MATT FORNEY

9526 CAMELBACK PEAK CT ~ LAS VEGAS, NV 89148

PHONE (702) 348-4860 ~ EMAIL: mf7ec4fa@westpost.net
EXPERIENCED PROJECT MANAGER
* Develop and assist with the development of pre-construction planning, budgetin
g, contract negotiation and project organization in regards to new project build
s.
* Assure project execution is in accordance with policies, procedures and requir
ements approved by the company.
* Create material lists for all items, finalize pricing, update job costs with r
espect to change order estimates, approve contracts with subcontractors and comp
lete job folders.
* Coordinate the scheduling and management of all General Contractor operations
including on-site teams, vendors and subcontractors.
* Manage permit acquisition, tracking the financial status of projects and resol
ving client and project issues.
* Review final plans and specifications to ensure projects are completed by cont
ract deadlines, while coordinating all necessary inspections during the course o
f project.
* Schedule and coordinate all design and construction processes, including the s
election, negotiation and oversight of subcontractors and crews.
* Manage and track all construction costs, labor, material, equipment and develo
p reports to closely monitor project status.
* Establish and maintain professional relationships with architects, engineers,
subcontractors and suppliers.
* Facilitate overall leadership ensuring safe, profitable and timely completed p
rojects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BEST Installations Las Vegas, NV 2006 - 2010
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
* Managed the generation of $2.2 million in business averaging a profit margin o
f 25% during company's first year.
* Developed and implemented strategic and cost effective construction procedures
for a start-up company.
Actus Lend Lease, LLC Honolulu, HI 2002 - 2006
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER (2004-2006)
* Assisted in the management of a $150 million Phase I build of a $3 billion Mil
itary Housing Privatization Project.
* Integral member in strategic construction pre-con and buy-out that resulted in
over $1 million in company savings.
FOREMAN / SUPERINTENDENT (2002-2004)
* Supervised all aspects of field construction ensuring projects were completed
on time and within budget.
Hayato Board of Education Hayato, Japan 1999 - 2002
FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI 1995 - 1999
B.A. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
American Red Cross First Aid & Adult CPR ~ Certification
OSHA 10 Hr Construction Safety & Health Course ~ Certification
Corps of Engineers Training Course ~ Certification
Construction Quality Management for Contractor ~ NAVFAC PACIFIC
Computer Literacy: Proficient and knowledgeable in the use of various software a
pplications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer)
and Expedition.
Languages: Japanese (JLPT - Level III)