Edward A.

Muse
1943 Lantana Lane
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 746-9017
emc1ef50@westpost.net
Qualifications Summary
Diverse background in Project Management and Construction Management. Ability to
manage highly effective teams that have produced on time and under budget deliv
erables to clients. Considered to be dedicated, organized, and analytical with a
high level of ethics. Demonstrated success managing multiple projects and tasks
and resolving complex issues in a timely and cost effective manner. Excellent c
ommunicator with proven skills cultivating positive relationships and strategic
alliances. Key competencies include:
* Project & Program Management
* Vendor & Contractor Liaison
* Multi Site Construction & Operations
* Customer Relations & Support
* Contract & Agreement Negotiations
* Quality & Safety Assurance
* Workflow Planning & Scheduling
* Bidding, Budgeting & Cost Controls
* Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
* Computer Aided Drafting
Technical Skills
AutoCAD, Prolog Manager and Project Talk, Primavera SureTrak, Microsoft Office (
Word, Excel, and Power Point), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Outlook, and Lotus N
otes.
Professional Experience
WDG Architecture - Dallas, Texas
Construction Administrator: April 2008 to November 2008
Oversaw the construction of two luxury, multi-story, multi-family development pr
ojects as the owner's agent.
* Reviewed the material selections and detailed shop drawings for compliance
* Conducted regular on site progress reviews of the construction progress
* Coordinated all design and field changes with the owner, contractors, and city
government officials
Consolidated Development Services - Dallas, Texas
Construction Manager: March 2006 to January 2008
Managed the pre-construction and construction activities of nine nationwide rest
aurant projects as the owner's agent.
* Managed the project bidding process including contractor selection and prepara
tion of contracts
* Managed the project budget and schedule to ensure an on time completion
* Conducted regular on site progress reviews of the construction progress
* Coordinated and scheduled the owner provided vendors activities with the gener
al contractors to ensure a smooth integration of systems
* Coordinated all design and field changes with the owner, general contractors,
and city government officials
Hunt Construction Group - Dallas, Texas
Project Engineer: June 2004 to March 2006
Managed the daily construction activities of four municipal projects as part of
the project management team.
* Managed the project bidding process including contractor selection and prepara
tion of contracts
* Reviewed the material selections and detailed shop drawings for compliance
* Prepared and managed the construction schedule to ensure an on time completion
* Managed the construction budget
* Reviewed the construction progress for compliance
* Prepared and managed the punch list
The Beck Group - Dallas, Texas
Project Administrator: January 2004 to March 2004
Created a computer software program that could produce conceptual building desig
ns with integrated cost estimating features.
Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer: July 1998 to January 2004
Managed the daily construction activities of five projects as part of the projec
t management team.
* Managed the project bidding process including contractor selection and prepara
tion of contracts
* Reviewed the material selections and detailed shop drawings for compliance
* Prepared and managed the construction schedule to ensure an on time completion
* Managed the construction budget
* Reviewed the construction progress for compliance
* Managed the monthly applications for payment
* Prepared and managed the punch list
* Won The Beck Group's President's Award for outstanding project performance whi
le working on the American Airlines operations start up project at Dallas Love F
ield
* Prepared and managed a software database using Prolog Project Talk for a simul
taneous 14 site project
Project Architect: July 1998 to March 2004
Managed the architectural process for five projects.
* Prepared and managed the project program
* Prepared construction documents
* Managed the architectural consultants and their drawings
* Performed construction administration
FDW Associates - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Intern Architect: August 1996 to December 1996
Participated in all areas of the firms' activities for multiple projects.
Architects in Partnership - Norman, Oklahoma
Intern Architect: January 1996 to May 1996
Participated in all areas of the firms' activities for multiple K-12 school proj
ects.
The McKinney Partnership - Norman, Oklahoma
Intern Architect: May 1994 to May 1996
Participated in all areas of the firms' activities for multiple projects.
Education & Training
Master of Science in Construction Administration - University of Oklahoma, 1998
* (Presidents and Deans Honor Roll)
Bachelor of Architecture - University of Oklahoma, 1997
* (Presidents and Deans Honor Roll)
National Council of Architectural Registration Board's (NCARB) Intern Developmen
t Program - 2000
Associated General Contractor's Safety Training - 1999