Butch Peacock

Highly motivated professional and dedicated Senior Project Director with experience working in a highly competitive, dynamic and electrifying construction environment. Detailed, oriented and organized, with the ability to coordinate multi-million dollars projects while meeting set deadlines under extreme demands. Ensured to be an effective communicator who can easily interface with professionals on all levels.Planning / Goal Setting Produced installation schedule for site high voltage power distribution plan for excavation, conduit and cable installation and purchases so as to reduce material costs on project site. Coordinated with field staff on manpower and material installation in order to stay within budget and on schedule.  Crisis Management Successfully retained accountability with owner on replacement of power yard averting large amounts of back charges for delays to other crafts. Analysis / Problem Solving Developed and initiated a labor coding system to monitor and maintain labor for field personnel. Field management was motivated and aware of unacceptable labor installation. Restructured and implemented new labor procedures for installation saving 10% in labor costs.Innovation Produced and provided outline for usage of prefabrication of devices, feeders and branch circuits as a labor saving tool.  Produced design standards, engineering and installation requirements to perform prefabrication takeoffs. Devised an identification numbering system and shipping requirements to the project for system. This saved in costs of material on hand and reduced labor and storage cost.         Team ManagementSuccessfully introduced and provided members with required information, tools and resources to effectively execute and accelerate their performances and responsibilities in achieving the required results of using and purchasing a pre-fab system.

James (Butch) Peacock

1788 Clear River Falls Lane

Henderson, Nevada 89012

(702) 407-9908

Jpeac24080@Yahoo.Com

PROJECT DIRECTOR / SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / SENIOR ESTIMATOR

Highly motivated professional and dedicated Project Director/ Senior Project Manager / Senior Estimator with experience working in a highly competitive, dynamic and electrifying construction environment. Detailed, oriented and organized, with the ability to coordinate and estimate multi-million dollars projects while meeting set deadlines under extreme demands. Ensured to be an effective communicator who can easily interface with professionals on all levels.

Planning / Goal Setting

Produced installation schedule and pricing for site high voltage power distribution plan including excavation, conduit and cable installation and purchases so as to reduce material costs on project site. Coordinated with field staff on manpower and material installation in order to stay within budget and on schedule.

Crisis Management

Successfully retained accountability with owner on replacement of power yard averting large amounts of back charges for delays to other crafts.

Analysis / Problem Solving

Developed and initiated a labor coding system for estimating and monitoring and maintaining labor for field personnel. Field management was motivated and aware of unacceptable labor installation. Restructured and implemented new labor procedures for installation saving 10% in labor costs.

Innovation

Produced and provided outline for usage of prefabrication of devices, feeders and branch circuits as a labor saving tool with estimate as back up for outline.Produced design standards, engineering and installation requirements to perform prefabrication takeoffs. Devised an identification numbering system and shipping requirements to the project for system. This saved in costs of material on hand and reduced labor and storage cost.

Team Management

Successfully introduced, training subjects while providing members with required information, tools and resources to effectively execute and accelerate their performances and responsibilities in achieving the required results of using and purchasing a pre-fab system.

Contract, Purchases and Management

Directly responsible for approving all purchase orders based on estimated values for all dollars amounts with specific delivery times and locations. Interviewed, negotiated and approved all subcontractor contracts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Stiles and Associates. Las Vegas, NV. 2009 - Present

Estimator/ Consultant

Challenge:Duties and responsibilities include detailed takeoffs for verification of counts and preparing quotes to manufacturers, contractors and vendors.  Additional duties include direct calls on engineering firms to get fixtures specified.

CONTI ELECTRIC, Las Vegas, NV. 2007 - 2009

Project Director/Estimator

FONTAINEBLEAU RESORT AND CASINO, Las Vegas, NV.

(PROJECT WAS TERMINATED IN MAY 2009 DUE TO OWNER LOSING FINANCIAL BACKING)

Challenge: Recruited as Senior Project Manager and later promoted to Project Director responsible for $135 M dollar electrical construction contract for the Fontainebleau Resort and Casino.

Budget Management/Cost Control:Composed, estimated and developed pricing updates for project for various stages of design and construction provided value-engineering alternatives for cost savings to the original design. Ranked in the top 1% of Project Directors in the nation to successfully manage a $135M electrical project. The owner, as a result of losing financial backing, stopped the project at which time Conti Electric was on schedule and under budget.

Leadership/Team Building:Assisted and helped create a safe environment for the project site where crew members could work without fear of not going home at the end of the day. Project staff was given defined responsibilities to develop time schedules and material project costs for areas of construction under their immediate control. Established time line for delivery of reports for upper management and held all members accountable.

Contract and Change Management: Submitted and received approval of over $35M in change orders for the Garage, Ballroom and Convention Center. Changes were for systems changes, additions of controls, changes in security and surveillance and modification to the power requirements to include emergency/standby power.

FISK ELECTRIC - Las Vegas, NV. 2001 - 2007

Senior Project Manager/Estimator

MGM/Mirage City Center, Las Vegas, NV.

UNDERGROUND SITE POWER

Challenge: Establish acceptable estimated cost for contract to install underground medium voltage power distribution for the complete site.

Budget Management/Cost Control:Developed and presented to ownership management team with the pricing for a complete system to meet and/or exceed requirements per contract documents. Provided submittals of excavation equipment to be used, concrete formulas for encasement of duct banks, samples of splices and terminations for manholes and distribution gear connections and 750 MCM - 15 KVA Medium Voltage Cable samples to include specification information from manufacturers.

