Project Manager
Resume:
Kenneth E. Deutscher, PMP®
Rio Linda, CA 95673
Home: 916-***-****
Cell: 916-***-****
abm1fm@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications
Project Management which encompasses managing multiple projects while concurrently maintaining a command of
details, timelines and processes. Able to foster a collaborative and intimate relationship with both internal and external
customers. Construct and maintain project budgets, detailed project plans and manage on-time, on budget deliverables.
Proactively manage and negotiate team and client risks, conflicts and anticipate and solve problems.
Project Communications which includes communications with internal, external clients and national accounts.
Communications also consist of developing and coordinating preliminary and final designs; plans and estimates for
various projects; bidding requirements/process, job costs, pre and final bids for prospective bidders and contract
documents; maintain open communications with management, employees, government officials, public and building
officials and property owners.
Additional Skills which are an asset include implementation of OSHA Safety Standards and MSDS binders for each
project, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Construction Partner, Adobe, AS400 (Webblinx), Lotus
123, Excel, UDA, Word Perfect, Word, Power Point, Microsoft Project, Quicken, and QuickBooks.
Achievements
Initiated system which increased margins for non-standard requests and improved communications between Housing
Operations, Field Operations, Sales and the Design Center.
Initiated start-up for Griffin Industries (May 2002) which included hiring office and field personnel, purchasing and
contracting all necessary trades for six (6) models and fifty (50) homes for Phase I, working with city officials to
complete PDSP and coordinated efforts with the corporate office in Calabasas, CA to accomplish pre-set company-wide
goals.
Developed Purchasing Staff for John Laing Homes (April 1999 - March 2002) for up to nine (9) projects.
Education/Training/Memberships
PMP Certificate – #1319960 (Project Management Professional Certificate from PMI – Project Management Institute)
Membership – PMI (Project Management Institute) ID#1145490
RMC Project Management Inc., 35 contact hours
OSP International LLC, The Project Management PrepCast, 35 contact hours
General Building Contractor License B-1, #859017
University of California, Davis, CA, Supervisory Development Program
Diablo Valley College, Concord, CA, Construction Management, Estimating and Construction Law
Private/Commercial Pilot License, #560963138
Veteran (US Air Force) – Honorable Discharge
Kenneth E. Deutscher, PMP® Home: 916-***-****
6629 18th Street Cell: 916-***-****
Rio Linda, CA 95673 abm1fm@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Experience
Project Manager July 2007 - May 2009
Risse Mechanical, Inc., Rio Linda, CA: Plan, execute and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of stakeholders, team members and third-party contractors or
consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. I also define the project objectives and oversee quality control
throughout the project life cycle. Other duties include (but not limited to): direct and manage project development from
beginning to end, define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior
management and stakeholders. Where required, negotiated and integrated planning, provide cost engineering, assist with
construction contracting and preliminary and final design. Draft and submit budget proposals, recommend subsequent
budget changes where necessary and allocate project funds as necessary to maintain performance with all committed parties.
Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during
project cycle. Track project milestones and deliverables, develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, required
documentation, and presentations. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members, contractors and influence
them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
VP of Construction/Partner May 2003 - June 2007
R & D Builders, Inc., Sacramento, CA: Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, define project
scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Where
required negotiate and integrate planning, provide cost engineering, assist with construction contracting and preliminary and
final design. Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if
necessary during project cycle. Track project milestones and deliverables and develop and deliver progress reports,
proposals, required documentation, and presentations. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications
documents. Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Identify and manage project
dependencies and critical path. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Define project
success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle and conduct project post mortems and
create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
VP of Construction May 2002 – May 2003
Northern California Division, Griffin Industries, Sacramento, CA: Developed a team to produce homes in an efficient
manner while meeting cost, quality, timeliness and quantity goals. Assisted the company in the continuous pursuit of
innovative principles and processes (best practices) which will enhance operations. Assisted in the review and analysis of
new land acquisitions and in the coordination of land entitlement processing. Effectively represented the company in civic,
political and home building industry activities.
Director of Purchasing April 1999 – April 2002
John Laing Homes, Roseville, CA: Manage the preparation of all new estimates of construction hard costs to be used to
obtain bid and in developing purchase prices for new homes. Compile and ensure the accuracy of all Scopes of Work as
well as off-site improvement plans and specifications. Participate in bidding, negotiating and awarding contracts for all on-
site/off-site production and establish accurate Scopes of Work. Ensure all bid information is assessed using the QSDP
(Quality, Service, Delivery and Price) parameters. Assist in making final selections based upon bids obtained. Provide input
on the feasibility of approving late change orders. Direct the building of a balanced vendor base for all functions. Oversee
the trade contractor and supplier rating process and solicit feedback from team members on performance. Ensure
purchasing agents are working in conjunction with builders to monitor and resolve cost variances which are the result of
construction problems. Manage all on-site/off-site budgets and cost analyses in an effort to reduce costs by reviewing plan
and specification refinements. In conjunction with sales and marketing, solicit input from a variety of sources, evaluate the
marketability of existing specifications and make revisions as necessary. In conjunction with sales and marketing, update
existing option information and integrate new options into the Sales Manual. Regularly maintain all project specifications
and plan redlines. Recruit and select well-qualified, high potential team members for the purchasing department.
Continuously educate and train department team members to ensure they are capable of performing all aspects of their
position. Conduct quarterly Growth Reviews on department employees and develop internal or external training
opportunities for any identified areas of potential improvement.
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