Project Manager Construction

Cary M. Verchow

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The Woodlands, TX 77382

832-***-**** (cell)

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SENIOR REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE with exceptional experience,

Bachelor of Engineering, a strong commitment to customer service, safety,

quality, operational excellence and integrity and substantial experience in

complete oversight and leadership of professional design teams, real estate

and construction operations, project/program management, procurement, field

operations and client development. Expert level experience with MS Office,

Project, Visio, Constructware.

TENACIOUS ACHIEVER...change agent for improving profitability of business

unit by targeting inefficiencies, minimizing costs and maximizing

productivity.

. Diagnosed methodology for cost savings opportunities for ten separate

corporations. Reviewed all operating procedures and developed metrics

and action plans for evaluation of newly implemented procedures.

Evaluated success of these new procedures and made appropriate

modifications to improve efficiency.

. Creation of operational efficiencies and reduction of operational

costs and business risks including development of contracting

strategies, implementing cost control systems as well as development

and oversight of schedules and costs.

. Developed and implemented jobsite safety programs for not only our own

personnel, but also for all 3rd party contractors, resulting in no

projects ever being cited for a major safety issue.

. Proactive leader and strategic thinker.

PACESETTER...using continuous improvement methodologies to insure growth

and profitability

. Demonstrated capabilities in new business development (client

development and relationship management), negotiation and contracting,

preconstruction services, project legal matters, developing and

managing standard construction and real estate operating procedures in

several industries, including retail, commercial office, airline,

snack food manufacturing, oil field service and offshore drilling,

environmental systems, commercial and mixed use retail and multifamily

construction.

. Adept at managing in an environment that has frequent changes in

business climate. Experience in adjusting operations and business

practices to adapt to these changes.

. Was on implementation team with President, CFO and other Regional VP's

for developing new national compensation standards and best practices

procedures for the company.

. Established national contracting program for equipment and services

for four major corporations, resulting in cost effective procurement

agreements that saved 20% of the cost for capital equipment and

subcontracted construction services.

. Developed strategic process planning methodology for field operations

and sourcing, corporate real estate, preparation of Scopes of Work and

Request for Bids, bid evaluation, bid review and approval, contracting

and contract management for more than $3 billion of construction in 16

states, resulting in minimal claims and projects that consistently

completed under budget and on schedule.

. Responsible for sourcing and contracting with

Architectural/Engineering and other design professional services

teams. Carefully reviewed capabilities and previous similar

assignments and assembled only the best qualified teams at the most

competitive costs, resulting in project performance that minimized

design changes, Requests For Information (RFI) and contractor change

orders and allowed us to complete most projects under budget and ahead

of schedule.

HANDS ON LEADER...skilled in balancing stakeholder needs with corporate

objectives and then empowering teams with the motivation to succeed.

. Start up of construction/operations cross-functional teams for four

separate corporations.

. Managed professional teams handling all tenant improvement projects,

Great Western Bank facilities management, GSA Public Building Services

improvement management and portfolio maintenance and Columbia HCA

Hospital Corp. western region medical office buildings for PM Realty

Group in Los Angeles.

. Excellent team builder/leader/mentor with experience developing,

measuring and managing metrics for the measurement of success for more

than 15 teams, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

. Established prototype relationship management criteria between

Owner/Client and Construction Managers.

. Experienced and trained negotiator in the "win-win" methodology.

. Through building relationships with outside clients, brought in new

3rd party contracting business to the company.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOLARA PARTNERS

December 2007 - Present

Principal

Consulting practice teaming with clients to provide construction/project

management services, forensic construction analyses, real estate property

advisory services, government contracting capture. A few representative

clients and work assignments follows:

Associated Building Consultants

Houston, TX

Assisted Principal with start up of this commercial general

contractor in Houston, Texas. Served as their Executive Vice

President.

. New business development

. Preparation of proposals to Federal Solicitations for the

Navy, USACE and GSA.

Enact Partners

Carlsbad, CA

Assisted principal in business expansion of this existing

consulting practice. Acted as Chief Operating Officer to capture

new consulting and real estate assignments.

. Business Development for providing commercial

development/construction management services and troubled

property real estate advisory services.

. Solicited new business from lenders and contractors

DeBartolo Development

Scottsdale, AZ

Served on contract as their Western Regional Vice President of

Construction

. Managed all preconstruction activities for a $450 million

67 acre regional lifestyle shopping mall campus in Kapolei,

Hawaii, including management of architectural and

engineering teams. Campus consisted of 1 million+ sf of

retail, 2 high rise office buildings, 2 high rise hotels, a

16 screen high end movie theatre and a 16 acre subterranean

parking garage.

. Worked closely with City of Honolulu on entitlements,

utilities, access roads and new light rail system.

. Coordination with brokers, land sellers, consultants and

tenants.

. Developed new Landlord Work Letters for negotiation with

prospective tenants.

