I understand and appreciate the challenges a company faces to build diversified project in today’s economy. Each project brings a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The challenge to effectively capture the success of each project.
I am a recognized manager skilled in the art of construction related communication in both verbal and written formats; proficient at collaborating with all levels of clients and their staff to ensure quality, satisfaction and project goal's are met and delivered. I am an organizational leader with demonstrated ability to drive motivated teams that meet project and performance objectives. I have demonstrated proficiency at improving business by analyzing challenges and creating processes that enhance performance while reducing time and costs. I am adept with all phases of construction management from site development, including due diligence and entitlements, to final project close out.
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Others have recognized my ability to adapt to changing economic conditions and to work with all levels of management, engineering, project consultants, and clients. Additionally, I quickly resolve construction problems, consistently delivering top performance and superior results, always with the goal of maximizing fees and developing client relationships.
I can significantly contribute in any construction environment, no matter the project size and/or complexity. The skills I have developed carry over to other areas, and my management abilities and fresh thinking bring value to any operation.
I would look forward to the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your needs and share my background with you in more detail. You can reach me at 303-520-9114 or dbaerwald[at]msn.com.
Sincerely,
David A. Baerwald
David A. Baerwald
Objective
To fully utilize my career management, technical and financial experience to affect significant company growth and profit opportunities through the strategic utilization of internal resources and development of external market opportunities. I excel in challenging and diverse capacities demanding high-level commitment, leadership, strategic thinking, pragmatic solutions and broad span of control to achieve extraordinary results.
March 2005 – March 2010
CFC Construction Inc., Golden, Co
Vice President of Operations June 2007 – March, 2010
Senior Project Manager March 2005 – May 2007
• Responsible for managing the construction processes for all projects ranging from $20 mil to $100 mil.
• Directs the company's efforts in providing technical assistance, project administration and full project management services.
• Implementing the defined project through budget accountability, adherence to schedules, obtaining approvals, supervision of design, engineering, architecture, construction.
• Timely and accurate project status/budget reports for management.
• Lead responsibility in the selection and recommendation of consultants and contractors as necessary.
• Negotiate and execute construction agreements with Project Owners and Developers.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Responsible for supervising multiple functions, with full responsibility for effective operation and results.
• Use independent judgment in order to recommend departmental or corporate objectives, evaluate new approaches to problem solving, and assess changing facts or conditions with others within the individual project or at the corporate level.
• Create and implement new, imaginative, nonstandard and complex methods, policies, procedures, products and systems.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the Corporate Staff and Project Management teams.
May 2003 – February 2005
Continental Properties Co., Inc, Milwaukee, WI
Multi-Family Development Division
Development/Construction Project Manager
• Managed the development of multi-family projects in several states.
• Responsible for managing an average of five developments at once, valued at
an average of $25 million dollars per development. Each project was between
• 260 - 400 apartment units.
• Prepared all bid documents for each project, negotiated and executed
contracts with the successful General Contractor of each project.
• Value analysis of each project eliminating unnecessary costs without
compromising the quality or integrity of the project.
• Prepared scopes of work and specifications for each project.
• Hired and managed all consulting engineers for each project.
• Responsible for obtaining all entitlements necessary to secure all
• government approvals, site permits and building permits, to build a multi-
family project.
• Prepared the development and construction pro-forma necessary for the
• submittals to obtain financial approvals for each project.
• Negotiated and approved all change orders.
• Directed and managed the General Contractor for each project.
• Hired and managed the On-site Owner Representatives.
January 1998 – April 2003
Symphony Homebuilders LLC. Aurora, CO
Vice President of Construction
• Responsible for execution and completion of all projects
• Established budgets and operating procedures
• Resort Area Custom Homes projects, construction values from $1 million to $3.
5 million.
• Interface with clients, architects, designers, engineers, planning and
building departments
• Responsible for due diligence and obtaining entitlements for all projects
• Responsible for conceptual design and estimating
• Established scopes of work and specifications on all projects
• Hired and managed all project managers
• Negotiated all contracts with subcontractors
• Responsible for company safety and OSHA requirements
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July 1995 – December 1997
Gilligan Homes of Colorado, LLC, Wheatridge, CO
Project Manager
• Responsible for execution and completion of all projects
• Prepared business plans and operating budgets
• Hired and managed all superintendents
• Increased productivity by 30% in my first year with the company
• Managed the operations of 6 sales centers
• Approved all new home sales contracts
• Responsible for all pre-constriction meetings with clients, company
• personnel, and subcontractors
• Negotiated terms and conditions of all production contracts
• Managed the new2 home warranty and customer care division
• Interface with architects, engineers, designers, planning and building
department officials
July 1988 – June 1995
Cascade Modular Constructors, Inc., Chehalis, Washington
General Manager
• Managed the day to day operations of a custom modular builder
• Managed all projects from design to certificate of occupancy
• Negotiated contracts with all subcontractors and vendors
• Met with community leaders, developers, and builders educating them on the
advantages of modular construction
• Designed and started up a modular home factory
May 1975 – June 1988
Bay shore Homes of California, Woodland, CA
Vice President/General Manager
• Vice President/General Manager: Profit and loss responsibility of $20
million /year manufactured home facility.
• Controller: Responsible for the financial management and reporting.
• Director of Purchasing: Responsible for the purchasing of all production materials.
• Estimator/Cost Accountant: Prepared conceptual and actual estimates for
establishing sales prices and material relief figures against a material inventory of approximately $5 million.
EDUCATION
Minnesota School of Business, Minneapolis, MN 1971-1975
• Major: Business Management
• Minor: Accounting
MILITARY
United States Army
• Viet Nam Veteran / Honorable Discharge
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