Senior level management
construction management and real estate development overseeing all phases of multi-million dollar residential and commercial projects.
JIM KLECKER
Executive construction management and real estate development professional with 20+ year record
of success overseeing all phases of multi-million dollar residential and commercial projects.
Experience includes mixed-use high rises, planned unit development communities, shopping
centers, offices, restaurants, and manufacturing facilities. Backed by strong credentials and a
proven history of on-time, on-budget, and high quality project completions.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
ï‚· Organized and oversaw complex construction projects with budgets exceeding $100 million
ï‚· Proven success in project management of high rises working both as the contractor and
later as the developer
ï‚· Directed the development of large scale Planned Unit Developments while protecting
environmentally sensitive wetlands and ocean waterfront properties
ï‚· Managed the design-build process for construction of office headquarters and testing
auditorium for Florida Department of Professional Regulation
ï‚· Enlisted specialized design teams, selected qualified contractors, and supervised
construction of shopping centers and malls
ï‚· Prepared estimates, bids, buy-outs and managed construction of churches, schools, offices,
manufacturing plants, and health care facilities
ï‚· Negotiated strict general contracts, subcontracts, and design contracts using self-created
data base library of scopes of work
ï‚· Directed project teams from conceptual designs and pro-formas through project close-out
and engineer reviews
ï‚· Maintained adherence to schedules by conducting well organized planning and staff
meetings
ï‚· Expedited governmental reviews and permitting including intensive environmental reviews,
rezoning, re-platting and land–use amendments
ï‚· Represented companies at public meetings, PR events, sales events, and surrounding
neighborhood meetings gaining favorable approvals
ï‚· Prepared condominium documents and handled turnover of projects to condominium
associations
ï‚· Developed marketing plans, designed and built sales centers, and hired sales staff
ï‚· Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel
ï‚· Knowledgeable in Primavera, Timberline, Suretrack, Expedition, Vella project software;
Autodesk’s Revit; and Chief Architect 3D design BIM software
ï‚· Achieved LEED Accredited Professional status
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Senior Project Executive January, 2008 to present
Panther Management Services, LLC Boynton Beach, FL
Director of Operations/Managing Member 2005 to 2008
Sherborn Development, LLC and Coral Harbour Realty, LLC Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vice President/ Senior Projects Director 2004 to 2005
The Related Group of Florida, Inc. Miami, FL
Vice President/ Senior Project Manager 2000 to 2004
WCI Communities, Inc. / WCI Realty Miami, FL
Director of Design and Construction 1998 to 2000
North American Properties, Southeast, Inc. Ft. Myers, FL
Senior Project Manager 1990 to 1998
Boran Craig Barber Engel Construction Co, Inc. Naples, FL
Project Manager 1986 to 1990
Ajax Construction Co., Inc. Tallahassee, FL
Vice President of Construction 1981 to 1986
Bruce/Williams, Inc. St. Petersburg, FL
EDUCATION
ï‚· Bachelor of Building Construction, University of Florida
ï‚· Member of Sigma Lambda Chi, Honorary Scholastic Construction Fraternity
ï‚· Graduate level business courses, University of South Florida, Tampa
ï‚· LEED Accredited Professional
LICENSES & AFFILIATIONS
 State of Florida Class “A†General Contractor License #CGC007340
ï‚· Florida Real Estate Broker License #BK150075
ï‚· Florida Mortgage Broker license
ï‚· University of Florida School of Building Construction Advisory Board
ï‚· Ft. Lauderdale Board of Realtors
LIST OF PROJECTS
As Senior Project Executive for Panther Management Services, LLC
 The Promenade Condominiums and Hotel
ï‚· Two 15 story high rise towers sharing a base of a four-level parking garage
ï‚· Two free-standing retail buildings on outparcels
ï‚· 318 residential condominium units
ï‚· 77 hotel suites
ï‚· 16,200 square feet of retail space and restaurant
ï‚· 32,000 square foot amenity deck above parking garage with recreational building
As Director of Operations for Sherborn Development, LLC
 Coral Harbour at Coral Ridge, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
As Senior Project Director for The Related Group of Florida, Inc.
 Las Olas Beach Club, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
ï‚· 29 story high rise mixed-use condominium, 148 units
ï‚· 5 story parking garage with underground parking and pool deck on top
ï‚· Restaurant, office space, coffee shop, retail space
ï‚· Incorporated the preservation of existing 6 story historical hotel
 Ocean IV condominium, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
ï‚· 40 story high rise condominium, 281 units on the ocean
ï‚· Sold out in three weeks, implemented resale program and re-sold 125 units
 Trump Hollywood Beach condominiums Hollywood Beach, Florida
ï‚· 40 story high rise condominium, 164 units
ï‚· Required Land Use Plan Amendment and re-zoning of property
As Senior Project Manager for WCI Communities, Inc.
 BellaMare condominium, Aventura, Florida
ï‚· 210 unit, 29 story high rise condominium
 One Bal Harbour condo/ hotel, Bal Harbour, FL
ï‚· 167 residential units with 105 hotel rooms
ï‚· Restaurant, Spa, two pools, outdoor casual restaurant
As Director of Design and Construction for North American Properties, Southeast:
 Southpoint Shopping Center
ï‚· Publix Supermarket and retail stores, Orlando, Florida
 Lakewood Ranch Shopping Center
ï‚· Publix Supermarket and retail stores, Bradenton, Florida
 Shoppes At Andros Isle Shopping Center,
ï‚· Publix Supermarket and retail stores ,West Palm Beach, Florida
 Naples Walk Shopping Center
ï‚· Publix Supermarket and retail stores, Naples, Florida
 Shoppes at Ibis Shopping Center
ï‚· Publix Supermarket and retail stores, West Palm Beach, Florida
As Senior Project Manager for Boran Craig Barber Engel Construction Co., Inc.
 The Windsor
ï‚· 38 unit ultra luxury, 23 story high rise condominium
 The Remington
ï‚· 75 unit, 22 story high rise condominium, Naples, Florida
 Le Rivage
ï‚· 42 unit, 28 story high ultra luxury rise condominium, Naples, Florida
 The Marquesa
ï‚· 34 unit 15 story high rise condominium, Naples, Florida
 Venetian Tower
ï‚· 98 unit, 28 story high rise condominium, Naples, Florida
 Royal Marco Point I, II, II, IV
ï‚· Mid-rise condominiums of 52 units, 57 units, 75 units, Marco Island, Florida
As Project Manager for Ajax Construction:
 Department of Professional Regulation Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida
 Tadiran Electronics Manufacturing Plant, Tallahassee, Florida
 Faith Presbyterian Church Addition, Tallahassee, Florida
 Astoria Park Elementary School Addition, Tallahassee, Florida
 Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Madison County, Florida
 State Farm Insurance Building, Tallahassee, Florida
 Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home, Monticello, Florida
As Vice President of Construction for Bruce/Williams, Inc.: St. Petersburg, Florida
 Placido Bayou Development
ï‚· 1200 single family homes, garden homes, and townhomes
 Caya Costa Development
ï‚· 350 single family and patio homes
 Rennaisance Development
ï‚· ultra-luxury custom homes
 Harbour Isles Custom Homes
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