My objective is to find a career position with a well respected general contractor who will both challenge my abilities, and reward me for exceptional effort.
Kevin S. Rafuse
1178 Main Street, Linfield, PA 19468
610-960-8446
ksrafuse[at]comcast.net
SKILLS SUMMARY Senior manager with extensive experience in commercial, residential, and public funded construction. Skilled in securing local regulatory land-use approvals. Excellent background in facility design, construction, scheduling, contract negotiation, risk management, cost management, and budgeting. Skilled in facilities and plant management. Experienced in developing and implementing regional renovation programs for major organizations.
EMPLOYMENT
Senior Project Manager
Blue Rock Construction, Inc. April 2007 – February 2009
Burlington, NJ
• Supervised staff of site supervisors and engineers in pre-bid, buyout, contract negotiation, construction, and job close-out of multiple commercial projects, including new out-of-the ground offices and warehouses and tenant improvements.
• Coordinated and obtained all local regulatory land-use and permitting approvals.
• Reported both to clients and lending institutions during all phases of construction.
• Responsibilities included budget creation and re-allocation, change order approvals, budget management, subcontractor negotiation, local union negotiation, development of subcontractor scopes of work, quality control, purchasing, and all architectural submittal approvals.
• Managed jobs ranging from $5,000.00 to $24 million.
• Brought all jobs in under budget and on time.
• Responsible for office management in 2 of Blue Rock’s 4 satellite offices.
• Responsible for the facilities and maintenance staff at SEI Investments, which included 11 buildings with over 2,500 employees. Responsible for yearly budgets, cost analysis reports, monthly reports, asset management, and time sensitive repairs.
• Reported directly to President and Vice-President of construction.
• Increase revenue of the Oaks office from $15 million in 2007 to $40 million in 2008.
• Projects include 365,000 SF multi tenant LEED certified warehouse in Swedesboro, NJ, 599,500 SF single tenant LEED certified warehouse in Swedesboro, NJ, 4 level parking garage in Oaks, PA, Video Production Suite in Oaks, PA, 265,000 SF multi tenant warehouse renovation in Philadelphia, PA, Retail Store in Brooklyn, NY, and multiple other smaller projects.
Senior Project Manager
Deluxe Construction Services, Inc. Sept. 2006-April 2007
Hatboro, PA
• Supervised staff of site supervisors and engineers in design, completion, and installation of commercial modular buildings. Buildings were both wood and concrete/steel.
• Coordinated and obtained all local regulatory land-use and permitting approvals.
• Reported both to clients and lending institutions during all phases of the jobs.
• Responsibilities included budget creation and re-allocation, change order approvals, budget management, subcontractor negotiation, local union negotiation, development of subcontractor scopes of work, quality control, purchasing, and all architectural submittal approvals.
• Managed jobs ranging from $500,000.00 to $20 million.
• Brought all jobs in under budget and on time.
• Supervised modular installation, from the ground up to total turn-key.
Sr. Project Manager
MTS Construction, Inc. April 2000-Sept. 2006
Limerick, PA
• Supervised staff of sub-contractors in design, completion, and quality control of residential, commercial, and public funded work. Sub-contractors included all rough, mechanical, (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection) and all finishes
• Handled site selection and layout, defined design criteria, completed initial planning and cost estimates, and secured funds.
• Coordinated and obtained all local regulatory land-use approvals.
• Interfaced with local planning, operating, finance, and legal organizations to meet local requirements and create positive relationship with community and civic leaders.
• Managed refits of commercial space and residential units, while buildings were still occupied.
• Coordinated additions so as not to have to move occupants out of their homes. Some additions included second floors on ranch homes and large additions to existing older homes.
• Managed growth of company to a $500,000.00 / year profit with increased profitability each year.
• 100% customer satisfaction with 65% of all income being repeat customers.
• Negotiated sub-contractor contracts and payments.
Project Manager
RT Painting and Decorating, Inc. August 1995-April 2000
Collegeville, PA
• Managed all projects, budgets, and sub-contractors including painting, electrical, and carpentry.
• Negotiated all contracts, both commercial, residential, and public funded work.
• Managed replacement of 3800 defective sprinkler heads in 252 occupied apartments.
• Supervised and completed more than 40 projects in less than five years.
• Supervised 40 painters and 5 office personnel.
• Increased revenue each year thru sales and service.
• Recommended and implemented new painting technique for commercial fast-food chain, which resulted in less store downtime and greater profit.
• Expanded to 9 states.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Physics
Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA
Associates Degree in Accounting
MCCC, Blue Bell, PA
USGBC LEED Workshop
COMPUTER SKILLS
Versed in Microsoft Windows, MS Office, MS Project, Word, Excel, Primavera Expedition, Internet, and email
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