Work with team to bring exceptional ideas and plan evaluation for new projects using LEED techniques and most current technologies.
John Carroll Mentag
WORK EXPERIENCE Mentag Development Corp 1/1985 - Present
Hours per week: 60+
Principal
Point person for single/multi family development and construction including infrastructure. Interfaced with all parties from design, finance, due-diligence and end construction. Specialized in energy techniques years before popularized.
Beliefs: anything is possible - enthusiasm makes things happen – sharing team player.
Design:
Many years of architectural & engineering experience interfacing with professionals
1. Initiated concept for projects. - hired and managed all professional team members.
2. Expert at probing for and finding new ways to layout and use space – especially highly detailed interiors
3. Primary project presenter at numerous public meetings.
4. Use CAD to draw detailed plans and communicate specifications.
5. Interpret building and site construction plans - evaluate individual trade components.
6. Extensive Code analysis experience including fire-suppression.
7. Review/edit site engineering plans for grade, water, sewer and road construction including managing challenging connections to as-built conditions.
8. Experienced in all construction methods including USGBC LEED procedures
Construction:
Managed all phases of horizontal & vertical construction from analyzing & approving documents, ordering materials, hiring trades and inspecting work.
1. Drafted detailed sequential checklists for jobsite supervisor.
2. Owned and managed heavy construction equipment
3. Hands-on experience in performing all trade functions; Intimately aware of how each job is performed, how long work should take to complete and how to evaluate when a task is complete.
4. Work-boots owner performing field evaluations to improve methods and procedures - including safety.
Administration:
Negotiated land purchases, Performed site/building cost estimates, drafted contracts between government entities, suppliers & trades. Managed change orders, evaluated work-in-process payments, negotiated solutions with customer/supplier. Performed close-out inspections. Managed existing facilities.
Summary Positions & Responsibility: Architect/Engineer plan evaluation, Real Estate Acquisition & Sales, Project Manager, Contract Administration, Construction Control, Land Development, Inspection including profession witness work.
Website: ENGLISHVILLAGEDETROIT.COM - project builder/consultant for Residential Detroit, Inc. since 2001
PROJECTS
1. Redesigned 58 Units with ICF technology ($50/mo energy exp.) and redrew site plan adding 15 more high-valued end units. 2008 Heritage Condominiums - Detroit.
2. Re-designed 1903 Catholic school building into 24 individual living units. Significant structural analysis considerations. 2007 English Village Lofts - Detroit.
3. Designed & Built 2 Insulated Concrete Form test homes -the most energy efficient construction in the country. 2006-07 Washington Twp. & Rochester Hills.
4. Co-designed & built 43 Units (11 buildings) 2001-2006 English Village Condominiums - Detroit.
5. Site planned, designed and built 3-phase 70 Unit Liberty Woods Subdivision in Washington Twp. Built 15 different models. 1997-2001.
6. Designed & built high-end (8000 sq’ homes) waterfront housing project in Bloomfield Twp - from raw land to completion - 1990 - 1996.
7. Designed and built housing project in Birmingham. Complicated roadway land swap with City. 1988
8. Early 1980's - investment housing and renewal projects
EDUCATION Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan US
Bachelor's Degree
Major: Public Administration
Minor: Business communication
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
1. Cordial Core - Started the organization through the University President's Office; a service organization to transport and guide official visitors to and around the University.
2. Chairman of Homecoming for University
JOB RELATED TRAINING 1. Professional education: National Association of Home Builders show seminars technical training
2. Professional education: Builder's License - State of Michigan – since 1981
3. Professional education: continuing education coursework for Real Estate Broker's License - State of Michigan – 1980-2009
REFERENCES Victor S. Residential Detroit, Inc. President
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Reference Type: Professional – Client - Many others on request
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. The first to provide panelized construction in a subdivision in the metro Detroit area offering faster delivery, controlled cost and minimal waste values as benefits. Three year award winning volumes from panel supplier. Feature article recognition in Building Systems Magazine.
2. 2008 Merit award for design/construction work for English Village Condominiums by Association of Licensed Architects. Offered significant interior/exterior design elements.
3. Regional media exposure for work in design/construction using ICF technology - Insulated Concrete Forms - the most energy efficient construction method on the market. The Oakland Press, Macomb Daily, Crain's Detroit Business
4. Extensive Pilot Training - Helpful developing check-list mind-set and critical path thought - attention to detail. FAA Ratings held:
- Airplane Single & Multi Engine Land
- Instrument Airplane
- Rotor craft - Helicopter
- Aircraft Builders Certificate
Family: Wife Sue Ellen Kindergarten teacher, MS Early Childhood Ed; 5 Children ages 6, 8, 13, 16 & 19. Give back: Youth basketball & football coach.
Health/Sports: Weekly ice hockey & basketball player
DESIRE Improve property/projects. Think in opposites. Bring new methods/offerings to market.
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