Project Manager Construction
Resume:
William B. Shaw
703-***-**** Arlington, VA 22201 ********@*******.***
Land Manager/Director
Accomplished management professional with more than seven years of
progressively responsible experience in the multi-phase planning,
entitlement, and development of numerous, multimillion dollar residential
communities, related infrastructure, and amenities. Demonstrated effective
communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills while interfacing with
engineers, contractors, local/county/state officials, attorneys,
homeowners, architects, and other consultants. Possesses outstanding
strategic planning abilities and the business foresight to systematically
resolve problems, cut through government red-tape, move projects forward,
and produce maximum return on investment. Recognized as knowledgeable and
proactive throughout every phase of a project, from initial bids to close
out. Self- directed and highly motivated.
Oversaw, problem solved, and managed the following:
Project Planning & Scheduling Engineering & Construction Oversight
Estimating, Budgeting & Cost Controls Bid Process & Contract Negotiations
Permits & Regulatory Compliance Dry Utility Coordination/Installation
Bond Reduction & Release Off-site Easement Acquisitions
Proffer & Zoning Obligations HOA Meetings and Disputes
Hold B.S. Environmental Resource Management ( Computer literate: MS Word,
Excel, & Project
Employment History
PROFESSIONAL WARRANTY SERVICE CORPORATION, Chantilly, VA
2009 to Present
Director of Warranty Administration hired to assemble an internal team and
a network of outside contractors to administer new home warranties for a
national homebuilder in bankruptcy. Setup a website for obtaining warranty
claims from homeowners. Responsible for 1st and 2nd year warranty for over
4,500 homes spread across 10 major markets in 6 states. Processed over
4,000 warranty claims during the last year while netting a profit of over
$2M.
ELLIS DENNING DEVELOPMENT/PICCARD COMPANIES, Rockville, MD
2007 to 2009
Land Development Manager recruited to start a land division in a young,
fast growing development and construction company. Responsible for
obtaining entitlements for the company's many land assets and preparing
budgets and proformas relative to potential land acquisitions and
development costs.
PENNTERRA ENGINEERING INC., State College PA 2006
Project Manager tasked with coordinating day-to-day progress of multiple
subdivision plans through design, permitting, and construction for this
full-service engineering firm. Established close working relations with
developers and provided oversight to design team to ensure maximum lot
density while maintaining cost effectiveness.
LENNAR CORPORATION, VA LAND DIVISION Chantilly, VA
2002 to 2006
Project Director (Mar '05-May '06); Project Manager (Mar '04 -Mar '05);
Construction Manager (May '03-Mar '04), Construction Coordinator (May '02-
May '03). Embarked on fast-paced career progression with this national
homebuilder responsible for planning and developing multi-phase communities
consisting of single-family, town home, condo and active adult products.
Performed broad scope of project management and construction-related
responsibilities including the following: hired and directed
subcontractors, engineers and other consultants responsible for site plan
design, approval and construction; created development budgets and managed
costs to meet financial objectives; produced regular schedules and status
reports to ensure site-production would meet long-term business goals;
supervised and trained new personnel.
William B. Shaw 703-***-**** ( ********@*******.*** Page 2
Employment History (continued)
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES, LTD., Chantilly, VA 2000 to 2002
Environmental Scientist charged with preparing environmental site
assessments for residential, commercial, and undeveloped properties
throughout the DC Metro area. Supervised contaminated soil excavations;
monitoring well installations, drilling, and sampling; performed
estimating, invoicing and collections.
Career Highlights
> Concurrently managed as many as 15 multi-phase projects for residential
communities ranging in size from 10 acres/22 units to an 800-acre/2000-
home active adult community.
> In four years, managed design and approval of approximately 1100 lots as
well as various phases of construction and completion of 1200 lots.
> Saved developer over $6M in earth moving costs by identifying ways to
transfer resources between projects, negotiating labor cost reductions,
and/or creating opportunities for joint ventures with other developers.
> Frequently negotiated with individual property owners and other
developers to attain offsite easements-averted six-month construction
delay and saved approximately $1.2M development costs by negotiating $25K
easement purchase agreement with property owner that jumpstarted
completion of an 84-lot subdivision.
> Led complex follow-up and reviews with county inspectors and Virginia
Department of Transportation representatives that proved instrumental in
release and/or reduction of approximately $20M in bonds.
> Coordinated installation of dry utilities by implementing joint-trench
conduit systems; preparing and monitoring checklists/time lines in
collaboration with utility companies; bridging communications between
builders and utility contractors to ensure removal of building materials
from easements prior to scheduled installation; proactively identifying
potential conflicts on site plans; and initiating easement surveying
grades to avoid costly relocation expenses.
> Served four years on HOA Board of Directors (one year as President) for
2000-unit active adult community with 18-hole golf course. Represented
developer and collaborated with homeowner representatives on identifying
and resolving site planning and development issues throughout
construction.
> Successfully pushed forward development of a 250-unit condo community
stalled by wetlands issue by working with wetland's consultant and Army
Corp of Engineers to systematically divide phases of the project and
secure required permits.
> Tapped a reliable source for quality recruits by initiating regular
company participation at Penn State Career Fairs to market homebuilder
industry and secure top talent for open positions.
Education & Professional Development
B.S., Environmental Resource Management, Pennsylvania State University,
State College, PA
Credits completed toward MBA, Virginia Polytechnical and State University,
Falls Church, VA.
Tagged early in career for management track and seized opportunities for
advanced training and development. Completed online management training,
Lennar Success University. Selected from pool of 200 to 220 employees for
participation in Management Development Reading Program-a management book
club focusing on industry leaders in business planning, operations, and
management. Participated for three years.
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