Project Manager Construction

GARY WENDT **** N. Pine Shore Drive, Glendale, Wisconsin 53209

Home: 414-***-**** Email: abniom@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging career oriented position in CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT or related area.

PERSONAL PROFILE

Extensive experience in both ‘Design-Build’ and ‘GC’ methods of construction management for

commercial or residential. Very adaptable to a wide variety of project delivery methods. Extremely

competent, effective and well organized in managing, directing and supervising the development of

construction projects to achieve maximum results. A solid track record of maintaining an excellent

record of project completions on or before established deadlines within budgetary guidelines. Motivate

and inspire others to best efforts through quality leadership, proper utilization of personnel, and the

ability to resolve problems in an effective and proactive manner. An effective and productive

communicator, who readily establishes, gains and maintains cooperative rapport with owners, architects,

engineers, general/subcontractors, and corporate level personnel.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Offering quality specialized practical experience in the following categories:

• Develop strong working relationships with Owners.

• Major emphasis on pre-construction services and value engineering strategies.

• Construction Management / Job Supervisory Skills.

• Design/Build Project Management Experience.

• Proactive Problem Solving Philosophy & Resolution.

• Construction Budget Analysis/Preparation & Monitoring.

• Project Proposals/Feasibility Reports & Presentations.

• Contract Preparation & Negotiation.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; Primavera Expedition and SureTrack; Timberline

Precision Estimating; and F.W. Dodge Bidfax.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Traditional ‘General Contractor’ experience with negotiated and hard bid delivery methods. Total

project management, including managing self-performed labor divisions such as concrete, masonry,

steel, carpentry, drywall, and precast.

• ‘Design-Build’ experience of medical facilities on a national basis. Direct responsibility for the

sales, development and project management of single source design/build medical facilities ensuring

company profit margins, project timetables for client satisfaction, future references, and repeat

business. Projects included both free standing outpatient facilities and hospital

renovations/additions.

LICENSES

Wisconsin Real Estate Brokers license.

Wisconsin Contractors License.

MBA Arbitrator / Mediator.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2002 – DIVISION CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - Wisconsin: Homes by Towne of

Oct. 09 Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI (Zilber Ltd. / Towne Group is a national developer and builder

for residential and commercial projects).

• Manage the design and construction operations for residential single family and

condominium homes in Southeastern Wisconsin. Average annual closings of

approximately 60 – 80 homes per year.

• Develop, train, manage, and motivate all construction department personnel in order to

achieve all corporate real estate development, construction, and sales goals.

• Develop and manage a Quality Assurance (QA) Program for the Wisconsin Division to

achieve the highest ratings possible from our liability insurance company.

• Develop, manage, and monitor a series of QA checklists for all field Superintendents.

• Establish and maintain strong subcontractor and supplier relationships.

• Ensure all homes are built in accordance with the established quality and building

standards, and built in accordance with established budgets and schedules.

• Manage, monitor, and ensure all warranty work is completed in accordance with the

established procedures and timeframes.

• Oversee the production of all plans and specifications, as well as their ongoing value

engineering and enhancement, while maintaining company high standards for quality and

“Best Practice”.

• Establish, implement, monitor and continually refine construction systems, procedures,

forms, and policies.

• Monitor and evaluate schedule systems, schedule effectiveness and cycle times.

• Monitor budgets to ensure adherence, while identifying areas for cost savings.

• Monitor customer satisfaction and assist in resolving customer complaints.

• Lead, mentor, provide direction and support, and monitor results.

• To provide construction support to sales in order to achieve company goals.

2000 – 2002 PROJECT MANAGER: J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc., Brookfield, WI (General

Contractor).

- 2 yrs. - Traditional ‘GC’ project management of health care, educational, and commercial projects.

1997 – 2000 PROJECT MANAGER: J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc., Milwaukee, WI (General

Contractor).

- 3.5 yrs. - Excellent ‘GC’ project management track record in educational, commercial and retail

projects ranging from $1 to $25 million. Total responsibility from sales, estimating, bidding,

project management, budget, schedule control, quality, oversee self-perform labor trades, and

meeting contractual commitments and client satisfaction.

1993 - 1996 CUSTOM HOME BUILDER: Prestige Homes, Inc. (Self-employed small custom

- 4 yrs. - builder). Due to changes in the national healthcare marketplace in 1993, I incorporated

Prestige Homes as a single family custom home builder.

1984 - 1993 PROJECT DIRECTOR: PDC Facilities, Inc., Hartland, WI (Privately held

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design/builder

- 10 yrs. - of medical facilities). Responsible for the design/build development of medical facilities

serving the national health care and local commercial markets. Manage and direct all

functions of the design/build project from initial sales, preliminary owner contract, site

feasibility studies, A/E design services, estimating, governmental permit agencies, on-site

construction management, final owner contract, through completion, final acceptance and

close out. As the project team leader, act as the primary driving force with all intercompany

team members; top administration, accounting, contract administration, architectural,

engineering, estimating, construction management, manufactured products, cabinetry and

RF/Magnetic shielding. Prepare and present the project feasibility report/proposal which

identifies the project issues, solutions, schematic design, budget, timetable and

recommendations for owner approval to proceed into the final design/build contract.

1982 - 1984 ESTIMATOR: American Medical Buildings, Inc., Milwaukee, WI (Publicly held

- 3 yrs. - design/builder of medical buildings). Assistant to the pricing manager with responsibility

for the construction pricing of preliminary and final budgets for projects ranging from 20,000

to 80,000 square feet with budgets up to $6 million. Coordinated with the design and

construction management departments to accurately compile quantitative price analyses from

schematic designs or final construction drawings. Extensively utilized computer estimating

systems, internal/external construction data and various other factors to compile an estimate/

price to be utilized by the marketing and construction departments to sell the project.

1981 - 1982 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: National Development & Investment, Inc., ( NDII )

- 1 yr. - Brookfield, WI (Publicly held real estate syndication company). Directed, managed and

supervised renovation and remodeling of residential multi-family projects.

1980 - 1981 DRAFTSMAN: INRYCO, Inc., Milwaukee, WI (INRYCO was a division of Inland Steel

- 1 yr. - Company). Architectural draftsman in the Building Panels Engineering Department.

1977 - 1980 PROJECT DEVELOPER: UniShelter, Inc., Greenfield, WI (Publicly held residential

- 3 yrs. - developer and builder). Developed residential subdivisions from initial feasibility studies,

schematic design and municipal approval to final acceptance by the municipality. (Note:

Company went bankrupt due to high interest rates in the late 70’s).

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.

Post graduate studies in Masters degree program for Structural Engineering.

University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin.

Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology majoring in Building Construction Management.

GPA: 3.2/4.0

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