Grand Rapids, MI *****
**************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Over 20 years of Construction Project Management experience primarily focused in the commercial sector
Provided expertise in construction management to a broad range of industries and companies including but not limited to retailers like CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks Coffee, Dollar General, Restaurants, Office Buildings, Grocery Stores, Medical, etc.
Negotiation and arbitration, budget negotiations, project and strategic planning.
Policy development, mediation, litigation, expert liaison between corporate entities and the principles
In-depth knowledge of Local, State and Federal Building Codes.
Experience in dealing with planning commissions and zoning boards.
Value engineering, estimating and scheduling on every aspect of a project.
Communication, motivation, instruction, in all aspects of trade disciplines.
Relates in-depth to all personalities, recognizes the needs of the construction worker, corporate client, and project Architect/Engineer.
Preliminary and conceptual design, specifying, cost analysis, site development, inspection, Scheduling, coordination, draw requests, and approvals, etc.
Creative concepts, design, generation and interpretation of Construction documents.
Residential design, drafting, and architectural renderings.
Proven leader in Urban Renovation and Property Management.
Master Carpenter: fully disciplined in rough and finish carpentry, Custom cabinet and fine furniture making.
Landscape concept, design, and installation.
Expertise in creating environments specific to client preferences and needs to live and work with today's technologies.
Educational Summary
Western Michigan University
Bachelor's in Construction Management
Professional Summary
Seerco Inc. Oak Park, MI 2018 - 2018
Project Superintendent
Starbucks Coffee, CVS Pharmacy
CM development
Kendall Construction Group Grand Rapids MI 2017- 2017
Assitaint Superintendent
Multi family, 194 unit
Self-Contracting Grand Rapids, MI 2010 – Present
Various Positions
Architectural Consulting with Architectural Engineering firms
Field supervision
Inspections for review and analyze structure for remodel/rehab purposes
Carpentry and landscape jobs for residential installations
Westwind Construction Inc. Spring Lake, MI 01/16 – 04/16
Field Manager
On site Field Manager for two “Dollar General” stores in Michigan. Responsible for the day to day coordination of sub-contractors to stay on schedule with the highest quality possible for our client.
Daily and weekly reporting of all activities both written (MS office) verbal.
Constructors, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 1991 – 2010
Construction Project Manager
Managed multiple projects ranging from $25,000 to $5,500,000 from initial concept budgeting thru project completion. Projects such as high rise renovations for Macro Properties (now CWD investments), multiple tenant finishes from independent retail to custom restaurants like The Sierra Room, Bulls Head, Shamrock B&G. On Larger projects, special attention was made on all improved utilites; communication/fiber, electric needs, gas ect. In office and field.
Provide value engineering for Architectural input and improvement for either design or implementation.
Responsible for budgeting, estimating, coordination, create and monitor schedules utilizing either MS project or primavira, making sure both sub contactor and owner venders are in-line, as well as, the main duties of project management such as planning and zoning approvals, permitting, purchasing, contractor negotiations, certifications and approvals, and field operations inspections.
Plan and conduct pre-construction, progress, and post construction (for punch lists and warranty concerns) meetings.
Frequent on site onsite inspections to insure quality and accurate work in place
Schedule and attended all compliance inspections and survey’s outside of standard building code.
Produce close-out package after punch list and warranty issues have been addressed.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously.
Cost analysis, site inspection, scheduling and coordination
Supervision of Field Managers and crews.
Overbeck Construction Co, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 2005 – 2006
Construction Management
Responsible for estimating, coordination, scheduling,
Project management and field operations'
Exterior Environments, LLC Grand Rapids, MI 2000 – 2003
Owner – Construction Management, Consulting, Landscape Design, and Installation
Conducted preliminary and conceptual designs, specifying
Cost analysis, site inspection, scheduling and coordination and draw request approvals, etc.
Designed and constructed elaborate landscapes and water features
Field supervision
Rockford Construction, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 1990 – 1991
Project Manager
Managed multiple projects ranging from $25,000 to $750,000
All in-house preliminary design and drafting
Windsor Company Grand Rapids, MI 1988 – 1990
Cabinet Maker and Field Installer
Don Fredrick's Homes, Inc. Pontiac, MI 1976 – 1987
Assistant Field Manager – Custom Home Construction
Assistant Field Manager
Construction worker, dry wall, electrical. Plumbing, Carpentry, rough & trim
Assistant Field supervisor