Herman Ritzau

**** ********* **. **, **** Beach, Fl. 32968

adweus@r.postjobfree.com 561-***-****

Driving Profitability with Exceptional Project Management

Construction Executive and Project Manager with 30+ years’ experience orchestrating the entire construction project process from start to finish resulting in a consistently achieving on-time and under-budget delivery of residential and commercial development projects. Demonstrated ability to envision new projects and the perseverance to get them built. Possesses the knowledge of nearly every process, phase and service involved, including site selection, market analysis, finance, construction, leasing, sales, contracts and liability.

Operations expert with the aptitude to streamline workflow, implement tactical solutions and increase efficiency while maintaining or improving quality in order to meet project timelines and client requirements. Experienced in leading and growing a diverse team skilled, unskilled, subcontract, union and non-union professionals, driving a results-oriented environment while creating accountability. A natural leader with numerous examples of increasing leadership and responsibilities throughout his career.

Areas of Expertise Include:

Construction Management

Health & Safety

Planning & Scheduling

Project Management

Procurement & Contracts

Business Development

Budgeting & Forecasting

Project Controls

Client Management

Risk Management

Staff Development & Management

Vendor Management

Professional Experience

Ritzau Incorporated – Tequesta, FL 1978 to Present Real estate development firm offering construction and general contracting services for high-end residential homes and commercial construction.

President & CEO

Drives new business development and optimizes operational management by developing the company’s overall strategic direction and priorities, monitoring company performance, and the performance of each project including high-end residential homes, commercial/retail centers, churches, office, and warehouse projects including the Air Force tracking station and homes for high-profile clients. Applies expertise in project management, general contracting, negotiation, customer and vendor relationship management, business development, and budgeting in order to drive year over year growth despite restrictive and challenging market conditions. Provides advice, guidance direction and hands-on leadership to 60 employees as well as subcontractors, closely monitoring their performance on each project. Experiences financial overachievement on projects by implementing strict project controls including planning, budget estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, bid reviews, change orders and project reports. Provides subject matter expertise on concrete restoration and coating providing architects, engineers and lawyers with opinions and assessments.

Experienced 99% employee retention as a result of fostering a results-oriented environment while creating accountability.

Built a successful construction and real estate development business on referrals and repeat clients.

Consistently completed projects on-time and under budget while maintaining quality and meeting project requirements.

Coached and mentored several employees developing them into foreman and mentoring others to receive general contractor licenses.

Recognized as a subject matter expert in construction and is called to testify as an expert witness for construction lawsuit cases.

Reduced costs by 15% for a project with 300 condominiums and single family homes by expertly managing resources and personnel.

Reduced costs by 10% and maintained high-quality of construction for a 250 condominium development by negotiating the procurement of high-quality materials at a favorable rate.

Recognition & Honors

“Mr. Ritzau has proven to be intelligent, knowledgeable, firm and diplomatic. His professional ability and his leadership qualities have contributed substantially to the reputation of the company.” – William B. Pate, President, Pate Construction Company, Inc.

“…served as Project Manager for the construction of approximately 300 condominium units and twenty some odd zero lot line homes…Herman served in this capacity in a highly professional manner, working well with subcontractors, suppliers, and his fellow employees.” – H. Gene Harvey, President, Rainberry Construction Corp.

“He has a complete and well-rounded working knowledge of all phases of construction and development.” – T.J. Erling, Senior Vice President, GCL Development Corp.

Recipient, Palm Beach County’s Apprentice of the Year, Carpentry

Placed 4th in the Florida State Carpenter’s Apprentice Competition

Education & Licenses

Licensed General Contractor, Florida

Carpenters Local Union 130 – West Palm Beach, FL

Apprentice Program Graduate

Over 100 hours of Professional Development training related to Options Trading have been taken.

Palm Beach Junior College – Lakeworth, FL

Completed 90 credits towards Associate of Science Degree

Major, Oceanographic Research, Marine Biology

Minor, Accounting

Herman Ritzau

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