I have over 30 years experience in land development and construction. My experience as a Project Manager and Project Civil Engineer qualifies me for this job opportunity. My experience is in land development and construction which includes land acquisition, entitlement, and physical development of the site, such as grading, storm drain, water, sewer and street systems. I also have 10 years experience in construction of residential communities from foundation to new buyer delivery. Please consider me for this position.
John Matthews
14247 Shawnee Court,
Moorpark, CA 93021
805-552-0349
jmatthews1900[at]gmail.com
SUMMARY
Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in land acquisition, joint ventures, advanced planning, entitlements, site development, and residential construction. Proven accomplishments in creating master plan communities, securing state and local regulatory land-use approvals. experienced in land development and site construction since 1976. Known for integrity, professional leadership, with flexibility to adapt to adverse conditions.
• Project Management • Joint Venture Management
• New Project Development • Team Leadership
• Building Entitlements • Extensive Management Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Standard Pacific Homes
Senior Project Manager, Westlake, CA 2003-2009
Managed due diligence research and preparation of land acquisition materials for presentation to corporate land purchase committees and joint venture projects. Joint venture projects included; RiverPark, Oxnard partnered with Shea and Centex Homes, Del Sur Ranch, Lancaster partnered with IHP Capital, Alta Vista, Santa Clarita partnered with Lennar Communities. Processed governmental land-use approvals and entitlements for projects in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Developed master plans for self contained communities that included 2000 homes, lake, community center, trail system, major flood control facilities, secondary highways, and municipal water system. Managed all offsite construction which included grading sewer and water systems, storm drain systems and facilities and streets. Negotiated real estate documents and consultant/contractor contracts, i.e. agreements for purchase and sale, development, operating, and joint ventures. Supervised product selection and layout with consultant teams, reviewed and critiqued design criteria, completed initial project planning, cost estimates, and construction schedules to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities that helped company’s positioning as a residential market share leader in Ventura and western Los Angeles Counties.
• Negotiated with public agencies and refined community design to expedite property development entitlement process.
• Implemented creative techniques in management style that leveraged extensive experience facilitating effective work flows.
• Lead team meetings, organizing personnel competencies to a best fit situation.
• Coordinated and negotiated the acquisition of properties totaling over $500 million.
Richmond American Homes
Project Manager, Van Nuys, CA 1999-2002
Managed land-use approvals for projects in the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Managed all offsite purchasing and construction which included grading, sewer and water systems, storm drain facilities, and streets. Defined product selection and layout with consultant teams, review and critique design criteria, complete initial project planning and cost estimates, and prepared entitlement and construction schedules. Interact with local planning, operating, finance, and legal organizations to meet local requirements and create positive relationship with community and civic organizations. Negotiated consultant/contractor contracts implementing creative cost saving techniques. Lead company teams to maximize work efficiencies, staying on project target goals.
• Assisted Division President in start-up of new division in Ventura/Los Angeles Counties, producing a profitable business within 18 months.
• Developed scheduling and financial reports on a project level, to respond to changing market conditions.
• Developed solutions to complex problems that resulted in timely delivery of delayed projects.
• Mentored and coached personnel to better implement cost controls and budgeting requirements.
CC& R Engineering
Project Engineer/Manager, Westlake Village, CA 1995-1999
Lead Engineer consulting civil engineers that designed and managed large land development projects in Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties. Managed engineering, design and survey teams in preparation and implementation of land development plans. Assisted land development companies in construction of residential projects that included all infrastructure facilities including grading, storm drain facilities, water and sewer systems, streets and Final Map. Assisted client in due diligence for acquisition of land development projects, cost estimates, engineering analysis, review and recommendations on land title issues. Assisted clients in land entitlements, General Plan Amendments, Zone Changes, Specific Plans, Tentative Maps, Final Map recordation.
• Supervised engineers and designers for preparation of subdivision improvement plans and specifications.
• Evaluated design constraints to fully utilize property potential to a best fit and cost effective development.
• Refined design to match client objectives through innovate engineering methods.
• Achieved cost objectives using a balanced approach of product selection and site constraints.
• Designed, developed, and implemented a fully integrated CAD design system.
Additional Experience
• Licensed Real Estate Broker
• Licensed General Building Contractor
• Licensed General Engineering Contractor – Sept. 2009
• California Department of Water Resources
• PACE Engineering
• Bechtel, Inc.
Education
• Graduate Studies, Business Management, California Lutheran University
• BS – Earth Science - California State University Northridge
• AS – Engineering – Moorpark College
• Allied Business School – Real Estate Broker
Technical Skills
• Specialized financial software
• Custom design of Microsoft software for scheduling, cash flow reports and management reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook.
• ESRI Geographic Information Systems
Associations
• Building Industry Association (BIA of LA and Ventura Counties) Public Affairs Committee.
• Formerly a Home Owner Association board member for RiverPark Master Association, The Avenue at RiverPark, Collage at RiverPark, Waypointe at RiverPark, Village at the Park Single Family.
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