Frank Nichols

8(a) contractor and HUBzone certified contractor performing design build services within the government contracting market.

Performed Design Build Services, Cost Estimating, and Preconstruction Services for the V.A. Healhcare System, National Park Service, and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Responsible for project bid selection and bid document solicitation procedure in both the hard bid and negotiated contract markets. Prioritizing and implementing calendared bidding process. In-depth comprehensive review of plans, specifications, project schedule determining special requirements, i.e. (bonding, duration and sequencing of project characteristics, insurance, material selection, and pricing specific for the project estimate). Bid package and change management pricing process. Writing proposals listing acutely detailed workscope qualifications, exceptions, and exclusions. Contract negotiation and contract booking(s) ranging in value between $5,000 to $11,000,000. Focused within markets relating to healthcare, multi-use commercial, recreational development, and small box retail operations, i.e.(mobile retailers, electronic retailers, etc..). Preconstruction / Contract buyout process. Vendor pricing negotiation, and implementation and expansion of automated material purchase order procedure.

Point of contact for Dallas / Fort Worth operations. Financial management of cost center, i.e. (overhead, office personal and field payroll, and project budgeting and cash flows), in co-ordination with corporate president. Marketing and 1 year business plan, Organizing office systems and control. Developing and refining project management practice and procedure in field reporting, project information flow, and project financial measurement and control. Vendor management of material and equipment pricing, invoice payment reviews, and invoice reconciliations.