DERRILL E. GRABENSTEIN 4529 Birch Creek Drive -- Lincoln, NE 68516
Phone: (402)-730-6624 -- grab12[at]windstream.net
Construction Manager
Results driven manager with a near 25 year history of maintaining the highest level of quality while meeting all deadlines, staying under budget and adherence to specifications. Accomplished in the resourceful management of projects to expedite completion and decrease costs. Highly skilled in the creation and interpretation of blue prints and specifications. Experienced in the development and analyzing of project estimates, establishing accurate budgets. Job cost tracking abilities to eliminate invoice errors to increase margins. In-depth knowledge of building standards, codes and permitting. Excel¡¦s at organizing and maximizing material resources, optimizing manpower thru scheduling, and finding material efficiencies to lower construction costs and increase margins. Talented in developing and motivating construction teams to peak performance levels to expedite construction and maintain quality employees. Skilled in the communication with all levels of organization. Reputation for problem solving, managing customer relationships and increasing efficiency.
„X 25 Years construction experience
„X Superior eye for quality and precision
„X Timely/Organized scheduling
„X Expediting estimates and proposals
„X Accuracy in budgeting and take-offs
„X Ground-up and renovation development
„X Hands-on know-how and ability in most phases
„X Knowledge in contractual documents
„X Design projects with efficiencies in mind
„X Visualize core components
„X MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Works and Project
„X Analyzing building materials to find built-in efficiencies
„X Sales abilities and marketing publications
„X Proficient at reading of blueprints and specifications
„X Pre-construction organization
„X Practiced in structural and mechanical phases
„X Multi-task on multiple projects and administrative duties
„X Communication with all parties
„X Job cost tracking
„X Skilled in IRC and UBC, knowledge in NEC
„X Skilled at desktop publishing and photo enhancement
„X Softplan CAD, Ulead and JASC software
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGER 1996-Present
Chandel Contracting, Inc. Lincoln, NE
Hands-on and resourceful manager for custom construction company, responsible for insuring quality, efficient and timely completion of over $35 million of new, ground-up, remodel and fill-out construction projects in Nebraska. Valued by clients for proactive and innovative approaches and ideas of design and construction methods leading to cost savings and expedited completion of projects. Respected by crews and sub-contractors for forethought in project planning, organization and safety. Proven ability to handle multiple projects and work assignments in a timely fashion. Routine communication with individuals at all levels of the organization along with current and prospective client bases.
„X Designed new and innovative model and spec home plans, utilizing built-in material efficiencies,
and modern requirements, resulting in 80% of spec homes selling during construction with 15%
selling within 30 days of completion while generating over 100 presold executive homes.
„X Aided in planning, scheduling and project management of commercial ground-up, fill-out and renovation including several Amigo¡¦s restaurants and H& R Block offices among others.
„X Decreased construction time and holding costs by nearly 10% by the intensive scheduling
and with organizational meetings between crews and sub-contractors, resulting with minimal job
site down time, optimal overlaps and decreased holding costs.
„X Increased turn around time for project estimates by developing Excel spreadsheets to cut estimation time and budget tracking for projects by nearly 50%, in so doing decreasing required man hours and increasing margins.
„X Supervised and gave guidance to over 35 carpenters, drywall hangers, foundation and general laborer personnel plus numerous mechanical sub-contractors.
„X Incorporated efficient construction methods into each plan where possible reducing construction costs increasing competitive pricing.
„X Utilized collaborative ability and design knowledge to effectively design, estimate and
contract projects typically under 30 days resulting in high customer satisfaction.
„X Reduced restocking charges for excess materials and eliminated time delays for extra
material delivered developing and utilizing detailed material take-offs, pre-submitting
component orders and setting up early delivery schedules.
„X Worked with crews to optimize material usage to limit materials required and decrease waste.
„X Reduced land fill fees by 35% by separating clean waste materials and subsequently selling to local acreage owners and recycling all metal scrap.
„X Directly inspected job sites to instruct crews, insure quality of work completed and materials utilized, search for possible efficiencies, and compliance with contracted specifications.
„X Expedited the writing of contracts including specifications, addenda and client change orders
to accelerate the start-up and permitting process of each project.
„X Eliminated need for the outsourcing of marketing materials saving over $1,500 a year.
„X Increased sales and exposure by regularly meeting with buying public to inform them of the companies products and philosophies thru open houses and trade shows.
PROJECT MANAGER 1985-1996
Grabenstein Construction Lincoln, NE
Starting as a general laborer, promoted to Structural Framing Foreman and then on to Project Management and Head Designer for production home line. Responsible in the acquisition and installation of computer aided design software.
„X Streamlined scheduling process eliminating job site conflicts between crews and sub-contractors.
„X Computerized budgeting processes increasing accuracy and reducing time required by 75%.
„X Installed CAD design system decreasing design time by over 50% and alterations by 90%.
„X Developed return material listing policy to increase accuracy of return credits.
„X Directed structural framing crews to ensure superior quality and proper techniques
were being utilized as-well-as efficient use of materials.
„X Insured expedited implementation of client specifications and change orders to
keep projects on schedule and limit down stream complications.
„X Upgraded job cost tracking methods saving company over $3,500 in first year.
„X Completed hands-on construction including structural framing and trim carpentry.
„X Maintained on-site materials and kept job-sites organized, clean and safe.
„X Provided landscape planning and installation of all jobs.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE Southeast High School
College Preparatory Curriculum Lincoln, NE - - 1987
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources University Of Nebraska - Lincoln
Landscape Construction, Management and Design Lincoln, NE - - 1994
„X Member Dean¡¦s list / Dept of Horticulture
„X House Manager for Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
OTHER EDUCATION
„X Engineered Wood Association bracing course
„X Engineered Floor and Roof Truss seminar
„X IRC new edition and revision course /s
„X UBC new edition and revision course/s
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
„X Home Builder¡¦s Association of Lincoln
„X Metro Omaha Builder¡¦s Association
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AWARDS AND HONORS
„X Hope S. Bettilion NAHB scholarship
„X Joesph Noh scholarship
„X Elected member of Pi Alpha Xi Honorary Horticulture Fraternity - - 1994
„X Awarded $1,000 bonus award for computerization advancement - - 1996
„X Awarded $2,500 bonus award for finishing 3 large projects on same day, all ahead of schedule - - 2000
„X Earned $3,000 bonus award for most closed projects completed within calendar year - - 2004, 2007
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