Construction Manager seeking to interview for a position where 15+ years of construction management experience both in new and rehabilitation construction will add value and bottom line results.
DALE C. BAKER
PROFILE OVERVIEW
Construction management professional with more than 20 years of industry experience in developing strategic business plans, establishing partnerships and completing multi-million dollar projects while maintaining cost and project quality. Excellent record of building positive, profitable business relationships with clients, architects, engineers, local officials, vendors, project managers, foremen, and subcontractors. Specific skills include
• Construction and development of affordable for-rent tax credit projects and construction of high-density residential housing with structural parking.
• Excel in developing and executing policies and procedures
• Contract negotiations, project estimation, problem resolution, building codes and regulations, and site management
• Record of streamlining workflow and creating a highly competitive team environment.
• Currently holds a California Contractor’s “B†License
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Affordable Housing and tax credit construction management
• Contract Administration and Negotiation • Team Management and Leadership
• Project Management, Planning, and Analysis • Construction Oversight
• Internal and External Communications • Operations Management
• P&L Management • Regulatory Compliance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SummerHill â– San Ramon, CA
Vice President of SummerHill Construction 2007-2008
Spearheaded the seamless development of a multi-family podium condominium division of SummerHill.
• Coordinated project plans and construction activities.
• Provided strategic direction for 12 projects and development/construction of podium projects
• Oversaw hiring and selection of team members, coordinated project workflow, and directed construction managers, architects, and design teams
• Developed and established preconstruction guidelines, policies and procedures as well as warranty issues
• Ensured that project timelines were met and all regulatory policies and procedures were followed
Meritage â– Concord, CA
Vice President of Operations, Meritage Metropolitan 2005-2007
Led project operations and development of the multifamily condominiums for the Meritage Metropolitan Urban Infill Division.
• Completed Jade a 78 unit urban infill project in Oakland on time and on budget, this was Meritage Metropolitan’s first podium project.
• Oversaw project development including preconstruction, purchasing, accounting,
and customer services
• Developed all policies and procedures for the new division.
• Provided internal and external oversight; directing both construction managers and construction teams
• Analyzed and resolved project conflicts to guarantee quality and timely project completion
• Monitored compliance with safety and quality control procedures and all regulatory project requirements
SHEA Properties â– Livermore, CA
Northern California Development Manager 2001-2005
Piloted the development and construction of projects including the administration and acquisition of entitlements and negotiation with all required agencies (including Air and Water Quality Control Boards, Fish and Game, Caltrans, Design Review Boards, and other city permitting and entitlement agencies).
• Guaranteed the timely completion of one affordable (tax credit) for rent townhome homes project a 220 unit affordable (tax credit)apartment project in Novato Ca.
• Strategically led the development and construction of two projects of new construction Type V with an interior parking garage (390 units) and a garden level (277 units)
• Built Waterford a mixed use shopping center with Safeway as the hub in Dublin, CA
• Streamlined construction and development of two other rehabilitation properties with a total of 217 units
• Guaranteed timely completion of a seven story Type I condo project in Long Beach and three condominium conversion projects in San Diego, Long Beach and Laguna Hills
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Steadfast Properties â– Newport Beach, CA
Project Manager 1999-2001
Oversaw the renovation of more than 1,100 tax credit apartment units in Riverside, San Bernadino and Los Angeles counties.
• Coordinated renovation activities, developed and implemented contract agreements, and organized schedules
• Appointed signatory on all contracts and directly interfaced with Property Management and all city agencies
EARLIER EXPERIENCE
Avalon-Bay Apartment Communities â– Newport Beach, CA
Construction Manager
1997-1999
Fluor, â– Daniel, FL
Construction Manager
1996-1997
J. P. I., â– Dallas, TX
Project Manager
1995-1996
Le Plastrier Development Company â– Newport Beach, CA
Director of Construction
1988-1995
Property Company Of America, â– Aurora, CO
Superintendent
1985-1987
PREVIOUS PROJECTS
TAX CREDIT PROJECTS
MULTI=-FAMILY • Novato a 77 unit townhome tax credit project
• Novato Apartments a 220 unit type V walk up tax credit project
• Completed numerous tax credit projects in LA, Riverside, Colma, San Bernadino, Sacremento, Long Beach and various other areas of California. A full list of projects is available upon request.
• Park Station: A 99 unit, 4 story, high density, condominium Urban infill podium project in South San Francisco, CA--Type II over Type I ($30m)
• Walnut: A, 260 unit high density condominium urban in fill project with structural parking in Fremont, CA--Type V over Type I ($68m)
• Jade: A 78 unit high density 7 story Condominium urban infill podium project in Oakland, CA--Type II over Type I with Lift Parking
• Waterford: A 390 unit mixed use high density apartment project /shopping center in Dublin, CA
Type V with Type I Structural Parking ($85m)
• Acacia : A 270 unit high density apartment complex 4 story walk up in Santa Rosa CA-- ($38m)
• The Charter: A 403 unit high density apartment complex in Irvine, CA--Type I over Type V ($50m)
• Jefferson at Superior: A 356 unit high density apartment complex in Superior, CO-- Type V ($38m).
• The Enclave: A 156 unit high density apartment project in Arapahoe County, CO--Type V ($18)
• The Parliament: A 414 high density apartment complex in Denver, CO-- Type V over Type I
• Pine Terrace: A 76 unit seven story condominium complex in Long Beach, CA--Type I with two levels of structural parking
SHOPPING CENTERS, COMMERCIAL AND HOTELS
• Waterford Shopping Center: Dublin, CA, with Safeway as the hub ($55m)
• Boca Raton Convention Center: Boca Raton, FL,a golf course, and tennis pro shop with structural parking all Type I ($100)
• Alameda Shopping Center Alameda, CA, with Albertson’s as the hub.($26m)
• Radisson Hotel Santa Ana, CA-- Six story Type I Hotel($40m)
• Hilton Garden Hotel Newhall, CA--three story hotel($26m)
• Homewood Suites Hotel San Jose, CA--110 unit garden level hotel ($25m)
• Homewood Suites Hotel Tukwila WA--108 unit garden level hotel($20m)
• Embassy Suites Hotel Tukwila, WA--14 story Type I ($56m)□
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY (Western State University, Gunnison, CO)
AWARDS AND HONORS
Employee of the Year, Avalon Bay: 1999
Employee of the Year, Shea Properties: 2003
AFFILIATIONS
HBANC │ Build it Green
ACTIVITIES
Member, Wheelchair Foundation │ Contributor, Abused Women │ Committee Member, Build it Green
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