Project Manager Construction

Kerry L Willert

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Buffalo, MN 55313 ***************@***.***

DIVISION MANAGER/ SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / SENIOR ESTIMATOR

PROFILE A seasoned division manager, project manager and estimator with proven ability, dedication and

servant leadership model leadership that is pursuing a career with a General Contracting, Concrete or

Construction Management company:

• Twenty plus years of construction industry experience

• Ability to provide conceptual and detailed estimates

• Diverse background with GC, CM and Concrete work experience

• Proficient in project development, contract writing and negotiation

• “Green” construction / “LEED” project / BIM technology

EXPERIENCE

Ryan Companies US, Inc. – Minneapolis, MN 2003 - 2009

Self Performing Concrete & Construction Services Division Manager / Sr. Estimator / Sr. Project Manager

A fast paced Design-Build Contractor with eight nationwide offices and annual sales exceeding a billion

dollars in recent years. A Top 100 Contractor in the nation as well as a Top 5 Contractor in Minnesota. A

great history of providing construction services on projects that included hospitality, big box retail,

government, office, industrial, banks, retail developments, parking structures and site work.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Initiate start up of Ryan Companies Self Performing Concrete Group under Jim Ryan, Ryan

Companies CEO, in 2003

• Managed and grew division into most profitable division of Ryan Companies in fiscal 2008 with

18.5% net profit on revenues of $28M

• Estimated and managed concrete/construction projects nationwide ranging in value from $200K to

$60M (commercial warehouse distribution centers, “big box” retail centers, multi-story high rise

housing, office buildings and Green Energy projects)

• Managed self performing group with a total of 200 plus employees (project managers, estimators,

administrative staff, field managers and tradespersons)

• Developed department budgets, field production processes and estimating systems, and interface

with accounting. Developed all sourcing, licensing, certifications, ERP development/utilization

• Acquired multi-million dollar equipment inventory through negotiated lease/purchase agreements

• Introduced/marketed concrete tilt-up construction, insulated tilt wall panels and architectural panels

into the Twin Cities market. Successfully selling and producing tilt-up projects in a predominantly

pre-cast market

• In 2006, expanded self performed services to other Ryan offices nationwide, including acoustical

ceilings, framing, backing, blocking, roof wood, millwork and drywall installations

• In 2007, diversified self performed work scope to include Ardex products, demolition,

excavation/grading, rough carpentry, carbon fiber reinforcement installation, commercial floor

grinding/polishing, distribution center maintenance program, acoustical ceilings, framing and interior

finish out of tenant space

• Improved project safety and quality improving workers compensation modifier and decreasing

warranty expenses as a committee member of Ryan Companies quality assurance and safety

committees

• Sr. Estimator: Provide conceptual budget, budget and for construction estimates ranging in value

from $20K to $500M for developers, architects, engineers and 60 plus project managers in the

Minneapolis, MN as well as six other Ryan offices nationwide. Provide support services for project

managers, including subcontractor qualification/scope and budget reviews for submitted pricing

• Specialties include: Renewable energy, wind turbine, bio mass, refuse to diesel; high rise concrete

frame structures, industrial and warehouse construction, Ardex products

• Projects include: Westin Galleria Hotel and Condominium, Edina, MN; Market Point II – office tower

and parking ramp, Bloomington, MN; W Hotel – Foshay Tower renovation, Minneapolis, MN; St.

Thomas University – Anderson Parking Ramp, St. Paul, MN; Warren E Burger Courthouse

Renovation, St. Paul, MN.

Orena Construction Group. – Mesquite, TX 2001 - 2003

General Superintendent

A General Contracting and Specialty contracting company with annual sales of $30 million dollars. As a

general contractor the company self-performed excavation, grading and concrete construction work. A

proud history of providing construction services on a variety of projects including offices, retail,

hospitality, industrial, cold storage/freezer facilities, distribution centers, municipal, religious and

educational facilities.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Successfully managed concrete projects from $1,000 to $2,000,000 dollars

• Effectively estimated, managed and coordinated self-perform work; including, demolition,

excavation, grading, concrete construction work for improved efficiency and profitability

• Managed field operations involving multiple projects simultaneously

• Provided oversight, scheduling and managed eight project superintendents and their crew members

• Performed Human Resource duties, including employee hiring, reviews and terminations

• Conducted plan reviews and coordinate change orders

• Developed project budgets and schedules

• Procured materials and machinery per job specifications

• Maintained budgetary guidelines on a per project contract basis

• Assisted project managers in management of projects

• Assisted estimators in bid preparations, work scope, means and methods

• Managed project scheduling and production on commercial contracts ranging from $200K to $5M

Willert Construction, Inc. – Dallas, TX 1994 - 2001

Founder / President / Chief Operations Officer

A Specialty contracting company with annual sales of $5 million dollars. The company self-performed

excavation, concrete forming, turnkey concrete construction, structural steel installation and ready mix

concrete delivery. A proud history of providing construction services on a variety of projects including

luxury residential, offices, retail, hospitality, industrial, religious and educational facilities.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Produced projects including excavation, basements, walls, piers, foundations, tilt-wall, paving,

architectural and demolition

• Structural steel projects including structural steel fabrication and installations

• Estimated, bid, sold and managed projects ranging from $10K to $1.3M

• Managed field operations, including 75 employees

• Purchased and procured machinery and materials

• Develop all operating systems, business and project administration

• Project highlights: George Perrin residence “Chateau du Triomphe” 45K sq ft house, T. Boone

Pickens residence, H. Ross Perot residence, Robert Brooks Reed residence renovation

• Improved the bottom line margins from a 3-4% bid margin to an average of 7-8% at completion

• Successfully managed projects from $50,000 to $2,000,000 dollars

DeWeerd Construction – Mesquite, TX 1986 - 1994

Project Coordinator / Foreman

A privately owned construction that specializes in residential and light commercial concrete construction.

There was a great variety of projects that included luxury homes, light commercial, religious, educational,

government and assisted living facilities.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Proficient in plan, specification and bid form preparation

• Assisted project management on submittals, solicitation, scheduling, estimating, etc

• Constructed concrete projects include walls, piers, foundations, paving, architectural and demolition

• Manage project engineering, layout, line and grades

• Conducted plan reviews, extensive drawing, and specification reviews

• Coordinated scheduling of up to 50 employees, materials, and project subcontractors

• Provided oversight of multiple projects simultaneously

• Operated and maintained all equipment utilized on projects

• Produced form carpentry, concrete placement and finishing

Agricultural Enterprise – Lake Benton, MN 1978 - 1986

Owner / Operator

A family owned farming operation. The farming operation specialized in grade A milk production, crop

production as well as, beef cattle, hog production and custom harvesting services.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Initiated start-up of dairy, beef, swine, custom harvesting and crop production operations

• Operated and managed farming operation

• Managed grade A milk production and sales of 60 cow dairy herd

• Livestock production, husbandry and sales

• Equipment procurement, maintenance and operation

• Design, fabricate and sales of custom trailers, truck bodies and truck rebuilding

• Operate and manage custom harvesting operations from Texas to Saskatchewan, Canada

comprised of 7 combines, trucks and trailer fleet and all support equipment

• Delivery services for Garst Seed company

EDUCATION

2003-2009, Ryan University / Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Quality Management Training

LEED Practices/ Accreditation training

Project Management Process Improvement

Introduction to BIM / Revit

Quality Management

Lean Six Sigma

North Lake College

References available upon request

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