Manager Project

Dennis P. CLark

630-***-**** * S. *** Verdun Dr. Winfield, IL 60190

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GEneral Manager

Operations & Project Management Business Development Engineering

Administrator

Uniquely skilled, results-driven Manager with 25+ years'

experience.

Effective strategist in business growth and market ( Technical Leadership

development. Exceptional skills in maintaining high levels

of client trust and satisfaction. Valuable leader of ( Product Development

innovative planning and design teams, start-up operations, ( Strategic Marketing

value engineering studies, and high-level management. Proven ( Client Relations

ability to consistently enhance productivity in fast-paced ( International

environments. Experience

( Due Diligence

Focused work-ethic in meeting deadlines, accurate reporting, ( New Business

and goal oriented stewardship of $100M dollar projects Initiative

notwithstanding multiple and often conflicting priorities ( Customer

and deadlines. Outstanding negotiation and cost reduction Satisfaction

skills. ( Coaching & Mentoring

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Principal CLARK PROPERTY CONSULTANTS, INC., Winfield, IL (2008-

Present)

Owner/manager of corporation with proven real estate, plan review and

analysis, facility inspections, construction supervision and property due

diligence services. Provide nationwide clients with construction

monitoring, property condition assessments, recommended facility and

maintenance actions and plan & cost reviews of proposed projects.

. Inspect project progress verse scope, drawings and schedule. Approve

multi-million dollar pay request applications.

. Detailed analysis of design, MEP documents, contract, cost, schedule,

and local market factors prior to closing.

. Knowledge of governmental permitting, zoning, special use, variance,

licensing, and condemnation procedures.

. Experience with property management, title company issues, retail and

industrial facilities, and facility maintenance.

. Conduct site visits, recommend/estimate value of improvements to

restore property, and provide reserve analyses.

. Manage all company functions including engineering, accounting, HR,

marketing, IT, and business development.

. Recruited as Sr. Project Manager for distressed, $10M Wood Pellet

Plant project in Virginia; established effective project management

practices, monitoring and reporting systems, and budget/schedule

controls.

Senior Manager LEVIEN-RICH ASSOCIATES, Chicago, IL (2006-2008)

New York based firm with satellite offices in Chicago and Los Angeles that

served clients nationwide in the construction monitoring, assessment, and

plan review process for investors and lenders. Chicago office closed due

to slow down in lending and construction activities.

. Created innovated marketing program to expand client base; resulting

in 4 new clients within first year.

. Measurably improved office reporting, communication, and business IT

and recording systems.

. Knowledge of local, state, federal and UIC building Standards.

Provided suggestions to improve quality of projects.

Senior Manager ISEC, Chicago, IL (2005-2006)

General Manager of project engineers, architects and office administrator

for new Midwest division specializing in health, laboratory, federal,

sports, airports and education interiors. Emphasis on wood casework,

ornamental metals and glazing.

. Successfully developed marketing leads and potential clients for the

local market.

. Pioneered comprehensive IT and record systems and organizational

process to exceed project goals.

. Presented weekly and monthly scheduling and cost reports to clients

and internal management.

President BABCOCK-BSH AMERICA CORPORATION, Warrenville, IL (2001-

2004)

Directed sales force and marketing program, and created all divisional

operational policies for $40M engineering services company. Oversaw

equipment design, business development, sales, and project management.

Negotiated contracts, executed project design plans, and collaborated with

various entities to guarantee deliverables were met. Presented quarterly

and yearly sales forecast and budget to German parent firm. Full P & L

responsibilities.

. Negotiated 4 large-scale projects totaling $20M; projects placed in

pipeline with $17M under contract.

. Achieved 14% reduction in operating expenses vs. annual budget.

. Enhanced sales forecast by expanding client base 135%.

. Spearheaded alternate corporate insurance provider and policies,

generating savings of $55K per year.

. Updated accounting system, capturing $45K savings per year.

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Vice President of Engineering BABCOCK-BSH AMERICA CORPORATION,

Warrenville, IL (2000-2001)

. Directed all engineering activities and assisted President in office

management responsibilities. Authored complete HR program policy;

including employee benefit handbook. Trustee for retirement plan.

Negotiated office lease.

. Led estimating process of $100M+ in proposed projects for clients

including site visits to determine their equipment needs, facility

requirements, and scheduling demands that would increase plant

production.

. Commended for top-notch leadership skills and engineering efforts on

$18M project in Mexico.

. Designed proprietary line of hammer mills.

. Recommended value engineering and vendor selection resulting in

$65,000 in savings for one project.

. Designed lab, procured testing equipment, assisted with vendor

selection and equipment purchasing.

. Initiated effort to create new number system to link proposal,

contracts and PO's.

. Developed, designed, contracted buildout, and executed plan for new

office facility.

. Initiated, installed and trained plant personnel on Computerized

Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

General Project Manager UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY, Chicago, IL

(1978-2000)

Fast-track promotion through a series of increasingly responsible positions

based on strong performance in project management, contract administration,

cost control, engineering, and manufacturing. Additional positions included

Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design Manager, and Technical Project

Engineer. Coordinated property, environmental, infrastructure, and local

contract issues. Conducted thorough research to determine appropriate

solutions to process issues.

. Directed 2 high-profile projects in Mexico totaling $68M for a

production plant and a rail and port facility. Led contract

negotiation meetings for projects with national rail (Ferromex),

municipalities and construction firms.

. Ran projects in U.S, Canada and Europe simultaneously for speedup,

Greenfield and experimental process.

. Mechanical Design Manager of 22 person engineering/design group - full

hiring and administration accountabilities.

. Developed plans and specifications for new buildings, additions and

renovations of facilities

. Improve productivity by 12% with introduction of standard drawings and

bill of materials.

. Coordinated research/technical teams in design of new

equipment/solutions to solve production bottlenecks.

. Coal, lime, wood fiber, gypsum, bin and mass flow design, and paper

engineering and construction experience.

. Facility planning, rail, road, ocean dock, machine design, grinding,

pelletizing and bulk material handling experience.

. Sprinkler, fire loops, above and underground piping, sewer, portable

water design, P&ID, and field experience.

. Over 7 years of on site field experience providing due diligence and

directing contractors and craft labor.

. Pre-engineered building bid and construction experience. HVAC issues

and maintenance.

. Bagging, palletizing layout and dust collection, ASHRAE design and

startup knowledge.

. Commended on fast-track performance that guaranteed Canadian

government incentives.

. Received management incentive award for early startup, capital cost

reduction and production savings.

EDUCATION & Licensure

MBA in Business NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DeKalb, IL

BS in Civil Engineering OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY, Ada, OH

Illinois Real Estate Brokers License

Woodland Steward Certification

Naturalist Certification - 2012

Community Activities

Candidate for State Environmental Commissions

DuPage County Environmental Commission - Stormwater Sub-Committee

President West Win Homeowners Association and Director of Winfield United

Winfield Plan Commissioner - In Third Term

Winfield Zoning Commissioner - One Term

Director of Illinois Prairie Path and Lifetime Member

Sierra Club River Monitor

Morton Arboretum and Forest Preserve Volunteer

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