Project Manager Construction
Resume:
SAM HODGE
415-***-**** * Linda Avenue – San Rafael, CA 94903 abni8j@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.globalpitch.com/samhodge
October 31, 2009
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am submitting the attached resume for your thoughtful consideration.
As a successful senior operations manager in development and construction, I believe my skills and
experience empower me to ideally transition to almost any organization or industry, particularly one
which embraces investment in today’s innovational business models and has an ethos based on integrity,
hard work and a profitable end product.
I can provide leadership, guidance and reorganizational skills to solve key entitlement, contract, design,
schedule and budget issues. Also, I enlist all stake-holders to take aggressive ownership of their individual
roles.
Prior to my last position as Director of Construction with Turnberry, Ltd. (a national developer/builder), I
was often hired to trouble-shoot on a project-by-project basis, as reflected in my resume.
I would appreciate an opportunity to present my qualifications in person and to discuss how I could
benefit your organization.
Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
Sam Hodge
RESUME
SAM HODGE November 2009
9 Linda Ave. – San Rafael, CA 94903
Cell 415-***-**** Home 415-***-****
E-mail: abni8j@r.postjobfree.com Website: http://www.globalpitch.com/samhodge
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / PROJECTS EXECUTIVE
P & L Responsibility - Development, Entitlements, Growth & Procurement Strategies – Regional Expansion &
Business Development – Design & Construction Leadership - Turnaround Management
OBJECTIVE:
Continue to successfully develop, oversee, manage & provide strong leadership for large, high profile, multi-
dimensional, multi-phased and challenging projects resulting in a profitable and timely completion.
I am seeking an executive or senior management position. Relocation is acceptable given the right opportunity.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:
Creatively negotiated a $19 million (11%) reduction in financing/construction budget via ‘value engineering’,
change in ‘means & methods’ and ‘budget realignment’ (original construction budget-$169 million). Project:
$285 million, 40 story, ‘for-sale’ luxury condominiums.
Effected the nullification of a 3 month schedule extension and $10+ million in change orders by skillfully re-
directing the sequencing of structural steel fabrication & installation (in mid-construction), due to late
program and major design changes. Project: A $1.3 billion Casino/Hotel on a 33 month flash-track schedule
with a labor force of 2000+ individuals.
Trouble shooting of projects; successfully managed turnarounds and brought profit and timely completion to
projects which were design/coordination impacted, delayed and depleting profits.
Established creative site management procedures to maintain a smooth operation for existing businesses
surrounding major construction projects. Project examples: Madison Square Garden, The Metropolitan
Museum of Art and The Borgata Casino/Hotel & Spa.
SKILLS & STRENGTHS:
Liaising with government officials, owners, architects, engineers, consultants and contractors. Overseeing pre-
construction phases of entitlements, neighbor relations, design coordination, procurement, value engineering,
scheduling & negotiating contracts. Also, extensive ground-up to closeout construction experience with profit & loss
responsibilities. Most effective in managing and troubleshooting complex, multi-phased projects.
Creative, direct, aggressive and decisive. Very self-motivated and well organized with strong leadership and
management skills. Excellent communication and negotiating skills. Extensive knowledge of construction ‘means &
methods’, design program management and accounting procedures. Experienced in web based project collaboration,
process management, various scheduling programs and mentoring of staff members.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Director of Construction-West Coast / Projects Executive for Turnberry, Ltd. (November 2005 to August 2009), a
national major developer/builder of luxury high-rise ‘for-sale’ condominiums, hotels, resorts, casinos and mixed use
retail centers. Originally positioned in Las Vegas NV and responsible for client relations, design coordination and
other pre-construction phases on 3 high-rise condo projects, as well as, trouble-shooting on 3 additional condo towers
with specific construction oversight. Most recently, lead a $285 million, 40-story ‘for-sale’ luxury condo project in San
Francisco, CA through land purchase, entitlements, local government and public presentations, budgeting, demo
existing structures, soil remediation, site work, design coordination, permitting and buyout of all trades (including
design/build contractors). Project was cancelled upon loss of financing.
Sam Hodge – Resume continued
Taylor International, a local major general contractor in Las Vegas, NV. (January to November 2005) Project
Executive / Sr. Project Manager, hired to oversee the pre-construction and construction phases of ‘The Palazzo Hotel
& Casino’ (podium components), a $1.6 billion project.
RCDolner LLC, a regional mid-size general contractor in Manhattan, NY. (January to December 2004) Project
Executive, responsible for a major multi-wing renovation of the Roman & Greek Gallery at ‘’The Metropolitan Museum
of Art.
Wittek Development, a regional mid-size developer/builder based in Stamford, CT. (May 2003 to January 2004)
Director of Construction; responsible for all commercial and industrial projects, an historic hotel restoration, multi-
family & custom homes throughout Connecticut, New York & Florida.
Tishman Construction, a national major developer/construction manager based in Manhattan, NY. (August 2000 to
April 2003) Sr. Project Manager; responsible for the day-to-day construction of ‘The Borgata Hotel/Casino & Spa’
(site-work, podium and garage phases) in Atlantic City, NJ. A $1.3 billion project.
Americon Construction, a local mid-size general contractor in Manhattan, NY. (Feb 1999 to Aug 2000) Project
Executive / Sr. Project Manager - Projects: Madison Square Garden, 7th floor rooftop addition; Walt Disney-Go.com
IT, Internet center; Chase Mellon, Wall Street executive offices on multiple floors; Liz Claiborne offices & showrooms
in multiple buildings.
Cannon Constructors, a regional mid-size general contractor in Los Angeles, CA. (1996 to 1999) Project Executive /
Sr. Project Manager - Projects: Television control rooms, film & photography studios, commissaries, theme
restaurants.
Vanguard Contractors, dba BTS, offices San Diego and Los Angeles, CA. (1990-1996) Independent Agent / Sr.
Project Manager / General Superintendent - Projects: Multiple large ‘theme’ restaurants, mixed-use centers, hotels,
multi-residential & custom homes, marine facilities and city government offices.
OTHER POSITIONS: Owner Direct
Contractors Support Group, a construction management firm operating in CA, NV & Baja Mexico (1981-1996) Vice
President / Owner’s Agent / Project Manager / General Superintendent - Projects: Health & spa resort, hotels (high,
mid & low-rise), tennis club, vacation time-share remodels, restaurants, mixed-use & industrial centers, multi-
residential & custom homes.
ASSOCIATIONS:
Contractors Trade Association, San Diego CA - Past President (3 terms), Construction Specification Institute -
Professional Member, Institute of Construction Management - Associate Member, California Restaurant Association –
Member, Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco – Professional Member
EDUCATION:
BA – Kings College, Belize. Have continued education in construction/project management, UBC/IBC code studies,
BIM, scheduling, estimating and various advanced software programs.
MILITARY:
U.S. Marine Corps - Combat duty - Honorable Discharge
Sam Hodge – 9 Linda Ave., San Rafael, CA 94903
Cell 415-***-****
abni8j@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.globalpitch.com/samhodge
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