DON LARSEN

Venice, FL • 941-***-**** • nco648@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Construction executive with over 30 years experience in all aspects of construction, estimating, design and planning. Senior Project Manager providing nationwide construction and team leadership. Seeks expanding an organization by working with multiple new and existing buildings worldwide. Skills include:

Budgeting

Space planning

Scheduling

Team building

Bidding and contracts

Negotiations

Pre-bid conferences

Defining scope of work Change orders

Governmental meetings

Punch lists

Close-out

Maintenance programs

Quality assurance

Code compliance

LEED Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SARASOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT 2006-Present

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Sarasota, FL

Lead Project Manager (2006-Present)

• Directly responsible for the supervision of four Project Managers and one County Inspector in the Operations and Maintenance Services.

• Work directly with the following departments: Library, Parks and Recreation, Sheriff, Operating and Maintenance, Fire Department, and County Finance and Procurement Departments.

• Project Manager for Sarasota County on the following projects:

o Catfish Creek Regional Stormwater Facility ($3,996,367)

o Fire Station #1 ($3,113,977)

o Fire Station #10 ($2,655,942)

o Sarasota County Jail Renovation ($7,820,009)

o Historic Courthouse Renovation ($838,950)

o Siesta Key Beach Renourishment ($11,000,000)

o Numerous small buildings and office build-outs and renovations.

WATERFORD COMPANIES, Venice, FL 2005-2006

Project Superintendent (2005-2006)

• Supervised and coordinated the construction of four commercial buildings.

• Responsibilities included:

o Quality control

o Site supervision

o Reporting

o Conflict resolution

o Change Orders

o Punch lists and close-out

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 1971-2004

Senior Project Manager (2002 to 2004)

• Remodeled 5 full-line Sears stores with a total budget of $9.5 million for construction and fixturing. Led team of 5-8 people on each project. In most cases sales increased during the remodel.

• Evaluated and redesigned 25 stores in Washington and Oregon for ADA compliance, limiting company exposure to litigation.

• Trained project managers, job superintendents, clerical and support staff in project tracking, management and administration.

• Conducted field meetings with contractors, architects, government officials and field personnel to resolve code issues, define the scope of work, resolve conflict and set performance and quality standards.

Senior Project Manager (1996 to 2002)

• Responsible for the construction of 10 to 15 hardware stores each year, operating under the “Orchard Supply Hardware” name in California and “Sears Hardware” name on the East Coast. This was a combination of new construction and renovation of existing buildings.

• Trained project managers, job superintendents, clerical and support staff in project tracking, management and administration.

• Conducted bi-weekly progress meetings with senior management on progress of projects.

• Developed spreadsheets and databases to track multiple projects on different time lines to coordinate personal, merchandise, construction and fixture delivery.

Project Manager (1992 to 1996)

Managed Major Maintenance of roofing, paving, HVAC and structural work in the Midwestern region of the United States. I was also responsible for the creation of about 40 support facilities (i.e. Auto Centers, Parts & Service Centers, Hardware stores, and Catalog Outlets) over a four year period.

Planning Supervisor (1988 to 1992)

Responsible for the construction planning and scheduling of all new construction (approximately 60 stores) in the Southern region of the United States and Puerto Rico. Reviewed and approved all construction documents for errors and emissions. Initiated measures to reduce cost.

Planner-in-Charge (1979 to 1988)

Responsible for the store planning of new construction and remodels for the Southern region of the United States (approximately 45 stores of 60,000 to 200,000 square feet each); directed personnel in merchandising, planning, drafting and C.A.D. in the timely completion of fixture plans.

Divisional Planner (1977 to 1979)

Worked with store planners and merchants to develop typical floor plans for the Men’s and Children’s departments. These were for national rollout and to establish new store planning guidelines.

EDUCATION

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

B.A., Design Science

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