PAUL KAUFMANN
http://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkaufmann
SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned manager with MBA, BS in Finance, AAS in Aeronautical Science, PMP training and over 20 years of experience and initiatives in Project Management, Operations, Real Estate, Construction, Financial Analysis, Non-Profit management, Financing, Acquisitions, Development, Customer Care, Sales and Aviation, in $1 million to $500+ million organizations. Self-motivated with strong analytical aptitude and the ability to assess, evaluate, refine and improve projects and processes.
EXPERIENCE
Operations Reengineering Specialist
First Tier Profit Group, 2008 –
• Managing operations reengineering, process evaluation and redesign, corporate organization and structure to enable an $85 million electrical contractor to save over $2 million per year and operate more efficiently with improved and documented processes.
• Extensive travel to company offices and jobsites.
Director of Operations
Environs Development, Chicago, IL, 2007-2008
• Managed staff of 21 people and day-to-day operations for $30+ million very high-end custom homebuilder/developer including administration, architectural and construction departments.
• Ultimate responsibility for ensuring projects were completed on time and on budget.
• Implemented policies and procedures for competitively bidding projects to multiple trades and moved the company from 11x17 prints to large scale drawings, which allowed the company to receive more favorable pricing and accurate bids, saving tens of thousands of dollars per home.
• Created new, more detailed pre-construction and construction schedules on MS Project, which enabled the company to monitor and improve project timelines by 30-60 days.
• Formalized company safety program and implemented new safety procedures, regular reporting, meetings and training.
• Improved punchlist and warranty system to shorten completion times and improve customer satisfaction.
Manager of Production
Neumann Homes, Kenosha, WI, 2005-2006
• Improved JD Power customer satisfaction ratings from 73% to over 90% in addition to improving municipal satisfaction, quality and home readiness scores.
• Managed production in 5 new home communities building 100+ single- and multi- family homes per year.
• Designed and implemented new procedures for production and home plan improvement including checklists, methods and inspections to improve quality and decrease production time.
• Directly supervised 3 superintendents, 5 communities and production office.
Project Manager
Airoom Builders & Architects, Lincolnwood, IL, 2004-2005
• Created project tracking spreadsheet, methodologies and KPI (Key Performance Indicators) that reduced cycle times by more than 60 days (29%).
• Managed a team of 16 Architects, Kitchen & Bath Designers, Estimators and Permitting Specialists completing an average of 140 projects per year with a total value exceeding $25 million.
• Worked as the primary client conduit for the finalization of the design and structure for residential additions and remodeling projects. Coordinated clients’ needs and wishes through the architecture and product selection process including management of timelines and personnel, including sales, architecture, design, financing, permitting, entitlements, estimating and purchasing.
• Responsible for overall project management from sale acceptance until the project goes to the field, including design, structure, timeline, profitability and client satisfaction.
• Consistently one of the top performing Project Managers in terms of meeting timelines and bonus criteria.
Project Manager
Windward Builders, Lake Forest, IL, 2002-2003
• Managed all phases of remodeling/addition projects ranging in value from $150,000 to $2,000,000 for $20 million company. Led overall project management, scheduling, subcontractor management and client/architect contact.
• Created new bid management methodology to improve job estimate accuracy and time-to-complete.
• Directed the research and analysis of properties, lease negotiations and build-out for a new 7,500 SF office/warehouse for the company and accomplished the move in just 4 months.
Owner
Genesis Builders, Buffalo Grove, IL, 1993-2002
• Builder of custom single-family homes and additions/renovations.
• Experienced in construction and project management, sub-contractor scheduling and negotiations, property evaluation, entitlements, development and land acquisition.
• Generated business leads and created client proposals.
• Led every aspect of client contact and production from initial consultation through project design, pricing, entitlements, land acquisition, development, construction and warranty.
Vice President
Levin Properties, Northbrook, IL, 1990-1993
• Negotiated debt and equity financing for residential, commercial, restaurant and condominium conversion projects.
• Performed due diligence and acquisition research.
• Managed corporate and partnership properties and administration.
Additional Experience Includes:
• Member, Board of Directors, LifeLine Pilots, a non-profit humanitarian organization, since 2000.
• 5 years as a Corporate and Commercial Real Estate Lender at 2 Chicago-based Banks.
• Formal Sales Training and Experience in Field Sales for a National Corporation.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Real Estate Finance & Investment
DePaul University, Kellstadt School of Business, Chicago, IL, 1988
Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, Bloomington, IN, 1985
Became Certified Flight Instructor and taught under Air Force ROTC contract.
Associate in Applied Science, Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, 1982
Accomplished the requirements and achieved Commercial Pilot’s License with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings with only 249 flight hours.
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