Business Development and Project Management Executive
Summary:
Construction industry management professional with proven record of success in the development of negotiated projects. Versatile general manager with ability to lead a design/build organization through difficult situations. Focused leadership skills instrumental in bringing a diverse team together for successful project outcomes.
Seeking a Project Management or Business Development position that will utilize my strengths and network to increase corporate revenue and impact on the market.
Sales & Marketing
Customer Relations
Team Development
Financial planning and analysis
Strategic Planning
Negotiations
Profit & Loss Analysis
Day to Day operations
External Reporting
Professional Experience
Senior Project Manager – First Companies, Inc. (July 2014 – Present)
Managed construction of new trucking terminal with Maintenance facility
Managing construction of building component showroom and fabrication facility
Project Management Executive – Lamar Construction Company (July 2013 – July 2014)
Managed multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously
Projects included industrial manufacturing, automotive dealership renovation, addition to commercial uniform supplier, and large expansion of office facilities for manufacturer
Company ceased operations.
Vice President of Project Management – Pride Builders Group (June 2012 – July 2013)
Managed all construction related activities and contracted genera trades work
Projects included work for Spectrum Health and large Multi-family housing project
Developed and maintained strong safety program
Accepted position with Lamar Construction
Independent Construction Management and Consultant (October 2008 – June 2012)
Focus on retail and commercial office renovation projects
Completed major renovation of 115K s.f. public school building for use as a church
Involved in design and value engineering with architect, clients and municipalities
Project management and project delivery with high degree of attention on costs, schedule and quality
Accepted position with Pride Builders Group
Vice President of Construction – Redstone Commercial Investments (September 2007 – October 2008)
Primary focus on permitting, managing and construction of two ACE Hardware stores in Indianapolis area
Revised and issued contracts and change orders
Estimated construction costs of other potential projects
Directed preliminary design and permitting for future projects
Company ceased operations
Vice President of Business Development – DVK Construction, Inc. (February 2006 – April 2007)
Primary focus on creating a marketing strategy for the firm with emphasis on developing sales goals for each member of the sales force, developing their skills and created a method of monthly accountability in key sales areas and activities
Developed annual Sales and Marketing budget encompassing all advertising, marketing, and sales related activities
Developed professional selling methods presentation materials and deliverables
Developed relationships with area business leaders and other professionals to increase awareness of the firms capabilities
Vice President/General Manager – Bay Shores Construction and Land Development, Traverse City, MI, a subsidiary of The Armada Group headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI (February 2005 – February 2006)
Responsible for daily operations of a design/build general contractor with billings of $6 million annually, focusing on improvement of processes and procedures to increase profitability
Oversaw a management, administrative and field staff of 20 individuals including an architect, CAD operator, business development/project manager, general field superintendent, controller, site superintendents, carpenters and laborers
Quickly identified areas to cut overhead and streamline services more profitably
Responsible for setting goals and maintaining accountability within departments
Focused on developing new markets and clients, quickly establishing a network in the Traverse City market
Created written proposal format used throughout the company
Company ceased operations
Business Development/Project Management – Pinnacle Construction Group, Grand Rapids, MI (October 1997 – February 2005)
Assisted the company owner in growth of the firm from management staff of two to managerial and administrative staff of 15
Increase revenues from $2 million to $16 Million
Responsible for day-to-day activities of project managers
Focused on targeted networking and participation in professional organizations
Successfully developed a reputation as a reliable source who could match the goals of those looking for an investment with those wanting to sell land and build a project
Created written proposal format used throughout the company and other key marketing materials
Maintained project budgets during construction phase
Developed corporate safety program
Took part in interview processes for all new management level staff
Accepted position with Bay Shores Construction
Project Manager - Muskegon Construction Company, (Owen-Ames-Kimball) Muskegon, MI (April 1994 - October 1997)
Principle project manager for the construction management of a $32 million bond proposal package that included renovations or additions to 18 Muskegon Public School buildings, including the public library and art museum
Estimated all project costs and created project schedules for each of the 18 buildings and the overall project
Competitively bid out all trades for each project
Accepted position with Pinnacle Construction Group
Project Manager/Superintendent - Harbour Contractors, Chicago, IL (April 1993 - April 1994)
Managed all site activities of a $15 million, 260,000 square foot recycling facility for Waste Management
Procured all building and environmental permits required to complete the project within the city of Chicago
Created bid packages for all subcontractors including design/build activities and administered post bid and weekly progress meetings
Resolved labor dispute by forming collaborative team and facilitating results oriented discussion
Worked to resolve hazardous waste contamination of the site and monitored quantities removed and replaced to reduce the financial impact
Coordinated daily activities of 35 independent trades and suppliers to maintain schedule and budget by creating and maintaining project schedule
Relocated to Michigan accepting position with Muskegon Construction
Project Manager/Superintendent - Poulos Brothers Const., Chicago, IL (March 1988 - April 1993)
Onsite Project Manager/Superintendent on numerous educational projects for the Chicago Public School System, as well as facility upgrades for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Made regular project status presentations to the commissioner and board of the Chicago Public Schools and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Scheduled multiple projects to mitigate construction impact on the educational mission of each school
Accepted position with Harbour Contractors
General Superintendent - Aspen Square Management, Chicago, IL (October 1986-March 1988)
Planned, scheduled, and supervised all activities associated with the complete renovation of large apartment communities in the metropolitan Chicago area
Responsible for maintaining budget and schedule
Relocated to Chicago accepting position with Aspen Square Management
Self Employed General Contractor - GBZ Construction, Okla. City, OK (April 1981- Oct. 1986)
Responsible for all aspects of a $1 million operation completing residential, multi-family and commercial projects
Command Post Administrator - United States Air Force (1977-1981)
Education
Triton College, Dupage, Illinois; Construction Management - 1994
American Management Association – Leading with Emotional Intelligence 2004
Karrass Seminar on Effective Negotiation - 2004
University of Wisconsin – Madison, College of Engineering – Effective Project Management for Building Design and Construction; January 8-12, 1996
University of Wisconsin – Madison, College of Engineering – Preparing Design Professionals and Owners to Detect Deficiencies in Working Drawings and Specifications; November 8-12, 1996
Jack Miller Construction Building Sales and Marketing - 2006
Memberships and Civic Involvement
Leadership Grand Haven Graduate - Class of 2004
Board Member of Life Stream Church, Allendale MI
Board member for Moriah Ministries
Grand Rapids Optimist Club – Past Board Member and Past Board President
Grand Rapids Area Youth For Christ – Past Board Member
Short term missions trips to Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala and Oklahoma
Frequent Blood donor