Project Manager Construction

Richard C. Rapp III

*** ****** **. **********, ** 08822 Tel. – 239/986-0139 E-mail: *********@*****.***

23

Jul. 2012

Seawolf Construction Corp.:

The intent of this letter is to express my interest in the job opportunity for the

Project Manager position. Richard Rapp’s resume and references are enclosed.

Richard is an experienced and successful Construction/Project Manager with extensive, well-

rounded “hands on” in the field construction experience. Richard is also an experienced general

contractor having owned a General Contracting business for more than 20 years. SWPPP

Licensed, BPI Certified Energy Auditor (BPI Building Analyst & Envelope/Shell) and NABCEP

Certified.

Richard would be an excellent candidate for the Project Manager position. His quality standards are at

top level, utilizing his management experience and techniques to keep a project well managed, on time

and within budget with a satisfied customer as the end product. Richard is eager to learn more about the

Project Manager position and is looking forward to meeting with you for an interview and contributing

to the growth of Seawolf Construction Corp. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Richard C. Rapp III

Richard C. Rapp III

Tel.– 239-***-**** E-mail: *********@*****.***

143 Locust Ct. Flemington, NJ 08822

23 Jul. 2012

Objective: Project Manager

Currently employed as Solar PV Manager Somerset, NJ Feb. 10 to Present

• Installation of commercial and residential Solar PV systems. Roof mount and ground mount

system installations.

• Richard manages three, four man crews (residential teams) to also include the electricians on the

project. Commercial type solar PV projects may consist of 30 or more associates and contractors.

• Responsible for the verification of plans, technical expertise for the photovoltaic installation

teams and BOM. Scheduling with the team of engineers and installation crews.

• Safety, fall protection, site assessment and setting up a construction access zone are Richard’s

most important parts to a successful project.

• Client interaction: Coordination with the clients to set up installation dates and educate the client

about their solar system and the equipment that has been installed.

Rapp Construction Naples, Fl. Sept. 07 to Jan. 10 (relocated to N.J.)

• President/Owner

• Member of BNI Naples, Fl.

• Rapp Construction services included Project Management Services; providing Project Management for

General contractors and home owner/builder.

• Residential remodeling providing homeowners/property owners with a wide variety of remodeling

services. To include, additions, interior remodeling, after disaster repairs.

• Commercial remodeling; providing specialty services, framing and drywall services for our clients to

include, J Jill stores, Talbot’s, Staples.

• Replacement windows and doors (impact resistant and normal), home weatherization division

• Provide services for erosion control, drainage, sedimentation controls. The installation of erosion control

devices, turbidity barriers, drainage, excavation, BMPs, NPDES Inspections, SWPPP, Stormwater

Management inspector Licensed, since 2006.

Richard C. Rapp III

143 Locust Court Flemington, N.J. 08822 Tel.– 239-***-**** E-mail *********@*****.***

Pride Rock Development Group Miami Lakes, Fl. 954/822-4838 Sept. 05 to Sept. 10

Project Manager West Coast Div. – Whispering Lakes II Lehigh Acres, Fl.

• At Pride Rock Development Richard’s responsibility was Project Manager of Site Development and

government coordination; Richard developed properties to include the excavation/deforestation, lake

excavations, site work, roads, site drainage, public water services and sewer, all phases of site

development.

• Governmental related; permitting, plan changes and development issues. Diligently worked on wetlands

issues, drainage, exotic vegetation removal and site water discharge issues. Licensed Storm Water

Inspector.

• Richard utilized his experience to skillfully work with the engineer/design professionals to maximize

construction value (value engineering), design use and functionality of projects. Plan review to ensure the

proper plans are in use for each project.

• Richard managed the installation of the ground utilities to include water service throughout the

communities, sewage infrastructure and lift stations, telephone, cable, electrical services. The

underground storm water drainage system infrastructure, control structures, lake excavations and bank

management.

• Project Manager of the construction staff to include; construction managers, superintendents and assistant

project managers. Richard is excellent at managing work quality; having high standards and systems in

place to ensure a high quality finished product. To ensure compliance with plans, specifications and

building codes all work is inspected during the construction process. Providing quality; utilizing, tight,

precise scopes of work to ensure competitive bidding. Management of all phases of the construction

process to include the supervision of all contractors, ensure that specifications are being followed and

work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.

