• Address: 8002 Lynn Ave., Tampa, FL 33604 (map)
• Date Posted: 09/24/09

Allen L. Leavell
8002 Lynn Ave
Tampa, Florida 33604
Cell Phone: 813-716-6143
E-Mail Address:alleavell1@aol.com


September 12, 2009

Re: Project Manager/Superintendent Positions

To whom it may concern,

The purpose of this letter of introduction is to present my resume (Allen L. Leavell) to you, for consideration as a potential employee. I feel I can be a vital asset to your Company, as I am well versed in all aspects of Construction, with almost 40 years of dedicated service and experience.

I am a sincere and hard working individual, with a vast amount of construction knowledge and experience, including Commercial Building, Roads and Marine Construction. I am capable of performing the duties and responsibilities as either a Superintendent or Project Manager.

I recently completed the project management and oversight duties for the first phase of the “Port Of Miami 2020 Re-Development Program” projects here in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

I have attached an updated resume for your review and consideration.

Any additional Required Certifications can be obtained in a timely fashion.

Should you have any questions regarding same, please feel free to contact me as listed.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,


Allen Leavell


Professional Profile:
I am a forty year veteran in the construction industry, either acting in the capacity as a project superintendent, project manager or assistant project manager. I have a vast knowledge base in both the commercial building and marine construction industries, with the majority of my experience, in large local and government related projects. My career experience ranges from, multi-family housing projects, airport and cruise terminal buildings, port marine facilities, mid-rise commercial buildings, support facilities and infrastructures. I have consistently reviewed, performed and managed the following skills during my career as an owner’s representative project manager, project manager consultant or a project manager for a commercial general contractor.
Performance Skills:
Contract writing and reviews.
Estimating project cost and budgets.
Aid in preparation of design documents and reviews.
Specifications writing.
Claims review and processing.
Daily project documentation.
Coordination of contractors.
Project QC project oversight.
Inspection services and support.
Manage Design build projects, hard contracts.
Microsoft Applications: Excel, Word, Power Point, and Microsoft Project.
Material reviews and procurement.
Quantity Surveys and verification.
Local and State Government purchasing procedures.
Building Codes and regulations compliance.
Inspection FDOT Standards for Roads and Bridges.
FDOT Index Standards.
FDOT Quality Control Standards for Roads and Pavements.
Construction scheduling preparation, review and updates.
Review of contract drawing and specification.
Change order review and processing.
Payment application review and processing.
Field inspections for contract compliance.
Coordination meetings with design team and owner.
Coordinated with local Government agencies.
OSHA and safety requirements.
Legal preparation for claims or disputes.
Building layout and surveying.
Limited experience with Sure Track and Primivra.
Shop Drawing reviews for compliance with contract documents.
Estimating with Construction estimating 2008 program software.
Professional Accomplishments:
Self Employed as Consultant for C. G. Chase Construction Management, Inc. Miami, FL
Assistant Superintendent: RCCL New Port Facility at Falmoth, Jamaica. $140,000,000.00
Project Manager: Maintenance dredging and facilities operations relocation for RCCL at Port of Bayonne, NJ. Valued at $1,800,000.00.
Owner’s Representative/Project Manager: Port of Miami 2020 re-development program. Program budget was $140,000,000.00 plus with matching Grant funding. (Miami-Dade County)
Project Management and Oversight for two new cruise terminals. Valued at $70,000,000.00.
Project Management and Oversight for new security systems at existing parking garages, and cruise terminals. Valued at $1,300,000.00.
Project management and oversight for new Maintenance facility. Valued at $1,000,000.00.
Project management and oversight for existing utilities relocation. Valued at $1,200,000.00.
Representative for CH2MHill, Inc. and Bermello,Ajamial and Partners, Inc.
I co-worked with the following design/development program engineers: PBS&J, Inc., Parsons Brinkerhoff, Inc., DMJ Harris, Inc., Foster Wheeler, Inc. and BEA International, Inc...
I managed contracts with C. G. Chase Construction, Inc., the Haskell Corporation and Centex, Inc...
I aided County GIS Representative with status reports.
I aided County Legal Staff with claims resoulition and documentation.
Project Manager: Tampa Port Authority Capitol Projects with matching Grant funding attachments.