Leadership/Team Development: Created time requirements and schedule of durations for grid excavation and coordinated with other trades. Implemented installation requirements within manufacture specifications. Organized crew size and requirements for installation of cable. Resolved field delays of installation due and oversights of others.

Contract Approval and Change Management:Approved subcontractor proposals for work, reviewed and approved subcontractor's written contract. Received and forwarded pricing for cable purchase, terminations and splicing material and 6" PVC conduit purchase order. Estimated and implemented $12M change request for design modifications made by ownership.

Convention Center @ City Center

Challenge: Establish acceptable budget for the Convention Center to be built on site.

Budget Management/Cost development:Directly involved in developing unit pricing for estimate & ROM's during design stage of project. Provided owner with cost saving ideas on theatrical lighting, control systems, life safety and smoke removal, security and surveillance system, lighting, outlet locations and power distribution for Convention Center. Estimated price at that time was $80 Million Dollars.

FISK ELECTRIC - Las Vegas, NV.

Senior Project Manager/Estimator

Marriott Grand Chateau & Turnberry Tower III

Challenge: Establish and present to ownership for contract approval an acceptable estimate and scope of work for a competitive hard dollar contract.

Budget Management/Cost Control: Controlled the development of a competitive estimate for hard dollar project. Managed high-rise, high-end time-share condominium within walking distance of the Las Vegas Strip. Developed, implemented and purchased a manufactured prefab system. Standardized installation of over 90% of installations reducing labor costs.

Leadership/Team Building: Streamlined installation of prefab systems in a combined force with field management simplifying installation.

Contract Approval and Change Management:Obtained pricing quotes and approved subcontractor change request. Approved purchase orders for all major items; lighting, power distribution equipment, emergency generator, lightning protection, fire alarm, security/surveillance, and devices.

Value Engineering:Estimated and provided written description of proposed value engineering suggestions while maintaining the design intent of the project. Succeeded in developing a working relationship with owner in processing acceptance of proposals without delay.

Palms Casino & Hotel Tower II

Challenge: Establish and present to general contractor an acceptable competitive hard dollar bid for award of contract.

Estimating Management Control:

Defined, developed and guided an estimating team in providing a competitive hard dollar bid to be awarded the contract for the second tower at the Palms Hotel. Obtained and awarded a contract for $12M. Finalized pricing quotes for all major items; lighting, power distribution equipment, emergency generator, lightning protection, fire alarm and security/surveillance devices.

ANECO ELECTRICAL, Rivera Beach FL. 1999 - 2001

PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR

Wellington Green Mall, Wellington Florida

Challenge: Recruited for management of the largest project under contract by ANECO Electrical ensuring that the project and estimate would prove to be successful and profitable.

Budget Management/Cost Control: Controlled the development of a competitive estimate for hard dollar project.Managed 1,400,000 sq. ft. mail with a $12.5 M contract. Implemented labor installation standards, labor installation units and charted results for upper management.

Leadership/Team Builder: Identified, generated and instructed field leadership on systematized structured installations. Accomplished and received a combined field acceptance of labor installation standards.

Contract Approval and Change Management: Approved and negotiated with subcontracts and suppliers for purchases of material. Estimated and detailed scope proposals for changes in contract to general contractor.

DYNALECTRIC COMPANY, Las Vegas, NV.1988 - 1999

PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR

Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas NV.

Challenge #1: Chief Estimator for the price development of the casino in its entirety to include back of house and common areas, non-gaming public areas, convention areas, tenant areas, warehousing areas, restaurants and kitchens exterior lighting, power distribution system including emergency back generators, security and surveillance systems, CCTV and paging, change order requests, exterior lighting, volcano security lighting and power. Contract value $42 million dollars.

Estimating Management Control:

Defined, developed and guided an estimating team in providing a competitive ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) for the Mirage Hotel & Casino. Finalized pricing quotes for all major items; Lighting, Power Distribution Equipment, Emergency Generator, Lightning Protection, Fire Alarm and Security/Surveillance devices.

Challenge #2: Design, estimated, purchased and develop an approved installation of a required security and surveillance that meet or exceed Nevada Gaming requirements.

Design, Planning, Development, Engineering: Solicited and consulted with designers in order to develop plans and designs from industry leaders around the United States. Presented to owner's representative an interpretation of what was received from the industry leaders in a proposal developed and identified to satisfy the Nevada Gaming requirements for gaming establishments.Implementation of design, development of drawing and procurement of equipment proceeded with the execution of a GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) contract.

Budget Management/Cost Control:Pricing guidelines were established and followed during construction. Implemented labor installation standards, labor installation units and charted results for upper management. Negotiated estimate received from suppliers of material and equipment keeping pricing within estimated budgets. Ownership required a minimum of 3 bid prices on all proposals for an $8.3 M project.

Leadership/Team Builder: Identified, generated and instructed field leadership on systematized installations. Leadership style was established where the members were accountable to meet project goals. Empowered team members to accept definite areas of responsibilities, confirming schedules, challenging dates of completion, and expediting reports.

Leadership/Team Builder: Identified, generated and instructed field leadership on systematized installations that were required to meet FFA Specifications. Leadership style was established where the members were accountable to meet project time scheduled mile stones goals. Empowered team members to accept definite areas of responsibilities, confirming schedules, challenging dates of completion, and expediting reports.

Additional Projects between 1988 and 2007 furnished upon request.

Education

Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, B.A.

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