Gregory M. Wikan
Jacksonville, FL 32225
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Objective: Senior Management in construction utilizing my experience, leadership and education in construction management to assist in company growth through securing and completing projects to budget, scope and schedule.
Career * 17 Years construction management experience progressing from Project Manager to CEO/COO
Overview: * Experienced in the construction management and supervision of over 4,000 Multi-Family units representing
approximately 260 Million in construction costs plus approximately 10 Million in Commercial and Residential
* Strong Subcontractor and Vendor base in the Southeast
* Vast knowledge of value engineering for cost savings
* History of profitable, well-run projects finishing on or ahead of schedule
* History of Satisfied Clients
Employment THE DINERSTEIN COMPANIES, Houston, Texas (Multi-Family Developer & GC)
History: Project Manager, Aug. 2008 – Dec. 2009, www.dinersteincompanies.com
Responsibilities: Project Management, project oversight, cost control, material purchasing, bid soliciting, scope of work compliance, submittal review.
Accomplishments:
• Bid and secured contracts on Student Housing project placing it approximately 7 million under budget
• Took over project in North Carolina after 1 year and maintained projected costs while getting project back on track
PRO-BUILT CONSTRUCTION of NWFL, LLC, Destin, Florida (Multi-Family & Commercial Developer & GC)
CEO/COO, Sept. 2005 – Apr. 2008, www.probuiltflorida.com
Responsibilities: Set-up and supervised all company executive, operating, and financial operations. Personally managed all multi-family work from estimating through completion; oversaw commercial division. “Start-up” company in 2004.
Accomplishments:
• Implemented procedural guidelines and created all documents used in daily operations
• Secured bonding ability
• Instigated company safety program
• Supervised design & launch of company website in 2007
SUMMIT CONTRACTORS, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida (Multi-Family GC)
Senior Project Manager, Jan. 1999 – Aug. 2005, www.summitcontractors.com
Responsibilities: Supervision of Project Managers, Project Management, supervision of jobsite personnel, project oversight, cost control, contract negotiations and assignment, material purchasing, estimating and estimate review, project safety compliance, overall and near term project scheduling, quality control, scope of work compliance, submittal review and tracking, draw preparation and approval, generate monthly reports to clients, value engineering, preparation of close-out documents, third party coordination, hold pre-construction and bi-weekly meetings, client satisfaction.
Accomplishments:
• Over 175% Profit averaged on personally completed projects
• All personally completed projects finished on or ahead of schedule
• Involved in the management and construction of over 3,000 multi-family units
• Contributed to Company's growth from approx. $150 M annual volume to over $300 M
• Company recognized as Top Multi-Residential Builder in the Nation in 2004 by Multi-Family Executive Magazine and Builder Magazine
• Compiled Company's Project Manager Procedural Manual
VERCON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Jacksonville, Florida (Multi-Family GC) Gregory M. Wikan
Project Manager, 1997 – 1998 Page 2
Responsibilities: Project Management, supervision of jobsite personnel, project oversight, cost control, contract negotiations and assignment, material purchasing, bid soliciting, estimating and estimate review, project safety compliance, project scheduling, quality control, scope of work compliance, submittal review and tracking, draw preparation and approval, value engineering, preparation of close-out documents, third party coordination, hold pre-construction and jobsite meetings, client satisfaction.
Accomplishments:
• Managed one of company’s most profitable multi-family projects with work on three others to include a condominium project, hotel and assisted living facility.
• Contributed to approximately 60% of company’s annual profit in 1998
THE NORSOUTH CORPORATION, Savannah, Georgia (Multi-Family Developer & GC)
Project Manager, 1994 – 1997, www.norsouth.com
Responsibilities: Project Management, supervision of jobsite personnel, project oversight, cost control, contract negotiations and assignment, material purchasing, bid soliciting, detailed project estimates, project safety compliance, project scheduling, quality control, scope of work compliance, submittal review and tracking, draw preparation and approval, preparation of close-out documents, third party coordination, hold pre-construction and jobsite meetings, preparation of all building punch lists for turn-over to management.
Accomplishments:
• Completed 9 apartment communities with work on 2 others
• Set-up, utilized and supervised computerized project management system to include all programs, forms, schedules, and attachments used in daily operations
• Programmed and implemented Timberline estimating database
THE RYLAND GROUP, Atlanta, Georgia (Production Home Builder)
Structural Design Consultant (Southeast Region) 1994
Responsibilities: Design and layout of structural panel systems and details, updating existing plans to current building codes, architectural coordination with field personnel.
Accomplishments:
• Value engineered new and existing products for cost and time savings
Education: UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA, Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Building Construction, 1992
Computer Proficient in numerous word processing, spreadsheet, scheduling and design programs including Microsoft Word,
Knowledge: MS Excel, MS Project, Word Perfect, Quattro Pro, Primavera, Timberline, Visio, and more.
