Construction Manager

WILLIAM CHARLES SCHWANDT

**** ********** **.; Jacksonville, Florida 32226

Phone: 904-***-**** or E-mail: ****@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position with a growth-oriented organization that is searching for a proven leader who manages teams that successfully complete complex design/build projects .

CAREER SUMMARY

• Proven Corporate President, Project Manager and Carpenter with over 24 years experience handling multi-million dollar commercial and residential construction projects as both employee and as the Licensed General Contractor

• Licenses and Certifications: received Certified General Contractors License in 10/02

• Specializes in effecting the most cost efficient method for design/build projects and in leading construction company business development

• Collaborates with Representatives of organizations, schools, business multiple governmental agencies and families/purchasers of up to and exceeding $1 M (+) Custom Design/Built Projects

• Collaborates with builders, developers, engineers and architects in establishing budget, time lines and reading blueprints and schematics; negotiates roadblocks and obstacles to resolve contract issues and achieve a finished product

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS MANAGED/SUPPORTED

Brunswick Coastal Community College Renovation and Remodel; Crystal Springs School Remodel and Kirby Smith School Repair/Remodel

NAS Naval Station (Federal) Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (B.E.Q.); Gator Bowl Remodel Epping Forest, Amelia, Island High Rise Condominium

Cities of Jacksonville and Orange Park Public Utilities Electrical Substations and Storm Water; Neptune Beach Waste Water Treatment Plant; Saint Johns River Power Park Drainage System

Additional Projects: Southern Bell Telecommunications Towers; Concrete Church Meeting Hall; Tilt Slab Warehouse

WORK EXPERIENCE

President, Royal Palm Contractors Corp, Jacksonville, Florida, 10/02-Present

Manages the construction of custom design/built projects from conceptualization, design, layout and implementation through successful completion

Performed HR duties and responsibilities such as: hiring, firing, interviewing, and scheduling

Reviews forecasts and plans; approves and/or requisitions materials and supplies and works with Sales and Manufacturing Representatives, subcontractors and suppliers

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Resolves Quality Control issues; addresses customer satisfaction and ensures that the finished product meets/exceeds job specifications as enforced through stringent project Quality Control standards

Oversees bid/contract preparation; negotiates and approves contracts; interfaces with vendors and manufacturers to streamline costs

Orchestrates the development and implementation of sound business operating policies and practices that facilitate and optimize the team’s ability to meet or exceed production goals and quality standards

Analyzes profit and loss statements and prepares financial reports with recommendations for funding allocations; attends strategic planning meetings and provides status reports for the Board of Directors/Owner, as well as interact with subcontractors

Interfaces with Architects and Engineers in the review of plans to change design specs, check for missing or inaccurate design flaws or information/specifications at the request of the owner

Ensured critical staffing levels were sustained to achieve optimum operational efficiency

Reviewed P&L Statements and forecasts to insure that goals and cost constraints were met

Coordinated and managed all phases of construction and renovation projects from layout through project completion including coordinating with government agencies, inspectors and utility companies

POSITIONS HELD

• Operations Manager, ICF Construction, Jacksonville, Florida, 06/00-10/02

• Operations Manager, First Coast PolySteel, Jacksonville, Florida, 04/98-06/00

• Project Manager, Hudson & Associates, Jacksonville, Florida, 09/95-04/98

• Superintendent, Kinard/Johnson, Jacksonville, Florida, 02/90-09/95

• Additional Employers: ABBA Construction; Coker Construction and M.E. Elkins Construction all located in Jacksonville, Florida, 08/88-11/90

EDUCATION

• College: FCCJ, Jacksonville, Florida, Major : Mathematics and Management

• High School: Bishop Kenny

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