David R.

McGhee
8736 Springwater Drive
Richmond, Va. 23228
(804) 833-7211 * dm93a032@westpost.net
Highly experienced construction professional. A team player, who is flexible, d
etail-oriented, self-motivated with superior technical capabilities and integrit
y.
SKILLS SUMMARY
* Skilled in the ability to follow instructions; work well with others; handle a
fast paced environment and work well under pressure.
* Strong leadership and team building skills as well as effective communication
skills.
* Responsible to complete work under contract to time, cost and quality objectiv
es.
* Work well in a high pressure environment, quick study and very reliable to bri
ng the desired results.
* Self-starting, goal-oriented strategist whose confidence, perseverance and vis
ion promote success.
* Proficiency performing difficult and complex estimating activities typical to
the engineering and construction industry.
* Utilize organizational skills and improved efficiencies standards to produce c
onsistent and predictable profits.
* Computer skills include, Excel, Word, Power Point, Aspen Icaris, CPM Scheduler
, and various civil, general contractor estimating (ICE and RS Means) and electr
ical estimating (Estimatic, ConEst, McCormick and Accubid) programs.
* Skilled at organizing complex projects, defining project priorities, and deleg
ating tasks.
* Proven record of working within a budget.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Designed, estimated and constructed hundreds of commercial and industrial buil
ding projects of various sizes ranging from small to multimillion dollars. Provi
ded construction management services to construct a $2.4 million dollar ground-u
p amphitheater main structure and supporting complex in 4.5 months.
* Construction managed projects of varying sizes of up to $16 million dollars
* Largest single industrial project estimate was $ 4.3 million dollars
* Instrumental in the sales of various State of Virginia highway contracts as we
ll as in the sales of 120 new generator sales and 800 new customers for start-up
company.
* Invited seminar speaker and trainer in the electrical construction industry.
EXPERIENCE
Brown and Root/BE&K Engineering Che
ster, Va.
Lead Project Cost Estimator
2008-2010
* Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizin
g, and scheduling work.
* Conducted site investigations, quantity/material takeoff's, prepared project e
stimates and budgets, checked estimates for extensions, accuracy and errors.
* Contacted sub-trades, specialty services, truckers and suppliers for quotes. E
valuated quotations and recommended sub-trades.
* Conferred with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors o
n changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
* Executed daily operations of estimating department for DuPont Richmond Spruanc
e plant for EIT, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Civil, Process Piping, Structural,
and Thermal Insulation projects.

David R. McGhee
* Prepared cost, expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at reg
ular intervals for the duration of the project.
* Prepared and maintained a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontracto
rs.
Service Plus of Virginia, LLC
Richmond, VA
General Manager
2002 to 2008
* Managed and lead a team of employees through the entire construction process,
from pre-construction services to final completion.
* Managed sub-contractors from all fields, organizing and keeping track of all p
roject details, coordinating vendor and subcontractor pricing and performing pos
t bid assembly and post project analysis.
* Prepared estimates for use in selecting vendors and subcontractors.
* Set up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures.
* Acted as the Design Build Manager for electrical power generator applications.
Jobsite, Inc.
Richmond, VA
Construction Manager
1988 to 2002
* Trained and managed 255 construction foremen and achieved significant improvem
ents in their productivity and bottom line results.
* Consulted with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments and constructi
on foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
* Instrumental in sales of all of company's governmental contracts in Electrical
, Cat 5 & 6 cabling, and Fiber Optics.
* Extensive experience in computer room design and construction for governmental
agencies and private corporations.
* Responsible to design and specify interior lighting systems in office, classro
om and computer environments.
EDUCATION/AFFILIATIONS/SECURITY
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Architectural Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Electrical Engineering
* Publications: Electrical Foreman Training Manual
* License: Class "A" General and Electrical master license in state of Virginia
* Elected Vice President and President of the Central Virginia electrical Contra
ctors
* Association. Member for the AGC and ABC Associations.
* Security: Secret clearance from CIA, US Army, US Dept of Transportation and FA
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