Christopher M. Forrest

7 N. Lakeside Drive West, Medford, NJ 08055

ph: (856) 375-3318 • fax: (609) 654-4713

email: chris.forrest1@yahoo.com

Summary

Over twenty years of experience with responsibility in general construction, supervision and training.  Demonstrated effectiveness in project management, planning and customer relations while completing multiple projects on-time and under budget in fast-tracked environments. Focused on the importance of client relationships, ultimately resulting in future projects.

Professional Experience

PRIME DESIGN, BLACKWOOD, NJ

Project Manager

September 2008 – 2010

•  Managed custom millwork projects, ranging from $100,000 to $3 million in cost.
    Clients included: TD Bank, Republic First Bank, NovaCare, Thomas Jefferson    

    Hospital, Kennedy Health Systems and several General Contractors.

•  Involved with all phases of engineering, production, and scheduling.
·  Effectively coordinated and liaised with client project and facility managers, sub-contractors, vendors,
    trades and unions.

·  Reviewed contracts and drawings, as well as, perform other responsibilities and assignments associated  
    with project managing as necessary.

CORESTATES ENGINEERING, SOUTH BOUNDBROOK, NJ

Project/Construction Manager

September 2007 – 2008

• Managed capital projects for TD Bank, Home Depot, LukOil and BJ’s.
   Projects consisted of renovations, maintenance and roll out programs up to $7 million in costs.

                • Coordinated phasing and scheduling with clients, oversaw all client vendors,
    hired sub-contractors, and worked with maintenance crews.

• Obtained sign–offs from client punchlists and any outstanding permits for close-out.

•  Responsible for providing progress reports during weekly client status meetings.     
    Updated client spread sheets weekly.

POLLARD CONSTRUCTION, BLACKWOOD, NJ

Project/Construction Manager

October 2003 – 2007

• Managed project renovations, facility upgrades and special programs for main   
   client, Commerce Bank up to $5 million.

· Interfaced with design company working on plan layouts for bank branches.

• Oversaw millwork installations for Commerce Bank branches and operations
   centers in addition to Phillips Seafood, Piazza de Giorgio, Christmas Tree Stores    
   and Mercedes Benz.

• Coordinated and supervised all sub-contractors (including union affiliations) on
    job site, set up work schedules, and obtain pricing from sub-contractors.

• Effectively communicate and liaison with facility and project managers on a              
                  regular basis. Perform other    responsibilities and assignments as necessary.

LESCO RESTORATIONS, INC., SPARTANBURG, SC

Project/Construction Manager

February 2000 – 2003

In 2000 and 2001, recognized as the most productive Project Manager

Lesco Restorations, Inc.

• Managed capital projects for First Union Bank, First Union Securities, Binswanger
   Properties and Cokesbury Bookstores. Projects consist of build-outs of existing
   structures, renovations and exterior upgrades.

• Responsible for property management and maintenance programs of First Union
   branches in assigned NJ, PA, MD and VA territories.

• Hired and supervised sub-contractors and coordinate all aspects of projects to
   completion. Secure bids, manage project expenses, and invoice clients using SBT
   accounting software program. Liaison with client company property managers.

• Directed and managed small construction crew employed by Lesco to perform
   minor services for preferred client companies.

KING LIMOUSINE, PRINCETON, NJ

Assistant Manager

February 1996 – February 2000

• Supervised and coordinated administrative and scheduling functions.

E. FORREST & SONS, INC., CROYDON, PA

Crew Supervisor

1984 - 1995

• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of pump and tank installation and related
   piping for the petroleum industry. Working knowledge of electrical probe and
   sensor installation, troubleshooting and repair.

• Managed installation crews and subcontractors. Scheduled labor and ordered
   materials from owner supplied engineering drawings and document packages.

• Supervised construction of small commercial buildings and additions. Performed
   renovations of existing buildings.

• Coordinated directly with owners' project managers and project engineers on
   work progress, schedules and technical problems.

• Directed cleanup of environmental spills and field sampling.

Certifications and Special Training

• Hazardous Waste Operations Course (OSHA)

• Ameron Fiberglass Piping Systems Training

• Owens Corning Fiberglass Tank Systems Training

Education

University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ

September 1984 - June 1985 September 1982 - June 1984

Major: Business Administration

References

Available upon request.