Awards/ - Five Year Dedicated Service Award, Summit Contractors, 2004
Leadership/ - Recognition by Who’s Who of Professional Management, 2001
Related - Habitat for Humanity volunteer work, 1991-1992
Employment: - Associated Builders and Contractors, 1991-1992
- Student Contractors and Builders Association, 1991
- Army ROTC Drill Team, 1987-1991. Commanding Officer, 1990-1991
- Mark Barrett Award (ROTC), Outstanding Cadet of the Year, 1989-1990
- Florida Academic Scholar
- Advanced Army ROTC Scholarship
- Junior Achievement Business Scholarship
- Summer/Winter Employment 1989 – Greiner, Orlando Florida – Civil Draftsman
- Summer Employment 1987 - Prime Design, Orlando, Florida – Civil Draftsman
- Summer Employment 1986 – JCC, Orlando, Florida – Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
References: Available upon request
Project List: SEE ATTACHED
Gregory M. Wikan
11240 Reed Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32225
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Multi-Family Project Experience (as of January 2010)
• Millenium Student Housing (PM), Orlando, Florida, 253 units, $33.3 M
• South Tryon Road Apartments (PM), Charlotte, North Carolina, 257 units, $34.6 M
• Eagles Nest Condominiums (CEO/PM), Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, 6 units, $0.5 M
• Eagle Bay Townhomes (CEO/PM), Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, 71 units, $6.8 M
• South Haven Townhomes (CEO/PM), Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, 28 units, $3.4 M
• Bay Harbor Apartments (PM), Ft. Meyers, Florida, 343 units, $18.3 M
• Willow Creek Apartments (PM), North Port, Florida 224 units, $10.4 M
• Orchard Park Apartments (PM), Ruskin, Florida, 84 units, $4.4 M
• Estates at Meridian (PM), Durham, North Carolina, 280 units, $15.1 M
• Plymouth Place Apartments (PM), Hammonton, New Jersey, 128 units, $4.9 M
• Timberwood Apartments (PM), Jacksonville, Arkansas, 56 units, $2.3 M
• Waterbrook Apartments (PM), Lincoln, Nebraska, 246 units, $9.3 M
• Park Lane Apartments (PM), Gainesville, Florida, 224 units, $16.2 M
• Village on the Lake (SR. PM), Spring Lake, North Carolina, 156 units, $9.2 M
• Puller Place Apartments (SR. PM), Jacksonville, North Carolina, 240 units, $15.6 M
• Columbia Crest Apartments (SR. PM), Atlanta, Georgia, 152 units, $12.5 M
• Columbia Parc Citi Apartments (SR. PM), Atlanta, Georgia, 154 units, $10.7 M
• Columbia Heritage Senior Residences (SR. PM), Atlanta, Georgia, 132 units, $9.2 M
• Tuscany Lakes Apartments (SR. PM), Palmetto, Florida, 350 units, $17.3 M
• Hyde Park Apartments (PM), Jonesboro, Georgia, 280 units, $11.5 M
• Homestead Village (PM), Jacksonville, Florida, 137 rooms
• Vista Cove Condominiums (PM), St. Augustine, Florida, Phase 1
• Eagles Nest Apartments (PM), Carrollton, Georgia, 37 units, $1.3 M
• Brightwood Lane Apartments (PM), Washington, Georgia, 40 units, $1.3 M
• Brooks Summit Apartments (PM), Blue Ridge, Georgia, 36 units, $1.1 M
• Seagrove Village Apartments (PM), Estill, South Carolina, 25 units, $0.9 M
• Jasmine Lane Apartments Renovation (PM), East Dublin, Georgia, 24 units, $0.2 M
• Edison Lane Apartments (PM), Edison, Georgia, 24 units, $0.7 M
• Brooksfield Apartments (PM), Louisville, Georgia, 32 units, $0.9 M
• Fair Oaks Lane Apartments (PM), Rincon, Georgia, 44 units, $1.3 M
• Forest Glen Village Apartments (PM), Vidalia, Georgia, 46 units, $1.3 M
• Brooks Point Apartments (PM), Dahlonega, Georgia, 41 units, $1.3 M
Commercial Project Experience (as of January 2010)
• The Love Shack Restaurant (CEO/Partial PM), Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, $1.0 M
• Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant Renovation (CEO), Destin, Florida, $1.1 M
• Salvation Army Renovation (CEO), Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, $1.0 M
• Marsh Harbor Self Storage (CEO), Mary Esther, Florida, $1.0 M
• Crystal Beach Firehouse Addition (CEO), Destin, Florida, $1.4 M
• Grazie Restaurant to Office Conversion (CEO), Destin, Florida, $0.5 M
• Lockheed Martin Renovation (CEO), Shalimar, Florida, $0.1 M
• Mary Esther Library Expansion (CEO), Mary Esther, Florida, $0.5 M
• White Wilson Medical Clinic Expansion (CEO), Destin, Florida, $0.5 M
Residential Project Experience (as of January 2010)
• Hsu Garage (CEO), Shalimar, Florida, $0.1 M
• Levine Residence Addition (CEO), Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, $0.15 M
• (3) Homes in Silver Oaks Subdivision (CEO/Partial PM), Crestview, Florida, $1.1 M
• Home in St. Johns Landing Estates Subdivision (CEO/PM/Super), Jacksonville, Florida, $0.5 M