Charles Lawson

1139 Oakridge Denison TX 75020 214-404-9339 cl55dc8e@westpost.net

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To advance my Project Management/ Construction Superintendent Career

CAREER PROFILE

ACCOMPLISHED PROJECT MANAGER / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER offering a solid educational

background, over 15 years experience and a strong record of performance in qual
ity control, project development, cutting-edge construction methods and profitab
ility. Significant qualifications include:
Working in commercial construction activities for ground up stand alone project
s, tenant finish out, restaurant light industrial, malls, parking garages, schoo
ls, historic restoration and green projects.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Extensive experience in project development by leading, negotiating, plan revie
w, permitting with local, state and federal agencies.
Comfortable with new and innovative construction products and techniques.
Maximizing opportunities and delivering results.
Meeting deadlines with quality results through time management and attention to
detail.
Continually achieving high levels of productivity and efficiency through planni
ng, prioritizing and multi-tasking.
Prevents fines and delays by complying with, and enforcing codes. Maintains sa
fe, secure and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards, pr
ocedures and complying with legal regulations.
Interacting well with people at all levels regardless of their cultural, econom
ic or social backgrounds.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management Quality Management Supervision/Delegation

Supply Management Word, Excel, MS Project Managing Profitability
ADA, OSHA, EPA, IBC Estimating, Primavera
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Farwest Development Inc. Tucson, AZ
2007 to present
In charge of all phases of construction activities (bidding, budgeting, scheduli
ng, job costing), monitoring the operations, and preparing detailed scheduling a
nd budget analysis. Assist sub-contractors with quality control, testing and cod
e compliance. Inspire team to accomplish common goals and develop strong busine
ss partnerships. Commercial and Government projects including Funston Shoppett F
ort Riley Kansas, Gramaldis Pizza Dallas Texas, Gramaldis Pizza San Antonio Texa
s. These projects are fast-paced schedules with multi-level involvement from own
ers, subcontractors and local government. All phases of construction, permitting
and scheduling, meeting project goals and budgets, and maintaining a safe, clea
n job site fall within accountability.
Approved construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases; ob
taining approvals from lenders and owners.
Prevented fines and interruptions by complying with, and enforcing, codes.
 Maintained safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcin
g standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Updated job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging construction pract
ices and standards; participating in educational opportunities; reading professi
onal publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional
organizations.
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT / CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SOUTHFROK CONSTRUCTION, 2003-2007
Commercial and retail projects including IHOP, Chilis, Bostons Pizza and office
conversions. These ground-up projects are very fast-paced schedules with multi-l
evel involvement from owners, subcontractors and government. Responsible for all
phases of construction, permitting and scheduling, meeting project goals and bu
dgets, and maintaining a safe, clean job site. Completes construction projects
by planning, organizing, and controlling projects; completing quality inspection
s; supervising sub-contractors and staff.
Accomplished construction objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigni
ng, scheduling, and disciplining sub-contractors; communicating job expectations
; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions. Manages sub-contractors by
locating, evaluating, and selecting sub-contractors; monitoring and controlling
performance.
Designed by contributing construction information to strategic plans and revie
ws; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standar
ds; resolving problems; identifying construction management system improvements.
Met construction budget by monitoring project expenditures; identifying varianc
es; implementing corrective actions, monitors budget information and tracks job
schedule.
Accomplished construction project results by defining project purpose and scope
; calculating resources required; establishing standards and protocols; allocati
ng resources; scheduling and coordinating staff and sub-contractors; evaluating
milestone assumptions and conclusions; resolving design problems; evaluating and
implementing change orders.
Approved construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases; ob
taining approvals from appropriate entities.
Prevented fines and interruptions by complying with, and enforcing, codes.
Maintained safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcin
g standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Enhanced organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new a
nd different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishmen
ts.

EDUCATION

DeVry Richardson Texas

Business Management
Bachelors Degree in Project Management (expected Graduation 2012)
North Lake Collage, Irving Texas
Curriculum included Business/Labor Management
American Technical Collage, Bakerersfield CA.
Core curriculum electrical engineering degree
Durango High School Durango Colorado

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Project and Outlook.
Primavera, QuickBooks Pro.
15 plus years Commercial Construction Experience