To partner with a respected organization that challenges me to draw from my wide range of construction management expertise and at the same time allows me to contribute innovative and creative ideas in a progressive and rewarding environment. I seek an organization that allows me to be an active and direct participant in the success of the company and to be able to offer my full dedication and support.
John C. Kuckelman
Professional Objective
To partner with a respected organization that challenges me to draw from my wide range of construction management expertise and at the same time allows me to contribute innovative and creative ideas in a progressive and rewarding environment. I seek an organization that allows me to be an active and direct participant in the success of the company and to be able to offer my full dedication and support.
Career Accomplishments
o Over 26 years hands-on experience in the construction industry
o Managed projects in over 15 states and the British West Indies
o Qualified Contractor’s License in Arizona, Nevada, and California
o Owned and operated custom home and cabinet building company for 8 years
o Proven track record for managing multiple projects on time and under budget
o Outstanding team builder and leader
o Excellent communication skills with sophisticated clients and design professionals
o Detail oriented
o Dedicated professional and reliable self starter
Professional Experience
Ambergris Cay Partnership, Turks and Caicos Sporting Club
Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI
SENIOR VERTICAL PROJECT MANAGER
September 2004 to Present
Accountable for all aspects of the Vertical Construction Program from the commencement of development
on a private 1100 acre island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Projects include all island operations buildings, custom homes and club amenity buildings.
Completed projects with value of over $65 million
o 15 custom homes
o Over 45,000 sq ft of operations buildings, this serves as the central base of all island infrastructure services. This included the Water, Power and Waste Water Treatment buildings, a high heat Incinerator and the Communications building with a 120’ cell tower, included in the scope of work was the outfitting of all the internal equipment.
o Club Administration Building and Island Medical Clinic.
o Island Welcome Center including retail and meeting spaces.
o Emergency Management building for longest private runway in the Caribbean at 5700 feet.
o Permanent dormitory housing for over 300 Club and Development staff.
o Environmental Learning Center.
o Luxury Five star restaurant including Caribbean style Tiki bar and infinity edge pool.
Daily responsibilities:
o Managed on site General Contractor with an international work force of over 200 men in the field.
o Coordinated all facets of simultaneous projects from the initial execution and through out the length of the projects managed on a daily basis the adherence of the quality levels.
o Responsible for building turn over to either homeowner or Sporting Club management and prepared and delivered a comprehensive close out package.
o Established island wide means and methods and expected quality levels including the creation of a quality control inspection program.
o Participated with design team on plan coordination from Design Development sets through the issuing of the For Construction plans to ensure that all designs stayed within established guidelines and standards.
o Liaison between Contractor and Design Professionals. Responsible for answering and approving all Requests for Information and Requests for Approvals.
o Generated project schedules and approved monthly updates along with all pay requisitions.
o Coordinated all new project start dates and facilitated any overlaps with on-going projects.
o Organized purchase of initial program equipment, including establishment of budget and sourcing of vendors.
o Negotiated national and international suppliers for project-wide pricing and product specifications.
o Formed and managed the development on-site team including the management of the island concrete batch plant and its staff and operations.
o Produced regular project updates for homeowners and/or club management. Worked in partnership with Sporting Club management to ensure cooperative overlaps with Club and Development operations.
o Chaired Emergency Committee in creation and implementation of Hurricane Disaster Program.
D&K Builders, Petaluma CA
Owner and Operator
June 1996 to September 2004
o Owned and operated custom home and cabinetry business in San Francisco bay area.
o Sold, estimated, and delivered projects on time and under budget.
o Specialized in “hands on†direct customer contact approach.
o Produced custom cabinets for local and national commercial and residential projects.
o Custom home division specialized in ground up homes as well as whole house renovations.
David Nice Builders, Williamsburg, VA.
Project Superintendent
March 1993 to June 1996
o Accountable for national retail projects in over 15 states from California to Virginia.
o Managed projects with a strict adherence to design specifications and local building codes.
o Coordinated all on-site personnel including sub-contractors, ensuring quality standards exceeded our customer’s expectations.
o Responsible for project turnover with national and local management staff.
o Consistently delivered projects on time and under budget.
o Qualifying individual for Contractor’s License in Nevada, Arizona, and California.
Education and Professional Certifications
o Licensed General Contractor in good standing in California since 1996
o Western Michigan University, Bachelors Degree Project Management
o Certified in Primavera Contract Manager , P3 / Expedition, and Autodesk Buzzsaw Professional
o Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Project, and Word
References available upon request.
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