Tobe a team player in a firm, to teach and mentor other team players of some of the experiences that I have experinced over the many years in the construction industry. To help the construction and development department in any way that I can.
LARRY PORTERFIELD
PO Box 882
McKenna, WA 98558
(360) 894-6753 home
(360) 584-7989 cell
Sporterfield5083[at]aol.com
CAREER PROFILE
Over 20 years of construction and production management experience in the homebuilding and commercial industry building restaurants, motels, hotels, strip malls and mid-rises over retail stores. Additional experience includes all phases of residential and land development in PUD’s, podium built multi-family, condominiums, apartments, and tract homes to custom builds.
Highlights of qualifications include:
• General contractor experience with thorough knowledge of all construction trades. Familiar with all relevant regulations and building codes.
• Experience in steel, wood, and concrete construction.
• Strong track record of meeting and exceeding targets and expectations for quality, schedule, and budget. Consistently received bonuses by achieving 100% of business plan, on time, within budget, and inside quality parameters.
• Strong knowledge of efficient processes and procedures related to construction operations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KDA Construction, Inc Salem, OR 2008 – Present
Since 1999, KDA Construction, Inc. has constructed a variety of senior facilities for both non-profit and for-profit organizations.
Project Manager
Manage all aspects of construction development of 2 senior living facilities, working with bid proposals, scheduling, and subcontractors.
• Oversee onsite and offsite operations including contractor selection, estimating, scheduling, utility disruptions, regulatory compliance, and specification of construction materials on all concurrent projects.ï€
• Produce project cost estimations and overall construction schedules.ï€
• Demonstrate expertise in value engineering projects by finding cost efficient ways of installing improvements. Reduced over-engineered framing and waterproofing without reducing quality (improved quality in some cases).ï€
• Insuring KDA's standards for high quality are metï€
Divi Hotels Marketing, Inc Chapel Hill, NC 2006 - 2007
Divi Resorts, the largest Caribbean-only hotel chain, as well as two all inclusive resorts in Aruba.
Senior Project Manager of Construction
Managed all aspects of construction development for 2 major resort projects located in Aruba. Responsibilities include developing RFP’s, logistics, reviewing bids, directing project procurement, take-offs, hiring and directing subcontractors/project leadership. Reported to the VP of Construction.
• Supervised all onsite operations staff including General Superintendents, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Laborers.
• Produced project cost estimations and overall construction schedules.
• Managed rough grading, wet & dry utilities, curb & cutter, paving construction schedules, trenching safety programs, and all other offsite operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in value engineering projects by finding cost efficient ways of installing improvements. Reduced over-engineered framing and waterproofing without reducing quality (improved quality in some cases).
• Maintained and reviewed indirect budgets and construction schedules on a weekly basis.
• Reviewed and approved contracts, subcontractor selection, construction material spec, and direct budgets with purchasing department personnel. Oversaw monthly division and department budget preparation.
POLYGON NW, Bellevue, WA 2000 - 2006
Developer of single-family homes, town homes and condominiums
Project Manager
Managed all aspects of project development on multi family subdivisions and single-family subdivision throughout Western WA. Sales prices ranged between $350K and $490K per unit. Managed a 10 person staff of superintendents, assistant superintendents, and customer service personnel. Reported to the VP of Construction.
• Oversaw onsite and offsite operations including contractor selection, estimating, scheduling, utility disruptions, regulatory compliance, and specification of construction materials on all concurrent projects.
• Consistently met time, cost, and quality targets; received bonuses annually.
• Demonstrated expertise in value engineering projects by finding cost efficient ways of installing improvements. Reduced over-engineered framing and waterproofing without reducing quality (improved quality in some cases).
• Managed rough grading, road construction, wet & dry utilities, paving construction schedules, trenching safety programs, and all other offsite operations.
• Created a strong customer focused environment. Conducted weekly meetings with customer service representatives and sales staff to review homeowner walk through sign offs and productivity rating per project.
• Developed single family and multi family homes in an active adult community with a very sophisticated and demanding clientele. Unit sales consistently met or exceeded expectations.
• Received every semi-annual Award for “Management Excellence†year after year. These awards recognized high division-wide customer service ratings and quality on time construction.
