DENNIS K. BIRTHISEL

 

380 Birchwood  §  Huffman, Texas 77336

713-553-3512  §  dennisk9@yahoo.com

 

MANAGEMENT PROFILE

Currently Employed with TPS Wiring Solutions

Sr. Construction Manager for South Texas. My duties included managing the day-to-day construction with multiple crews at multiple locations all over South Texas. Forecasting construction starts and completion dates and reporting them to the Project Manager and or customer. Maintaining a high level of quality and safety. Ordering and tracking material from suppliers to contractors and to our in house Construction Superintendents. 

November to Present

I have been self-employed managing my own contractors performing various types of light construction and maintenance from site surveys, pulling permits, building roads to cell sites, building and repairing fences, clearing compounds, shelter roof repair, power-washing/painting. Whatever the job required.  Career

 

March 2014 to October 2014

Andrew Corporation as a Construction Superintendent working on Multi Tennant Improvement Projects pulling and closing construction permits. Performing Site visits, Building material list and Overseeing construction for interior and exterior construction locations. With my knowledge of commercial interior build outs and remodeling. I was in charge of managing and overseeing the construction of commercial space to accommodate new equipment and offices, road construction, installation of fiber and communications to new structures. This entailed all phases of construction from the ground up from engineering to paint.  

 

March 2012 to March 2014

EXI-Parsons as a Construction Manager/Superintendent. 

Overseeing construction on the T-Mobile LTE Project in the Houston area.

§    I was task with the testing and installation of the fiber on the towers and inside the equipment.

 

§    My duties included managing the day-to-day construction with multiple crews at multiple locations. Forecasting construction starts and completion dates and reporting them to the Project Manager and or customer, maintain a high level of quality and safety. Ordering and tracking material to contractors, both T-Mobile and NSN materials along with Parsons provided material, Managing the office and two additional Construction Superintendents.  

 

February 2008 to March 2012

Goodman Networks as a Superintendent/Project Manager. Overseeing installations for Multiple Commercial Interior Build Outs and tenant improvement’s simultaneously utilizing multiple crafts and crews to maintain a short and strict completion date for UMTS, LTE, and maintenance projects primarily for ATT.

§    Managed projects totaling $10 million, for several known large wireless company over five years.

§    Commercial interior remodeling and tenant improvement this required managing construction of new spaces in a occupied commercial setting to accommodate new Telecommunication equipment and offices. This also included many industrial types of construction projects to fill in gaps in cell phone coverage.

With my knowledge of interior build outs and remodeling. I was overseeing the construction of commercial space to accommodate new equipment.  

·   Worked closely with site acquisition and the tower owners to insure the correct installation process.

·   Maintained a strict level of safety and quality required by the company and customer.

NOTE: Both of these projects required working closely with leasing and others to make sure we stayed in the designated areas (Right of Way) for installing new cable and dealing with all of the unknowns that go with it.

 

November 2006 to February 2008

EXI-Parsons as a Construction Superintendent. 

Overseeing construction on the T-Mobile UMTS Project in Dallas then transferred to the Denver Colorado Market to get it back in productivity for the UMTS Project launch date. I was the only Superintendent for the IDEN/CDMA Consolidation Project in the Region with this accomplishment record.

 

November 2004 to February 2006

O’Donnell/ Snyder Construction.

I was task with managing multiple Multi Tennant construction locations simultaneously. Some of my accomplishments with O’Donnell/Snyder was a full three floor build out over one hundred thousand Sq. ft. each.

§    Managed projects valued $2 to 3.5 million at multiple construction locations simultaneously. Some of my accomplishments with O’Donnell/Snyder was a full three floor build out over one hundred thousand Sq. ft. each. Full floor remodels located at Petroleum companies and many other smaller jobs as well.

§    Multiple tenant improvement and raw space projects valued in the $100,000.00 to $250,000.00 range.

§    Remodeled Elevator Lobbies.

§    ADA Upgrades to Existing Restrooms on multiple floors.

 

 

 

2000 to 2004

American Tower as a Sr. Project Manager

Maintained oversight for construction of communication sites and co-location projects in Houston and Dallas as well as Arkansas and Tennessee, for all major cellular providers.

 

1998 to 2000

Brown and Root Halliburton a Construction Supervisor

Working in Bosnia, Serbia, Kosovo and various other locations on that side of the world, as lead electrician and with commercial construction experience I was in placed in charge of construction of many types of structures using local help and limited resources, this proved very challenging.

 

 

Accomplished Project Management Professional

Qualified by 25+ year’s progressive experience in construction and maintenance environments for commercial and industrial projects. Recently responsible for management of wireless communication site construction in several states.

Demonstrated ability to manage entire construction process

Insure compliance with specifications, standards, deadlines and budgets. Efficiently oversee multiple projects simultaneously. Strength with estimating and proposal development, as well as plan reviews and architect interaction.

Proven effectiveness in developing and administering budgets, and analyzing and amending contracts. Handle vendor relations and material purchasing, as well as bid processes and selection and scheduling of crews. Oversee quality of workmanship throughout project and final acceptance.

