Ronald W. LaVie, Jr.
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Construction Project Management
-Specializing in Residential and Commercial-
Results-Oriented, hands-on construction and development professional with over 25 years of expertise in all facets of the industry. Verifiable track record for the successful completion of multi-million dollar projects through coordinating trades, developing partnerships and building positive rapport with architects, engineers, local officials and clients while maintaining costs. Versed in contract negotiations, project estimating, impending design problems, document preparation, building code and regulations, material purchasing and site management through certification of occupancy.
Posses Financial Management through knowledge of assets cash balances and availability of funds for projects. Cash flow management for capital improvements. Monitored deficit funding and surplus, rollover if required. Have prepared bid comparison analysis spreadsheet. Also prepared and uses of RFP for bid solicitation (Request for Proposal with scope of work detailed). Business Planning, P& L, Contract Management, Risk Management, Human Resources, Collections, Job Cost, Cash Flow Analysis, Resource Management and Business Development.
Team Building and Leadership Permitting and Building Code
Construction Planning & Scheduling Budget Analysis
Quality Control Management Safety and Compliance Management
Vendor and Materials Management Estimating and Job Costing
Master Carpenter, Roofing and Siding, Construction Layout, Framing, Concrete Slabs, Custom Cabinetry, Flooring and Wall Covering, OSHA Training
Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Microsoft Project
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Moss Development, Inc 2004-Present
Owner-Project Manager
Have owned and operated my own business since 2004 with my business partner Daniel Moss, P.E. We specialize in building and renovation of custom homes. The majority of my business relationships has been throughout Palm Beach County. In doing so I have been able to keep a tremendous professional relationship with any and all inspectors I have done business with.
I have over 25 years of experience in hands-on construction, development and construction management. My expertise include site management and contractor supervision, construction layout, coordination with trades, architects, local officials, vendors and clients, estimating and purchasing, project closeout and occupancy for a variety of commercial interests and private clientele. I have participated on projects throughout the continental United States, including Massachusetts, Texas and Florida, for clients such as Commonwealth Engineering, Innovation’s, C.W. Stubbs Construction, New Urban Communities and numerous private clienteles.
• Custom Homes in Palm Beach Island. Two (2) Custom Homes 6000 sq. ft. Estimated Cost $3.2 Million each. Both projects were completed on time and under budget.
• 13 Townhouse projects completed in Lake Worth. $2.8 Million total project. All was completed on time and under budget.
• 20 Spec Homes throughout Palm Beach County. These I over saw as a Project Manager over seeing a team who built these from the ground up.
• 1800 Condo Conversions. These condos were completed gutted and renovated in Delray Beach, Fl: Oakland Park, Fl and Orlando, Fl.
• Palm Beach County Interior Commercial Renovations.
New Urban Communities, Inc. 2002-2004
Superintendent
Multi-Family Townhouse & Mixed Use Development – Atlantic Grove, Delray Beach, FL
• Served as a Project Superintendent was responsible for all phases of construction
• 55-unit townhomes and two (2) mixed-use commercial complexes, estimated cost - $13.0
• Responsible for all aspects of land development, construction, closeout and warranty
Relevant Project Experience
New Construction of Single-Family Custom and Spec Homes – Palm Beach County, FL
• Served as a Project Superintendent was responsible for all phases of construction
• Coordination of sub-contractors, site management and quality control
• Completed projects on schedule and within budget
New Construction of Single-Family Custom Homes – Massachusetts and Texas
• Served as hands-on and project supervisor and coordinated all phases of construction
• Areas included Concord, Andover and Marina Bay, MA, Houston and Richmond, TX
• Special projects included 35 homes completed in eight (8) months from the 1998 flood
EDUCATION
• Westford Academy High School. Westford MA, 1982
• University of Lowell-AA in Criminal Justice, 1984
I AM THE BEST CANIDATE
I have 25 plus years knowledge in the Residential and Commercial construction industry. I have been employed with some of the best GC firms as well as owned and operated my own GC company. I display and meet all the requirements for this posted position and think I would be a positive asset and addition to any team or organization. I am a hard and motivated worker. Always accepting a challenge and always looking to work as hard as necessary to get the work done. I organize time effectively and successfully balance the competing demands of multiple projects. I observe all safety standards and participate in the Company’s efforts to provide a safe work environment. I would support the Company’s philosophy, goals and adhere to Company policies. I encourage my staff to behave in a professional manner and comply with company’s safety standards. I motivate my staff to work as a team. I display an exceptional ability to analyze and deal with a variety of situations that otherwise could be potential problems.