E. L. “Red” Seifert

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Hendersonville, NC 28791

828-***-**** cell

E-mail: ac5uql@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Professional homebuilder with extensive experience in managing the development and construction of single-family and multi-family projects. Effective team leader with vision, organizational skills and a record of successful projects. Results-oriented manager with extensive local, regional and national experience to ensure achievement of quality and financial goals and objectives.

AREAS OF STRENGTH

- Management of Preconstruction Services - Coordinate Municipal Agency Approvals - Compliance with State Regulations - Define Project Goals and Objectives

- Develop Product Specifications - Develop Project Scope of Work

- Select Architect, Engineers, Consultants - Manage Bid Approval Process

- Select Contractors and Vendors - Create Project Budget and Proforma

- Develop and Manage Construction Schedule - Purchasing Department Management

- Construction Operations Management - Manage Cost Control System

- Direct Status Reporting Process - Manage and Train Operations Staff

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 9/2015-Present Mission Viejo, CA

THE RIDGELINE GROUP INC.

Provide development and construction expertise to property owners and investors

Management of multi-family and single-family development entitlement process

Preparation of development budgets and financial pro-forma

Development of project construction operations management process systems

Preparation of project specifications, scopes of work and subcontract agreements

Implementation of project cost control systems and production schedules

Development of effective construction management team

Provide renovation, remediation and reconstruction services for multi-family projects

DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION 3/2007-8/2015 Corona, CA MCG DEVELOPMENT CO., INC.

Direct housing operations for the development of condominium and multi-family

apartment projects in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties

Streamlined computerized estimating, budgeting, contract commitment, cost control

and financial reporting systems

Expedited entitlement and agency processing timelines for agency approvals

Reorganized estimating, bidding, purchasing and contract commitment process

Coordinate architectural, engineering and consultant activities for the preparation of development applications and approval of governmental agencies

DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION 1/2001-12/2006 Palm Desert, CA

ALPINE DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Directed housing operations for the development of residential communities in

Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties

Mentored company owner from being a small residential renovation firm into

a profitable residential development and construction company

Expedited agency entitlement process and reduced project approval timelines

Reduced construction costs and schedule timelines to increase project profits

Consolidated project management reporting systems of all construction projects

Standardized contract commitment, cost control and reporting systems

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 11/1999-12/2000 Costa Mesa, CA

BIRTCHER CONSTRUCTION – GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Directed housing operations of Multi-Family Housing Division building Senior

Assisted Living and Multi-Family LIHTC Type-IV podium senior, low-income

and market-rate apartment projects throughout Central and Southern California

Developed Company Construction Operations Policy and Procedure Manual

Reorganized estimating, purchasing and cost control systems

PROJECT MANAGER 12/1998-10/1999 Irvine, CA

NEWCREST HOMES

Directed construction operations for development of single-family and multi-family

community’s in Ventura and Los Angeles counties

Expedited agency entitlement process and reduced project approval timelines

Developed improved estimating, bidding, purchasing and cost control systems

Implemented improved project management reporting and control systems

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT 10/1997-11/1998 Brea, CA

UDC HOMES/SHEA HOMES

Directed construction operations for off-site and on-site development of two (2) condominium projects totaling 231-units in Santa Clarita, CA

Developed improved purchasing, marketing and field construction communications

Negotiated architect, structural and civil engineer and consultant agreements

Implemented expedited construction schedule and improved cost control system

GENERAL CONTRACTOR 1/1992-9/1997 Simi Valley, CA

E. L. SEIFERT CO.

Directed housing operations for the development and renovation of single-family

and multi-family projects in Los Angeles and Ventura counties

Managed the remediation and repair of single-family, condominium and multi-

family housing damage resulting from the 1994 Northridge earthquake

DIRECTOR - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 3/1985-12/1991 Los Angeles, CA

LEISURE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Directed Corporate Housing Operations for all Regional Divisions in New York,

New Jersey, Florida and California

Managed Construction Operations activities to develop and build Active Adult

Retirement and single-family communities

Developed improved Construction Operations management and reporting systems

to exceed established company production goals and financial objectives

Created and implemented Corporate Policy and Procedure Manual to coordinate efforts of Sales, Construction, Purchasing, Escrow and Customer Service departments

GENERAL CONTRACTOR 1/1980-2/1985 Paso Robles, CA

E. L. SEIFERT CO.

Directed development and construction of single-family homes and multi-family communities in San Luis Obispo County

Developed effective sales and marketing program to expedite escrow closings

Implemented improved cost control, construction schedule and escrow closing process

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER 1/1978-11/1979 Culver City, CA

GOLDRICH & KEST

Directed construction field operations of HUD financed multi-family low-income,

senior apartment projects and luxury mid-rise podium condominiums

Implemented improved manpower and material management system to achieve

production goals and ensure compliance with company financial objectives

Coordinated manpower and vendor distribution among 14 projects under construction

simultaneously

DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER RELATIONS 3/1970-11/1977 Encino, CA

LARWIN CO.

Directed Corporate Customer Relations Department for major residential developer in Southern California building in excess of 2,100 production homes per year

Responsible for customer satisfaction through seven (7) customer service offices located in Southern California, Las Vegas and San Diego

Developed improved construction quality control process and management system

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree – Business Administration

University of La Verne La Verne, CA

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

California General Building Contractor - B, C-6, C-8, C-9, C-13, C-36

EPA Lead-Safe Certified Renovator

HOUSING COMMISSIONER 1994-1996 Ventura County, CA

AREA HOUSING AUTHORITY OF VENTURA COUNTY

Building Committee Chairman

Responsible for providing clean, affordable housing for the elderly, low-income

and developmentally disabled

Establish and maintain working relationships with city, county, state and federal

agencies and personnel to ensure approval and funding of multi-family projects

throughout Ventura County

Provided oversight of Housing Authority management of agency staff and compliance

with agency responsibilities

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