John Reise
Vista, Ca. *****
951-***-**** *******@*****.***
PROFILE SUMMARY
Construction Management professional with extensive background in the
oversight of residential building. Demonstrated skills in resourceful
budget appropriations, decision-making, time management, team building, and
cost reduction relative to large construction projects. A motivating
leader who effectively manages large construction teams in high-volume
environments. Recognized for project completions that are consistently on
time and under budget, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SELF EMPLOYED, Oceanside,Ca
2010-Present
Owner-Manager
Started a handy man service to local realtors which developed into a steady
flow of remodels and improvements to residential properties and tenet
improvements to light industrial complexes.
FORE PROPERTY COMPANY, CANV CONSTRUCTION, Reno, NV 2007 - 2010
Project Manager
Initiated buyout and construction of one 308-unit apartment complex on 2
sites and one 300-unit complex on 20 acres in Reno, NV, simultaneously.
Headed teams to complete PT slab on grade with three story wood frame and
stucco wrap construction, along with all offsite and onsite underground
improvements.
. Schedule each project in time-sensitive steps, leading to the meeting of
tight deadlines.
. Review drawings with consultants and value engineer and/or eliminate
conflicts prior to construction.
. Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking
reports, ultimately reducing overall costs.
. Manage all offsite/onsite excavation activities for both projects.
CEDAR SIGNATURE HOMES, Santa Monica, CA 2006 - 2007
Senior Project Manager
Governed the management of 7 multi-family projects in the Santa Barbara and
Los Angeles areas. Oversaw activity on subterranean, podium deck parking
(one to two levels) type one, with type five, three to six levels above.
. Piloted each project from due diligence through close out and bond
exoneration, addressing all unexpected issues and resolving them in a
timely manner.
. The projects completed during the tenure of employment with this
developer were primarily in-fill lot construction which required
extensive coordination with the Shoring, Structural, Civil, and City
Engineers as well as the Architect of record for each project. Several
required four stage excavation techniques to complete the parking
structures, which were podium deck, cast in place structures. A total of
five parking structures and two retrofits to existing structures were
completed on projects I managed during this time.
. Selected, contracted, and oversaw office and field staff responsible for
specific pieces of the project, ensuring high quality work was completed.
INNOVATIVE COMMUNITIES, Escondido, Ca. 2005 - 2006
Vice President of Construction
Supervised all off-site and on-site construction activities for several
single-family communities, multi-family facilities, and podium-deck resort
multi-story structures. Managed customer service and purchasing
departments. Developed, implemented, and managed all production schedules.
. Managed all site excavation activities, both on-site and offsite, all on-
site construction activities including scheduling and budget constraint.
. Supervised the departments of construction, purchasing, and customer
service.
K. HOVNANIAN HOMES, Temecula, Ca. 2003 - 2005
Construction Manager
Managed 6 communities and more than 15 property superintendents.
. Received Top-Producing Superintendent award each quarter, ranking #1 out
of 50 superintendents, resulting in promotion to Construction Manager.
. Conceptualized and initiated an Excel formatted 63-day production
scheduling program, maximizing time and ultimately influencing the system
that is still in use by most of the division.
. Mentored fellow superintendents who later ranked #1 and #2 in production.
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SELF-EMPLOYED, Park City, Ut. 1998 - 2003
General Superintendent/Owner
Independently built custom homes in the $1M range and up in ski resort
communities.
. Prepared contracts and successfully negotiated revisions, changes and
additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants,
clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
. Maintained a high level of quality and customer satisfaction, leading to
an influx of business including remodels and additions to resort homes,
commercial TI's, and multi-story condos.
MYERS-DUNMORE HOMES, Park City, Ut. 1996 - 1998
Project Manager
Conducted construction activities for a regional builder with projects in
four western states.
. Created and managed a satellite office for a troubled project in Park
City, UT including 104 single-family Homes and a commercial building and
site, which resolved every outstanding issue and ultimately achieved all
client objectives.
. Hired for this project because of the difficult hillside excavation
required my skills.
KELLER HOMES, Colorado Springs, Co.
1991-1996
Senior Superintendent
Supervised the building of semi-custom homes in three separate communities.
Carried on average of 40 homes at a time. Built one "Parade" home.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR, Coachella Valley, Ca.
1982-1991
Owner-General Manager
Built high end custom homes along with custom re-models and additions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Project, Word, Excel, Outlook; Timberline; Pharaoh; Various Construction
Industry Software Programs