MICHAEL DUBOIS
909 Willow Lane • Shorewood, IL • 60404
Home: (815) 630-5530 • Cell: (815) 531-7608
Custom817[at]aol.com
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Tenacious, driven and dynamic professional interested in applying proven project management
and problem-solving skills coupled with solid knowledge of the construction industry.
Self-starter, forward planner, highly motivated, experienced in sales, new homes
construction, land acquisition and home building management. Verifiable track record
for the successful completion of multi-million dollar projects through coordinating
trades, developing partnerships, and building positive rapport with architects,
engineers, local officials, vendors, and clients while maintaining costs. Versed
in contract negotiations, project estimating, impending design problems, documentation
preparation, building code and regulations, material purchasing, site management through
certification of occupancy. Well-rounded and able to bridge the gap between sales,
service, construction, finance and corporate support.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Marketing & Advertising
Operation Management
Team Building/ Leadership
Account Management
Sales Management
Safety & Compliance Management
Project Planning Management
Staff Training & Development
P&L/ Budgeting/ Cost Control
Permitting/Zoning/Compliance Issues
Budgeting & Cost Controls
Bidding / Estimating/ Proposals
Subcontractor / Crew Supervision
Contractor & Vendor Relations
New Business Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DuBois Builders, Shorewood, IL 1/2010 – Present
Owner/President
Own and operate a general contracting firm that offers a number of services that are
tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Oversee daily operations,
sub-contractor agreements, quality control, job site coordination, and client meetings.
Manage purchasing materials, handling payroll, and customer relations
Tim Thompson Custom Homes, Inc., Hinsdale, IL 1/1997-12/2009
Owner/President
Specializing in Design-Build and Negotiated Projects, ranging from $1 to $4 million.
Spearhead sales, finance and operations with a
reputation for exceptional quality. Define key business goals, develop and implement
strategic plans. Consult with and advise property owners, formulate cost estimates,
present competitive proposals and negotiate contracts. Develop construction
specifications and schedules. Engage and manage subcontractors, laborers and supervise
site operations. Control budgets, troubleshoot problems and meet deadlines.
Implemented and/or reengineered a complete set of financial and administrative
processes for the company, designed to provide controls,
accountability and management reporting for all selling, operational and
administrative functions.
Established emphasis on customer satisfaction by creating pre-construction
meetings with customer while establishing customer surveys, which resulted
in, increased customer satisfaction.
Managed multi-million dollar construction budgets and coordinated
all scheduling, bringing projects to completion within five percent of budget
and allocated timelines.
Established a safety program, which eliminated OSHA fines and reduced the cost
of Workers Compensation insurance.
Devised and executed marketing designs and tactics to open new marketing
channels by implement a Realtor Alliance program and Customer Service vouchers
Brokered and implemented project change orders; instituted sound project
accounting systems; administered the appropriate release of owner funds
through all project phases.
Developed and implemented all finance, sales, administrative and office management,
including all accounting and finance functions, job profitability tracking,
payroll, human resources, and risk management.
Directed all areas of construction from conceptual design through estimation
and budgeting to takeoffs and negotiating contracts.
Hired, fired, and supervised all sub-contractors and office staff assuring
quality, budget, and timelines were met by reducing overhead increased
profitability.
Developed strong relationships with bank officials to obtain funding for the
business and offer lending options to potential homebuyers.
Alt & Witzig Engineering, Inc., Lafayette, IN 1/1994-12/1996
Senior Engineer Technician
Nuclear Density Testing Asphalt and Concrete Coring
Soil Bearing Capacity & Proof-roll Test Basic Site Layout
Standard and Modified Soil Proctors Concrete Slump & Yield Testing
Whitney & Associates, Peoria, IL 1/1993-12/1993
Engineer Technician
Nuclear Density Testing Foundation Testing
Structural Steel Testing Asphalt and Concrete Coring
Concrete and Masonry Testing Geotechnical Investigations
D & S General Contractors, Trivoli, IL 1/1986-12/1993
Laborer
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
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