A Construction Professional

George W. Lachenmayer

** ********* *** - *******, *** Jersey 08527

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Summary of Qualifications

Have years of experience, and worked my way through the rank of construction profession from field Engineering, Superintendent, Estimator, Project Manager, Director of Construction and fair portion of those years working on design build projects of class “A” office buildings, retail stores, warehouses, flex buildings, shopping centers, and healthcare & self storage facilities. Both ground up and tenant fit out for new construction and renovations.

Can provide quality of leadership such as constructing a 150,000-sf shopping center, $250,000.00 under budget and three months ahead of schedule and a three-story office building $275,000.00 under budget and on schedule. Have successfully acquired a proven track record of planning and expediting timely project delivery with a maximized profitability.

A broad-based background in all types of construction from pre-construction services thru final physical construction on a wide range of projects including Office Buildings, Strip Shopping Centers, Condominiums, Churches, Self Storage Facilities, Educational Facilities, and Health Care Facilities. Having constructed over 2.1 million square feet of offices including tenant fit out, 1.8 million square feet of retail space, 1.0 million square feet of educational facilities, 800,000 square feet of health facilities, and 400,000 square feet of self storage facilities.

In depth knowledge of preconstruction services includes estimating, with extensive work in conceptual estimating, value engineering and scheduling.

Prepared bid packages, estimates, created budgets, scheduling, negotiate and draft contracts for subcontractors, handled all change orders, management of projects, Maintain RFI and change order logs.

Overall management of construction including compliances of contract documents and schedules, ensure budget is maintained and maintain owner/client relationships.

Work well independently (self starter) or as part of a team and can interface with all levels of management and extremely comfortable in a decision-making capacity.

Well versed in dealing with government agencies in areas such as the coordination of site plan approvals and procurement of permits.

Committed to the successful management of my assigned projects involving pre-construction, bidding & buy-out, scheduling, safety & quality control, financial management including cost control & profitability, client relations. Proactive identification of possible obstacles and potential delays and react with timely effective solutions. I have a history of developing and maintaining an excellent rapport with client and perspective clients.

Established and implemented sound business plans and organizational policies for maximization, directed project personnel & budget documents, developed building standard work letters, subcontract agreements, Change orders, etc., total responsible for LOST/PROFIT of versus commercial division.

Computer literate including Prolog, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft word, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Project

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

July 2020 to Present Midwest Construction, Inc.

Vice President of Operation I handled all preconstruction estimating, budgeting, plan review, scheduling, application for Payment, Draft and issue Change Orders, Order Materials, draft and issue all subcontracts and on-site Project Management.

Dec. 2018 to July 2020 Scozzari Builders, Inc.

Chief Estimator - I preform all pre-construction responsibilities attend pre-bid meeting, do quantitate take off, write bidder scope of work, prepare bid package submittals, manpower estimates for self-perform work and buy out of subcontractors for both public and private including design built.

July 2014 to Dec 2018 V DiIorio and Son, Inc. / American Underground Construction, Inc.

Director of Construction - A total site contractor scope of work includes preconstruction estimating, budgeting, plan review, scheduling, application for Payment, Draft and issue Change Orders, Order Materials, and on-site Project Management.

March 25, 2013 to July 2014 Eastman Construction Company, Inc. Livingston NJ;

Construction Manager Owner Developer - Overall management of construction including compliances of contract documents and schedules, ensure budget is maintained and maintain tenant/client relationships. Just finish servicing complete responsible for construction of a five-story parking deck as well as working on tenant fit out projects.

July 2008 to March 2013 GWL Construction Consultant Co [Contractors I worked for Midwest Const., Kelso Const., ACH Concrete]

Consultant to various firms for services including preconstruction; estimating, budgeting, plan review and scheduling along with on-site Project Management services. Review architectural drawings, engineering drawings and specification to verify that all comply.

June 2006 to July 2008– Lunar Real Estate Services, Inc

Director of Operation Owner Developer - Owner developer of Self Storage, Retail, and office building. I prepared bid packages, estimates, created budgets, scheduling, negotiate and draft contracts for subcontractors, handled all change orders, management of projects. Prepare and handle all bank applications for payment. All pre-construction services conceptual budgets, timeline schedules for both soft and hard cost. Manage construction schedules and provide weekly status reports.

