Construction Professional with success in bottom line performance in residential and commercial construction settings. Skilled in P&L, general management, estimating and purchasing management, multisite budgeting operations, vendor relations, and strategic planning. Ability to negotiate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain the best pricing and service and maintain business relationships. Proficient estimator with ability to manage and develop estimating and purchasing staff Reduced bottom line cost of several companies by refining budgets and vendor renegotiations; restructuring estimating department saving an average of 10%; allowing sales to establish and hold to accurate margins
Resume:
D. Andrew Seidel 831 Ranch Road Tarpon Springs, Florida 34688andyseidel[at]tampabay.rr.comCell: (813) 781-7471
PURCHASING MANAGER
More than 25 years in construction supervision in the Tampa bay area, including accurate takeoffs, estimating, budgeting, contracting, purchasing, and invoicing. Some of my strengths are:
PURCHASING & ESTIMATING EXPERTISE: Ability to negotiate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain the best pricing and service and maintain business relationships. Proficient estimator with ability to manage and develop estimating and purchasing staff
CONSTRUCTION EXPERTISE: Experience in full on-site construction management. Effectively schedule, monitor, and inspect all work from start to customer orientation
RELATIONSHIP BUILDER: Work effectively with vendors, architects, engineers, developers, contractors, inspectors, city officials, decorators, agents, and home buyers
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Seidel and Associates, Inc. 12/05- 6/01/10
Residential and Commercial contractor
Avalon Homes, Tarpon Springs, Florida 6/04-12/05
Semi-custom home builder of homes in the $300K-$500K range without a lot VP Purchasing Reconcile non-standard invoices for accuracy to lower cost Direct individual customer plan review to reduce field errors Work closely with sales, accounts payable, Warranty and construction staffs Interview new subcontractors and vendors to bring cost per home into line Work with existing subcontractors and vendors on price protection Developed new policy and procedure for new software (Master Builder) to streamline operations and reduce overhead Perform takeoffs, estimate cost and develop and maintain all budgets Supervise a staff of three, 1 estimator and 2 administrators Average house size is 3500 sq ft with annual volume of 35-40 homes
Mark Rutenberg Homes, Tarpon Springs, Florida 9/03-6/04 Custom homebuilder of $1Million+ homes, annual run-rate of 35-40 homes Purchasing Manager Negotiated with subcontractors for all labor and material; purchased all necessary material for new home construction Interact closely with sales and construction managers on price requests Expanded the use of their software (BuildSoft) to include budgeting Marketed and promoted negotiations with subcontractors and vendors for new customer contracts Supervised an estimator and administrator
Southern Crafted Homes, Lutz, Florida 1/00-9/03 Local homebuilder of $300K-$500K homes averaging 3300 sq ft, annual run-rate of 80 homes Purchasing Manager Negotiated with subcontractors and vendors Educated sales and construction on new products, methods and codes Developed rebate and model discount programs Supervised 1 administrator
Beazer Homes, Tampa, Florida 1997-2000 Start-up division building about 100 homes a year in the $175K-$250K range Director of Construction Directed purchasing, estimating, design. refining plans, as well as, overseeing office staff Supervised field production from start to finish in 6 designed communities and stand alones in south Tampa Started and completed a 2500 square foot model (living area) with a pool in 30 days Supervised 8 field and 4 office personnel
Pulte Homes, Tampa, Florida 1994-1997 Superintendent/ Project Manager Started and completed a 2500 square foot model (living area) with a pool in 33 days Directed staff of 9 superintendents in the construction of 180-200 homes a year Promoted from superintendent to Project Manager
Thomas Construction, Largo, FL 1993-1994 Project Manager Directed 2 carpenters and 1 administrator and Subcontractor Base in remodeling homes, Additions, Renovation Projects, Estimating and Project Management
Lennar Homes, Tampa, FL 1985-1993 Field Supervisor/ Project Manager Directed 4-5 superintendents in the construction of about 100 homes per year Bruce Williams Homes, St. Petersburg, FL 1982-1985 Field Supervisor
Peter Brown, Largo, FL 1981-1982 Draftsmen/ Purchasing
