Project Manager Construction

DAN L. RICKERT

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Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Home Phone 260-***-**** abnk8o@r.postjobfree.com Cell 260-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proficient construction and property manager with a record of achieving goals using a thorough

understanding of construction methods, practices, and project management. Knowledge in real

estate acquisition, management and selling of properties throughout the United States. Evaluated

potential real estate projects, through a due diligence process which includes return on investment,

location, size, quality, and schedule. Reviewed contract documents, performed inspections during

construction, evaluated payment requests, change requests and represented the corporation dispute

resolution. Developed maintenance system property controls for buildings within the real estate

portfolio earning a consistent 12% return on investment.

Areas of Expertise

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Project Management Cost Control

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Document Review Scheduling

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Dispute Resolution Environmental Assessment

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Property Evaluation Property Maintenance

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Construction Monitoring Self Managed

EXPERIENCE

LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP, Fort Wayne, IN 1994 – 2009

Delaware Investments (Lincoln National Life and Annuity)

Second Vice President /Senior Real Estate Engineer

2006 – 2009 1994 – 2006

An extremely proficient project manager with a proven record in construction management,

successfully developed contract documents which protected Lincoln’s interest in a $500 million real

estate portfolio and a $500 million new construction program. Reviewed environmental, property

condition reports and surveys for the real estate and mortgage loan programs.

• Represented Lincoln as an officer in dispute resolution issues related to construction

• Developed and maintained a comprehensive construction schedule for the real estate

portfolio using MS Project

• Reviewed drawings and specifications for new construction

• Investigated noncompliant construction issues and implemented corrective procedures

• Developed and applied maintenance procedures for company owned properties

• Completed cost segregation studies on managed real estate to reduce tax liabilities

• Monitored monthly progress, changes and payment applications on multiple projects

• Evaluated professional, construction and developer contracts

• Reviewed environmental and physical condition reports for new mortgage loans

• Conducted certified cost audits prior to purchasing properties

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SUMMIT CONSTRUCTION, Indianapolis, IN 1992 – 1994

Project Manager for the Carew Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN

Coordinated onsite activities of 15 contractors, 125 workers and multiple doctors groups. Evaluated

bids and made recommendations to owners’ representative. Conducted bi-weekly jobsite meetings

Monitored budget, change orders, schedule and made presentations to the owners. Representative

at regularly scheduled hospital administration meetings. Coordinated construction activities between

shell contractors, doctors and interior contractors. Supervised staff of five.

HAGERMAN CONSTRUCTION, Fort Wayne, IN 1985 - 1992

Project Manager/Estimator

Supervised multiple construction projects. Bid and negotiated heavy concrete, warehouse, public

works projects in Indiana and Michigan. Maintained company owned properties.

CONSTRUCTION CONTROL, Fort Wayne, IN 1979 – 1985

Head of Scheduling/Construction Manager

Developed and monitored schedules for multiple projects running simultaneously. Created and

distributed bid package documents to contractors. Conducted pre-bid meetings. Evaluated bids and

made recommendations to owners representatives. Coordinated field activities on individual

projects.

KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION, Fort Wayne, IN 1977 – 1979

Field Engineer

COIL AND DICKMEYER, Fort Wayne, IN 1976 – 1977

Rodman

CARR CONSTRUCTION, North Manchester, IN 1975 – 1976

Partial Owner

EDUCATION

B.S., Building Construction, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Associates, Architectural Technology, Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Project, Marshall and Swift Evaluation Services, ADA and National Building Codes

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Volunteering – VP of the board of directors for the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate.

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