To obtain an upper Management position with a Development Firm that does Construction or a position with a Design Build Firm
SCOTT J. HENRICKS
W256 S4921 Wood Lilly Lane Residence: 262-549-0475
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53189 Cellular: 414-870-7950
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Multi-dimensional Construction Executive/Leader with a record of success spanning a diverse range of complex projects. Outstanding conceptual visioning and business acumen for: expediting negotiations; ensuring thorough and complete contracts, bids and budgets; efficient project direction and administration; instituting improved business systems and processes; and developing team perspectives/talent levels. Negotiation and problem solving abilities are heightened by diverse industry/project knowledge, an emphasis on pro-active communications, defining expectations/accountabilities and a calming and helpful approach for forging “win-win†opportunities. Holds certifications for qualifying Agents in Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007 to 2008: GORMAN & COMPANY – Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Developer and manager of affordable multi-tenant housing, mixed-use projects and historic remodels promoting community revitalization, often involving public/private partnerships
Director of Construction
Directed a multi-functional team responsible for determining the scope and financial viability of potential projects, and subsequently establishing budgets, defining bid specifications, reviewing contractor proposals, developing the project schedule and issuing contracts. Team included 2 Project Managers, a General Field Superintendent, 5 Project Superintendents, a Construction Accountant, 2 Architects and 2 CAD Operators. Additionally, led negotiations, business improvement initiatives and assisted contractor business/performance problem solving.
• Provided re-design, value engineering and negotiations for a multi-family historical renovation shrinking initial bid quotes from $11.2M down to an allowable $9.8M budget.
• Increased level of teaming between Accounting, Architecture, Development and Construction in defining the budgets, schedules and expectations, resulting in improved communications, cooperation and accountability.
• Developed and instituted an Excel-based budgeting system, which better captured the realities of design/build contracting. The new system decreased the need for continual updating of productivity and material costs in establishing a project budget.
• Pivotal contributions to 3 multi-family projects ranging from $5m to $18M, each with approximately 80 units.
• Improved team’s bid analysis through personal involvement/mentoring in identifying the actual scope of work and missing items. Result promoted faster, focused negotiations and reduced back-end disputes and delays.
• Compelled Superintendents to conduct pre-installation conferences with each trade detailing deliverables, work hours and coordination with others. Greater initial focus on expectations improved schedule timeliness.
• Fulfilled public financing covenants by coaching minority contractors on establishing documented procedures and a formalized pay and change request system.
• Initiated platform for pursuing out-of-state opportunities and established necessary contractor relationships. Holds licensing to serve as General Contractor’s Agent in Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. Authorized in Florida to direct projects exceeding 4-stories.
• Diffused numerous controversial project evaluations, design disagreements and/or performance disputes by supplying alternative approaches to move parties off of their positions and see others’ dynamics.
1994 to 2007: KM DEVELOPMENT CORP. – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Design/Build contractor whose scope varied from senior living facilities to commercial, retail and military projects
Executive Vice President – 1998 to 2007
Duties prioritized business development regularly involving new out-of-state clients, as well as owner/contractor negotiations, establishing project budgeting from conception and overseeing all construction activities. Scope featured working closely with Project Managers at various locations nationally covering 10+ states.
• Assisted Living Center and Nursing Home projects ranged from $1M to $8M, Commercial Office and Retail construction activities spanned $2M to $12M and Military opportunities were valued at $8M to $15M.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cont’d: KM Development Corp.
• Succeeded in researching, qualifying and communicating with quality out-of-state Contractors and Suppliers promoting a superior track record for delivering timely, dispute-free projects. The result was a strong project portfolio and reference network for selling capabilities/credibility with out-of-state Owners and Developers.
• Countered Owner’s liquidated damages penalty with an early completion bonus. Delivered an 81-unit Assisted Living Center in Grand Rapids, MI a full 2 months ahead of schedule and earning the bonus.
Project Coordinator – 1994 to1998
Ran projects from original design through completion while overseeing/coordinating with on-site Project Managers
1993 to 1994: D.G. BEYER CONSTRUCTION – New Berlin, Wisconsin
Regional mid-sized general contractor
Senior Project Manager
Responsibilities included formulating bids, conceptual budgeting, negotiations, driving projects from start to finish and initiating follow-up communications in an effort to identify new opportunities.
• Key projects included a $2M manufacturing plant, the concrete package for a large Columbia Hospital addition and the renovation and tenant work at Capitol Court Mall.
1989 to 1993: HUNZINGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY – Brookfield, Wisconsin
Large regional general contractor and design/build firm
Project Manager
Scope emphasized take-offs for internal Carpentry, Concrete and Masonry trades, budgeting projects/items that were not hard bid and all facets of project administration.
• Worked extensively on Waukesha School System projects ranging from $5M to $25M, a $4M new school in Ripon, WI and Waukesha County’s new Mental Health Building and its Administration Building.
1986 to 1989: MORSE/DIESEL INC. – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
National construction management firm
Assistant Project Manager
Pivotal role focused on the construction of the $100M Milwaukee Theater District. Activities in support of the Project Manager included reviewing drawings, contractor direction/problem solving, verifying pay requests and interfacing with Owner and Architect to resolve field issues/changes.
• Project scope encompassed a 30-story Office Tower, 11-story Hotel, 3-story Galleria/Offices and a 4-story Underground Parking Structure.
1984 to 1986: HOSPITAL BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY – St. Louis, Missouri
National general contractor focused on the healthcare markets
Project Engineer
Field experience on a $6.5M Medical Center, a $1.5M Psychiatric Facility and a $.5M Communication Center. Project owner was Kaiser-Permanente Healthcare.
EDUCATION
BS, Industrial Technology-Building Construction Concentration – University of Wisconsin-Stout
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