• Substantive and wide ranging experience of Project Management and Operations, Financial Control and Delivery from leadership positions both in Industry [Construction and Software Houses] and in Management Services
• Delivered sustainable value as both a Senior Employee and also as owner providing the full spectrum of management services.
• Directed and delivered major projects/programs encompassing all aspects of logistics to significant clients, personnel, budgeting, financial control, planning and P&L. Projects ranged from $300K to $2.6M.
• Implemented various internal initiatives including Improved Budget & Estimating Controls, Quality & Risk Management Control Programs, Standard Operating Procedures and Financial Goal realization.
• Progressive career in Management Services, Key Program Delivery, and Consultancy with emphasis on Information Technology (IT), operations, finance, sales and administration control.
• Developer / Owner, Property Manager of multi-family / single family, Commercial projects & Construction Management
CAREER HISTORY
February 07 H.G.E. Construction, Atascadero, Ca.
- November 08 (Structural Concrete Sub Contractor)
Duties intermingled between Project Management, Field Engineering & Estimating
• Direct and manage projects from start of construction to completion
• Construction Cost Analysis & Budgeting
• Draft and submit budget proposals recommending subsequent budget changes where necessary
• Establishing & Updating Schedules
• Establishing, Implementing & Handling submittal procedures
• Maintaining contract documentation
• Drafting contract administration correspondence
• Coordinating technical changes with A/E
• Review permit requirements and obtain same
• Daily documentation of project activities; managing, processing & responding to R.F.I.’s (Request for Information)
• Manage & coordinate procurements & acquisition of materials
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project field team members and management
Major Achievement:
• Field engineer coordinating the construction the new Paso Robles Court Facility structural concrete foundation
August 06 Designed & Constructed Personal Residence, Paso Robles, Ca.
- February 07
Major Achievement: Marriage still prevails
September 04 R. W. Hertel, Avila Beach, Ca.
- August 06 (General Building Contractor & Real Estate Developer)
• General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Construction Plan & Specification review & analysis
• Update project schedules, evaluate cost projections vs. actual, produce cost reporting
• Research and suggest construction means & methods options
• Interface between field personnel, superintendent & management
• Supervision and coordination of subcontractors’ performances
• Material purchasing & coordination of delivery
Major Achievement:
• Completion of a major custom single family subdivision mismanaged by previous superintendents
June 1984 Americ Construction Co., Huntington Beach, Ca.
- June 2004
Proprietor – Real Estate Developer / General Building Contractor / Property Manager / Construction Management / Custom Home - New Construction & Remodeling
• Communications with Municipalities (Planning & Building departments; Public Works & Engineering)
• Land evaluation identifying best use principles while producing Pro Forma Income & Loss Statements and Cost Analysis & Projections reports to justify purchase price
• Present development packages to prospective investors
• Negotiate land purchase and construction financing
• Create design specification interfacing with project architect of record
• Review, critique & approve conceptual designs
• Sub-contract negotiations
• Implement & manage construction from ground breaking to occupancy to ultimate sales
Major Achievements:
• Development & construction of a residential seventeen unit condominium project
• Construction of a residential 155 unit apartment project, a residential 60 unit townhouse development and a commercial 20,000 sq. ft. multiuse project
January 1980 Harris Brothers, Newport Beach, Ca
- June 1984 (General Building Contractor & Real Estate Developer: Commercial & Residential)
Construction Operations Manager / Property Manager / Construction Management
• Prepare & submit construction financing loan application
• Prepare project evaluation, cost estimating reporting as well as Pro Forma Income & Loss Statements
• Implement & manage residential & commercial construction projects from ground breaking to occupancy
• Interface between field personnel, superintendent & management
• Supervise property management department
• Compile bid packages for submittals to the appropriated subcontract trades as well as contract negotiation
Major Achievements:
• Team member designing & constructing Orange County 1st post tension multi story office complex
January 1970 T. R.W. Systems Group, Redondo Beach, Ca.
- January 1980
Project Manager
• Design & implement computer financial systems
Major Achievements:
• Design & implement the first computerize library system
• Team member for initiating personal & commercial credit systems
EDUCATION
• Graduate from the University of Southern California with emphasis in Business Administration, Communication and Mathematics
ATTRIBUTES
• Full working knowledge of the following computer software packages:
• Microsoft Suite – Windows, Excel, Project & Word processing
• Quick Books Pro.
• Frequent updates to new packages through prior experience
• Good oral & written communication and appropriate leadership skills. I am flexible and function efficiently in a fast paced environment. I work well under pressure, particularly when faced with unexpected challenges.
• Currently I retain a California General Contractor license as well as a California Real Estate Brokers License.
REFERENCES provided Upon Request
Claude J. Demers
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