Todd Schmidt
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Phone: 847-***-****
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Algonquin, IL. 60102 Email:***********@*****.***
SKILLS SUMMARY
Manager with extensive experience in all facets of construction from pre-development thru
completion. Proficient in contract negotiations and budgeting, securing approvals and
establishing excellent relationships with customers and contractors. Extensive background in
project management, product design, sales, marketing, advertising, and scheduling.
Experienced in the acquisitions and due diligence process.
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EXPERIENCE
10/2008-Present CONSCIOUS DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTING
President/Owner
Develop and secure new business opportunities.
Exceed customer satisfaction for new and existing clients.
Manage profit and loss for each project.
Estimate total costs and negotiate contracts with a variety of contractors, homeowners, and
vendors.
Consult with residential/commercial developers on cost reduction, value engineering, contract
negotiations, sales training and mentoring.
4/2008-10/2008 OVERSTREET BUILDERS
Project Manager/Purchasing Manager
Responsible for establishing and implementing company safety program.
Developed all written contracts, specification requirements, and specification photo detail
binders.
Established bidding process and hard cost spreadsheets, for true comparisons of job costs.
Coordinated all on site activities. Standardize company-scheduling practice.
Developed and maintained 100% customer satisfaction through out company.
10/2003 – 12/2007 TOLL BROTHERS INC
Purchasing Manager /Project Manager/Design Studio Manager
Responsible for all contract terms and prices, vendor evaluation and selection, vendor
maintenance and performance tracking.
Continually evaluate products and services to determine improvement or replacement.
Investigated and established new divisional programs. Make appropriate recommendations
designed to reduce costs and improve processes. Reduced construction hard-costs by over
5%.
Communicated globally with all executive levels and operational management to ensure the
goals and objectives of the divisional plans were met and exceeded.
Developed project profitability, budgets, product design, market analysis, and sales and
marketing strategies for all projects.
Coordinated site selection and layout, defined design criteria, initial planning, cost estimates,
run financial feasibilities, and entitlement.
Interfaced with local planning, operating, finance, and legal organizations to meet local
requirements and created positive relationships with community and civic leaders.
Coordinated and obtained all federal, state, and local regulatory land-use approvals.
Managed a staff of 20+ designers, sales, and construction employees to achieve and maintain
company goals for sales and construction projections for multiple communities with revenue
in excess of $170,000,000.
Responsible for $2 million tenant improvement for Design Studio. Responsibilities included
but were not limited to designing/building, negotiating contracts, material selection,
permitting, and financial feasibility.
Managed all day-to-day activities of divisional Design Studio overseeing 5 employees
responsible for establishing training programs and mentoring, created and implemented all
procedures, training, and corporate consultant for new Design Studio start-ups.
8/1998 –10/2003 PULTE HOMES
Project Manager/Master Superintendent/Land Development Manager
Responsible for all construction activities on 3 single and 2 multi-family sites with revenue in
excess of $200,000,000.
Managed all land development activities including all facets of on-site development on 2
communities and dedication of 5 communities.
Managed staff of warranty personnel on multiple communities with top customer satisfaction
ratings.
Conducted pre-construction meetings with buyers to detail all aspects of construction and the
process and procedures in place to exceed expectations.
3/1998 – 8/1998 POLO BUILDERS- Project Manager
Manage day to day responsibilities of 3 high-end communities with an average sell price over 2.5
million.
Led project team in the development of a community church with responsibilities of contracting,
estimating, budgeting, fiscal reports to stakeholders.
PASQUINELLI - Superintendent
6/1995 – 3/1998
Responsible for all construction activities on 2 single-family communities and 1 multi-family
community.
Coordinated between sales and construction staff to meet company goals and projections.
Established and maintained construction schedules.
Cost control of building costs and overhead budgets.
1/1995 – 6/1995 ROSEMONT PURCHASING - Assistant Project Manager
Managed remodeling improvements of interior finishes of 2 hotel projects in Chicago.
Coordinated JIT shipping and installation of finishes.
Managed quality assurance to company and owner specifications.
ACHEIVEMENTS
Bachelor of Science Illinois State University Graduate Spring 2009 last class in progress
Negotiated strongest cost savings in Toll on multiple contracts
Exceeded Sales on all sites managed
Negotiated highest ROI in Illinois
Superior Cadet US Army ROTC
Ranked in the top 25% of all ROTC cadets in Leadership and Academics
Certified as a “Qualified Person” with the NPDES.
10-hour OSHA certification seminar.