Project management preferrably for LEED certification
Projects Director
CAREER PROFILE
Seasoned and versatile professional with 25+ years of experience contributing to the effective operation and profitability of construction and real estate development companies through outstanding management and land development expertise. Meticulous and adaptable project manager with proven ability to oversee complex construction projects of $325+ million and salvage / troubleshoot failing projects by re-establishing effective operational, business and cost controls. Articulate and collaborative communicator and leader with talent for building productive relationships with owners, colleagues, consultants, and local government officials, and creating excellent construction teams.
• Project Management Expertise • Sales and Marketing / Customer Service
• LEED Certification / “Green†Construction • Team Building / Leadership
• Versatile / Adaptable • Golf Course Development
• Master Planned Communities • Site and Product Analysis / Design
• Troubleshoot / Salvage Failed Projects • Budget Control / Cost Containment
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Project Management – Accomplished project manager with impressive track record of overseeing entire life cycle of projects. Proficient at managing feasibility studies, site / product analysis and design, governmental approvals and permits, budgets and schedules, site improvements, vertical construction and tract final / bond exoneration. For Toll Brothers, Inc., delivered $200+ million in completed product annually, while managing budget controls for $108+ million in site improvements, $35+ million in soft development costs and over $150+ million in vertical construction costs.
• LEED Certification / “Green†Construction – Proficient, accredited Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design professional with expertise in ensuring that projects are designed and built prioritizing energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and effective resource management. Applying LEED certification process for low income apartment complex as Director of Operations with Adroit Development, Inc.
• Turnaround Specialist for Failing Projects – Innovative and analytic expert in salvaging failing projects through re-establishment of budget controls, scheduling timelines, and operational priorities. Assigned most problematic / troubled projects by several previous employers because of business / accounting background, decisive management style, and ability to maximize employee productivity and loyalty.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, Adroit Development, Inc., Westlake Village, CA 2008-Present
Implement policies and procedures for daily operation of construction services. Oversee projects from pre-construction to close-out. Manage budget tracking and cost controls. Develop master construction contracts and specifications. Team participant in assembly of State and Federal low income housing tax credit applications. Oversee rehabilitation improvements and major maintenance for Section 8 low income and seniors apartment complexes.
• Operationalized innovative construction concepts for company by applying LEED certification process for low income apartment complex.
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, Toll Brothers, Inc., Moorpark, CA 2002-2008
Directed planning, construction, and delivery of luxury housing projects valued up to $325+ million. Oversaw budgetary controls and soft development costs and reviewed, negotiated, and executed customer purchase & sale agreements. Facilitated sales and marketing, advertising, purchasing, options, housing construction, payables and warranty service. Managed staff of 35-40 personnel.
• Maximized company’s operations and profitability by directing new community startups including oversight of budget establishment, tract map and governmental entitlements, engineering, architecture, California State Dept. of Real Estate (DRE) processing and production of marketing collateral materials. Efforts included oversight of large-scale land development of up to 665 acres, including golf course construction, public infrastructure, CalTrans highway improvements and railway intersection modifications.
• Created productive company presence in community by serving as President on multiple community homeowner association (HOA) boards and directing creation of community activist group to support governmental approval of new developments.
• Established division office in order to consolidate senior management operations for developments located across two greater Los Angeles area counties.
PROJECT MANAGER, JM Development, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA 2002
Managed development operations and personnel for assigned projects valued up to $20 million. Rescheduled construction to provide sequential delivery for stalled development resulting in successful revenue stream and profit distribution. Provided site review and due diligence on new project acquisitions and initiated / monitored stormwater pollution prevention program to comply with Federal and State regulations. Established quality control program and successfully minimized product defects and customer callbacks.
• Optimized company’s customer relations and responsiveness by creating new Customer Service department and hiring / training manager and staff.
PROJECT MANAGER, New Urban West, Inc., Santa Monica, CA 1997-2001
Managed construction operations for assigned projects valued up to $90+ million including direction and coordination of construction superintendents, design center, and customer service personnel.
• Generated project cost savings of $180+ thousand for company by masterminding unique special permit approval in City of Los Angeles.
• Direct coordination of brownfield clean-up with State agencies including oil well abandonment’s and toxic soil cleanup on redevelopment infill site.
CAREER NOTE
Additional positions include Project Manager for California Community Builders, Project Manager with Urban West, Inc., Operations Manager with Stone Properties, Inc., Purchasing Manager with Calprop Corporation, and Purchasing Agent for W&A Builders / Watt Industries. Details upon request.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Emphasis in Accounting
Pacific Union College, Angwin, California
Continuing Education Classes in Construction Management
University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Class “B†California Contractors License (Active)
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), Accredited Professional
COMPUTER SOFTWARE / SYSTEMS
Microsoft Office Suite and Project (critical path scheduling)
Timberline and JD Edwards Accounting Systems
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