After 29 years in the construction industry in the Detroit area I am seeking a new challenge and change of focus.I am seeking a position as a Project/Construction Manager, Director or VP of Construction.
RICHARD M. SCHILLER
29595 Meadowlane Dr., Southfield, MI 48076
Home 248-353-6942 • Cell 313-231-3923
EXPERIENCE
SCHILLER BUILDING COMPANY, SCHILLER REAL ESTATE,
RS CONSULTING, LLC
Owner, Sole Member
W. Bloomfield, MI
1999 – Present
• Created, developed and currently manage consortium of companies providing comprehensive real estate and construction services for architects, engineers, designers, local building officials and property owners. Services include:
• Consulting
• Project evaluation/Permitting
• Estimating/Budgeting • Subcontract Negotiation
• Purchasing
• Project oversight/Inspections
• Purchase, sell and develop land and buildings
• Owner Representative for private clients at religious schools, country clubs and private real estate developments.
• Projects include: $10 million country club renovation; 100 unit condominium development; 8 acre single family home development; $800,000 custom home; numerous residential additions and remodels.
WARM TRAINING CENTER
Board Member (Volunteer) Detroit, MI
2001 - Present
• Board Member, Secretary and member of the Finance Committee for non-profit community-based organization working to promote sustainable living, energy efficiency and green building in low-income communities across Detroit. WARM assists neighborhood redevelopment groups in construction and rehabilitation of housing, provides homeowner training courses for local residents and manages energy programs for State and Local governments.
• Led organization to 400% growth in total budget as member of Executive Committee, and facilitated transformation of mission.
• Standardized procedures for development of specifications and scopes of work for clients. Refined organizational cost accounting procedures.
• Served on team to create joint venture between WARM and Greening of Detroit to develop and construct new regional environmental and energy conservation center.
RS BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
President Redford, MI
1995-1999
• Founded and operated small construction company to work exclusively on residential projects, specializing in major renovation and move-up new construction.
• Planned, scheduled and managed construction projects for private owners, managed client relationships, budget preparation, contract negotiations and resolution of disputes.
• Conducted risk and feasibility analyses for various projects and loan presentation development for both external and internal projects.
• Managed corporate dissolution when partners mutually agreed to part ways, included sale of equipment and office building, resolution of outstanding obligations and legal/financial filings.
SCHILLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
President, Project Manager, Estimator, Superintendent Redford, MI
1979-1995
• Joined family construction business to learn all aspects of construction and property development. Started as general laborer and worked up to Superintendent, Estimator, Project Manager and President of the firm. Business profitably performed annual volumes of $ 8 million to $ 12 million.
• Conducted strategic planning, business development, estimating, budgeting, contract buy-out, project management, marketing, sales, accounting oversight and business financing.
• Managed staff of between 10 and 50 on various projects
• Personally performed work of all trades, allowing for greater insight and understanding of subcontractor work and on-the- job situations.
• Projects of note: Installation of 9,000 windows and 1million square feet of drywall at the US Military Academy at West Point; New courtrooms for US District Courts, Internal Revenue Service and Wayne County, Michigan; Restored historic buildings for Federal Bureau of Prisons.
FEDERLEIN & GRYLLS, PC
Lawyer, Construction Litigation Southfield, MI
1977-1979
• Construction contract preparation and review, dispute resolution, claims preparation, litigation
• Litigated primarily construction contract disputes. Developed expertise in Michigan construction, contract and property law
GRANT, SCHON, WISE AND GRANT
Lawyer, General Civil Law Southfield, MI
1975-1977
• General civil law practice, including contracts, bankruptcy and commercial law issues
• Licensed to practice law in Michigan and before the United States Supreme Court
U.S. ARMY RESERVE
Medical Specialist Inkster, MI
1971-1977
• Trained as combat medic, served 6 years with tours in hospitals in Detroit, Texas, Oklahoma and others.
• Honorably discharged.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor
Detroit, MI
1972-1975
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelors of Business Administration East Lansing, MI
1967-1971
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Memberships: Associated General Contractors of America – Detroit Chapter (Board of Directors 1990-1995), Building Industry Association of Southeast Michigan, and National Association of Realtors.
• Other Activities:
• Committee Chair for AGC – Detroit Legislative Committee, lobbied state legislature and U.S. Congress on behalf of Michigan construction industry;
• Teacher, Supervisor’s Training Program, AGC – Detroit, taught 7 of 10 units to field superintendents;
• Construction Industry Representative, State of Michigan legislative committee working on rewriting the Michigan Construction Lien Law, conducted seminars on Lien Law statewide;
• Musician, Birmingham Concert Band (Board of Directors 2001-present) and Farmington Community Band.
• Interests: Saxophone, fundraising for youth scholarships to summer music camps and golf.
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