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Location:
8062
Posted:
March 09, 2010

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GARY P. WIRTZ

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MULLICA HILL, NEW JERSEY 08062

856-***-**** (Home)

609-***-**** (Mobile)

E-Mail - **********@*******.***

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COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL, RETAIL CONSTRUCTION

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

High-performance executive with more than 28 years experience in the

development, construction of Commercial, Residential, Design Build

Retail, Multi-Story Office, Projects in 100 Million $ Range.

A proven ability to increase profitability, productivity while

controlling expenditures, streamlining operations & still maintaining

that high level of quality product.

Extensive experience in a management and supervisory capacity,

experienced in knowing current costs for accurate analysis, budgeting,

estimating, P & L and Accounting Procedures.

. Hiring personnel, purchasing, financial management & niche marketing

strategic planning.

Extensive "Hands On" Construction Experience. Certified & Licensed

IBC -Building Inspector.

. Registered Licensed Builder State of Florida current License in good

standing since 1984.

. Registered Builder in New Jersey, Sediment & Stormwater Management

Certification, Delaware.

Experience working directly with EPA, OSHA, Army Corp of Engineers,

FEMA and soils conservation environmental officials, zoning & planning

boards and governmental officials and the general public.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SILVERLEAF RESORTS, INC. - Dallas, Texas

2007 to Present

Senior Director Design & Construction, Development Entitlement & Director

of Real Estate

RODINO, INC. - King of Prussia, PA

1999 to 2006

Senior Vice President of Construction, Development Entitlement &

Director of Real Estate

Developed a construction department/division to oversee construction

operations of all Commercial, Residential, Design Build, Multi-Story

Office, Extensive Enterprise Zone Revitalization(Urban infill Development)

MURC Compliance, Strip Center Store/Building design and layout, Industrial

Projects, Urban & Suburban Residential, Water Park, Year round Facility,

Open Air Building. Implemented very similar operational Business Plan for

the above companies including what is listed below.

LEON N. WEINER & ASSOCIATES, INC. - Wilmington, Delaware

1994 to 1999

Senior Vice President of Construction, Director of Real Estate & Business

Development

For this Urban & Suburban Commercial, Residential Builder & Developer,

fully accountable and responsible for all aspects of project coordination

and progression. Responsible for hiring, managing & supervising Project

Managers, superintendents, subcontractors and Q.C. Managers. Maintaining a

harmonious working atmosphere for all. Knowledgeable in site work

infrastructure, soils/ground work preparation, site remediation.

Direct P&L, budgeting, estimating & accounting per job with emphasis on

the overall annual profitability of the company.

As Director of Real Estate, responsible for site/raw ground review,

location evaluation potential and feasibility. Knowledge of local

governmental zoning & planning requirements prior to submission of our

proposed development expedites the approval process, allows a fast track

project to be out of the ground quickly, generates buyer enthusiasm and

establishes project momentum ahead of our competition. Direct experience

with the "Town Center Concept" and mandated "State & Local Master Planned

Communities" to control development and urban sprawl. Niche marketing

strategy experience, strong contract negotiation ability, and work directly

with the CEO, owners, keeping the principle's fully informed and up to

date.

OPERATIONS & ASSET MANAGEMENT

Constant interactions with clients, consult, advise & assist with

strategic plans or problems. Franchise building knowledge, lease

negotiation sq. ft./CAM cost.

Plan & supervise projects; ensure production schedules are maintained

& completed on time and on budget.

Ensure compliance with all legal requirements, governmental

regulations and codes.

Utilize construction and development knowledge and expertise on a

daily basis.

GARY P. WIRTZ

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Continued

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT

Approve all capital expenditures, payments and purchases.

Oversee personnel function of the business; approve all employment

and contractor agreements.

. Hire, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of Project Managers,

Q.C. Managers, superintendents and subcontractors.

. Prepare subdivision & construction estimates, budgets and Proforma.

. Set/approve departmental procedures to ensure optimum efficiency.

Interior and exterior design and layout ability so product "fits in" with

community planning and has our curb appeal.

Coordinate cost analysis / value engineering process with owners,

partners, architects, engineers & contractors.

Research market / economic/business climate for future growth

opportunities.

Investigate new markets; create innovative niche marketing strategic

plans.

PROJECTS & PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Urban & Suburban Multi-Story, Multi-Family Projects, Senior Housing

and College Student Housing delivering 470+ Units a year with move-ins

concurrent during construction, formal & recreational amenities planned

for Multi-Tenant/Family type use. Refurbishment & Historic. DOD & HUD

documentation Worksheet 92328, Contractors Requisition 92448, Form 2328,

Form 5372 and others.

For Sale housing built and/or supervised over One Million sq. ft. ranging

from $120,000 to upscale homes valued over a Million dollars plus with

associated Amenities such as golf courses, country clubs, in a planned

gated community that the upscale buyer expects.

Commercial Building design and layout, Medical & Retail centers from

30,000 sq.ft. To 550,000+ sq.ft. Box Type facilities, Industrial and

Warehousing facilities including but not limited to Super Wal-Mart,

Target. Union & Non Union Interaction responsibilities. AIA documentation

knowledge.

Increased profits 45% during personal tenure with both Companies.

Reduced engineering costs over 55% with both Companies.

Reduced costs by thousands by Initiating Accounting Procedures,

updating and improving our internal Accounting control systems.

Through direct contract negotiations with subcontractors saved from

15/40% on contracts.

10-30% Savings on purchasing material per job/project with direct/in

writing price quotes with extended time periods.

CWC DEVELOPMENT CO. INC. - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

1982 - 1994

Projects Manager / Vice President of Construction

Completed Drakestowne Village Phase I & 2 a 750-multi-unit apartment

complex.

Completed Commercial shopping centers inclusive of a convenience

store & Burger King type facilities.

Completed Drakestowne III project, a 325 Single Family Subdivision.

CENTAR CONSTRUCTION - Kissimmee, Florida

1976 - 1982

Project Superintendent / Manager

Completed the Dominion, a 136-unit SFH subdivision valued at $80,000+

each.

Completed the Dominion Commons, a 312-unit townhouse complex.

EDUCATION

Attended Gloucester College with Advanced courses in Business

Management with

Continuing Education Courses in Construction Management, Building

Construction and Real Estate,

Estimating and Business Contracts,

IBC & I C C - Certified Building Inspector and AIA Contract

Administration.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows Server 2008 - Microsoft Windows XP , Vista , Windows 7

Environment, Rent Roll Software

Precision Estimating Software with Digitizer - Timberline Accounting

Software

Microsoft Office 2007 Professional , Excel, Word, Project 2007, Schedule &

Outlook 2007

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Upon Request



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