Michael R. Van Butsel

Tampa and Sarasota, Florida • 727-***-**** • adfrb8@r.postjobfree.com • linkedin.com/in/michaelvb4 Construction/Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, Business Development Summary: Strategic and innovative Project and Construction Management expert with 15+ years of professional experience and a proven record of accomplishment of leading lucrative residential and commercial projects. Outstanding tactical and leadership expertise, leveraged to drive strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and quality management while championing timely completion of projects within budget and financial metrics. Demonstrated ability to cultivate authentic synergies with assigned personnel of all ages, gender, or race. Well- versed in spearheading solid relationships and consistent communication with clients, teams, and relevant stakeholders.

Core Expertise

• Design Team Management • Contract Negotiations • Entitlements and Permitting

• Subcontractor Strategies • Stakeholders: Client & Public • QA/QC Management

• Budget & Fee Enhancement • Client Reporting Strategies • Scheduling Strategies Professional Experience

ASCENTIA DEVELOPMENT GROUP (ADG) – Tampa and Sarasota, Florida Owner’s Representative, 2018 to Present

Assumed role as the construction owner’s representative overseeing signature project to ensure contractual obligations and deliverables are achieved. Oversee various aspects of project, including design, presentation drawings, full construction documents, permits, and construction management. Serving in the new Tampa project executing CM selection and early design concepts. Fostered strategic relationships with key stakeholders to catalyze efficiency and productivity. Writing monthly reports for perusal by senior management and the investors.

• Led and executed the development of a visual tracking program on Smartsheet to monitor the progress of the three steps of the final punch and closings in the luxury residential units.

• Improved response from the design team by issuing a tracking report every week on critical outstanding RFI and Submittals response.

Selected Projects:

• Virage Bayshore, the prestige 25 story and 71-unit luxury condominium tower in South Tampa with average price of $1.8M with 61 Tower residences, eight custom estates and 2 penthouses.

• FRS 558 response on a 16-unit luxury condominium project, average price $4 million on Long Boat Key. KAST CONSTRUCTION – Tampa, Florida

Senior Project Manager as CM Agent, 2017

Cemented reputation as a highly efficient and skilled professional, directing the Forensic (558) and Recovery Renovation (7-story residential building) after the project was delayed due to poor construction. Formulated a

$24M budget to complete the revised project schedule and presided over the selection of competent subcontractors. Ensured all construction operations complied with applicable codes, regulations, technical quality, and schedule standards and forensic requirements. Furnished all key stakeholders with progress reports reflecting project status.

Michael R. Van Butsel

Tampa and Sarasota, Florida • 727-***-**** • adfrb8@r.postjobfree.com • linkedin.com/in/michaelvb4

• Convinced skeptical subcontractors to steer the delivery of the project after the dismissal of four prior CMs by the owner, a Community Development Department of a national bank and housing authority. Selected Projects:

• Forensic (558) and Recovery Renovation of 203 rental units in a 7-story residential building surrounding a 5-level parking deck in the Encore district in downtown Tampa, Florida. DPR CONSTRUCTION, West Palm Beach/Tampa Bay, Florida Project Executive, 2011-2016

Harnessed sterling leadership aptitudes to supervise the shift of the new DPR Tampa office to the DPR core markets of science and technology, mission-critical, health care, and higher education markets with the DPR buyout of Hardin Construction Company in early 2013. Fostered key relationships with the University of South Florida, USF Research Park, Roskamp Neurological Institute, Lakewood Ranch and Moffitt Cancer Center. Directed design and build teams for numerous projects and completed the closeout and opening of a crucial hotel/resort project in Clearwater, Florida.

• Appointed Business Chair of the 2017 BioFlorida Annual State Conference scheduled in Tampa Bay.

• Made business development history by being the first to clinch a business deal with USF Tampa and Moffitt Cancer Center and Roskamp Institute.

Selected Projects:

• 350,000 SF Veteran’s Reintegration Project at USF; a research and clinical center for our returning soldiers.

• Guided the bridging documents for a 70,000 SF Tier 2 & 3 Data Center for USF.

• Completed 100-room expansion and opening of Shepherds Beach Resort in Clearwater, Florida.

• Sale of 10 acres on the waterfront for development as a hotel and resort property on Madeira Beach. BE&K BUILDING GROUP/KBR, Orlando/Tampa, Florid

Project Director, 2008 – 2011

Leveraged proven project management methodologies to spearhead multifaceted, multi-million-dollar projects from conception to completion while aiding the client with strategic planning of the regulatory hurdles in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Led timely delivery of all phases of existing and new construction within budget and without compromising quality. Ensured compliance with contractual obligations and expectations. Authored comprehensive reports for all key parties.

Selected Projects:

• $75M Starwood Capital Westin Resort renovation and expansion in Ft Lauderdale, FL comprised of 433 guest room upgrades in two towers, all new public areas, 60,000 SF ballroom expansion and 120 space vertical parking structure expansion.

• Model research lab in 30,000 SF on the 2nd floor Lab Building with a $6.1 million budget for a multi- disciplinary advanced materials research facility for the USF Research Park for the head of the Chemistry Department.

Michael R. Van Butsel

Tampa and Sarasota, Florida • 727-***-**** • adfrb8@r.postjobfree.com • linkedin.com/in/michaelvb4 WCI TOWER DIVISION, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

$2 billion Homebuilder with an emphasis on high-end luxury condominiums and waterfront five-star hotel/resorts Senior Project Manager, Vice President, 2006 – 2008 Conceived and implemented the Starwood Hotel’s operator’s start-up schedule for the resort’s $31 Million FF&E installation package, updated pro forma projections, and mapped out construction timelines. Served as a scheduling Project Manager for $316 million Starwood Singer Island Hotel development, resulting in turnover of 64 condominium units and 239 resort condominium units.

Improved turnover/opening schedule methodology, which Starwood Hotels has now incorporated as

“best practices” into their future corporate supply chain and project management process.

Successfully synchronized Regent FF&E scheduling for $500 million One Bal Harbor Regent Hotel project for 120 hotel units and 182 luxury condominium units. TAYLOR WOODROW COMMUNITIES, INC. Tower Division, Sarasota, Florida 2004 – 2006

$9 billion Luxury home and condominium builder, focusing on golfing and resort properties Project Manager, Vice President, 2004-2006

Michael successfully built and delivered two signature luxury condominium properties from the concept design process, arranging permits, monitoring construction and orchestrating condominium unit sales and condominium unit closings.

Constructed $188 million Ritz Carlton Beach Residences (88 units), and $44 million Sereno Madeira Beach Residences (44 units). Designed $190 million Indigo Beach Hotel and Residences (190 units) in Clearwater. Education

Bachelor of Arts, Architectural Studies University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Certifications

Licensed Real Estate Broker, Florida

Microsoft LEED AP Procore Certified OSHA 30 Hour Smartsheet

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