Director of Construction, Project Manager

QUALIFIED BY:

** ***** ** ******* ************ Management skills supported by continuous education.

Proven ability to effectively develop, administer, maintain and control Budgets and Schedules; Bidding, Contract Negotiation, Permitting, Support Field Personnel and the Office Support Staff.

Accomplished consistent and positive interface with Architects, Civil Engineers, All Governing Agencies, Owners, Lenders, Management Staff and Marketing.

Effectively managed the off site as well as the construction and cost effective delivery of over 5,000 Single and Multi-Family units.

EXPERIENCE:

1997-2012 Montanera Properties

Director of Construction

Primary responsibilities include securing and directing project Consultants, Contractors and Subcontractors. Developed format for contracts, created detailed Construction Budgets for several future projects on the board. Develop cost schedules and proposed budgets for future projects considered for procurement.

Development

Member of Development Team seeking Entitlement Project in Northern California.

1995-1997 Yamaoka Builders

General Contracting Firm in the South Bay Area

Specializing in large-scale "built for others" Multi-Family Housing projects.

Vice President / RMO of Construction

Primary responsibilities: Interfacing with Architects and Consultants to develop efficient and accurate plans, establish and monitor budgets and schedules; Oversee and direct support staff in bidding, drafting contracts, permitting, and interfacing with sub-contractors; recruit all field and office personnel oversee billing, legal issues. Including managing the construction office staff.

Accomplishments:

Management

Successfully managed and completed three large-scale multi-family projects with a construction cost value in excess of $22,000,000.

Construction Defects

Assessed, researched and effected the successful resolve of several long standing stalled defect claims inherited when I joined the company. This was accomplished through skilled negotiating with Insurance Companies, Attorney's and Project Owners. Realized savings for the company in excess of $4,000,000 on a single claim and substantial savings on the other four claims.

Administrative

Reorganized office staff, office procedures and updated the computer system greatly improving efficiency and productivity.

Affected the first Company Profit in more than 5 years.

1991-1995 Madsen, Kneppers and Associates, Walnut Creek, California

Nationwide Consultants for Disaster Losses and Construction Defect claims.

Project Manager/Senior Estimator/Claims Analyst

Responsible for analyzing and establishing accurate construction rebuild costs, code upgrades, follow claims through to the final stage of settlement; often requested to testify as an expert witness.

Accomplishments:

Construction Defects

Consistently achieved accuracy in establishing and negotiating liability in Construction Defect and other types of claims.

Negotiating

Effectively represented Insurance Companies and various Law Firms resolving disaster claims related to the Oakland Hills Fire, Hurricane Andrew and the Los Angeles Earthquake.

1989-1991 Dame' Construction Company, San Ramon, California

Builder of large-scale communities consisting of Single Family Homes.

Director of Construction:

Responsibilities: Contract negotiation, bidding, developed and monitored budgets and schedules; billing, interfaced with sub-contractors and Governing Agencies, oversaw field personnel, office support staff, and directed customer service.

Accomplishments:

Management

Managed the construction of 6 major large-scale single-family semi-custom home projects, which included major site development, model complexes, community areas and extensive landscaping. Including Owners 7,000 sq. ft. home in Alamo, Ca.

Off-site/Interfacing with Officials

Managed the development of a 469-lot project that involved 7,000,000 cubic yards of site grading and the repair of major slides. Interfaced with Army Corp of Engineers, Fish and Game, Fish and Wild life, Flood Control and the County Assessment District.

Blue Water Crisis

Represented the Company attending all Official County meetings regarding this issue. Worked closely with consultants and attorneys to discover the cause and its resolve.

Exemplary Accomplishments:

*Production increased 46% the first 6 months

*In 2 years, delivered 689 quality built semi-custom homes.

1984-1989 Lincoln Property Company/P.B.M.C., Foster City, California

Well-known Nationwide Builder of Multi-Family Housing.

Project Manager

Coordination and management of all facets of property development.

Management

Actively involved in preliminary planning of all projects; developed, monitored and maintained budgets and schedules; Interfaced with sub-contractors, oversaw field personnel managed the office support staff and worked closely with property management.

Professional Relations

Interfaced with Architects, Engineers and all Governing Officials both during project planning and throughout the construction phase.

Special Features

All projects included Extensive Civil Work, Water Features, Tennis Courts, Swimming Pools, Spas, and Recreation Facilities; As well as Extensive Fire Protection Systems and Electric Card Security Entrances. Including VP’s custom home in Alamo, CA.

Lincoln Property Company Project Manager: (continued)

Accomplishments:

In addition to Normal Responsibilities;

Successfully managed entire civil work and construction of 2,000 Multi-Family units, spanning seven properties throughout the Bay Area. Assisted troubled projects pinpointing areas of concern, maintained budgets and schedules; reduced down time effecting timely completion and monetary savings.

Consistently affected substantial budget savings and timely completion on all projects. All projects have remained free from defect claims.

1990-1993

California State University, Hayward/Berkeley

Construction Law, Construction Management

1988-1993 Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, California

Computer Science, Business Administration, Business Management

Professional Certifications

California Licensed General Contractor

Certificate of Construction Management

American Society of Professional Estimators

Architectural Review Board - Hidden Oaks @ Blackhawk, H.O.A.

Construction Defect Article - August 1996 - Apartment Mgmt. Mag.

Seminars/Employment Related Courses

1985-2000

Regional Water Quality Control Board Seminars.

Construction Scheduling, Hazardous Waste Removal Techniques,

California Lien Laws, Construction Law, Advanced Construction

Scheduling, Stress Management, How to Deal with Difficult People,

Advanced Computer Courses relating to Construction Scheduling,

References: Professional references provided upon request.

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