1. DAVID BOWNDS
5341 Buckner Drive 972-567-8906
Flower Mound, Texas 75028 david.bownds@verizon.net
SUMMARY
Construction Manager / Superintendent with a Bachelors Degree in Management and Employee Relations providing a background in
Restaurant and Retail Development. Proven track record in taking multiple projects from conception to completion, while instituting
cost control and time saving measures. Strong planning and organizational skills focusing on problem solving and teamwork. Specific
areas of expertise:
• Scheduling
• Supervision
• Document Review
• Budgeting
• Cost Control
• Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Panterra Construction, Dallas, Texas July, 2013 – Present
Superintendent
• Providing the on-site supervision of all sub- contractors for multiple remodel / renovation projects including Racetrac Petroleum,
and FedEx Office.
• Providing on site supervision of all sub-contractors for multiple Salons by JC Hair salon finish outs.
• Reviewing construction documents and materials lists necessary to complete projects.
• Schedule sub-contractors.
• Participating in the budget process to provide cost-reductions for the owner.
• As a Working Superintendent, performing all work that is not included in sub-contractor’s scope of work.
• Developing punch-lists and supervising the completion.
• Facilitating the inventory and installation of owner-provided equipment.
MLE Incorporated, Plano, Texas December, 2011 – July 2013
Superintendent
• Providing the on-site supervision of all sub- contractors for multiple remodel / renovation projects for Starbucks Coffee Company.
• Reviewing construction documents and materials lists necessary to complete projects.
• Schedule sub-contractors.
• Participating in the budget process to provide cost-reductions for the owner.
• As a Working Superintendent, performing all work that is not included in sub-contractor’s scope of work.
• Developing punch-lists and supervising the completion.
• Facilitating the installation of owner-provided equipment.
• Completing all projects during non-business hours.
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, Dallas, Texas 2006 – 2008
Construction Manager
• Performed construction management duties for multiple Chili’s Grill and Bar Restaurants, remodels and new builds. Average of
8 to 10 units per year, managing 3 to 6 employees per unit. Total of 125 units built brand wide for Fiscal ’07.
• Provided a 95% on-time or early turnover rate for supervised units.
• Responsible for review of construction and budget documents.
• Researched, qualified and hired the general contractors for assigned units.
• Budgeted, bid, negotiated, scheduled, and prepared contracts for the general contractors and owner vendors.
• Processed application of payments for general contractors and owner vendors.
• Scheduled delivery of equipment and materials crucial to the completion of all units.
• Performed initial punch lists including the one year warranty inspections.
• Assisted operations in closing out all units supervised.
• Organized and prepared training sessions for Brinker Construction Managers, including the Facilities and Remodel Teams, utilizing
Word, Excel, and Power Point software
SELF EMPLOYED (CONTRACT/COMMISSION), Dallas, Texas 2008 - 2011
Tour Management / Marketing Specialist for Max Stalling Music
• Tour Management duties included: Advancement of all shows with venues and production companies. Negotiating rider
requirements with venues. Coordination of all travel arrangements and itineraries for multiple band members. Performed driving
duties. Insured lodging was provided for all band members. Collected payments and proceeds from venues. Performed stage

2. management and guitar technician duties. Verified promotion of performance by venues. Assisted with load in and out of all
equipment.
• Marketing duties include: Procurement of all merchandise. Sales of merchandise at venues which included set up and design of
merchandizing area, and shipment of ordered merchandise. Restock of merchandise for each new performance. Collaborated on
design of new merchandise. Performed weekly inventory of merchandise.
CMG COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING, INC., Dallas, Texas 2005 – 2006
Construction Manager / Superintendent
• Performed construction management and on-site supervision of all sub-contractors for new construction on projects such as
National Tire and Battery Retail Stores as well as inline Tilt Wall design in retail shell buildings.
• Scheduled sub-contractors and materials necessary to complete projects.
• Obtained Permits and Certificates of Occupancy while managing inspections for all trades.
• Participated in review of construction documents.
• Developed punch lists with owners and supervised completion.
• Facilitated install of owner provided equipment.
INTERSTATE COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING, Carrollton, Texas 2002 – 2004
Construction Manager / Superintendent (Contract)
• Performed construction management and on-site supervision of multiple projects, including the remodel of Kentucky Fried Chicken
Restaurant and finish out for lease space occupancy for Law Offices and Verizon Wireless retail establishments.
• Hired, after researching and qualifying, all sub-contractors required to complete projects.
• Scheduled sub-contractors and materials necessary to complete projects.
• Participated in review of construction documents.
• Obtained Permits and Certificates of Occupancy while managing all inspections for all trades.
• Developed punch lists with owners and supervised completion.
• Facilitated install of owner provided equipment.
TRAMEL CONSTRUCTION, Seagoville, Texas 2003 – 2004
Construction Manger / Superintendent (Contract)
• Performed Construction Management and Supervision of the remodel of 12 Taco Bueno Restaurants. All units were completed
while allowing restaurant to remain open to reduce loss of sales.
• Hired, after researching and qualifying, all sub-contractors required to complete projects.
• Managed all employees of Tramel Construction.
• Scheduled sub-contractors and materials necessary to complete all projects.
• Obtained Permits and Certificates of Occupancy while managing inspections for all trades.
• Developed punch lists with owners and supervised completion.
• Facilitated install of owner provided equipment.
TACO BUENO RESTAURANTS, INC., Carrollton, Texas 1998 – 2001
Senior Project Manager
• Performed Construction Management of Taco Buenos 1998 – 2001 remodel program in Texas and Oklahoma, which included 110
Units.
• Shared equal responsibility for Construction Management of Taco Buenos 1999 – 2001 new construction program in Texas and
Oklahoma, which included 25 Units.
• Participated in review of construction documents.
• Budgeted, bid, negotiated and scheduled preparation of contracts and processing of general contractor and vendor applications for
payment for all units supervised.
• Hired, after researching and qualifying, all general contractors on both new and remodeled units.
• Scheduled ordering and delivery of equipment and materials crucial to completion of units.
• Performed initial punch list’s including one year warranty inspections.
• Coordinated with city officials to obtain Permits and Certificates of Occupancy on all units supervised.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Management & Employee Relations, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas. 1989.
TRAINING
OSHA 10 hour Occupational Safety and Health Training
OSHA Certified for 80ft boom lift, scissor lift, 80’ Truck mounted boom lift, LP fork lift, and rough terrain fork lift.