State Certified General Contractor seeking a challenging Commercial / Residential Project Manager role.

• Skilled in steering multi-million dollar residential / commercial construction projects to an on time, within budget completion.
• Possesses top notch leadership skills; experienced in building, training and directing high performance construction crews.
• Dynamic interpersonal abilities, key to forming positive relationships with subcontractors, clients and third party vendors.
• Proven track record of exceeding expectations as a leader, individual contributor and team player.
• Recognized for leading a $5M retail development project, a $2.5M historical interior improvement project and a $450k exterior improvement project.

Kprime Development and Construction Corporation, San Jose, CA 2010-Present

President/Owner

• Fulfill critical proprietary role within a construction corporation, with associated responsibilities including business development, maintaining adherence to regulations and steering projects to an on time, within budget completion.
• Leverage strong interpersonal skills to identify client needs and develop innovative solutions to promote satisfaction; make knowledge based recommendations on lot purchases, schematic design and planning.
• Collaborate extensively with Civil, Geotechnical and Environmental Engineers to develop innovative project solutions.
• Conduct thorough market research and utilize aggressive negotiation tactics to ensure favorable terms throughout all subcontractor agreements.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills; hired, trained and managed construction team.
• Utilize top notch organizational abilities to manage materials and track project cost.
• Recognized for contribution to changing zoning of apartment complex property, ensured alignment to newly updated Use Plan, resulting in a significant increase in units per acre.

Meacham Oppenheimer Commercial Brokerage, San Jose, CA 2008-2010

Construction Project Manager/Superintendent

• Contributed strong project management skills, coupled with construction industry knowledge, to lead multiple projects, including the conversion of a 140 year old hotel into commercial office space, as well as an interior remodel of a Starbucks.
• Strategically planned all project phases of conversion of 15,000 square foot building; maintained strict adherence to project schedule.
• Established and maintained relationships with key subcontractors and venders; oversaw daily operations, developed bid documents and reviewed pay applications.
• Collaborated extensively with team of engineers to retrofit building, replace failing steel columns and coordinate steel structural system for fa ade enhancements.
• Ensured compliance to all building codes and safety regulations.

Shapell Industries of Northern California, Milpitas, CA 2005-2008

Commercial Project Manager

• Directed all phases of commercial construction projects, focusing heavily on construction design, development and ensuring on time project completion.
• Chief responsibilities included budget management, bid development and leading weekly construction meetings.
• Maintained open lines of communication with clients and crew members; relayed pertinent project status information
• Key projects completed include: a 15,000 square foot retail building, city corporation service yard and a day care school.
• Formed positive relationships with various subcontractors, including architectural, geotechnical and civil engineers.
• Developed innovative solutions to resolve issues.
• Submitted applications lot line adjustments, land use changes, zoning changes and a multitude of different variances.

Previous Positions:

Habitec Architectural/Planning and Interior Design, San Jose, CA; Project Manager 1999-2005

Feola Andrew F&A Architects, Pasadena, CA; Level II Drafter 1998-1999

Cornerstone Church Developer, Concord, CA; Level I Drafter 1994-1996

South Bay Equities Association, San Jose, CA; Maintenance Technician 1989-1994

Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Woodbury University, Burbank, CA

General Contractor License #950922, State of California; 2008-Present

Volunteer Project Manager, Beautifulday; 2007