HARVEY BAUER

CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE

General Contracting / Construction Management / Commercial / Multifamily / Luxury Single Family

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All aspects of General Contracting / Construction Management in Commercial / Industrial / Multifamily / Luxury Single Family construction. Executive with over 20 years of dynamic “From The Ground Up” professional experience in the construction and real estate industry. Holding continuous management and ownership positions in the construction and development arenas. From inception to completion, with quality and cost control a top priority, working directly with all architectural and engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers and municipalities on simultaneous projects. Continually working on behalf of, and with specific attention toward the best interests of the owners and clients. Working cross functionally in all aspects of operations, budget planning and analysis, and trade partner relationship maintenance for ground up commercial, industrial, single family, and multifamily projects. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, demonstrating strong leadership skills and qualities, with excellent problem solving skills in all facets of construction by creating innovative and strategic solutions. Expert in managing operations from start up to completion, delivering products timely, and adhering to project budgets and business plans to maintain company and client stability, growth and profitability.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Ground up multi-site operational management

• Budget creation, implementation, and management from concept to final

• Excellent written & verbal communication, leadership, interpersonal, multi-tasking, problem solving, analytical, mathematical, and technical skills

• Client, vendor & consultant relationship management & satisfaction

• Contract negotiation & procurement, management/accountability

• P&L responsibility

• Product design, development and implementation. QA and QC

• Business planning, growth, development

• Management in multifamily and retail business sectors.

• Organizational development; teambuilding,

mentoring & training staff/managers

• Risk & Market Analysis

• Quality and cost control a top priority

• Day to day operations oversight

• Ensure high quality, on time delivery of projects

• FL GC License qualifier

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2016 - Present

CRAFT CONSTRUCTION: Commercial general contracting – Land development / assisted living facilities / hotel construction

General Superintendent / Project Manager: General contracting of commercial projects, including assisted living facilities and hotels. Complete site operations of land development, construction oversite and delivery schedule. Liaison with; ownership, owner’s representatives, project lender, architect and engineering teams, building department and governing jurisdictions, threshold inspectors and testing compliance. Daily management of subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, schedules, RFI’s, change orders, shop drawing and submittal development review and approval, project QA and QC, documentation control, complete oversight of and delivery of project.

2014 - 2015

AVENTURA CONSTRUCTION: Commercial general contracting – Land development / convenience stores with fuel center construction

Senior Project Manager: Multi state general contracting of national chain convenience / retail petroleum distribution stores. Site operations management, land development, construction, budgeting, scheduling. Manage remote on-site construction teams in multi state environments. Direct involvement with owner compliance, acceptance and satisfaction, and local government compliance and communication.

• Hands on leadership and team development, budget creation, contract buy-out, progress billing, scheduling and project closeout.

• Manage construction process for all related projects to include working with architects and engineers on design, permitting, resolution of budget and contract issues as well as budget reallocations, vendor negotiations, and meeting established deadlines and client satisfaction.

2012 – 2013

CENTURY COMMUNITIES: Multifamily - $38M project of 283 luxury units. Multifamily / Single Family - $215M total value on 13+ active projects, 470 units.

Vice President of Operations and Construction: Responsible for site operations management, delivery of high quality and on time product, project scheduling adherence and adjustments, budget creation, compliance and maintenance. Built and managed a strong operations team and maintained a positive working environment. Additionally, managed lender inspections, insurance requirements, resolved contract disputes and budget variances, and local government compliance and communication.

• Provided hands on leadership and construction expertise to integrate project scheduling software with accounting software to improve production scheduling, to keep trade partners on schedule, meet deadlines, and optimize dollars invested in software packages.

• Managed entire construction process for multifamily projects to include working with architects and engineers on design, resolving budget and contract issues as well as budget reallocations, vendor negotiations, and meeting established deadlines.

• Led management team and operation efforts to generate project schedules, meeting changing needs of a dynamic rental / for sale market and improve position of company to remain competitive.

2008 – 2012

INNOVATIVE HOLDINGS: Regional Real Estate Investment Company. Multifamily and luxury resort projects with aggregate values in excess of $50M

Vice President of Construction: Responsible for operations and construction management, conceptual budget creation, analysis and accountability along with feasibility of proposed investment projects to the investment community for multifamily distressed properties. Develop and implement costing systems and procedures, policy review and implementation, due diligence and legal compliance, procurement negotiation/management, and personnel hiring and training.