• Projects Included Storm Water management, NPDES Inspections, SWPPP. Richard is a FDEP Licensed

Storm Water Management Inspector

GL Homes Naples, Florida 239/598-2210 Mar. 2002 – Sept. 05

• Construction Manager – Saturnia Lakes

• Richard was responsible for the supervision of on-site construction. Scheduling of sub-contractors on the

job, resolving day-to-day challenges on the job site. Responsible for the high quality construction of more

than 300 homes located at Saturnia Lakes, Naples Florida. Homes that Richard built were included in the

decision when GL Homes became the Winner of the 2004 JD Powers award for customer service and

home quality. Richard received multiple awards from GL Homes for the completion of homes built on

time and within budget.

• Selected to build special projects, to include model row, club house and specialty projects.

• Ensuring production levels are met and high quality output.

• Inspection of all work during construction to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, building

codes, and quality.

• Plan review and revisions to plans.

• Inspection logs, Production schedules, Start package review / releases, Scheduling

• Experienced in all phases of the construction process.

Richard C. Rapp III

143 Locust Court Flemington, N.J. 08822 Tel.– 239-***-**** E-mail *********@*****.***

Rapp Construction Co. Somerset, N.J. Mar. 1987 – Mar. 2002

• Owner, President. Richard operated the business with a full office staff, and field employees.

• Residential & Commercial Construction

• Home Building – Custom Homes, Custom Remodeling

• Commercial Property Management Services.

• Commercial Construction/Remodeling Retail, Mall, Office and Grocery stores

• Construction/Remodeling of Pharmacies and Convenience stores

• General Contracting - coordinating subcontractors, permits, drawings, etc...

• Scheduling, Estimating, Office skills, Take offs

• Blue print design, drawing, and reading.

D&M Construction – Empire Millwork Jackson, N.J. Sept. 1986 – Mar. 1988

• Superintendent, running crews, ordering materials

• Blue print reading, layouts

• Commercial Construction - Metal framing, Structural framing

• Scheduling Contractors

• Construction Coordinator, coordinator of sub-contractors

• Millwork installations

• Retail stores, Pharmacies, Banks, Convenience stores

U.S. Navy Construction Battalion (Sea-Bees)

• Construction of Naval Officer Quarters, stores, swimming pools, playgrounds, including renovations of a

prerevolutionary war era home.

• Public Works type maintenance on facilities

• Job planning

• Trained in the plumbing and air conditioning field, class honor student and class leader

• E-3, UT – Utilitiesman, Honorable Discharge

Education

• 2011 – Rutgers University Advanced Technology Extension – Green Technologies Certification

• 2011 – Rutgers University Advanced Technology Extension NABCEP Certification to include Solar Energy,

Solar System installation, design and Solar business.

• 2011 – Rutgers University Advanced Technology Extension BPI- Bldg. Analyst, BPI - Envelope/Shell, BPI-

Energy Auditor.

• 1997 – 2002 Raritan Valley College, N.J. - Project Management, Computer networking, Web page

development, Software packages.

• Computer courses - internet, programming, office p.c. work, computer infrastructure, and computer

networking. Experienced in Micro Soft office programs.

• Various building material manufacturer classes, as offered by manufacturers to keep up with new products

available to the market.

• US Navy Seabees - Construction courses provided by the U.S. Navy

• 1977 – 1981 - Somerset County Vo-Tech High School- Plumbing, heating, A.C.

Richard C. Rapp III

143 Locust Court Flemington, N.J. 08822 Tel.– 239-***-**** E-mail *********@*****.***

Special Qualifications

• BPI Building Analyst and Envelope /Shell Certified

• BPI Certified Energy Auditor

• NABCEP Solar Certified, installation, design and regulatory

• Professionalism, Detail oriented, Keeping to deadlines, realistic scheduling

• Good communication skills.

• Licensed FDEP Storm Water Management Inspector, Since 2006

• A wide variety of experience and knowledge from the job site to the office.

• Computer / Internet literate – Experienced at Micro-Soft Excel, Word, Internet Experienced, Windows

operating systems, Builder Programs

References

• GL Homes - Corporate HQ – 954/ 753-1730

• Pride Rock Dev.Grp./ Navidad Holdings Richardo Tebar Munoz - 954/822-4838

• Empire Millwork Drew Grosso - - 609/259-0714

• United Drywall Jose Abin - – 239/259-7033 (Project management services provided)

Thank you for your time,

Richard C. Rapp III

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