Outstanding hands-on leader who motivates, trains, and provides guidance to teams to ensure consistent results well beyond expectations.
Resume:
Kevin A. Vander Molen, AIA
Versatile, Construction Professional with more than twenty years of design and construction management experience. Keen ability to manage and evaluate project risks as well as oversee all project functions. Experience that includes managing client goals and the development process from the concept development stage, through design development, complete construction from the ground up and commissioning of a variety of small to large complex projects involving an extensive number of stakeholders. Outstanding hands-on leader who motivates, trains, and provides guidance to teams to ensure consistent results well beyond expectations. Organized self-motivator whos earned promotions through a proven record of achievement. Strategic problem-solver with ability to work across all levels of an organization and uncover ways to cut company costs and produce new sources of revenue. Very experienced in Design-Build, Lump Sum Hard Bid and Construction Management at Risk.
Years of demonstrated experience guiding owners, architects, interior designers, engineers (structural, civil, mechanical, electrical & telecommunications), building & zoning officials, life safety/fire, ADA standards, SWPPP, local, state & federal governmental agencies, utility companies, contractors, bankers, insurance companies, internal & external customers, accounting, board members and others to ensure clear and timely communication of all project requirements, including cost, schedules and related financial issues.
Top references from supervisors, owners, clients, co-workers, contractors, architects and engineers (ie; endorsement from Val Hill, top Intel manager over Arizona, New Mexico and other regions. "While managing the Phoenix office for Turner Construction, Kevin was very responsive to our needs and often went out of his way to make sure our projects were successful. April 12, 2010. Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity. Val Hill hired Kevin in 2001, and hired him more than once."
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Over 20 years managing owner / client expectations, developing detailed project budgets & master schedules for projects from $5k to over $150M of direct accountability, including facilitating a project kick-off meeting with internal staff and key stakeholders to ensure responsibilities are communicated and understood by all concerned. Managed Commercial Development and Customer Service divisions at Del Webb and achieved one of the top customer service ratings in Del Webb Corporations history when managing Customer Service (over 5,000 retired owners). Seasoned experience and complete understanding of both civil (infrastructure, roads & utilities) & building engineering. Licensed General Contractor for 9 years when rebuilding the Arizona Turner Construction office. Development experience includes Healthcare, Science & Technology (Hi-tech), Manufacturing, Educational, Institutional, Hospitality, Office, Residential Subdivisions and other types of buildings & structures. Experience in collaborating the entire preconstruction process to ensure a design which meets the clients functional, cost, and schedule requirements without engaging in significant redesign. Demonstrated experience utilizing all necessary resources; estimates, value engineering sessions, constructability and coordination reviews, schedules, project buyout, early procurement, permitting, and planning requirements to ensure a seamless transition into the construction phase. Experienced in coordinating due diligence efforts on behalf of owners and maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation; including acting as the primary senior level contact with the owner throughout the duration of the project and leading project teams through scope and budget management process throughout entire project. Highly experienced in tracking each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical path, including preparing various costing & scheduling reports. Years of experience developing cost estimates & schedules, job cost forecasting, value engineering, constructability analysis, strategic planning, bidding & contract negotiations and development. High energy experienced Construction Professional with superior time management skills who is able to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality standards. Exceptionally good experience and knowledge of structures, most building procedures and products. Astute attention to detail, excellent listening skills, verbal and written communications. Proven ability to identify and resolve complex issues with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. OSHA 30 trained with hands-on experience managing safety policies and procedures, including HSE requirements. Known for quality, on time and on budget projects while providing excellent customer service at all levels. EXPERIENCE AND ACHEIVEMENTS
Meritage Development Group Aug. 2006 Jan. 2010 Design/Build Construction/Commercial Real Estate Development Alaska & Utah 1.1M SF of planned development
VP of Development, 400,000 sf Retail Development in Wasilla, AK (Sportsman's Warehouse, Costco, Starbucks, Applebees, etc.). All preconstruction, including infrastructure & utilities, A/E coordination /management, estimating, budget & schedule development, bidding, contracts, public meetings and city & state approvals.
Turner Construction Company March 1997 July 2006 Commercial Construction Arizona & New Mexico Region $4.5 million Revenue
General Manager & Project Director - Instrumental in establishing the Turner office in Arizona. Responsible for all financial results, including strategic planning, business development and preconstruction & construction. Member of the Southwest Executive Management Team; hired, managed & mentored over 40 professional staff, with a focus on project excellence. Project Director for over $150 million of work for the Intel Corporation. Recognized by Turner Southwest and given the Turner Outstanding Employee award.
Successfully grew and expanded Arizona from 3 employees to over 80 full-time staff. Contract Development and negotiations with owners, architects, engineers, governmental agencies & contractors. Very experienced in Design-Build, Lump Sum Hard Bid and Construction Management at Risk. Design/Build the fastest, safest, multi-level, 330,000 sf hi-tech Manufacturing Support Bldg in Intels history Prepared and presented project status updates to senior management, including maintaining project documentation. Developed project budgets, schedules & scopes of work, managed clients and projects, including conducting weekly owner/architect/contractor meetings.
Del Webb Corporation Feb. 1991 Feb. 1997 Construction/Real Estate Development Arizona Region Over $100M Revenue
Commercial & Residential Development and Customer Service Manager, construction management for Sun City West, AZ. Managed projects from concept through construction, including building envelope, space planning, interior design, site layout, landscape design, engineering, budget & schedule development, wrote scope of works, bidding, contracts, permitting, construction and commissioning, plus public grand opening ceremonies. In 1995 was promoted to Customer Service Manager (5,000 retired customers). Raised the Customer Satisfaction rating from 70% to over 90% in one year.
Oversaw architects and designers in the design and development of commercial & residential development. Managed the development of Recreation Facilities (fitness center, walking tracks, resort pools, golf, tennis, etc.). Value engineering, cost analysis, estimating & project budgets for commercial & residential projects. Managed several projects simultaneously while ensuring top quality and HSE requirements.
Southwest Properties, Inc. Jan. 1985 Dec. 1990 Commercial Construction /Real Estate Development Arizona, Colorado & Iowa
Corporate Architect and Development Manager, all pre-construction and construction activities for Commercial and Residential projects, including planning, design development, schedules, cost estimates, budget development, construction documents, sub-contractor selection, project bidding, contracts, governmental approvals, cost control, hiring and overseeing architects & engineers and personally supervising the construction and development of projects.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, University of Arizona, Tucson, Az. Certificate of Construction Project Management, Arizona State University Center for Creative Leadership Certification, San Diego, Ca. & Dale Carnegie Leadership & Management, Phoenix, Az. Leadership Certification, Harvard Business School, Cambridge, MA Rapport Leadership Master Grad, Nevada & FMIS Leadership Certification, Colorado Springs, Co.
