Construction/Facilities Project Manager

Business Development and Project Management Executive

Projects LIST: SUMMARY:

Construction industry management professional with proven record of success in the development of negotiated projects. Versatile general manager with ability to lead a design/build organization through difficult situations. Focused leadership skills instrumental in bringing a diverse team together for successful project outcomes.

Seeking a Project Management or Business Development position that will utilize my strengths and network to increase corporate revenue and impact on the market.

Sales & Marketing

Customer Relations

Team Development

Financial planning and analysis

Strategic Planning

Negotiations

Profit & Loss Analysis

Day to Day operations

External Reporting

Professional Experience

Site Project Manager – Fleis & Vanden Brink (December 2023 – Present)

Managed the renovations of a Wastewater Treatment Facility in South Haven, MI. Project includes the addition of a UV treatment building, addition of an effluent splitter structure, Boiler replacement, Blower replacement, demolition of existing Chlorine Contact Tank and Chemical storage/feed building, and other site upgrades. Total project cost - $9.5 million.

Managing new waste water treatment plant on Mackinac Island. New plant includes a Headworks building, Primary and Secondary Clarifiers, a Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor and final UV Disinfectant. Project also includes the renovation of the existing process building and selective demolition of outdated systems.

Facilities Project Manager – Yellow Transportation (June 2018 – March 2023)

Managed Facilities Maintenance in 200 LTL trucking terminal locations in the eastern half of the US with the addition of Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona

Completed $20 million budgeted repair and replacement projects each year

Created specifications and work scopes and managed pavement replacement, roofing system replacements, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection system replacements and Lighting retrofits

Created work scope and managed terminal office renovations

Hired and managed team that maintained day to day service requests within their designated geographical area

Construction Consultant – Hubbell Roth and Clark (August 2017 – May 2018)

Acted as owner’s representative for the engineer overseeing a large repaving project in the City of Kalamazoo. Monitored quality and confirmed quantities of work completed each day to verify payment submittals.

Acted as owner’s representative for the engineer for the renovation and addition to the Waste Water Treatment facility in South Haven Michigan. Ensured construction was completed per the drawings and specifications. Confirmed percent of work completed to verify payment submittal accuracy. Acted as Engineers representative in communications between the contractor, engineer and city.

Senior Project Manager – First Companies, Inc. (July 2014 – June 2017)

Completed construction of new 110 dock door trucking terminal with Maintenance facility

Completed construction of building component showroom and granite fabrication facility

Project Management Executive – Lamar Construction Company (July 2013 – July 2014)

Completed multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously. Projects included industrial manufacturing, automotive dealership renovation, addition to commercial uniform supplier, and large expansion of office facilities for manufacturer

Company ceased operations

Vice President of Project Management – Pride Builders Group (June 2012 – July 2013)

Managed all construction related activities and contracted general trades work. Projects included work for Spectrum Health and large multi-family housing project

Developed and maintained strong safety program

Accepted position with Lamar Construction

Independent Construction Management and Consultant (October 2008 – June 2012)

Focus on retail and commercial office renovation projects

Completed major renovation of 115K s.f. public school building for use as a church. Involved in design and value engineering with architect, clients and municipalities

Project management and project delivery with high degree of attention on costs, schedule and quality

Accepted position with Pride Builders Group

Vice President of Construction – Redstone Commercial Investments (September 2007 – October 2008)

Primary focus on permitting, managing and construction of two ACE Hardware stores in Indianapolis area

Revised and issued contracts and change orders

Estimated construction costs of other potential projects

Directed preliminary design and permitting for future projects

Company ceased operations

Vice President of Business Development – DVK Construction, Inc. (February 2006 – April 2007)

Primary focus on creating a marketing strategy for the firm with emphasis on developing sales goals for each member of the sales force, developing their skills and created a method of monthly accountability in key sales areas and activities

Developed annual Sales and Marketing budget encompassing all advertising, marketing, and sales related activities

Developed professional selling methods presentation materials and deliverables

Developed relationships with area business leaders and other professionals to increase awareness of the firms’ capabilities

Vice President/General Manager – Bay Shores Construction and Land Development, Traverse City, MI, a subsidiary of The Armada Group headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI (February 2005 – February 2006)

