GARY P. WIRTZ
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