Project Manager Construction

Mitchell Rausch

HOME: 815-***-**** CELLULAR: 815-***-**** EMAIL: *********@*****.***

Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager

Contract Negotiations - Staff Leadership - Problem Solving

Attn: Human Resources / Hiring Manager

Re: Property Manager / Sr. Project Manager

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am very interested in interviewing for the Property Manager / Sr.

Project Manager position. I offer several years' progressive advancement in

key roles as a Project Manager in the construction industry, most recently

as Project Manager & Superintendent with Premier Development & Construction

Solutions. I am skilled at all phases of planning, supervising, and

execution of medium to large scale construction contracts. I am astute at

subcontractor, working directly with all departmental resources, scheduling

and progress tracking, billing and billing review, estimating, directing

and leading staff, understanding project plans and specifications, problem

solving and client communication. Additionally, I can relocate as

necessary.

I have worked in various forms within the construction industry so I

can easily integrate into various environments. I am experienced at

managing others as well as developing and implementing best practice models

to increase efficiency and complete projects on time and on budget. I offer

several years of experience and education.

I am an exceptionally hard worker and consider myself a strong team

player. I feel that I could quickly become part of your team.

I've enclosed my resume for your review. I plan to call you early

next week, when I can answer questions concerning my background and

experience. Please contact me sooner if you wish to talk before then. I

look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

Mitchell Rausch

Mitchell Rausch

815-***-**** (Home) or 815-***-**** (Cell)

21832 W. Judith Ct., Plainfield, IL 60544

*********@*****.***

Experienced Project Manager

Executive Dynamic Project Manager with 10 years of demonstrated success in

Profile large scale construction contracts. Capable of completing

assignments on time and on budget. Subject matter expert regarding

plan specifications, problem solving, as well as subcontractor

negotiations. Astute at developing communications protocols to

ensure all are regularly kept in the information loop.

Applicable Project Management Financial . Cross-Functional

Skill Set Planning & Assessment Analysis Leadership

Pre-Project Planning Data Analysis Contract Negotiation

Billing and Billing Budgetary Plans Subcontract and Document

Review Problem Solving Creation

Insurance Requirement Estimating Change Management

Review Cost Control &

Forecasting

Functional Pre-Construction Planning

Abilities Conducts pre-construction evaluation, qualifies bids and proposals

and qualifies submitting contractors.

Establishes construction budgets.

Conducts negotiations and agreements regarding the scope of

projects.

Creates subcontracts and ensures proper exhibits of relevant

documents.

Prepares subcontracts and exhibits to contracts, insurance and

bonding requirements and review riders as necessary

Sets construction schedules and owner supplied services.

Conducts project review evaluation, ability to perform feasibility

assessments and ensures that contractors are providing accurate

information.

Coordinates and performs plan reviews, budget estimations, value

engineering and review.

Establishes initial punch lists and reviews major mechanical

certifications.

Ensures all compliance and regulatory requirements are satisfied

before projects begin.

Project Leadership Skills

Effectively manages supervisory staff, superintendents, project

engineers and field engineers.

Regularly reviews schedule and tracks progress of particular

projects.

Compiles and disseminates various monthly project reports for Owners

and lending banks.

Monitors and verifies labor and equipment costs for Owner review and

payment.

Change order management, submittal and RFI review when necessary.

Works directly with supervisory staff, superintendents, and in-house

crews.

Conducts analysis of monthly reports and internal financial

statements.

Ensures correct product ordering protocols are in place as well as

A/P and A/R processes for efficient billing.

Works directly with General Superintendent for crew scheduling.

Conducts budget control analyses, buy outs, invoicing, anticipated

cost reports, and payable verifications.

Responsible for purchasing and procurement as well as scheduling and

installation.

Implementation of Communication Protocols

Constantly ensures lines of communication are kept open with company

partners, architects, consultants, representatives, and any other

relevant parties.

Regularly conveys project updates and progress establishing savings

to Partners by performing GC work.

Regularly meets with architects, civil engineers, and city officials

to establish guidelines, permits, and municipal codes.

Keeps Owner of project abreast of reviews and relevant changes.

Attends weekly on site Owner meetings and subcontractor meetings for

information updates.

Conveys relevant financial information to relevant parties.

Project Premier Development & Construction Solutions

Experience 2008-2009

Position: Project Manager/Superintendent

Westin Hotel Renovation/Remodel - $72M Budget

Bovis Lend Lease

2005-2008

Position: Project Manager

Friendship Village / Assisted Living Community - $83M Budget

611 S. Wells / 32-Story Condominium - $53.5M Budget

210 N. Wells / New Construction of 42-Story Apartment - $95M Budget

Construction Management & Development, Inc

2003-2005

Position: Assistant Project Manager

Ocean Watch Villas / Phase One of Marriott Vacation Club

International - $35M Budget

Carillon/Canyon Ranch / Three Building, Multi-Story Condominium -

$118M Budget

Riverside Park Development / Phase One CM Services for conceptual

Multi-Building

Development - $432M Conceptual Budget

Norment Security Group

Education 2000-2002

Position: Project Manager

Statesville Correctional Center / Remodel of Roundhouse - $955K

Budget

Chippewa County Detention Center / Fronts, Fixtures, Guard Area -

$875K Budget

Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center / Fronts and Fixtures -

MILITARY $300K Budget

Danville Juvenile Detention Center / Remodel Fronts and Fixtures -

$300K Budget

Milwaukee County Courthouse Area / Fixtures and Security Ceiling -

$22K Budget

Menomonee Falls Detention Facility / Fronts & Fixtures of Holding

Cells - $17K Budget

Rose Integrated Services, Inc

1999-2000

Position: Project Manager

Tipton Rosemark Academy / Complete Construction of Elementary School

- $1.3M Budget

Horseshoe Casino Facilities Building / Complete Construction - $630K

Budget

Horseshoe Casino Addition / (Steel Only) Start to Steel Delivery -

$380K Budget.

Munford First United Methodist / Additions and Gymnasium Remodel -

$420K Budget

Drummonds United Methodist / Complete Construction Recreation Center

- $380K Budget

Germanshire Elementary School / Start of Steel Delivery - $390K

Budget

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology, Construction Management

Emphasis 12/1998

Illinois State University

AGC Student Chapter President, 3 years

NAHB Student Chapter Treasurer and President

Construction Competition Team Leader

Delta Chi National Fraternity

United States Marine Corps, Infantry Squad Leader, Juvenile

Leadership Instructor

Illinois Army National Guard, Infantry Squad Leader

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