Profile:

A seasoned construction manager with a broad range of experience encompassing the complete building process. Hands-on expertise in managing multi project field operations along with onsite / offsite contract purchasing. Significant site development and vertical construction knowledge and adept at reading, interpreting and fully understanding all aspects of civil engineering, structural, and architectural plans. Experienced in directing and assisting project consultants during due diligence and the pre-construction phase. An accomplished manager of contractors, supervision and administrative personnel. Deadline, bottom line and customer oriented with proven ability in maintaining the highest levels of quality and a history of delivering exceptional results.

Professional / Personal Attributes:

Skilled in man management, providing motivation and leadership for employees and project teams. Successfully manages teams of individuals with differing levels of skill and education to enable them to achieve high levels of performance. Effective at building and maintaining rapport among professional consultants, vendors and trade partners. Extremely well organized and accomplished at calculating and allocating labor and equipment resources. Proficient in negotiating best price & terms for work. Very detail oriented and accurate with an ability to balance competing demands and correctly prioritize. Dependable, flexible and adaptable. Professional demeanor displaying common sense, good judgment and perseverance in all duties.

Work History:

2007-2008 Construction Manager; Brenson Communities, San Diego, CA.

Managed the planning and execution of land development work for a 31acre multi-family project.

Developed and maintained construction schedules implementing strategies to achieve aggressive reductions in cost and cycle time.

Accountable for the abandonment, installation and upgrade of major public underground utility services along with roadway reconstruction and signalization.

Managed demolition, site clearing, well abandonment and mass (35k Cu Yd import) grading operations.

Provided coordination and management oversight for installation of sewer, water and storm drain systems, dry utilities, NFPA 13 underground fire & communication monitoring systems, masonry structural walls and private streets.

Completed sub-contract purchasing of all off-site work, negotiating and awarding $20m in work. Operated as lead contact in the RFP & RFI process.

Developed bid packages, job specific work scopes & payment schedules. Negotiated sub-contractors wrap up insurance contributions. Mediated & arbitrated throughout the construction process.

Performed value engineering reviews of civil engineering, landscape, and architectural designs, recommending changes as necessary. Scrutinized consultant construction documents for completeness, continuity and conflict.

Inspected, problem solved and directed the course of construction while regularly documenting and reporting progress.

Worked with state, federal & local authorities ensuring compliance with SWPPP, SCAQMD, OSHA & ADA.

Introduced to the company a comprehensive construction operations manual and overhauled the companys safety / IIPP program.

2000-2006 Multi Family General Superintendent; MBK, Irvine, CA.

Managed in-fill & suburban multi family operations at the field level, overseeing site improvement work and vertical construction at multiple sites and locations.

Responsible for delivery of projects within fixed cycle time, budget and quality parameters, with accountability for the results.

Provided important leadership that contributed to the on time and on budget completion of work, personally supervising many of the more complex off-site operations while training construction department operatives in these areas.

Audited job progress and quality standards through regular site inspections administering incentive programs, policies and procedures.

Established protocols for quality assurance including critical phase check list inspections throughout the course of construction.

Led the projects in maintaining a safe work environment ensuring team and individual OSHA compliance.

Developed and implemented all off-site & on-site build schedules holding project teams accountable for progress and timely completion.

Conducted regular team communication meetings with consultants, project managers & sales department and chaired weekly on site contractor roundtable sessions.

Recruited and supervised construction personnel providing company orientation, on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, and discipline.

Assisted and guided supervision personnel with problem solving, grievances and conflict resolution.

Responsible for archive documentation and post construction close out operations.

Participated in Elient national builder survey initiatives, achieving the highest customer ratings for service and quality, with awards for providing extraordinary customer service.


1993-1999 Construction Manager; Construction Control & Management Inc, Costa Mesa, CA.

Responsible for day to day construction operations specializing in the construction of multi-family REO work out projects, taking over problem jobs, fixing troubled situations and successfully taking entitled projects from raw land to completion and delivery for sale.

Performed on-site & off-site purchasing duties generating due diligence, development & construction budgets along with competitive bid analysis. Provided S & L client with turn key, ready to build solutions.

Worked with financial asset management teams in areas of pre-construction including phasing, sequencing & schedules. Assisted marketing & DRE teams with construction input.

Accountable for productivity, quality and cost control during construction and post construction phases.

Inspected work during construction, ensuring compliance with plans. Made certain field operations were in line with all local & state requirements. Processed permits. Maintained accurate construction records.


1990-1993 Project Superintendent / Purchasing Agent; Briggs Development, Costa Mesa, CA.

Supervised the construction of multi family in-fill projects managing onsite / offsite building and customer service. Undertook purchasing agent duties.


1987-1990 Project Superintendent; Akins Development, Irvine, CA.

Supervised the construction of designated multi-family developments in master planned communities, managing all offsite and onsite construction.

Technology Training: Microsoft Excel Word Project Outlook National Schedule MastersTracTime.

Construction Training & Education:
City & Guilds (vocational) 2 year diploma; Construction Site & Craft Management [at] Lewisham college, U.K. / NABCEP, Certificate of Knowledge for PV systems / OSHA 10 hour / First aid & CPR certified / BIA, water intrusion & mold remediation program / BIA, budget management & cost control, general project management, hiring & training / LJP301 Series, common wall, acoustical & MEP / Consol, builder energy code training / LJP 301 peer review, builders risk, construction defect litigation / BIA, SWPPP storm water compliance program.