. Investigated Energy and Sustainability initiatives

. Preparation of project proformas

. Preparation of scopes, cost estimating, management of

design

. Forensic construction analysis for broken retail deals

. Site environmental mitigation

THE MORGAN GROUP

Houston, Texas

August 2002 - December 2007

VP Construction - Carlsbad, CA

Senior PM - Houston, TX

. Start up and management of a new construction department on the

West coast for this major multifamily developer/builder.

Includes concept through commissioning, startup and turnover to

Owner/Client.

. Every project managed completed ahead of schedule and under

budget.

. Manage multiple $30 - $150 million complex projects

. Managed the project/construction team on the company's largest,

most expensive urban infill podium project in Los Angeles.

. Coordination with various cities for entitlements and permits

. Headed up construction representation for feasibility,

environmental mitigation and preconstruction activities for 3

other major infill projects in the Los Angeles area.

. Site analysis and evaluation. Worked in conjunction with EVP

Development on due diligence and negotiating land deals.

. Development of construction logistics plans

. Sourcing, contracting and management of A/E teams and

consultants

. Sourcing, bidding, negotiating, contract preparation and

management of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.

. Close coordination with Property Management staff during

construction/lease up and warranty period.

AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES

Newport Beach and San Jose, California

Oct 1998-August 2002

Senior Project Manager

. Major twin tower high rise project in Mountain View, California

recognized by senior corporate management as one of the company's

flagship projects and our asset team earned an award from CEO for best

professional management and highest Quality.

. Every project managed completed ahead of schedule and under budget.

. Coordination with City for entitlements and permits

. Headed up construction representation for feasibility, due diligence,

environmental mitigation and preconstruction activities for 3 other

major infill projects in the Los Angeles area.

. Site analysis and evaluation

. Development of construction logistics plans

. Contracting and Management of A/E teams and consultants

. Close coordination with Development Manager, City and Consultants.

. Sourcing, bidding, negotiating, contract preparation and management of

contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.

. Close coordination with Property Management staff during

construction/lease up and warranty period.

PM REALTY GROUP

Los Angeles, California

May 1994-Oct 1998

Director of Facilities and Construction

. Facilities Manager for a portfolio of properties in Marina Del Rey

campus, consisting of 2000 boat slips, 2 yacht clubs, corporate

regional office, 2 boat brokers offices, 2 apartment communities and a

retail strip center. Organized the maintenance department and

negotiated all service contracts, capex budgeting, renovations and new

construction. Close coordination with the owner, members of the Saudi

royal family.

. Major office building tenant improvements. Close coordination with

Owner, brokers, tenants and tenant's contractors.

. Team Leader for contract with GSA on a portfolio of government office

buildings in the West. Site surveys, inventorying of building

equipment, building structure and building systems condition

evaluations.

. Team Leader for a contract with Columbia HCA Hospital Corp in the

Western Region. Site surveys, inventorying of building equipment,

building structure and building systems condition evaluations.

. Team Leader for contract with Great Western Bank's commercial real

estate holdings. Construction/Project Management, Facilities

Management, Furniture logistics and national roll-out programs.

ADELANTO/TOWNE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

Burbank, CA

1990-1994

Vice President of Construction Operations

. Start up of a new development/construction company

. Worked with President on land acquisition

. Teamed up with President and investors to acquire construction

financing.

. Coordinated all professional design and engineering for new projects.

. Develop working relationships with City staffers concerning

entitlements, permitting and final acceptance.

. Prepared project proformas

KAUFMAN and BROAD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Urban Division

Los Angeles, CA

1989-1990

Director of Construction Operations

. Start up of a new Urban Infill division for largest home builder in

California

. Construction time on new homes reduced to 60 work days and onsite cost

of high spec homes reduced 20%.

. Working side by side with Acquisitions Director and President

negotiating land deals, due diligence and project entitlements.

THE BALDWIN COMPANY

Irvine, CA

1987-1989

Vice President of Construction

. Reduced customer service warrantee requests 75% in 3 months, thus

eliminating homeowner demonstrations against builder.

. Improved relationship between Purchasing Dept. and subcontractors,

thus decreasing bid costs, increasing yield and improving purchasing

schedules.

. Negotiated and managed two major hillside land development projects

consisting of a total of 23 million cubic yards of earth moving.

OXFORD DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES

Burbank, CA and Indianapolis, IN

1984-1987

Senior Vice President, Director of Construction (1985-1987)

Operations Vice President (1984-1985)

. Managed 10 luxury multifamily projects in 4 states simultaneously. All

projects completed early and under budget.

. Built the company's first luxury townhouse condominium project in

Calabasas, CA.

. Built close working relationships with property owners, City Planning

Commission, City Counsel and Building Department

. Close coordination with Developer and Property Management staff during

construction/lease up and warranty period.

EDUCATION and AFFILIATIONS

. Bachelor of Engineering, City University of New York

. Substantial course work completed for MBA, Farleigh Dickinson

University

. Graduate of FRITO-LAY EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

. Graduate of WESTERN TECH SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

. Continuing education courses in Sales and Marketing, Business

Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management,

Contract Law, Real Estate law, Negotiating Skills

. Former Real Estate Broker

. Licensed General Contractor

. Member American Wind Energy Association

. Member Associated General Contractors (AGC)

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/cverchow

RECOMMENDATIONS (please see next page)

RECOMMENDATIONS

IM,

"Cary started at Morgan Construction Company as a project Manager and was

promoted to Regional VP of Construction for the California region. As

Treasurer of the construction company, I had the opportunity to work with

Cary on all phases of the projects over which Cary had responsibility. Cary

performed exceedingly well in setting scopes and scheduling subcontractors

for his jobs. He was well-liked by his peers and subordinates for his

management style and his preparation for reporting functions. The jobs he

supervised ran smoothly, issues were addressed timely, and he kept

management informed of schedule and costs throughout the project. Cary

worked well with the accounting staff, and made sure that subs and vendors

provided necessary information for timely submission which resulted in

timely payment. I enjoyed working with Cary, and would hope to have the

opportunity to work together on future projects." February 16, 2009

Dean Lowe, Treasurer, The Morgan Group

"As Project Manager with Morgan Construction, I had the pleasure of working

with Cary for a couple of years, most notably of which was on the Triana at

Warner Center project in Los Angeles. This project was a very complex mixed-

use multi-family project with an overall budget exceeding $100 million.

Cary has extensive knowledge in all aspects of construction and development

and as Regional VP of Construction, he provided invaluable support to me,

the Project Superintendent and the entire construction and development team

ultimately resulting in the successful early completion of the project with

a sizable budget savings. Cary possesses both the big picture view as well

as a thorough understanding of the details and I would most definitely

recommend Cary for a senior position with any construction/development

team." May 12, 2009

Chuck Oxman, Project Manager, Morgan Construction

reported to Cary at The Morgan Group

"Cary was instrumental in the planning, budgeting and implementation of

this noteworthy project. Cary's attention to detail, knowledge of building

systems and overall construction knowledge insured the timely delivery of

this challenging asset. Cary has been successful because of his strong

leadership skills, commitment to excellence and his can do attitude."

Duane Carlson, Regional VP Construction, Avalonbay Communities

"I worked with Cary during the period of time that he was managing the

preconstruction activities for DeBartolo Development's $500 plus million

retail center in Kapolei, Hawaii. At the same time Cary was responsible for

a troubled retail center in Pittsburgh and a smaller retail center in Fort

Worth, Texas. Although I was not directly involved in the development of

these projects I did have a role of responsibility for each of them and my

interface with Cary was always at the highest professional level and my

observations were that he has exceptional executive presence. Cary is a

construction professional and treats his staff with the upmost respect. I

would welcome another opportunity to work with him and offer my

recommendation unconditionally." February 16, 2009

Mitchell Davis, Sr. Vice President, DeBartolo Development, LLC

"Cary is a knowledgeable, dedicated, detail-oriented team leader who has

always been an extremely valuable asset as a senior team manager. If market

conditions change and Cary is available, he will be the 1st person I want

back on the DeBartolo Development Team."

Mike Weems, Vice President of Construction, The Morgan Group, Inc. January

25, 2010

"Cary knows the details and understands the business from a construction,

budgeting and marketing standpoint very well and is a pleasure to work for.

As a Superintendent, I would not hesitate to work with Cary again and

recommend him for this particular position." April 3, 2009

Kevin Phipps, Project Superintendent, Morgan Group Inc

Cary and I had the opportunity to work together on several complex

multi-family development projects. From my prospective, Cary possesses

extensive knowledge of the construction process and could always be

relied on for his creative and practical problem solving skills." "Cary was

(and is) highly respected by his co-workers for his positive attitude and

is a team player". valuable asset to any construction/development

team".

Ric Shwisberg, Senior VP, The Morgan Group

"Cary has always practiced his profession with the highest degree of ethics

and professionalism. He is a highly competent leader and team builder and

has demonstrated his capabilities in a start up operation."

Michael Schumacher, Partner, Enact Partners

"I had the pleasure of working with Cary Verchow while he was the Regional

VP of Construction at DeBartolo. We proposed on some construction projects

to DeBartolo here in Hawaii, and he was always someone I respected as

knowledgeable in the industry, as well as a straight shooter and good

communicator. I would look forward to working with Cary again in the future

if the opportunity arises."

George Ehara, Division Manager, Swinerton Builders

"Cary was a great person to work for. He is extremely knowledgeable in his

field. I reported directly to him. Cary was always very professional. He

was always willing to explain and to guide, thus ensuring completion of the

task at hand properly, efficiently and effectively. It is important to work

with someone who can show you the "ropes" and Cary made sure I understood

the process down to the details. I learned a lot about Project Management,

Construction Management and Time Management from him."

Sophia Romero Lara, Contracts Administrator PM Realty Group

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