I Performed project manager duties under the direction of the Port and Assistant Port Engineer for Tampa Port Authority over a twelve year period. I supervised (2) two Port Employees along with (6) six field consultant (inspectors) from David Volkert & Associates, Inc. and Gee & Jenson Engineers, Inc. as onsite inspectors.
I was the project manager for Berth 208 Development Project. Project value $18,000,000.00. Project included new wharf, warehouse, 16 acre backland development with support utilities and infrastructure.
I continuously managed all types of Port Projects including new developments, maintenance of existing facilities, marketing projects, cruise terminals, dredging projects, roads, RR tracks, parking garages, marine facilities as well as anchor facilities for the City of Tampa on Port property.
I worked with and coordinated with the following Engineering Firms and agencies during design and construction phases: David Volkert & Associates, Inc., Gee & Jenson Engineers, Inc., Moffitt & Nichols, Inc., Turner/Kajima Architects and Engineers, Inc. and City of Tampa Capitol Projects Department.
I aided the Port Council prepare and settle any claims and disputes filed by the Contractors when requested.
I received both a (5) year and (10) year dedicated service awards from the Tampa Port Authority.
During my tenure at the Port of Tampa I advanced from Enginer II to a Senior Engineer position.
Professional Building Insoector: City of Tampa Building Department, Tampa, Florida
I achieved the requirements as a State Certified and SBCCI Certified Building Inspector for the city of Tampa, Florida. Areas of accomplishment included the inspections of University of South Florida non state commercial buildings,Private Mediacal buildings, Anheuser Busch Brewery expansions and Theme Park facilities.
I prepared several code related research papers for the City of Tampa Building Department for continuing advancement and understanding of the building code related topics. These research papers included “Safety Glazing and the Building Code” and “Concrete Construction Inspection and Placement” which were used to develop a continuing education program for both the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County Building Departments.
I received a (4) year outstanding service award from the City of Tampa Building Department for my hard work and dedication to the development of the building department.
I donated my time and participated every year in the Mayor’s “Paint Your Heart Out” program. This program utilized volunteer personnel, donated materials and paint from local vendors and suppliers for restoring the homes of the less fortunate inside the City Limits. The program was a huge success and a huge moral booster for the city image.
I Passed Registered Class A General Contractors exam.
C. A. Fielland General Contractors, Inc. and Cafco Engineers, Inc.
In 1968 I started my career as an assistant project manager at the “New Tampa Airport Facility” C. A. Fielland, Inc. had the construction contracts for several of the new airport terminal buildings as well as the new U.S. Post Office. I was responsible for tracking the shop drawings and RFI’s throughout the project under the supervision of the Project Manager.
Thereafter; I acted as a solo project manager on the company’s behalf for numerous commercial construction projects for such clients as General Telephone, Inc., Tampa Electric Co., The Edward J. De Bartello Corp., Southern Bell Telephone, Inc. and James Haley V. A. Hospital.
In 1982 I was project manager for a 130 Unit HUD Section 8 Housing Project in the Florida Keys. The Superintendent passed away during the early course of the project and I completed the project as both the project manager and superintendent.
I aided the engineering firm (Cafco Engineers, Inc.) in field activities and conceptual estimates for their design projects and design build projects when the commercial construction work was slack.
Performed DOT right-A-way surveys and cost estimates for Cafco Engineer, Inc..
Work History:
Assistant Superintendent Chase Construction Management, Inc, Miami, FL 2008 to present
project: New Port Facility for RCCL located in Falmoth, Jamaica VI
Project: Bayonne Dredging & Facilities Relocation
Project Manager/Project Oversight: Bermello, Ajamial & Partners, Inc. Miami, FL 2005 to 2006
Project: Port of Miami Re-Development Program
Project Manager/Project Oversight: CH2MHILL, Inc. Miami, FL 2003 to 2006
Project: Project Manager/Capital Projects
Tampa Port Authority Development Program Tampa Port Authority Tampa, FL 1992 to 2003
Professional Building Inspector: City of Tampa Building Department 1988 to 1992
Project Manager/Project Superintendent
C. A. Fielland,Inc./Cafco Engineers,Inc. 1968 to 1988 Tampa, FL
Education:
High School Diploma Chamberlain High School Tampa, FL 1964 to 1967
Continuing Education Credits
Project Management Course Work Tampa, FL 1968 to 2006
References:
References are available upon request.