Project Manager Construction

Kevyn Horton

Oceanside, CA ***** 760-***-**** abg69r@r.postjobfree.com

Problem-Solving Project Manager

Career Summary

With many years of project experience in several industries, Kevyn has

become a premier manager of projects, people & business. He is an

enthusiastic and competent professional that has proven ability as a

business leader and detailed project manager. His key strengths are:

. Problem-Solving - adept at identifying, analyzing and solving problems in

timely and appropriate ways

. Organization - proficient at organizing resources to complete the project

on-time, on-budget and customer focused

. People Skills - highly effective at interpersonal communication (verbal &

written) and client/customer relationships

. Detail Oriented - naturally attentive to all project details, with a

passion for perfection

. Strategy & Planning - skilled at initiating strategic objectives and

action plans for all project goals

Work Experience

Invictus Construction & Consulting, INC. San Diego, CA Oct 2010 -

Present

Project Manager

. Managed several construction projects from pre-sales to completion,

solving efficiency problems

. Established scope, cost estimation, contract, personnel, timeline, and

delivery

. Off-site management of window repair project for a 108 unit condo complex

in Pacific Beach

Operations Manager

. Managed all operations of this small business, including accounting, IT

and HR

. Established company's marketing strategy, operation systems & protocols

. Implemented project accounting system, which revealed critical cost

errors for existing projects

Forensic Investigator

. Investigated window and deck leaks of a $5 million litigated case

. Documented, photographed, wrote report and drew CAD details explaining

the findings of the investigation

Litigation Support

. Designed, developed, and assisted attorney in writing a closing argument

slide presentation

ICR Services Palm Springs, CA Mar 2010 - Jul 2010

Business Development Manager

. Established the company's branding and marketing strategy for the new

litigation division and developed an email marketing campaign that

received a 12.1% positive response

. Designed and produced business materials, website, & social media to be

used in start-up marketing, and managed social media outlets - Blog page,

Linked In, & Twitter

. Conducted construction inspections, wrote detailed reports, and drew CAD

repair details

Paradigm Construction Services, INC. San Diego, CA APR 2007 - Feb

2010

Project Manager

. Executed several repair projects in mid-rise condos, commercial

buildings, and a water-treatment facility

. Introduced and implemented the use of scheduling software for large

projects, which increased efficiency

. Provided consultation, plan review, details & inspections for new 60-

story mixed-use high-rise in New York

Operations Manager

. Managed daily operations of the small company, including the

establishment of systems, protocols, and roles

. Facilitated the addition of a new division of company, which doubled the

annual income in the first year

. Hired key personnel to run separate divisions of the company, igniting

team morale, boosting sales by 50%

. Reorganized internal systems for invoicing, which increased customer

payment from 90 days to 45 days

. Implemented new bidding process that reduced bid time by 30%

Production Manager

. Established best practices for presentation of all company documents,

increasing uniform branding

. Motivated design team to reduce design time by 50%, resulting in cost

savings & customer satisfaction

. Introduced and implemented the use of scheduling software for large

projects, increasing efficiency

. Provided consultation, plan review, architectural details and inspections

for numerous projects

Forensic Investigator

. Conducted forensic investigations on SB 800 claims in Southern California

. Performed forensic investigations, destructive testing, and cost-

estimating for over 40 litigated cases (defense and plaintiff) in the

categories of decks, roofs, stucco, siding, waterproofing and building

envelope (See portfolio below.)

Horton construction, inc. Oceanside, CA feb 2003 - apr 2007

Vice President of Operations & Project Manager

. Managed operations including accounting, HR, estimating, marketing,

insurance, and general office management

. Project manager for various residential construction projects,

emphasizing attention to the smallest details

. Recommended strategic goals and objectives that increased annual sales

from $60K to $600K

outreach, inc. vista, CA jan 2001 - july 2002

Business Development Manager

. Led and managed Business Development team in establishing long-term trust

relationships with strategic alliances, and generating profitable leads

through referral, adding $450,000 in annual revenue

inland hills church chino, CA jan 1990 - jan 2001

Executive Director & Operations Manager

. Executive director in charge of three major divisions of the organization

. Hired, oversaw, led and empowered divisional directors, assisting them in

strategic planning, budgeting, recruiting, and creative problem-solving

. Recruited, trained, developed and managed the Operations Division, which

included all volunteers involved in the weekly logistics of a large mobile

organization for eight years, increasing efficiency and reducing turn-over

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA Graduated 1989 Magna Cum Laude

Certifications & Memberships

. 2006 ICC Certified Building Inspector - #8011357

. Microsoft Project 2000 Certified

. Professional Member of CSI (Construction Specifications Institute)

. Professional Member of ICC (International Code Council)

Technical Skills

Master at office equipment: copiers, faxes, printers, PBX phone systems,

internet phones, computers, servers, networks, etc. Expert in multiple

software programs on MAC and PC platforms, including Microsoft Office,

Microsoft Project, VectorWorks CAD, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver,

Fireworks, Photoshop, Filemaker, FastTrack, QuickBooks, and many others.

Accounting and IT experience. Website developer. Construction trade

experience includes concrete, framing, roofing, waterproofing, lath &

stucco, plumbing, electrical, finish carpentry, and millwork. Excellent

with inspection equipment such as infrared cameras, borescope, & moisture

meters.

References

Available upon request.

Select Portfolio of Cases

Case Law Firm

Heisler v. General Builders Brady, Vorwerk, Ryder &

Caspino

Campbell v. Concordia Homes Freidberg & Bunge

City of Riverside v. JLP Gibbs, Giden, Locher &

Turner, LLP

Baywood Villas v. Red Cedar Green & Hall

Sequoia

JR Petroleum v. MP Allen Jampol, Zimet, Skane &

Wilcox, LLP

Jassim v. Village Builders Jampol, Zimet, Skane &

Wilcox, LLP

Basden v. Prestige Homes Jeffery & Grosfeld, LLP

Bishops School v. Tucker Koenig Jacobsen, LLP

Sadler Arch.

Geico v. Collins Long, Williamson & Delis

Cromwell v. Forecast Osman and Associates

Sierra v. Crescent Heights Palumbo Bergstrom, LLP

Para v. Continental Wood, Smith, Henning &

Residential Berman, LLP

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