HILLTOP DEVELOPERS, Bakersfield, California 1987 - 1995
A large developer of commercial, residential, resorts, timeshares and mixed use strip malls.
Vice President of Construction and Operations
Managed all aspects of real estate development and land acquisitions from coast to coast including Hawaii, Mexico and Belize. Managed onsite and offsite operations and customer service personnel. Reported to the CEO.
• Consistently achieved 100% of annual business plan, on time and within budget. Achieved all construction quarterly goals (units built and financial) year after year.
• Reviewed and approved contracts, subcontractor selection, construction material spec, and direct budgets with purchasing department personnel. Oversaw monthly division and department budget preparation.
• Managed all aspects of onsite and offsite project development and construction for multiple locations.
• Produced project cost estimations and overall construction schedules.
• Worked with legal staff to prepare detailed contracts covering scope of work to be performed by general contractors. Developed bidding procedures, reviewed performance evaluations, and enforced standards.
• Worked with structural engineers and architects, and contributed to value engineering on all projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in value engineering projects by finding cost efficient ways of installing improvements. Reduced over-engineered framing and waterproofing without reducing quality (improved quality in some cases).
• Managed rough grading, road construction, wet & dry utilities, paving construction schedules, trenching safety programs, and all other offsite operations.
• Instituted new warrantee service, contractor selection, contract development procedures; and health, safety, environmental compliance policies.
• Created a strong customer focused environment. Conducted weekly meetings with customer service representatives to review homeowner walk through sign offs and productivity rating per project.
• Worked with marketing and sales on pricing, product mix, and other matters.
• Delivered all projects on time and within budget; all bonuses received.
AZTEC STRUCTURES, Bakersfield, California 1985 - 1987
A specialty contractor of oil field construction and steel buildings
Project Manager
Responsibility for all commercial and industrial projects to include injection wells (EPA) and environmental ponds. Structures were of steel, concrete and wood. Reported to CEO
• Oversaw onsite and offsite operations including contractor selection, estimating, scheduling, utility disruptions, regulatory compliance, and specification of construction materials on all concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in value engineering projects by finding cost efficient ways of installing improvements. Reduced over-engineered framing and waterproofing without reducing quality (improved quality in some cases).
• Managed rough grading, road construction, wet & dry utilities, paving construction schedules, trenching safety programs, and all other offsite operations.
FIRST FLORIDA BUILDING CORP, Miami, Florida 1980 - 1983
Since its inception in 1963, First Florida has built over 6,000 housing units, 1,400 restaurants, and 2,000 hotel rooms.
Senior Project Manager
Responsible for all phases of commercial building of restaurants, mid-rise hotels, office buildings and complexes. Reported to VP of Construction.
• Delivered all projects on time and within budget; all bonuses received.
• Demonstrated expertise in value engineering projects by finding cost efficient ways of installing improvements. Reduced over-engineered framing and waterproofing without reducing quality (improved quality in some cases).
• Supervised all onsite operations staff including General Superintendents, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Laborers.
• Produced project cost estimations and overall construction schedules.
• Managed rough grading, road construction, wet & dry utilities, paving construction schedules, trenching safety programs, and all other offsite operations.
• Managed and reviewed budgets and construction schedules on a weekly basis.
• Reviewed and approved contracts, subcontractor selection, construction material spec, and direct budgets with purchasing department personnel. Oversaw monthly division and department budget preparation.
* APEX STRUCTURES, Bakersfield, CA 1969 – 1985
A small general contractor of residential & commercial construction serving California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado
Owner/Builder
• Managed residential and commercial projects for individuals and builders; projects included restaurants, hotels, motel 6’s, multi-unit and single family dwellings.
• Managed all job site personnel consisting of up to 35 employees ranging from plumbers, electricians, carpenters sheetrock, carpet layers and laborers.
• Managed all aspects of maintenance, repairs, installations, tenant improvements, and estimating.
• Produced all construction contracts.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1 yr Civil Engineering, 3 yrs Apprenticeship Program,
Bakersfield College
B1 - General Building Contractor License, State of CA – In-Active
B2 - General Building Contractor License, State of NV– In-Active
B - General Building Contractor License, State of CO, TX, FL – In-Active
B & A - General Building Contractor License, State of AZ & NM – In-Active
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