Operational, Construction Manager, Business Management

Fritz Gaudette

Tel: 831-***-**** / E-Mail: *.********@*****.***

Construction Superintendent

Seasoned, hands-on leader with broad and extensive experience providing

business administration, project management, budgeting, and maintenance

support spanning new startup firms to large multi-million dollar companies.

Successful at engaging, inspiring, and directing diverse teams in

delivering multiple, multi-million dollar projects on time and budget. Able

to define and align out-of-the-box strategies, resources, and process

improvements to maximize safety, quality, and performance across

operations. Effective at leveraging key relationships, green & sustainable

building practices, and systems to achieve environmental / regulatory

compliance and margin goals. Superb ability to thrive in challenging

environments, build consensus, and overcome roadblocks to success.

Core Leadership Competencies

Business Operations Management Environmental Health & Safety

Complex Project Coordination Team Collaboration /

Leadership

Process / Efficiency Green & Sustainable Building

Improvements Practices

Strategic Planning & Tactical Leveraging Key Relationships

Execution

Budget / Resource / Cost Contract Negotiations /

Accountability Compliance

Risk Management & Quality Green & Sustainable Business

Control Practices

Professional Experience

fggc ltd. - Carmel, CA 2006 - Present

High-end, full-service green building consulting, project management firm,

generating annual sales of up to $650,000.

General Manager / LEED Accredited Professional

Oversee day-to-day operations supporting delivery of consulting services

and large-scale construction projects in the County of Monterey. Supervise

20 direct / indirect reports. Accountable for strategic planning &

execution, P&L performance, facility / building reviews, process

improvements, maintenance functions, safety requirements, complex project,

client / employee relations, and green & sustainable building practices.

Lead efforts to secure LEED Certification for firm. Create and manage

detailed contracts with vendors and clients. Direct marketing & sales and

consulting services for startup Mizu Solutions, a sub-division of FGGC,

Ltd.

Selected Achievements

. Planned and coordinated project crews, subcontractors, material suppliers

/ equipment, and regulatory / government agencies to achieve aggressive

goals for numerous commercial / residential construction and remodeling

projects.

. Boosted gross margins by 23% by championing initiative to replace

existing construction processes with green and sustainable practices to

enhance production, delivery performance, and safety across project

lifecycle.

. Leveraged USGBC/LEED green and sustainable building practices to

construct and/or, remodel facilities and buildings across community with

focus on improving efficiency and minimizing environmental impacts.

. Reduced carbon / environmental footprints and related costs by designing

and rolling out recycling / interior / exterior maintenance programs and

system upgrades across new and existing buildings.

. Designed mission statement, business / marketing plans, safety standards,

and policies / procedures in efforts to move company towards a green and

sustainable business model.

. Decreased overhead costs by 22% and shortened construction schedules by

transitioning firm from an employee-based to subcontractor-based business

model to improve productivity and accountability.

. Grew gross margins by 20%+ by spearheading all aspects of developing and

implementing a new website and social marketing strategy for new startup

specializing in marketing and selling high quality water filtration

systems.

REAM CONSTRUCTION - Sand City, CA 2011 - 2012

Full-service disaster cleanup &building restoration / remodeling services

firm with annual sales exceeding $7 million.

Senior Project Manager

Provided senior leadership and support for large restoration projects with

oversight for cost estimating, field inspections, and sales with sister

company DKS. Led 30 direct reports and 30 indirect reports.

Selected Achievement

. Generated 45% profit margin by leading project and sales efforts to

restore and/or remodel numerous buildings and facilities.

DMC CONSTRUCTION - Pebble Beach / Monterey, CA

2004 -- 2007

High-end commercial project management, remodeling and construction firm

with annual sales exceeding $10 million.

Senior Project Superintendent

Selected to direct complex commercial remodeling and construction projects

valued in the millions of dollars. Oversaw 60 direct / indirect reports.

Accountable for project budgets, risk management, scheduling / scopes, and

on-going safety program. Defined and aligned standard operating procedures

to achieve safety / performance objectives. Coordinated project meetings

with Architects, MUSD, State Inspectors, School Administrators, and

Subcontractors. Created systems approach to reduce repetitive assemblies

and costs. Sold water filtration systems post-project.

Selected Achievements

. Led a project to remodel a clubhouse facility that included removal of a

locker room / shower facility, renovation of a restaurant facility, and

construction of a 3,500 sq. ft. administrative office wing.

. Secured 30% profit margin by directing a project to construct / refinish

a new 20,000 sq. ft. facility - completing project with $1+ million in

change order add-ons, 15% below budget, and six weeks ahead of schedule.

. Tracked and managed project crews, resources, suppliers, equipment

operators, and vendors to remodel and make ADA required improvements at 10

Monterey Unified School District Campuses despite agency delays.

. Successfully scheduled special inspections with state and local agencies

covering change orders, estimates, RFIs, RFPs, safety / progress reports,

and job cost / budget tracking for remodeling and construction projects.

. Achieved zero reportable injuries by developing and implementing a safety

program across job sites.

. Directed approximately $11 million public works project to modernize and

perform ADA upgrades for 10 schools- completing project two weeks ahead of

schedule and 33% below costs.

Additional Work Experience

FRITZ GAUDETTE CONTRACTING - Pacific Grove, CA 1991 - Present

High-end residential & commercial remodeling and construction firm with

annual sales exceeding $600,000.

General Manager

Found and lead a new startup contracting firm with accountability for P&L

performance, project planning & execution, risk mitigation, process

improvements, project reporting, and subcontractor, customer, and employee

relations. Supervised diverse team of 10 direct reports and 20 indirect

reports. Tracked and managed quality, environmental health & safety, and

security requirements across remodeling / construction projects. Gained

hands-on experience in all aspects of construction include foundation to

ridge cap, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and business skills.

Selected Achievements

. Improved gross margins from 7% to 33% by simplifying and enhancing

processes supporting construction projects, operations, and maintenance

functions within established budget limitations.

. Worked closely with Support Directors and local Managers to ensure

resources and employee policies / practices were in place to achieve

project deadlines and budgetary requirements.

. Established and maintained cost effective solutions and reporting

processes to meet customers' expectations and technical requirements,

while encouraging "green" best practices and innovation across all

business areas.

. Maintained operational integrity across project lifecycle by creating

company's mission statement, business / marketing plans, standard policies

& procedures, safety standards, and contracts with vendors and

subcontractors.

. Maximized productivity and cost savings by establishing an open and

positive work environment where knowledge in new residential construction

and remodeling was shared across business.

Education / Certifications / Affiliations / Technical Skills

ASHFORD UNIVERSITY - Clinton, IA

B.S. in Business Administration (In Progress)

MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE - Monterey, CA

Certification in Architectural, Drafting, & Art

Certification: USGBC / LEED Accredited Professional, Enviromental Studies,

Leadership

Professional Affiliations: NARI, USGBC NCC, Build It Green, LEED AP BD&C

Technical Skills: Primavera, Xactimate, Xactinalyis, PSA, Hometech,

CSI/McGraw-Hill, MS Office, Publisher, QuickBooks, FrontPage, MS Project

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