421 Bella Circle Phone/Fax: 215-230-9079 (home)
Doylestown, PA 18901 Cell phone: 610-633-5664
E-mail: pghpens[at]comcast.net
Thomas W. Klueber, P.E. / MBA/ GAC/ LEED AP

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
Extensive and diversified executive level construction management experience with mid-sized regional companies completing diverse projects for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients in both the private and public markets. Proven track record of integrity as a leader, team builder, communicator, and negotiator. Expertise in developing and motivating project teams, departments, and whole business units, improving revenue growth, insuring profitable financial performance, increasing customer satisfaction, and promoting sustainable building practices. Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional attitude.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
Over 25 yrs. experience; completing $750M in specialty projects in commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare, academic, housing, office, natatoriums, libraries, religious etc.; $160M LEED certified.
Expertise in General Contracting, Construction Management, Design/Build, and Green Building.
Synergy as a collaborative member of any executive management team to improve performance.
Well versed in contract negotiation, contract law, claims mitigation, and union issues.
Excellent business development skills; strategic planning, SWOT analysis, identify target markets, sales, exceptional communicator, proposal writer, presenter, & manager of client relationships.
Operational leadership is team oriented, customer driven, with high performance standards. Team builder who recruits talent & attitude, provides coaching & mentoring, & supports career growth.
Effective manager of multiple project teams to achieve budget, schedule, safety, and quality goals.

EXPERIENCE
2008 2009THE NORWOOD COMPANY

Vice President
Executive Officer of a $200M/yr Eastern Pennsylvania regional Design/Build & CM firm with two offices located in the Lehigh Valley and Delaware Valley:
Provided strong leadership, motivated staff, fostered teamwork, opened new markets, and exceeded all performance goals for Operations in taking over the management of a troubled business unit.
Insured successful performance in completing $80M in fast-track D/B projects in 12 mo., including a $62M LEED Silver project, delighting clients, while exceeding gross profit and net income goals.

2003 2008W.S. CUMBY CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS

Vice President
Executive Officer of one of the Southeastern Pennsylvanias leading green building firms:
Successfully re-organized operations; hired and trained new personnel & expanded department staff, and improved procedures & processes enabling 600% revenue & profit growth in 6 years.
Full P & L responsibility for Operations; collaborated with marketing, estimating & finance depts.
Provided leadership & management skills, greatly improved financial controls, refocused efforts to improve schedule controls, and assumed responsibility for all legal, contract & claim negotiation.
Enhanced business planning, assisted business development and marketing efforts, and provided oversight of preconstruction project planning and construction.

2002 - 2003CUTLER ASSOCIATES INC.

Director of Operations
Operations Manager in a local Pa. branch office for a New England based design/build construction firm, with local revenues over $50M/yr.
Lead & directed local Pa. Operations, project management, and owner & subcontractor contacting.
Business Development/Marketing opened new markets, improved proposals and presentations.
Cost Estimating improved subcontractor database & bidding strategies.

1987- 2002 WOHLSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Vice President, Eastern PA. Business Unit (1996 2002)
Division Manager (1992 1996), Senior Project Manager (1987 1992)
Thru performance and promotions, advanced career position from Project Manager to Executive Officer.
Established a new Philadelphia office and generated local sales revenue of up to $30M/yr. for this regional builder, whose total corporate revenues grew from $45M/yr to over $150M/yr. in 10 yrs.
Prepared strategic plan and lead Southeastern Pennsylvania business development activities.
Prepared Yearly Business Plan, Marketing Plan & Budget (with full Profit & Loss responsibility).
Lead & directed Operations, project management, and acted as coach/mentor for staff development.
Provided oversight and assisted with Construction Estimating & Contract Negotiations.

1984-1987DANIEL J. KEATING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Project Manager
Hands on management of over $30M of healthcare construction: hospitals and medical office buildings.

EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, AND ACCREDIDATIONS
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Villanova University
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Penn State University
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE), Pennsylvania
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
Green Advantage Accredited (GAC)

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY
Consistently improved financial performance & growth at all positions held.
Met challenges head-on throughout career with positive attitude and results.
Active involvement in Professional & Trade Associations:
oAssoc. Builders. & Contractors- President in1995, Board member 1991 1999
oUrban Land Institute - member
oDelaware Valley Green Building Council member
Past Member Chamber of Commerce:
oCentral Bucks Co., Chester Co., North Penn, Lehigh Valley

OTHER INTERESTS
Environmental issues, outdoors, skiing, sailing, scuba, hunting & fishing, softball, golf fitness, coaching, triathlons, fundraising (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), travel