REMINGTON T. BROWN

1304 N. Main St. apt 1S Bloomington, IL 61607

(618) 530-2024 ~ remington.brown06@gmail.com

~Willing to Relocate~

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Attain a position of responsibility that will best showcase my knowledge gained as a

Business Analyst, Project Scheduler (Primavera P6), Project Engineer, and Business Owner.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Project Planning, Analyzing, and Problem Solving ~ 5+ years

Over the past 8 years I have been developing my skills in Project Management, receiving a

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management. This afforded me a 4 year position as a

Project Planner/Engineer for a well-known Construction Contractor. I then continued on to

Owning and Operating my own Bar & Grill for about a year, learning the importance of

Resource Management and Process. I am currently working as a Project Planner/Business

Analyst for a large Insurance company in Central Illinois and completing PMP Courses to

expand my horizon as a Project Manager.

Construction Management by degree and 4 years’ on the job experience

Well rounded experience in the complete operation of construction. Holding positions in the

following departments; Project Scheduling, Project Management, Pre-Construction/Estimating,

and Quality Control. (Worked for one of the Top 100 General Contractors in the Midwest

according to ENR 2011/2012)

Business Owner and Operator

Direct hands-on experience as an entrepreneur. I was the owner and operator of a grill and

bar, which provided me ample experience in hiring, training, customer service, and team

building. I have learned the importance of Identifying problems and using sound judgment to

generate and evaluate alternatives.

FURTHER EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Minor: Business Administration

Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

CAREER PROGRESSION

Tek Systems IT ~ Bloomington, IL

Project Planner/Coordinator/Business Analyst

  · Create project schedules which determine project timeline and budget using actual

cost or estimates.

  · Analyze schedule data for baseline variance, timeline risk and budget risk.

  · Conduct work break down sessions to identify Dependencies, Issues, and Risks.

  · Track and manage resource allocations and actual reporting.

  · Collect status updates including actual hours and % work completed.

March 2013~ Present

Graduated: December 2009

The Boulevard Wingstreet Grill & Bar ~ Edwardsville, IL

Owner & General Manager

  · Use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make

recommendations on problems that arise.

November 2011~ November 2012

  · Oversee day to day operations of business.

  · Order and purchase food and beverage supplies

  · Hire, supervise, and train twenty employees in customer service and proper food

handling techniques

  · Handled all marketing, advertising, and event planning (20 to 300 guest events)

The Korte Company ~ Ft. Bragg, NC

Troop Family Medical Clinic

On-Site Scheduler

  · Used Primavera V6 Software to develop the baseline project schedule.

  · Knowledge of administrative functions of Primavera P6 & Suretrak (layouts, resources,

reports, and codes)

  · Work with project teams to identify key construction activities.

  · Setup project baseline schedules, update progress, and present reports.

  · Identify the critical path and ensure completeness of all resources attached to the

schedule.

On-Site Project Engineer / Quality Control Officer

  · Direct hands-on experience reviewing shop drawings & submittals.

  · Communicate with Engineers and Architects to determine accuracy and relevance of

information depicted on Drawings and in Specifications.

  · Coordinate schedule with Corps of Engineers Officer and Owners.

  · Process all pay requests and balance project budget with schedule.

  · Present a clear and convincing oral presentation to owner of the projects’ progress.

  · Maintain job site records, daily reports, RFI’s, RFC’s, and Drawing Logs as required.

The Korte Company ~ San Diego, CA

United States Postal Service Expansion

Project Planner / On-Site Project Engineer

  · Identify problems and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.

  · Set well defined and realistic goals to meet the schedule and complete the project

under budget

Site Safety Officer

  · Manage site safety for 25-40 craft personnel.

  · Direct weekly safety meetings and produce thorough daily safety reports.

  · Certification in “Competent Person Training” & “Confined Space Training”.

  · Plan and evaluate safety procedures of all contractors to determine the existence,

severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.

May 2010~December 2010

December 2010~October 2011

  · Review and approve shop drawings and submittals

  · Project startup and development of subcontracts.

  · Develop project closeout documents (Warranty info, Owner’s & Maintenance Manuals)

The Korte Company ~ St. Louis, MO

Scheduler / Project Planner

  · Use of Primavera V6 & Suretrak Scheduling on multiple projects to ensure milestones

and activities are cohesive.

  · Provide updated schedules to multiple project managers.

  · Develop schedule summaries for multiple projects.

  · Assist project manager in complete process of construction.

  · Contract writing, quantity-takeoffs, & review of Subcontractors Scope of Work.

  · Review and approve shop drawings/submittals.

  · Assist Superintendent as needed.

The Korte Company ~ Highland, IL

Quality Control

  · Schedule and attend pre-planning sessions with Superintendents.

  · Worked with Project Executives on the design of an online Quality Control Manual to

aid Project Managers and Superintendent’s on the proper way to complete

construction.

  · Devised company contracts, notices, and form letters with Project Executives.

Estimating / Pre-Construction

  · Establishing Bid: Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals and other

documents.

  · Prioritize and organize deadlines for bids, determine and develop project general

conditions.

  · Set up Project: Determine the appropriate bid divisions. Provide all other standard bid

book tabs according to the Estimating Department Procedural Manual.

  · Project Bidding: Review plans and request any additional information from the

architect. Follow up with subcontract and material bidders to ensure bid coverage.

Review and qualify returned bids.

  · Bid Submission: Review complete bid breakdown and proposal with the Project

Manager.

The Korte Company ~ Las Vegas, NV

Nevada Cancer Institute

Field Engineer (Intern)

  · Directed and scheduled meetings with county inspectors

  · Erosion and Hazard Dust Control Officer

  · Perform Day-to-Day site inspections and safety presentations.

  · Progress schedules activities

  · Donnewald Distributing Center

  · Troop Family Medical Clinic

May 2008 ~ September 2008

September 2008 ~ December 2009

January 2010~ May 2010

CONTRIBUTIONS TO SPECIFIC PROJECTS (over $25M)

Greenville, IL

  · Nevada Cancer Institute – Research. Bldg Las Vegas, NV

  · United States Postal Service – Expansion

  · NAVFAC – Special Weapons Assessment Crane, IN

  · Air Products Manufacturing Expansion

Ft. Bragg, NC

San Diego, CA

St. Charles, MO

OSHA 10 hour

PMP Training

AFFILIATIONS AWARDS & ABILITITES

Primavera P6

Agile Development

Scheduler/Quality Assurance

Scheduler/Field Engineer

Field Engineer

Safety Officer/Engineer

Project Planner

Project Planner

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Multiple AIA Awards