I wish to make use of me vast Construction Management experience and relocate to the Southern USA
JOSEPH C. LARSEN
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished construction professional with exceptional project management and communication skills. Effectively manages all subcontracting activities including bidding and performance. Keen negotiation and team-building skills. Proven ability to direct overall planning, coordination and control of projects from inception to completion aimed at meeting clients’ requirements in order to produce a functionally and financially viable project.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
* As owner of Sun Construction Company, spearheaded the development of a one of the largest and most profitable residential construction companies in the Pocono Mountain area.
* Built a loyal customer base providing referral and repeat business by building top quality homes at competitive prices, ensuring on-time delivery and maintaining a staff of dedicated associates focused on customer service.
* Honored as Builder of Year and with the Roll of Honor Lifetime Achievement Award from The Pocono Builders Association.
* Played key role in The Pocono Builders Association earning affiliation with the Pennsylvania Builders Association, NAHB and the Pennsylvania Vacation Land Developers Association.
* Developed the concept for an aviation-oriented community, Acres of Diamonds, complete with a 3,000 foot runway and community aircraft hanger; accepted substantial offer and sold project at a substantial profit.
* Contracted with the Pinecrest Development Corporation to lead two major construction projects including a large residential golf community and a P.U.D. project, delivering superior client services and quality finished homes on-time and under budget.
* Introduced an automated system for estimation of homes that provided costing within a 1% to 2% accuracy rate that utilized a basis of formulas developed during years as president of Sun Construction.
* Increased average profit margin through effective cost management, securing lower sub-contractor prices and negotiation of home prices with clients.
* Drove expansion of Coldwell Banker Elite into the Commercial Real Estate market by bringing in new talent focusing efforts of commercial listings.
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
COLDWELL BANKER ELITE – Woodstown, New Jersey 2006 - Present
Senior Commercial Specialist
Championed sales growth in the commercial market through utilization of contacts and experience for one of the largest residential realtors in the Southern New Jersey region.
PINECREST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania 1996 - 2006
Quality Control Manager/Project Manager
Ensured conformance to original design and planning decisions of residential homes for the Pocono region’s largest land development company handling most of the residential and commercial construction in the area.
ACRES OF DIAMONDS – Marianna, Florida 1993 - 1996
Proprietor
Conceptualized the building of a 70-acre fly-in project for local aviation enthusiasts including a 3,000-foot runway and hanger. Built scale-model of project and marketed at air shows throughout the country before locating buyer.
SUN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY – Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania 1968 - 1993
Founder/President/Owner
Orchestrated the launch of a highly successful residential construction company. Responsible for all aspects including funding, marketing, client relations, contracting, quality assurance and licensing.
EDUCATION
University of Mississippi; Oxford, Mississippi; Completed courses toward a degree in Business Administration
Seton Hall University; South Orange, New Jersey; Coursework toward a degree in Business Administration
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