Mark S. Luetkehans

**** ***** *****, #****, **** Myers, FL 33919 *312-***-***** adxgo5@r.postjobfree.com OVERVIEW

Experienced Construction Manager with over 20+ years of construction management experience. All facets of commercial, industrial and residential construction management at Chicago’s top construction firms. And SWFL semi-custom, production, and residential remediation and remodeling after Hurricane Ian. Experience on multiple projects in locations all over USA, including NYC and LA & SWFL. Progressed from ground up Junior Architect, estimator, project manager, business development, Project Executive to SR. Vice President,

& Sr. Operations Construction Analyst in all relevant positions. Acquired knowledge and experience with spotless track record of client, peer, and upper management approval. Project experience ranges from $500K interior build outs to $100MM major design/build commercial, industrial and residential projects, including high-end Malibu, CA $4.5 MM individual condo units on Pacific Coast Hwy. Relevant ability on all MS platforms, BuidlerTrend, Sure Trak/Expedition, ProLogue, and Sales Force. Excellent writing, reporting, and oral communication skills. Prior State of IL licensed Architect, NCARB National Architect License Board Certified; Boys & Girls Club Board Member; Chicago Building Congress Board Member. EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, IN.

Professional 5 Yr. degree Architecture, Minor Structural Engineering NOTRE DAME ROME STUDIES, Rome, Italy

3rd year of above degree traveled speaking Italian and German. NOTRE DAME Varsity Soccer Team,

4 Yr. Starter, Captained Team 2 years, MVP

EXPERIENCE

Beattie Development, Cape Coral, FL

Sr. Operations Construction Analyst

Assisted VP New Homes in management/oversight in company division growing from 30 employees to 150 Employees within 3 years. Compiled Escalation Clauses for Sales Presentation due to cost increases from COVID, Ukraine Conflict and Hurricane Ian Devastation. Assessed 89 remodel customer homes damaged by Hurricane Ian, Including CAT 3 flood damage. Prepared Insurance estimates for remediation and decontamination and set up follow-up Sales Remodel Proposal. Compiled New Model Home Release Contract Pricing for Sales Team. Priced Upgrade Options for New Home Model Semi-Customization. Updated Existing Model Cost Sales Templates for current cost increases by item.

Builders Bank, Chicago, IL

Sr. Vice President, Construction Management

Managed construction group of 12 members. Oversaw construction loans, approvals, estimates, cost to complete, quality, constructability, trouble shooting project issues. Also took over total responsibility for failed construction loans during economic crisis. Managed real estate brokers, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, permitting expediters, and field team. Projects were in NYC (all boroughs) and LA.

• Projects ranged from $2MM to $16MM.

• Residential high-end condos, mid-rise, single family luxury homes, manufacturing and warehousing.

• Simultaneously managed approximately 25 projects in NYC and 20 projects in LA.

• Saved Bank of projects unloading failed loans at 10% and at times selling for 120% after repositioning.

• Represented department at monthly board meetings.

• Conducted weekly department meetings.

• Created new loan approval review procedure to prevent future construction loan failings, including project team interviews and investigating previous relevant projects by clients. Walsh Construction Company, Chicago, IL

Program Manager Sr. Living, Education, Mid Rise Residential Top 5 National Contractor. Managed team of 40 construction professionals in specific construction sectors. Responsible for Business Development, Estimates, Quality, Safety, Profit & Loss, Schedule, and Staff for Group Sector. Project range from $15MM to $35MM. Involved in Project Audits of National Projects, ranging from large site development to high-rise projects. $5MM to $250MM.

• Covenant Sr. Living Independent Living Lifestyle projects in Northbrook and Batavia, IL.

$25MM each.

• Westhaven Multi-family development. City of Chicago, 50% Section 8 redevelopment, 50% single family & market rate 3 flat buildings, and town center buildings. $32MM.

• Private 4 Story Old Town Condominium Development. $27MM.

• Created new inroads to National Sr. Development marketing and business development opportunities including Ziegler Conference and other exclusive clients. Paul H. Schwendener Construction Company, Westmont, IL Vice President

COO role for $150MM annual revenue GC in Chicago region. Responsible for Business Development, Estimates, Quality, Safety, Profit & Loss, Schedule, and Staff. Project range from

$2MM to $78MM.

• Benedictine Sr. Living Congregate Care Facility. $78MM total care development.

• LaGrange Parking Deck. $7MM post-tensioned concrete urban garage

• Food4Less Grocery Store. $8MM new development involving City of Chicago Urban funding. Ragnar Benson Construction Company, Park Ridge, IL Vice President, Project Executive, Business Dev. Mgr, Project Manager, Estimator, Architect National Design-Build Contractor. Started as Jr. Architect advancing into all roles of company to Vice President, before sale of company by parent company, The Austin Company. Responsible for Business Development, Estimates, Quality, Safety, Profit & Loss, Schedule, and Staff for Projects. Project range from $1MM to $90MM. Projects of Commercial, Industrial, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Higher-Education, Telecom/Data, Site Development, Retail, and Interiors.

• Jelly Belly Candy Factory, Pleasant Prairie, WI. Vice President in Charge. $90MM D/B Factory and Tour Center. Warehouse and Tour Center Phase 1 built; entire project designed.

• Northern Illinois Gas (NICOR) corporate headquarters building, Naperville, IL. Project Manager. 9 story office building and 20-acre site development including 3 bridges, ponds, water features, parking lots and demolition of buildings.

• AT&T Corporate Center Interior Re-Stack, Chicago, IL. Project Manager. Demolition and build-out of 2 high rise buildings for USG and AT&T. Floors 1-15, 17-22. Office buildout, data points, and Ground Floor Retail Store.

• AT&T Data Centers, Chicago, IL; Fredericksburg, MD; Monrovia, MD. Project Executive. Redevelopment of below grade bomb proof facilities to 5ESS Switching Centers.

• Concordia University Stadium, Early Childhood and Education Center. River Forest, IL. Project Executive. $35MM Construction Management Project repositioning University. D. S. Lyne Consulting, Wilmette, IL

Materials and Construction Consultant.

Roofing, curtain wall, and masonry consulting. Prepared investigative reports, site inspections. Luke Developers, Chicago, IL

Principal Partner / Owner

Acquired 3 Flat Building Built in 1920’s in Lincoln Park. Complete gut/remodel. Converted 3rd floor duplexing up to 2 story unit. Ran as rental income property. Acted as Architect of Record, Permit. Self-Performed Demolition, Carpentry, Drywall, and Finishes, including Tiling.

Acquired 2 Flat Building Built in 1930’s in Lake View Neighborhood. Complete gut/remodel. Converted to High-End Single-Family Home in a transitioning Neighborhood. Acted as Architect of Record, Permitting, Financing & Sale. Northwestern University, Master Construction Management; Evanston/Chicago, IL Guest Lecturer.

Former Ragnar Benson, Inc. retired President, Bob Conway, was professor at School. Had me guest lecture 4 classes per semester. (Volunteer)

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