Results-focused Senior-Level Construction Manager eager to contribute industry expertise as well as dynamic project management, fiscal administration and client relation skills toward supporting the employer in maximizing bottom-line performance.
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
· Excel in cost estimating, soliciting bids, formulating construction schedules, securing permits, coordinating subcontractor relations, performing value engineering, and overseeing construction projects from inception to completion.
· Substantial personnel management experience; direct and guide project team members to perform efficiently, safely, and professionally; enforce and ensure strict attention to workplace safety rules, regulations, procedures and requirements.
· Proactively drive cohesive and forward-moving efforts among general contractors, architects, engineers, and owners; exceptional talents in client relationship management.
· Possess an impressive blend of interpersonal, multi-tasking, problem solving, analytical, and team-building expertise.
· Proficient in all construction-specific computer programs including ProLog and Primavera, and adept at managing all administrative functions such as procedure development, logs, and compiling/submitting billings for projects.
· Exhibit polished communication skills in representing company among all architects, owners, engineers, OSHPD, DSA and all other governing agencies.
CERTIFICATIONS / CREDENTIALS
Project Management Professional - PMP
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) – Approved by Board of Governors – Taking exam 11/21/2009
Member of Project Management Institute
Member of Construction Management Association of America – CM Practitioner
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
La Jolla Development Group, LLC, San Marcos, CA, August, 2007 to June, 2009
Director of Construction and Development
· Spearhead new and remodel construction operations for multi-million developer from inception through design and permits.
· Direct predevelopment through construction of two high-end single family homes ranging from 6,200 sq.ft to over 12,000 sq.ft, both requiring massive hillside stabilizations.
· Oversee value engineering, coordinate cooperative efforts among consultants, and demonstrate proficiency in collaborating with all city entities as well as coastal commission.
· Manage pre-development tasks of new hotel and luxury amenities.
· Apply dynamic leadership talents toward facilitating submission and acquisition of all minor and major use permits for renovations; navigate projects ranging from $60K to $15M.
· Partnered with corporate management to complete upgrades to hotel and integrate fitness facility from inception through to completion.
· Analyze and define predevelopment budgets for presentation and acceptance by lending institutions.
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Professional Experience continued …
Western Pacific Resort Development, Indio, CA, March, 2006 to August, 2007
Senior Project Manager
· Autonomously led management and administration for $100M time share vacation resort with full accountability for development of working drawings with all consultants and engineers.
· Successfully steered development of 473 apartment units, Sales Office, full service amenities, and numerous water features including a “lazy riverâ€, lakes, spas and pools.
· Managed, motivated and supervised field staff of five superintendents, project engineers, field labor and support staff; diligently monitored on-site construction activities for compliance with safety requirements, timeline and budget parameters, and quality control.
· Exercised strong organizational skills to devise construction schedule, RFIs, submittals, change order requests, and monthly billings for client.
· Met and cooperated with all governing agencies from permit acquisition process through to Certificate of Occupancy.
· Skillfully negotiated and awarded all subcontracts for on-site/off-site work.
Sinanian Development Inc., Tarzana, CA, May, 2004 to March, 2006
Senior Project Manager
· Championed management and administration of several public works projects exceeding $30M from contract award through to timely completion, including Ventura County Fire Dept. Communications Center, three fire stations and a 7-story city fire department training facility.
· Efficiently delegated tasks to project team members consisting of four superintendents, three project engineers and support staff.
· Oversaw construction schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and preparation and presentation of monthly billings.
· Represented company through all dealings with governing agencies, architects and consultants, including state and federal prevailing wage agencies.
· Held weekly subcontractor meetings to maintain and/or expedite construction schedules as required to meet goals and deadlines.
Pueblo Contracting Services, Inc., San Fernando, CA, October, 1997 to May, 2004
Director of Operations
· Expertly directed numerous company projects from inception through to client acceptance.
· Demonstrated superior multi-tasking expertise in establishing and monitoring construction schedule, awarding contracts, administering financial documentation, driving unified efforts with municipalities, and directing project managers, project engineers, superintendents and other support staff.
· Enforced OSHA compliance for projects encompassing $8M primary care facility, $1.4M medical facility, $5M HUD senior housing project, and $6M affordable housing with historical renovation all completed on schedule and under budget.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Vice-President of Construction, Cityworks, Inc., Pasadena, CA
Project Manager, Crown City Construction Co., Pasadena, CA
Project Manager / Purchasing Manager, J.H. Hedrick & Co., San Gabriel, CA
Project Manager, Cantwell Anderson, Pasadena, CA
Purchasing Agent/Project Manager, Crismar Homes, Ontario/Santa Monica, CA
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