Scott Conover, QSP

Experience

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  Atkinson Construction

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2013

  • Played a critical role on the team that delivered a $99 million dollar Design-Build-Operate-Maintain project with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) on time and above the profit margin goal• Negotiated, assembled and analyzed bids from subcontractors to ensure procurement of 22 subcontracts within or under budget• Maintained proper accounting, budgeting, and forecasting and presented the analysis in monthly forecast meetings with Atkinson executives• Procured and managed contracts directly responsible in meeting and complying with the 16.2% Underutilized Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (UDBE) project requirement resulting in the prevention of $10 million dollars in penalties • Worked alongside senior management in the negotiation and estimation of $17 million dollars in change orders and $1 million dollars in Provisional Sum Authorization (PSA) extra work billings with Metro• Reviewed and managed day-to-day operations to easily track cost and equipment• Maintained operational metrics and industry reviews that were presented in monthly team meetings• Developed and maintained business relationships with over 25 outside contractors • Scheduled and managed construction operations to complete tasks on time• Reviewed plans, specifications and verified work in the field by both Atkinson and subcontractor crews• Managed and approved all payments made to Atkinson and to its subcontractors/vendors• Facilitated purchasing and delivery of material and equipment • Heavily involved in punch list and project close out operations Show less

  • Business Manager

    Jun 2011 - Mar 2013

  • Accounting Manager

    Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
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  Sully-Miller Contracting Co.

  May 2013 - now

  • Price and negotiate change orders with owner's construction manager • Coordinate design changes and revisions with engineer• Manage and oversee project team• Supervise all construction activities so that company goals are met for budget, safety, schedule production and quality• Prepare 4 week look-ahead schedule and submit monthly CPM schedule updates• Review monthly project forecast and cost report for financial reporting to ensure that the budget and margin goals are met• Perform project start-up and close-out duties• Submit owner billings, generate extra work bills and prepare subcontractor payments Show less

  • Regional Construction Manager - Public & Private Works

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Area Manager

    Mar 2020 - Oct 2024

  • Senior Project Manager/Estimator

    Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Project Manager/Estimator

    Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Assistant Project Manager

    Feb 2014 - Feb 2017

  • Estimator

    Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Electrical Estimator

    May 2013 - Nov 2013