Superior problem-solving and communication skills. Accurate in preparation of schedules, change orders, submittals and other documentation. Strong computer skills with MS Project, Oracle, Windows 2007, MS Word, MS Excel, Word Perfect and Print Artist.

 

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

 

§    Managed projects totaling $3.1 million, with profit margin in 26% range, and projects valued at $2.6 million with 33% margin.

§    Led completion of 441 satellite XM/Sirius radio sites, total of 336 wireless new and existing wireless sites.

§    Successfully managed $450,000 project to construct communication site comprising 350’ tower, Communication building, 600-amp electrical service and 41 antennas, for state transportation department. Completed on schedule, under budget and with 18% margin.

§    Achieved profit margin in 30% range for construction of ATT new technology wireless GSM overlay sites, valued at $850,000.

§    Completed construction of Seventy Seven wireless co-location sites in South Texas, achieving approximately 23% margin on project valued at $500,000.

§    Directed completion of $122,000 Texas University project, with profit margin in 26% range.

§    Managed projects totaling $3.1 million, with profit margin in 26% range, and projects valued at $2.6 million with 33% margin.

 

                                                                                 A Zero Punch List is the Goal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DENNIS K. BIRTHISEL

 

380 Birchwood  §  Huffman, Texas 77336

713-553-3512  §  dennisk9@yahoo.com

 

Construction Supervisor and Maintenance Manager

Brown & Root, Houston, Texas – 1997 to 1999 and 1988 to 1995

§    Responsible for multimillion-dollar projects in Bosnia, working directly with US military organizations and 40+ local employees of various nationalities. (97-99)

§    Areas of expertise included U.P.S. and generator systems, interior office construction and computer, security, heating, cooling, fire and security systems.

§    Served as Facilities Maintenance and Construction Supervisor under contract to major oil company. Assumed leadership of tenant build-outs in four-building commercial facility as well as maintenance projects to facility, central plant and cafeteria. Managed both internal crews and outside contractors. (88-95)

§    Additionally served as Electrician for commercial and industrial projects in several locations.

 

§    Areas of expertise included U.P.S. and generator systems, interior office construction and computer, security, heating, cooling, fire and security systems.

§    Served as Facilities Maintenance and Construction Supervisor under contract to major oil company. Assumed leadership of tenant build-outs in four-building commercial facility as well as maintenance projects to facility, central plant and cafeteria. Managed both internal crews and outside contractors. (88-95)

§    Additionally served as Electrician for commercial and industrial projects in several locations.

 

Construction Supervisor and Maintenance Manager

Brown & Root, Houston, Texas –

 

·   Managed day to day maintenance on a twenty-seven acre facility. (Dacoma and 290 Facility) This included all interior renovations and modifications for all phases of the work performed.

·   Tennant Improvement of on campus cafeteria, multiple labs.

·   Central plant upgrades and maintenance. 

·   Construction of new office spaces for Exxon employees.

·   Generator and UPS Systems, new installations and upgrades

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

§    OSHA Training for Supervisors – through Brown & Root Enhanced Management program

§    Flash Training - CommScope, Eupen and Andrews certified

§    Safety, CPR and First Aid training – through several employers

§    Journeyman Electrician – current license and City of Houston certification

§    HVAC Classes.

§    Plumbing Classes

§    Fiber Testing through ODM

§    OSHA 10Hr

§    OSHA 8Hr

 

REFERENCES

 

§    Letters of recommendation, performance reviews and contact information for references are available upon request.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DENNIS K. BIRTHISEL

 

380 Birchwood  §  Huffman, Texas 77336

713-553-3512  §  dennisk9@yahoo.com

 

 

 

ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

 

Enclosed is a résumé outlining my qualifications for your review, in consideration for a career opportunity as a Commercial Construction Superintendent.

 

Currently I am seeking a position where my talents will contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization. I believe that my professional skills and personal integrity will be a valuable addition to your team.

As reflected, I offer a 25-year construction career that includes fifteen years in Managing Commercial Projects. I am a highly motivated and dedicated professional with a wide range of knowledge, a strength in leadership and collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals.

 

Areas of particular strength include: Fifteen years of training and experience in the Mechanical (HVAC), Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Systems in a Commercial setting of construction.

The ability to work with local Building Inspectors to meet all requirements so we may continue on schedule.

 

Punch as we go. A Zero Punch List is the Goal.

 

The ability to work directly with engineers and architects and customers to understand exactly what they want.

§    Turnkey project management from sale through client acceptance

§    Overall planning, scope development, budgeting and scheduling

§    Administration of budgets and bids from $50,000.00 to $500,000.00 Independent of the original project.

§    Familiar with RFI’s, RFC’s, RFP’s, Submittals, to engineers and contractors and the importance of recording all correspondences and approvals of all involved.

§    Fiber Optic, in building internet and Telephone communications, wireless and Microwave Communications.

§    Site development including land and street access.

§    Excellent record of delivery within time, budget and profit margin objectives

§    Experience in Permitting, Leasing, Change Orders

 

I would appreciate the opportunity to further discuss your needs. To arrange for an interview, please contact me by e-mail or telephone. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Dennis K. Birthisel

Enclosure: Résumé