This document is a resume for Paul G Graves summarizing his 20+ years of experience in construction project management. It outlines his objective of obtaining a management position in construction planning, coordination, or supervision. It then details his accomplishments in procurement, management, and consulting on a variety of project types. His resume emphasizes communication, organization, and computer skills. Recent experience includes roles as a construction management consultant and project manager on hospital, housing, and hotel renovations.

1. Paul G Graves
June, 2015 E-mail p_graves1@aol.com
OBJECTIVE
Obtaina challengingandrewardingpositioninthe managementof pre-constructionplanning,onsite
coordinationand/orsupervisionof variousconstructionprojects.
SUMMARY
 Over20 yearsof progressivelyresponsible positionsinthe constructionof numerousandvaried
stylesof projects.
 Substantial experience inspecializedconstructionincludinghotel,multiple housing,historic,
medical andinstitutional areas.
 Strong“hands on” managementwithcommunication andorganizational skills.
 Knowledgeanduse of Microsoftsoftware programsfor control overnumerouscontract and
constructiondocuments.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Procurement:
 Experience inwinningcontractsthrough bothcompetitive biddingand negotiatedstyles.
 Preparedandsubmittednumerousdocumentsincludingdetailedestimates,bonding
requirementsandqualificationstatements.
 Professionalcoordinationeffortswith clientsandteammembers.
 Expansive contactswithArchitects,Engineers,AuthoritiesHavingJurisdiction(AHJ),sub-
contractors and suppliers.
Management:
 Utilizingthe AIA formatsfordocumentationandpreparationof contracts,change orders,
applications forpaymentandcostbreakdowns.
 Maintainednumeroussystemsforfirmprojectcontrol includingschedules,submittals,
meeting(s) minutes,purchaseordersandproject“close-out”documents.
 Chairedregularonsite progressmeetingsandperformedfollow-uptaskstoensure
commitmentswere met.
 Providedconsiderable inputduringpre-constructionplanning,design,costingandvalue
engineering.
Consulting:
 Authoredanddirectedseveral consultingagreementsincludingoneswithThe HartfordSurety,
AllegisRealtyandthe Associationof ProfessionalsinInfectiousandEpidemiologyControl
(APIC).
 Advisedowner(s) andstakeholders onprojectstatus,problemareas,recommendationsand
effectivecontrolsforguidingproject(s) alongowner(s) desires.
 Assistedin litigationinvolvingbothcourtand arbitrationhearingsbyprovidingpictures,
documentsandtestimony.

2. MAJOR STRENGTHS
 Proficientinrecognizingproblemareasandpromptlyengagingnecessaryresourcesforquick
and satisfactorysolutions.
 Commandingcontrol of communicativeskillsandcomputerprogramstobringthe properand
professional“tools”tothe performance of on-site construction.
 Philosophytoprojectapproachistotallyorganized,upfrontpreparation.Thisisdone sothatthe
full projectteamacknowledgesandispreparedtodelivercomplex projectrequirementsina
timely,quality,code consciousandbudgetmindedmanner.
RECENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2014 - Current ConstructionManagementConsultant
2013 - 2014 MedStar St Mary’s Hospital Special ProjectsCoordinator
2010 - 2013 Hamel Builders,Inc. Site Manager
2009 - 2010 JDC Consultants ProjectManager
2005 - 2009 SunburstHospitality ProjectManager
EDUCATION
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Howard County Community College, Columbia, Maryland
Saint Joseph High School, Cleveland, Ohio
CERTIFICATIONS and SPECIALIZED TRAINING
OSHA 30 Hour Certification
CPR and First Aid training
The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development (CNHED)
-Seminar involving negotiating construction contracts (April, 2009)
-Seminar in construction project management (March, 2007)
KEY PROJECTS
MedStar St Mary’s Hospital,Leonardtown,MD
Thisprojectcalled“FirstFloorRenovations”beganwhenIwashiredandagreedthatmy
employmentwasforthe durationof the project.The major componentsof the projectincluded
renovationsinseveral keydepartmentsincludingthe PostAnesthesiaCare Unit(PACU), Diagnostic
Imaging,InformationTechnology,SleepLabandthe Main Laboratory.
WhitlockMills,JerseyCity,NJ
Thirtyfourbuildingsof which29 are new and 5 are historic.The historicbuildingsdatedfromaround
the 1870’s. All buildingsdedicatedtoapartmentsincludingaportionof affordable housingunitsunder
the oversightof the NewJerseyHousingandMortgage Finance Agency.Involvedextensive
reconstructionof majoron site utilitiesandenvironmentalissues.
ComfortInn,WestPalmBeach,FL
Extensiverenovationsincludedthe mainlobby,restaurantandmeetingroomareas.Emergency
repairsandre-constructionsdue toHurricane Wilmaandsevere damage.
REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST