Manager Project

Eric Roark

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Versatile General Manager with 19+ Years of experience in project

management, financial analysis, and team development in the construction

industry

CAREER SUMMARY

. Directed full development life cycle for numerous renovation and new

construction projects including market analysis, vendor selection,

contract negotiations, project scheduling, issue resolution, and

construction.

. Enhanced business operations and profitability through various process

and systems improvement, personnel development, and quality assurance

initiatives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Operational Leadership Project Scheduling & Management Staff

Training & Development

Process Improvement Construction & Facilities Management Financial &

Market Analysis

Relationship Management Business Planning & Strategy Budget

Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Reconstruction Experts Inc. - Arvada, Colorado June 2007 - Feb 2010

Area Manager June 2007 - Jan 2009

Directed staff of 85 in Denver Metro and Mountains region for full service

general contractor, providing operational leadership for overall

Operations, Accounting, IT, and Human Resources functions. Generated

branch budgets and business plans while assuring goal and corporate

business objective completion.

. Developed new procedures and reporting system enabling operating team

to better analyze critical dashboard indicators, audit performance,

and proactively identify problems.

. Initiated and led operating team of department heads that developed

new policies and procedures while eliminating process redundancies.

. Identified 15,000 s.f. building for owner purchase, overseeing tenant

improvements and assisting with construction cost reimbursement

negotiations with bank.

. Launched new hiring, on-boarding, and training programs, reducing

turnover and improving work quality and employee engagement.

. Drove improvements in Accounting and IT departments by streamlining

processes, increasing reporting and response accuracy, and augmenting

resources (e.g., hiring new CFO and investing in new technology).

Branch Manager Jan 2009 - Feb 2010

Oversaw Denver Branch office with annual revenue of approximately $25 MM.

Directed project managers on projects up to $9 MM in size. Managed client,

vendor, and team relationships to drive collaboration and cooperation.

Initiated processes and key performance indicators (KPIs) driving quality

assurance, proper reporting, and increased profitability.

. Increased productivity by 80% by implementing new processes,

increasing site visits, and reviewing project financials with staff

more regularly to create a more profitability-centered culture.

. Forecasted revenue and costs monthly, comparing actual to forecast to

identify and resolve discrepancies.

Pulte Homes - Inverness, Colorado Jan 2004 - June 2007

Director of Commercial Properties Feb 2006 - June 2007

Led design and construction of two recreation centers and a 50 acre park

at Anthem development in Broomfield. Manage full process including

contractor interviews and bids reviews, contract negotiation, and project

management.

. Managed $35+MM budget and oversaw architects, designers, and

contractors through design and construction.

. Developed relationship with local city officials and company

executives to encourage agreement, gain approvals, and resolve any

conflicting objectives.

(PULTE HOMES - DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES, continued)

. Organized volunteer and supplier team for Habit for Humanity Builder

Blitz, managing the project and ultimately constructing a two story

house in seven days.

Area Manager July 2004 - Feb 2006

Supervised team of 20 project managers and superintendents in construction

of single and multi family housing. Guided staff through problem

identification and resolution.

. Led cross-functional teams (e.g., Construction, Land, Customer

Relations and Sales) in improving inter-departmental communication and

coordination.

. Improved internal processes, streamlining reporting functions and

reducing customer complaints.

Project Manager Jan 2004 - July 2004

Created scopes of work based on plans, obtained contractor bids, analyzed

budgets, and awarded contracts. Developed high performing team of

internal staff and contractors through targeted hiring and developmental

training.

. Guided contractors and consultants to develop and implement storm

water management plans.

Equity Residential Properties - Denver, Colorado Sept 1998 - Jan 2004

Capital Projects Manager

Managed physical condition of $1 B of assets located in western United

States. Forecasted facility needs, determined scopes of work, selected

and oversaw contractors, and performed due diligence for acquisitions.

. Led team of 15 in performing physical inspection of 2,600+ buildings,

analyzing the needs using due diligence and forecasting models, and

creating 50-year physical needs forecast for Fort Lewis Army Base.

. Acquired 50-year management and redevelopment contract for family

housing of Army base project, producing an extensive 50-year capital

budget forecast of $500+ MM.

. Decreased electrical costs by $50K for 28 apartment communities by

evaluating cost effectiveness of retrofitting exterior lighting,

analyzing return on investment, and supervising lighting replacement

program.

. Developed customer satisfaction survey sent to 120+ internal customers

resulting in creation of a hot line phone number used to gather

feedback and productivity improvement ideas.

. Assured ADA compliance for portfolio of 60+ deficient properties,

identifying improvement needs, scoping work, and implementing property

renovations.

McNeil Real Estate Management - Denver, Colorado May 1994 - Sept 1998

Vice President June 1995- Sept 1998

Developed specifications, selected contractors, negotiated contracts, and

managed construction projects in 14 states.

. Developed project database to produce management reports, contracts,

and pay applications which improved efficiency and decreased

administrative time per project by approximately 30%.

. Presented workshops exploring industry best practices in scheduling

work and allocating resources that improved capabilities of managers

and maintenance supervisors.

Assistant Vice President May 1994 - June 1995

Evaluated capital and maintenance needs for properties including multi-

family, commercial, retail and self storage. Managed all aspects of

capital improvements.

. Implemented steam heating system renovation for apartment complex that

realized 100% return on investment in cost savings and eliminated

resident complaints.

EDUCATION

Colorado State University - Fort Collins, Colorado

Masters of Science (M.S.) - Construction Management

Bachelors of Science (B.S.) - Construction Management

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