Dean R. Jacobson
Seffner, FL 33584
Cell 727-***-****
CAREER PROFILE
An accomplished construction management professional with more than 20
years experience, that can provide you improved project quality,
effectiveness in bringing projects in on time and under budget, and
creative problem solutions. Therefore, we will be successful in delivering
turn key projects, to our clients, along with turning ongoing projects
around through employing effective project management tactics, minimizing
and controlling expenses, adhering to strict contract compliance, engaging
project quality processes, and continuous review and improvement.
My past assignments have included working for property owners, architects
and general contractors, encompassing ventures that comprise the following
types of construction; residential, office, educational, religious, retail,
restaurant, hospitality, medical, and industrial facilities.
Extensive project skills in the following areas:
Construction operations management Bidding and project proposals
Project management and Project cost estimating and
coordination/scheduling project takeoff
Land development and building Project/budget management/cost
design/tenant build-outs control
Contract management and administration Purchasing/vendor sourcing and
Quality audits and analysis negotiation
City and County code compliance and Personnel and subcontractor
plan review management
Interfacing with architects, engineers, Process and specifications
government officials, subcontractors, Comprehensive consulting advice
vendors, owners, and lending to lending institutions
institutions
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Design Circle Construction Consultants - Temple Terrace, Florida
2001 to Present
Senior Construction Analyst
. Provided key project consulting and management to the owner direct
hired subcontractors, to salvage Hotel project from stalemate
between owner and contractor, bringing project to a successful
opening.
. Developed, bid, managed, and coordinated with surrounding vertical
construction, site development work for a seven building office
park.
. Performed extensive financial audit and consulting on condominium
project that changed contractor during construction.
. Performed financial audit and ongoing budget control on condominium
project that was damaged by fire during construction, minimizing
costs and facilitating project completion.
. Performed construction draw inspections on over 2,600 projects,
existing facility analysis on 78 properties, and plan and cost
reviews on over 500 projects.
Irwin Contracting, Inc. - St. Petersburg, Florida - Project Manager
2000 to 2001
. Exceeded minority participation requirements on all three phases of
redevelopment of a South St. Petersburg low income neighborhood, by
developing partnerships with the local community.
. Managed detailed labor records to conform to Davis-Bacon wage
requirements.
Peter Brown Construction, Inc. - Clearwater, Florida - Project Manager
1999 to 2000
. Exceeded tax savings estimates on Church project through direct
purchase negotiations with subcontractors and material vendors.
. Participated in value engineering studies providing cost savings in
excess of 10% for the Church.
Opus South Corporation - Tampa, Florida - Project Manager
1997 to 1999
. Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects ranging from
$10,000 to in excess of $19,000,000, while overseeing all aspects
and phases of the projects including; design, due diligence,
project management, contract administration, project coordinating
between client, building owner, other tenants, government
officials, design team, and the construction team, along with
scheduling of new construction, build to suit, tenant build-outs,
renovation and warranty close out.
. Managed construction work crews in excess of 150 support personnel
and subcontractors.
. Received Associated Builders and Contractor's award for bringing
$9,000,000 call center project in on time, with innovative
strategies during period of record rainfall.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Don Stine Construction, Inc. - Plant City, Florida - Project Manager
1996 to 1997
Holben Construction Company - Tampa, Florida - Supt/Project Manager
1995 to 1995
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - Tampa, Florida - Projects Field
Coordinator 1993 to 1995
Heery Architects and Engineers - Atlanta, Georgia - Architectural Site
Rep 1991 to 1993
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
State of Florida General Contractor - License currently inactive
State of Florida "My Safe Florida Home" Inspector Certified
EDUCATION
University of Florida - Gainesville, Florida - Bachelor of Building
Construction
University of South Florida - Tampa, Florida - Masters in Business
Administration
ASSOCIATIONS
Knights of Columbus - Member
American Society of Home Inspectors - Associate Member
RealEstateLives - Member