Hardworking and smart working construction executive who enjoys seeing tangible results everyday.
Mike Keller
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Professional Profile
Highly skilled Construction Executive and Project Manager with diverse background in commercial building and land development. Exceptional leadership skills have led to success in strategic planning, execution, team building, and employee retention.
• Effectively manages estimates, budgeting, schedules, contract negotiations, value engineering, regulatory compliance, vendor selection, and management, resulting in increased profitability.
• Comprehensive experience working with government concerns affecting construction projects.
• Enjoys the development of projects from conception to site engineering, utility installations, and construction to project completion.
• Strong skills in reading and interpreting prints. Frequently sees problems and proactively resolves them prior to construction, avoiding costly materials use and delays.
• Highly skilled in problem resolution and providing definition to fluid situations, avoiding delays and conflict. Frequently manages multiple projects simultaneously.
• Selects and manages sub-contractors.
• Applies OSHA standards to the job-site. Safety of staff and sub-contractors is a priority.
• Prepares reports, schedules, and project notes.
• Successfully manages permitting, code requirements, and inspections.
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Career History
Vice President of Purchasing 2005 – 2008
Charles Simms Development Dayton, OH
Executive with diverse range of responsibilities in the development of high-end condominiums.
• Led the project teams in all phases of construction management from initial plan and site selection through completion of the project.
• Increased profit margins by 2% each year, beginning in 2006.
• Managed multiple projects with individual budgets of $25 – 30 million.
• Streamlined processes, re-negotiated contracts, held contractors accountable for quality through post-sale service, and value engineered developments to increase profitability.
• Recruited VP of Production to manage field staff and subs.
• Saved $500,000 on one sewer installation by collaborating with civil engineers and neighboring property holders.
• Directed multiple projects and functions simultaneously.
Site Manager 2003 – 2005
DEI Inc. Cincinnati, OH
On-site Project Manager for design/build contractor of banks and credit unions.
• Reduced project costs during the permitting process by collaborating with Architects and Engineers.
• Managed DEI staff as well as sub-contractors.
• Completed bid buyouts.
• Monitored quality control and held sub-contractors accountable for quality of work and materials.
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Senior Project Manager 2000 – 2001
Wenco, Inc. New Carlisle, OH
Managed multiple projects building Butler Buildings and conventional commercial steel buildings.
• Responsible for the client relationship during construction.
• Executed design change requests and change orders.
• Managed labor, design, and material costs.
Responsible for multiple facets of construction, client and engineer relationships, as well as safety in the construction of multi-family homes, hotels, and assisted living centers.
• Wrote 16-division scope of work specifications.
• Developed and managed budgets.
• Estimated project costs and revenue goals.
• Pulled architects and operations personnel together to problem-solve, effectively reducing delays and creating an environment of open communication and collaboration.
• Directed the operations, consultants, vendors, and administrative staff to drive performance and meet contractual and budgetary objectives.
Managed all aspects of construction of national restaurants.
• Selected and managed vendors and sub-contractors.
• Provided support to superintendents through effective communication.
• Facilitated meetings and communications between vendors, sub-contractors, management team, architects, and engineers.
• Prepared estimates and Requests for Proposals.
• Documented job specifications and required information.
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Certifications
30 and 10 hour OSHA Certifications for Construction
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Education
Construction Management Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
Psychology Wright State University Dayton, OH
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Software Proficiency
Timerline Buildsoft AutoCAD
Exel Word AIA Documents
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