29 years experience in Development and Construction Management of hotels, commercial and residential properties. Major brands include: Hyatt Regency, Atlantis-Paradise Island, Bahamas, Fisher Island-Miami & Pulte Homes. Bachelor of Building Construction from University of Florida. See my profile on linked in or email me at kengatorw[at]aol.com. I worked as an expat for 3 years in the Bahamas on Atlantis.
RESUME’
Kenneth Patrick Wells
484 S.W. 11 Place
Boca Raton, FL. 33432
(561) 414-9316
kengatorw[at]aol.com
KEY DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
• Hotel and Commercial Development Management - 6 years
• Residential Development/Construction Management - 8 years
• Commercial Construction - 8 years
• Business Owner – 7 years
EXPERIENCE
President/Owner, 2003 to Present: Boca Dock and Seawall, Inc. Construction Company specializing in design and construction of coastal marine facilities such as docks, seawalls & boat lifts. Responsible for all facets of construction and administration including sales/marketing, buy-out, contract preparation and administration, cost and profit reporting. Direct field operations for Subcontractors and supervise staff for direct work construction.
Senior Project Manager, 2000 to 2002: Boren, Craig, Barber, Engel Construction Company, Inc. Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort. Twenty-Two story 456 room hotel/Spa and convention center consisting of 659,000 s.f. of restaurants, ballrooms, meeting rooms, banquet rooms, business center and support facilities. Theme pools included fountains, spas and water slides. Responsible for all facets of construction and administration including buy-out, contract preparation and administration, cost and profit reporting.
Senior Project Manager, 1997 to 1999: Beauchamp Construction Company, Inc., Coral Gables, Fl.
Multiple Condominiums mid rise buildings. Responsible for all facets of construction and administration including buy-out, contract preparation and administration, cost and profit reporting.
Senior Development Manager, 1994 to1996: Sun International Resort and Casino, Paradise Island, Bahamas. Atlantis I International destination resort renovation and new construction of Four Star 1200 room/suite towers, major landscaped water gardens with interactive rides, 30,000 s.f. Casino, abundantly stocked exotic saltwater display lagoons, convention center, 100 room 5 star Ocean Club hotel. Responsible for adherence and coordination of design program with consultants, overseeing field operations of general contractors and direct work contractors, supervise staff for direct work construction. Solicit and analyze contracts for Development Vice President’s review.
Atlantis II – 1200 room Hotel, new 50,000 s.f. Casino, and expansion of water park and display lagoons. Responsible for solicitation and analyses of prime development consultants and contractors for Chairman’s review and appointment, coordination of planning, Ministry of public works relationship, permits acquisitions, contract preparation for consultants and contractors. Coordination, planning and implementation for all Paradise Island development projects. Paradise Island - Nassau International Airport Access Project, Paradise Island Roadway Improvement Program, Police Station, Renovation of ballrooms, five (5)star villas.
President, 1991 – 1995: Compositions Design/Build Company, Inc., Ft Lauderdale, Fl.Company specializing in custom home construction.
Production Manager, 1986 to 1992: Pulte Home Corporation, Inc., Ft Lauderdale, Fl.
Responsible for overseeing development/construction operations of residential projects in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Prepare design development budgets, develop documents with in-house architect, supervise staff of nine for field operations of new construction and warrantee service. Solicit, analyze and contract for direct work subcontractors. Manage Project managers for cost-reporting and product deliveries.
Development Project Manager, 1984 to 1986: Island Developers, Inc., Miami, Fl.
Fisher Island Condominium, commercial and hotel development on 200-acre Waterlocked Island in Biscayne Bay. Responsible for overseeing field operations of general contractors and direct work contractors, supervise staff of fifteen (15) for direct work construction. Solicit and analyze subcontracts for senior project manager’s review. Coordinate general maintenance for existing facilities.
Estimator, 1982 to 1984: Warren Daniels Construction Company, Inc., Miami, Fl.
Commercial Construction Company with contract volumes in excess of $1 million, including restaurants, warehouses, office buildings and retail stores. Responsible for estimating, expediting, scheduling and contract administration.
Surveyor, 1978 to 1982: Atlantic Foundation Company, Inc., Miami, Fl.
Bridge and Construction Division, assigned to Florida Keys Bridge Replacement Program.
Responsible for takeoffs, horizontal and vertical layout.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SUN INTERNATIONAL
Atlantis Resort and Casino completed on time and open to public on December 22, 1994. Project budget maintained within 10% of original conceptual estimate.
PULTE HOME CORPORATION
Completed 125 million dollars in development/construction over a period of 7 years. House cost maintained within 55% of sales price. Delivery schedules maintained with buyer walkthrough lists less than five items. Homeowner service completion maintained at seven days.
BORAN, CRAIG, BARBER, ENGEL
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point delivered on time (18 months) and open to the public on September 24, 2001.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Building Construction - University of Florida, College of Architecture, 1981.
AWARDS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Pulte Home Corporation South Florida Construction Team of the Quarter, 1991.
Pulte Home Corporation South Florida Construction Employee of the Quarter, 1988.
Pulte Home Corporation - (P.Q.L.) Pulte Quality Leadership Seminars.
Continuing Education in Construction Related Field- 112 hours
State of Florida Construction subject expert- 2008
CERTIFICATION
Florida General Contractors License, 1981 - CGC 020538
PROJECT COMPLETION LIST
Value/Millions
BORAN, CRAIG, BARBER, ENGEL
HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT Total $100
BEAUCHAMP CONSTRUCTION
RESORT VILLA I – 7 Story 46 unit condominiums
RESORT VILLA II- 7 Story 46 unit condominiums
LAKE VILLA III- 7 Story 50 unit condominiums
Total $60
SUN INTERNATIONAL, Bahamas
ATLANTIS - 14 acre Hotel and Casino redevelopment
ATLANTIS II - Design Development Documents.
BEACH TOWER - 423 room interior renovation
CORAL TOWER - 20,000 sf Ballroom
BEACH TOWER - 19,000 s.f. Ballroom
POLICE STATION- 2500 sf office, living area & lock up
ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
ISLAND UTILITIES IMPROVEMENT
OCEAN CLUB - 5 five star villas, interior renovation
Total $600
PULTE HOME CORPORATION
CRYSTAL POINT - 50 estate homes
MARSH POINT - 28 estate homes
HUNT CLUB - 123 custom homes
SABAL LAKES - 117 custom homes
THE PRESERVE - 250 custom homes
THE ESTATES - 9 estate homes
HERITAGE SQUARE - 12 custom homes
Total $250
ISLAND DEVELOPERS
PHASE I CONDOMINIUMS - 78 units
MARINA DOCKS - 86 slips
CAR TRANSFER STATION - Miami Beach
PARK DRAINAGE - 49 acres
MAINTENANCE BUILDING - 3000 sf
ESTATE - renovation of existing estate buildings Total $150
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