Duane Kikkert

*** ** **** ****, **** Coral, Florida 33914

239-***-**** ab9kn0@r.postjobfree.com

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SUPERINTENDENT

Highly accomplished construction management professional with years of

experience leading and overseeing single family, multi-family, and hi-rise

condominium projects, commercial office buildings, retail space, from

corporate interior renovations to "ground-up" development. Excels in

developing partnerships and positive rapport with architects, engineers,

local officials, project managers, site superintendents, subcontractors and

clients. Skilled in contract negotiations, project estimating, document

preparation, scheduling, material purchasing, compliance with building and

safety codes/regulations and overall site management from permitting

through certification of occupancy. Recognized for ability to lead large,

commercial projects and "saving" projects in jeopardy; decisive leader and

team builder. Expertise includes:

( Multiple Project Oversight ( Total Budget Analysis (

Proactive Management Style ( Safety / Corporate Compliance (

Large Project Coordination ( Vendor & Materials Mgt. (

Quality Control Management ( Team Building/Coaching ( Hands on

Leadership Skills

Computer Skills: MS Office Suite, Primavera P3/Contractor, Sure Track, MS

Project, Expedition-Document Control

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Budget Specialist: Established reputation for bringing in projects under

budget and on-time.

Initiative/self starter: Started his own construction company which he ran

for 17 yrs with 45 employees

Strong Organizational skills: Developed Tracking systems to track progress

on all projects (20-25)

Experience: Has built projects from small houses, large custom houses,

multi family complexes,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KELLOGG + KIMSEY, Sarasota, Fl

2013-present

Project Superintendent

Managing retail remodels

KNUTSON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, Iowa City, Iowa

2011-2012

General Superintendent

. Developed and implemented new projects, maintained quality control,

managed/prevented safety issues, assigned personnel, and reviewed

budgets.

. Managed all self perform activities thru superintendent/foremen

structure

. Coordinated all field forces for jobsite placement to optimize production

. Self performed specialties included all concrete, rough carpentry and

finished carpentry

. Managed field staff including interviewing and hiring

. Managed all field safety compliance issues

. Developed systems to track manpower used on jobsites

. Developed schedule system to optimize labor usage for self perform

activities

. Performed in-progress and warranty site inspections; prepared condition

reports/documentation

. Managed all warranty work

KIKKERT CONSTRUCTION, LLC, Moville, IA 2009-2011

Owner

. Constructed Several Spec houses

. Remodel Expert -commercial storefronts and residential properties.

LAUTH PROPERTY GROUP, Indianapolis, IN and Charlotte, NC 2003-2009

Project Manager, 2007-2009

. Concurrently managed 3 healthcare and 4 retail TI projects from pre-

construction to closeout; performed building inspections, prepared

detailed written condition reports and documents.

. Prepared working drawings and evaluated plan blueprints and documents for

discrepancies.

. Developed estimated project budgets and project "scopes of work;" defined

and submitted change order requests, reviewed/approved change orders and

invoicing.

. Created detailed written specifications, supplies/materials lists, and

bid documents.

. Wrote proposals and contracts; monitored budget items, submitted pay logs

for processing.

. Obtained subcontractor quotes, completed take-offs to verify bid

amounts/quantities from subcontractors: hired and managed vendors,

superintendents and sub-contractors; monitored and coordinated all trade

schedules.

. Produced 90% of all schedules in Southeast region and acted as head of SE

region Warranty Department.

General Superintendent, 2005-2007

. Managed and supervised all SE Division projects: planned, reviewed,

assisted in preconstruction, developed schedules, oversaw all warranty

work, and interviewed prospective associates.

. Developed and implemented new projects, maintained quality control,

managed/prevented safety issues, assigned personnel, and reviewed

budgets.

. Defined labor and material needs; tracked and verified delivery of

materials, established project timelines/schedules; prepared project cost-

reporting and production reports.

. Mobilized site and maintained field testing logs; ensured contractor

compliance with codes, budgets and schedule.

. Performed in-progress and warranty site inspections; prepared condition

reports/documentation.

. Provided as built drawings, oversaw site cleanup, delivered COs and

permits and directed landscape architecture.

. Assisted with administrative and financial audits and closeouts.

. Developed and implemented company-wide truck program with a fleet of 33

trucks.

General Superintendent, 2003-2005

. Selected by management to relocate and oversee /manage $115M "Outdoor

Lifestyle Center" complex project.

. Directed project from inception to final delivery.

GREENWALT CORPORATION, Greenfield, IN 2001-2003

Construction Manager

. Developed and managed retail buildings projects, oversaw remodel

projects, meeting new tenant specifications in various Midwest and

Northeast states.

. Evaluated blueprints and construction documents for discrepancies and

value engineering ideas.

. Developed plans, selected subcontractors, and managed daily site

activities.

. Delivered projects on-time and frequently under budget.

WPM CONSTRUCTION, Merrillville, IN 2000-2001

Construction Superintendent

GREENFIELD BUILDERS, INC., Indianapolis, IN 1998-2000

Construction Superintendent

KIKKERT CONSTRUCTION, INC., Rensselaer, IN 1982-1997

Owner and Manager

TRAINING

30 hour OSHA, Training

32 hour Dale Carnegie Leadership course, Training

40 hour Haldane Professionalism course, Training

FUNCTIONAL/PROJECT HISTORY

Outdoor Lifestyle Center, Carmel, IN, General Superintendent - 70 acres, 15

buildings development - $115M

Gander Mountain, Ft Wayne, In PM and Construction Manager - new

construction, 35K sf, 100 days - $3M

Gander Mountain, Geneva, Ill and Buffalo, NY PM and Construction Manager,

- remodel 2 existing structures - $2.4M

Apartment Complex, Naples, FL, Construction Superintendent - apartment

complex: new construction, Masonry walls with wet decks, wood frame

structures -$26M

Marriot Regency, 9 Story Hotel, Ft Lauderdal, Fl Assistant superintendent

while we waited for appt complex to start

Catawba Springs Promenade, Denver, NC. Lowe's Anchored retail center with

35,000 sq ft of retail shops 38 acres with 850' of retaining wall 38' tall

( gabion basket type) 13 mil

The Shoppes at Rivercrest, Granite Falls, NC. Wal Mart anchored retail

center with 60,000 sq ft of retail shops. 63 acres with 780 ft of

retaining wall 52' tall

Food Lion Plaza, Charlotte, NC. Food Lion store with 17,000 sq ft of

retail. 15 mil

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