Responsible for daily operations of a design/build general contractor with billings of $6 million annually, focusing on improvement of processes and procedures to increase profitability

Oversaw a management, administrative and field staff of 20 individuals including an architect, CAD operator, business development/project manager, general field superintendent, controller, site superintendents, carpenters and laborers

Quickly identified areas to cut overhead and streamline services more profitably

Responsible for setting goals and maintaining accountability within departments

Focused on developing new markets and clients, quickly establishing a network in the Traverse City market

Created written proposal format used throughout the company

Company ceased operations

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Business Development/Project Management – Pinnacle Construction Group, Grand Rapids, MI (October 1997 – February 2005)

Assisted the company owner in growth of the firm from management staff of two to managerial and administrative staff of 15

Increase revenues from $2 million to $16 Million

Responsible for day-to-day activities of project managers

Focused on targeted networking and participation in professional organizations. Successfully developed a reputation as a reliable source who could match the goals of those looking for an investment with those wanting to sell land and build a project

Created written proposal format used throughout the company and other key marketing materials

Maintained project budgets during construction phase

Developed corporate safety program

Took part in interview processes for all new management level staff

Accepted position with Bay Shores Construction

Project Manager - Muskegon Construction Company, (Owen-Ames-Kimball) Muskegon, MI (April 1994 - October 1997)

Principle project manager for the construction management of a $32 million bond proposal package that included renovations or additions to 18 Muskegon Public School buildings, including the public library and art museum

Estimated all project costs and created project schedules for each of the 18 buildings and the overall project

Competitively bid out all trades for each project

Accepted position with Pinnacle Construction Group

Project Manager/Superintendent - Harbour Contractors, Chicago, IL (April 1993 - April 1994)

Managed all site activities of a $15 million, 260,000 square foot recycling facility for Waste Management

Procured all building and environmental permits required to complete the project within the city of Chicago

Created bid packages for all subcontractors including design/build activities and administered post bid and weekly progress meetings

Resolved labor dispute by forming collaborative team and facilitating results oriented discussion

Worked to resolve hazardous waste contamination of the site and monitored quantities removed and replaced to reduce the financial impact

Coordinated daily activities of 35 independent trades and suppliers to maintain schedule and budget by creating and maintaining project schedule

Relocated to Michigan accepting position with Muskegon Construction

Project Manager/Superintendent - Poulos Brothers Const., Chicago, IL (March 1988 - April 1993)

Onsite Project Manager/Superintendent on numerous educational projects for the Chicago Public School System, as well as facility upgrades for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Made regular project status presentations to the commissioner and board of the Chicago Public Schools and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Scheduled multiple projects to mitigate construction impact on the educational mission of each school

Accepted position with Harbour Contractors

General Superintendent - Aspen Square Management, Chicago, IL (October 1986-March 1988)

Planned, scheduled, and supervised all activities associated with the complete renovation of large apartment communities in the metropolitan Chicago area

Responsible for maintaining budget and schedule

Relocated to Chicago accepting position with Aspen Square Management

Self Employed General Contractor - GBZ Construction, Okla. City, OK (April 1981- Oct. 1986)

Responsible for all aspects of a $1 million operation completing residential, multi-family and commercial projects

Command Post Administrator - United States Air Force (1977-1981)

Education

Union High School – Grand Rapids, MI

Triton College, DuPage, Illinois; Construction Management - 1994

American Management Association – Leading with Emotional Intelligence 2004

Karrass Seminar on Effective Negotiation - 2004

University of Wisconsin – Madison, College of Engineering – Effective Project Management for Building Design and Construction; January 8-12, 1996

University of Wisconsin – Madison, College of Engineering – Preparing Design Professionals and Owners to Detect Deficiencies in Working Drawings and Specifications; November 8-12, 1996

Jack Miller Construction Building Sales and Marketing - 2006

Memberships and Civic Involvement

Leadership Grand Haven Graduate - Class of 2004

Board Member of Life Stream Church, Allendale MI

Board member of Moriah Ministries

Grand Rapids Optimist Club – Past Board Member and Past Board President

Grand Rapids Area Youth for Christ – Past Board Member

Short term missions’ trips to Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, and numerous places in the US

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