for possible development and produced land plans and feasibility plan for the properties.


2004 -  2005
Project Manager

Bluegreen Corporation Boca Raton FLA
Managed the construction of 3 Master Planned Communities from time of acquisition through finished lots which included all infrastructure and amenity construction, lot and road layout, pricing of lots and addressing property owners or future property owners concerns, responsible for all permitting. Served on the Property Owners Association Board and The Architectural Review Board. Responsible for finalizing projects and final acceptance by all parties concerned. Prepared development cost estimates and schedules for departmental use and approval, negotiating contracts with outside vendors. Maintained all project documentation for turnover.
Association Board and The Architectural Review Board. Responsible for finalizing projects and final acceptance by all parties concerned. Prepared development cost estimates and schedules for departmental use and approval, negotiating contracts with outside vendors. Maintained all project documentation for turnover.


2003 -  2005
Project Manager

Solid Construction Loudon , TN
Responsible for project management of projects ranging from road and utility construction to building and building renovations. Prepared cost estimates and schedules, maintained accurate records for monies spent and met with local and state agencies to update schedules and obtaining of permits.


2002 -  2002
Construction Manager

Cooper Homes Loudon , TN

Responsible for site development of multiple high-density housing projects from raw land to finished lots which included all infrastructure and amenity construction, road and lot layout, final platting and project turnover. Responsible for obtaining all permits for development work.

Provided both engineering and cost estimates for present and future projects, all documentation, pay estimates, change orders, bonds, punch lists and final acceptance. Performed other duties as requested by the Division Director and the President.


1993 -  2002
Construction/Engineering Manager

Cooper Land Development Loudon , TN
Responsible for the development of 2 Master Planned Communities from raw land to finished lots which included construction management for all infrastructure and amenity construction for residential and commercial development, road and lot layout, construction and material inspection and testing. Coordinated the efforts of multiple project participants, contractors, engineers, utility companies and government entities. Generated engineering and cost estimates and schedules for various projects and yearly budgets and all documentation pertaining to the different projects. Provided technical assistance to the sales force and addressed concerns of property or potential owners and residents.


1992 -  1993
Level II Civil Quality Control Inspector

Stone and Webster Engineering corp ., Decatur ALA

Performed civil quality control duties as they pertained to Nuclear Plant Outage/Shutdown. These included protective coatings, anchor bolt and concrete inspection. received all safety training for nuclear plant construction and outage work, personal radiation monitoring, protective clothing application and respirator training. Received all certifications required.


1991 -  1992
Construction Engineer

II

Responsible for the construction management of numerous roadway improvement projects with budgets ranging from 5 to 20 million dollars each. Supervised a staff of other subordinate construction engineers. Generated and reviewed Critical Path schedules using Primavera P-3 software, reviewed plan feasibility with regard to constructability and effectiveness of project planning, material inspection and testing. Responsible for all documentation for all projects and final turnover of records. Generated cost estimates for future projects. Was responsible for all nuclear testing equipment and safety training for the use of the equipment. Met with consultants, contractors, local and state agencies for schedule and budget updates.


1986 -  1990
Project Inspector/Construction Manager

Cooper Communities Loudon , TN

Provided construction management, quality control inspection and material testing for various land development projects pertaining to Master Planned Communities which included road and utility, base and paving, golf course and other amenity construction. Generated engineering and construction estimates and schedules for present and future projects. Supervised a team of construction inspectors. Conducted pre-bid, bid letting and pre-construction conferences. responsible for all documentation and the final turnover. Provided technical assistance and answered questions and concerns of sales associates, property owners and prospective property owners.


1985 -  1986
Level II/III Civil Quality Control Inspector

Virginia Power Company Richmond , VA

Responsible for drilling and grouting operations on a Pump Storage Project located in Bath County, VA. Duties included directing contractor activity, boring location and depth, grout mixtures and pressures and concrete repair. assigned inspector to their work location and responsible for all documentation relating to the project.

concrete repair. assigned inspector to their work location and responsible for all documentation relating to the project.


1982 -  1984
Level II Civil Quality Control Inspector

Stone and Webster Engineering Corporation Oak Ridge , TN and Homestead FLA

Responsible for field inspection and testing of soils and aggregates of work in progress. Performed all lab tests pertaining to soils and supervised and trained lab personnel. Received all safety training for personal radiation monitoring, protective clothing application and respirator training. Received all certifications required.


1977 -  1982
Civil Engineering Associate

Tennessee Valley Authority Hartsville , TN and Knoxville , TN

Responsible for soils and concrete inspections and material testing as they related to a nuclear plant under construction. Performed Quarry, asphalt and concrete batch plant inspections. Responsible for environmental drilling activities, directing the drill crews as to location and depth of borings, selection of proper sampling equipment, accurate in place testing and sample preservation, maintained all drill logs, performed visual and manual classification of samples and reported abnormal conditions to project geologist Maintained all equipment maintenance.


1970 -  1977
Engineering Aide

II




Education

H.S. Diploma - 1970
Jacksboro High School , Jacksboro , TN
1973
Tennessee Department Of Transportation , Knoxville , TN

Certification in Soils , Concrete , Quarry , Batch Plant , Asphalt Plant and Nuclear
Density Gauges
1978
Tennessee Valley Authority , Knoxville , TN
ANSI Level II Certifications in Soils and Concrete Inspection and Testing , Quarry and Batch Plant Inspection and Nuclear Density Testing Equipment
1982
Department of Energy , Oak Ridge , TN
ANSI Level II Certifications in Soils and Concrete Inspection and Testing
1991
Auburn University , Auburn , ALA
Courses in Project Scheduling and Control
1991
Evans Technology , Roswell , GA
Training in Primavera P - 3 , Expedition and ESP Software
1992
Tennessee Valley Authority , Decatur , ALA
ANSI Level II Certifications for Protective Coatings , Anchor Bolt and Concrete Inspection and Testing .
1995
PGA , Orlando , FLA



Training

Golf Course Construction and Management


Miscellaneous

Provided construction management and inspection for highway and bridge construction projects. Performed quarry, batch plant and asphalt plant inspections and testing Received all certifications required. Prepared an approved pay estimates and responsible for all project documentation.