• Projects included; Multifamily, retail, office tenant finish products, as well as resort luxury rental / for sale product.

• Created and maintained budgets, vendor and trade partner review and selection.

• Proposed site evaluations and constructability along with current economic impact awareness.

• Manage and mentor all office and field staff through direct involvement and guidance.

• Direct involvement with the sales and marketing to ensure a professional presence and marketability of all products.

2002 – 2008

5 STAR CONSTRUCTION: High end multifamily, luxury single family along with commercial / retail development and construction. Fulfillment of all projects with a variety of exposure including; construction management, general contracting, owners representative and builder of record. Projects include multifamily, retail, commercial and luxury residential products valued in excess of $217M

PRESIDENT OF CONSTRUCTION: Responsible for entire construction management from product development, establishment of budgets, contract negotiations, permits, contractor invoices, draw request analysis, change orders, and project schedules. Complete supervision of construction and support staff, client relations, contract closeout, and warranty requests. Coordinate communication of project status and issues with owners, clients, design team, architects, and engineers.

• Successfully managed and delivered 15 separate projects from inception to completion.

• Developed and maintained strategic scheduling and operations parameters to ensure timely delivery and cost control of projects.

• Achieved expected profit margins by strict adherence to project documents, developed budgets, cost containment and negotiation, draw request analysis, and minimization of change orders.

• Recruited and trained all construction management personnel regarding estimating, budgeting, contract negotiating, scheduling, client management and warranty fulfillment.

• Managed and mentored all site personnel, field staff as well as office accounting and support staff through direct involvement and guidance.

• Direct involvement with the sales force to ensure marketability of all products was maintained at a superior level.

• Consistent achievement of superior owner / client satisfaction during all phases of construction through delivery and warranty period.

1998 - 2002

CESSNA AND ASSOCIATES, INC: Luxury multifamily, single family and land development. Aggregate value of product $97M+

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER: Responsible for taking over and completing four existing multifamily projects and maintaining existing budgets and relationships with all trade partners. Started and successfully completed three new multifamily projects ensuring owner / client satisfaction and established profit goals. Developed all new budgeting and vendor criteria and scope of work, lead contract negotiations, oversaw supervision of field personnel and support staff, draw requests, customer service and warranty requests, and permit application and approvals. Coordinate and manage product design/development with architects and engineers as well as maintained professional relationships with governing municipalities.

• Successfully managed 7 multifamily projects from both an on-going and ground up positions.

• Developed scheduling procedures to complete existing projects while implementing comprehensive scheduling models and budgetary requirements for each subsequent project.

• Implemented scope of work and contract parameters to create measurable contract and project document compliance.

• Created a professional atmosphere with formal expectations of adherence to contracts, budgets, schedules and superior craftsmanship.

• Extensive client interaction regarding setting proper expectation levels to achieve future satisfaction, product explanation and warranty.

1992 – 1998

MARKEL HOMES, INC: Multifamily and single family projects as well as land development. Aggregate value of $150M

PROJECT MANAGER: Responsible for maintaining budget and scheduling parameters, management of field personnel, payment approval, draw requests, customer relations, warranty requests, and maintenance of relationships with architects, engineers, and city officials.

• Successful in managing projects from preconstruction to delivery and through warranty.

• Developed contractor relations, implementing comprehensive scheduling parameters and delivery expectations.

• Required and received a level of professionalism in contractor conduct, product quality, project delivery and budget compliance.

• Successfully managed all day-to-day activities and responsibilities of projects from preconstruction phases to contract and contractor management, budget and schedule control, to client management, project delivery and warranty.

1989 - 1992

SPN, INC: Retail / Commercial construction of high end multi story core and shell with luxury penthouse condo and retail tenant finish with FF&E, hospital rehab / remodel as well as core and shell with tenant finish including FF&E.

Aggregate value of projects $20M+

PROJECT MANAGER: Complete construction responsibilities for all projects

1986 - 1989

THE ARTERY ORGANIZATION, INC: Multifamily construction. Aggregate value of $18M+

PROJECT MANAGER: Complete construction responsibilities for all projects

1983 - 1986

MARIN & MARIN, INC: Multifamily and commercial / industrial construction and land development. Aggregate value of projects $20M+

PROJECT MANAGER: Complete construction responsibilities for all projects

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

FLORIDA GC LICENSE QUALIFIER

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