Seasoned and professional construction manager

Morrie Sawyer

**** **** ****** ***** – Centennial, Colorado 80122 – 303-***-****(c) – 303-***-****(f)

Construction/Project Manager

Results-driven and budget-conscious professional providing 20 years of success within construction, project, and operations management capacities. Hands-on team player equipped with a track record of turning around lagging, over-budget projects and delivering on-time, within-budget completion, while reducing costs and improving productivity. Offer experience in construction arbitration and mediation as expert witness and investigation for attorneys. Areas of expertise:

Operations Management – Safety/Regulatory Compliance – Budget Administration – Client Relations – Negotiations – Staff Leadership Employee/Labor Relations – Training & Development – Customer Service OSHA – Team Building

Professional History

CD builders & Management, (Denver, CO) 2008-2009

Commercial and residential construction management firm with $6-8M in annual revenues.

Project Manager

Brought on board to head remodel and facelift of 20,000-sqyare foot strip mall in Aurora, Colorado.

• Fueled 91K in company profits by identifying 3 areas added to scope of work during early stages of construction, which added time to schedule.

• Forecasted additional $525K in project scope, which is anticipated to realize $24K increase in net profits.

Colorado Building Group (Denver, CO) 2005-2009

$20M builder of high-end residential and multi-family developer.

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Project Manager

Headed all multi-family construction functions, including mid-rise condominium buildings with 20-40 units per project, averaging sales of 12M annually. Managed buy-out of each project as well as subcontractor selection, scope of work details, daily operations, safety and daily reports, and permits from all government agencies. Prepared RFI’s for architects, engineers, and designers; ensured compliance with design specifications and purchase and change orders. Evaluated subcontractors’ payment draws. Scheduling, staffing and quality control, along with ensuring successful and timely completion of each project.

• Realized 158K in overall savings by designing innovative “swing” doors to replace standard fire doors for 3 pedestal type buildings.

• Achieved average savings of $110K-$130K per building by revamping production schedule to include shift from bottom up to top down, allowing closings to begin 2-3 months earlier, reducing interest carry on construction loans and boosting cash flow to company.

Triton Development, (Greenwood Village, CO) 2000-2005

$20M multi-family builder and developer

Project Manager

Directed concurrent construction initiatives. Obtained proper building permits through centralized purchasing center, which improved efficiency and cost control.

• Saved $3.3M for company through negotiation purchase of downstream water that could be transferred through ownership to water district.

Real Estate Capitol Partnership (RECAP), (Omaha, NE) 1999-2000

$50M equity partner lender to large construction developers.

Construction Manager

Tapped to perform construction audit and identify problems, calculate total overages to complete project, and recommend solutions. Appointed to head

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project, which consisted of development of 406 apartments; completed remaining 264 units through transitioning subcontracting team, restructuring operational methods, and calling on local, generals, and building department personnel.

• Saved estimated $2.2M in potential losses within 9-month period through turning around apartment initiative that was behind schedule.

Trammel Crowe Residential-Phoenix Division, (Greenwood Village, CO) 1997-1999

Multimillion-dollar developer of multi-family and retail centers nationwide.

Project Manager

Recruited to supervise demolition of existing building site and construct 146-room hotel. Administered daily operations during initiatives. Approved payment applications and oversaw assembly, formatting , submittals, and lien waivers for each pay period.

• Negotiated payment so District and City covered costs of water main extension installation.

• Avoided 134K in potential losses by avoiding 4-month stop in initiative; completed project within 2% of budget and 34 days ahead of schedule.

Real Estate Capitol Partnership (RECAP) 1996-1997

(Greenwood village, CO)

$50M equity partner lender to large construction developers.

Construction Manager

Hired to turnaround behind schedule and over-budget, 360-unit apartment project as well as resolve structural issues by building department.

• Realized $1.5M in savings by turning around lagging project, completing it 4 months ahead of projected schedule; repaired structural issues by withholding payment from subcontractors responsible for their portion of corrections.

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Loup-Miller Construction Management, (Denver, CO) 1992-1996

Multi-family and commercial construction management company

Project Manager

Chosen to head projects in

Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, and Illinois, Including 335-unit apartment complex, 240unit apartment remodeling, 325-unit apartment building, 374-unit apartment complex and remodel of 2 strip malls.

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Academic Credentials & Professional Development

Bachelor of Science, Sociology

University of Colorado

OSHA Safety Class & safety First Certification

Class A General Contractors License/Supervisors License, City &n County of Denver – Class A, ICBO

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