December 2004 to April 2006 Regional Builders, Inc. Seaford DE

Vice President A Design Build Company - RBI is a GC/CM and a Ceco building dealer, performing private negotiated work for a large range of clients from retail furniture stores, warehouses, office buildings, truck terminals, and medical offices. I had control of the construction management progress, value engineering, prepare & maintain progress schedules, contract negotiation and awards, worked closely on development of personnel and corporation policies & procedures. Conduct weekly construction progress meetings.

September 2001 to December 2004 ADC Builders, Inc, Ocean City MD

Project Manager/Estimator Owner Developer - ADC Builder is an owner developer of retail, offices, condominiums, and site work for home development. I prepared bid packages, estimate & created budgets, assisted in negotiation with clients, scheduling, negotiate and drafted contracts for subcontractors, prepare & track all change orders, management of projects. I designed and created all estimating forms, subcontract & owner contract agreement forms.

July 1992 to August 2001 Kelso Construction Company, Inc. Nanasquan NJ:

Project Manager/Superintendent - A general contractor performing construction on public work projects, office buildings, big box wholesale clubs, schools, health care facilities, drug stores, and warehouses. Overall management of construction including compliances of contract documents and schedules, ensure budget is maintained and maintain owner/client relationships.

July 1991 to December 1992 V DiIorio & Son, Inc. / Davcon So Plainfield NJ:

Site Project Manager Over seeing of compliance with NJDOT requirements, scheduling, invoicing, coordination with local agencies and traffic control. Apprenticeship training. Kept all on-site records and documentation for final project close out.

February 1987 to July 1991 K. Hovnanian Investment Properties Inc. Red Bank NJ:

Director of Construction Owner Developer - This was K Hovnanian’s commercial division. I was responsible for total profit/loss accountability of my projects. I had complete control of my project from conceptual budgets to final complete and tenant fit out. Management of construction progress, value engineering, prepare & maintain progress schedules, contract negotiation and awards. Handled pre-construction services and worked closely on project development.

October 1982 to February 1987 Kaplan Organization, Edison NJ

Vice Present of Construction Owner Developer - Kaplan is an owner developer of commercial and health care facilities. I established and implemented sound business plans and organizational policies for maximization, directed project personnel & budget documents, developed building standard work letters and over see all tenant placement, total responsible for LOST/PROFIT of the commercial division.

March 1980 to October 1982 Seltzer Organization, Monmouth Junction, NJ & Fort Washington, PA

Vice President of Construction - Owner Developer - Seltzer was an owner developer of commercial, industrial and high-tech facilities. I had total project control from conceptual design & preliminary budget through final construction including negotiation and award of subcontractors, final budget developments, review of payment applications and disbursement of funds, handled all site and off-site infrastructures, strong involvement with local & state governing agencies.

Oct 1976 to March 1980 and Aug 1994 to July 1995 Eastman Construction Co., Inc. Livingston, NJ

Project Manager/Estimator - Owner Developer - Eastman is an owner developer/construction manager of commercial facilities. I performed feasibility studies, site plan approval coordinator, subcontract solicitation and negotiations, obtain building permits, total control of my projects from inception though final completion including tenant fit out.

Sr. Construction Manager - Was requested by Eastman to help expedite an ongoing shopping center project when the main anchor tenant changed midway during construction. Had to keep the ongoing progress moving and at the same time create a new budget and documentation for approval by the new anchor tenant.

PARTIAL LIST OF TENANT FIT OUTS

I have performed core & shell project from out of the ground to final tenant fit out. The following is a partial list of these fit outs. I have completed numerous office spaces from small law firms to corporate headquarters and ranging from 1,000 sf to 75,000 sf. They included USF&G Insurance; Equitable Life Insurance; Ciba Geigy; Wang Labs; AT&T Lab; AT&T Long Lines; Bell Core; Cheeseborough Ponds; & Rider Insurance. I have performed tenant fit out for retail space as well and including such companies as Marshalls; Sport Authority; Wal-Mart, The Home Depot; Howard Saving Bank; Bassett Furniture; Ashley Furniture; Shop Rite; Mayfair Foodtown; Grand Union; CVS Drugs; BJ Wholesale Club; Sam Club; Rite Aid Drugs; Self Storage Facilities. Automotive dealerships for BMW; Acura; Honda; Ford; General Motors; & Mercedes. Truck terminal for Overnite Transportation Co.

EDUCATION

U S Army: Fort Belvoir Army Engineering School “Topographic Surveying”

ICS: Courses in Structural Engineering Technology and Building Construction

Middlesex County College: Civil Engineering ABS Degree

Rutgers University: Courses in Surveying, Estimating, Construction Management, & Project Manager

10-Hour OSHA Certification

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