Charles C. Young, Jr.
Telephone: 916.997.5953
Email: ccyjr[at]aol.com

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Commercial Construction Manager & Cost Reduction Specialist

Specialty Areas Include

Client Relationship Management (CRM) Product & Cost Scheduling Management Project Cost Estimating
Conducting Due Diligence Startup/Turnaround Situation Financial Modeling & Projection Multiple Project Management
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BS (Construction Engineering), Commercial Construction Manager/Cost Reduction Specialist & Project Executive, with more than 20 years of hands-on public, state, and federal construction experience in delivering a wide-array of commercial projects on time and on budget ranging from $1.5 million to $20 million in scope.

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Career Highlights

Entrusted by county administration to construct, within a 13 month period, a $14.5 million middle school/media center consisting of 5 buildings with a combined total of 70,000 square feet. Consequently, completed all aspects of public school project within project schedule and realized a $1.2 million net profit.

Modernized a 5 story, 350,000 square foot facility building for the State of California with special 24-hour shift schedule to meet a tight deadline due to the fact the office was completely occupied during construction. Demolished corridors and replaced with rated walls/doors and brought the entire building up to ADA requirements. Project completed within a 12 month schedule and achieved a $650,000 net profit.

Selected by the United States Air Force to remodel 650 units, including complete design and renovations of kitchens and bathrooms within a 10 month project schedule that produced $800,000 in net profit.

Created a construction company with $460 in capital that achieved profitability within 16 months by competitively bidding and securing projects such as the County of Sacramento, California 10,000 square foot community center.

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Benefit Statement

Personally managed the construction of more than 120 commercial projects in areas such as (2) banks, (7) office buildings, (5) industrial projects, (9) elementary, middle and high schools, (14) public and federal state renovation and building projects, and (4) military housing projects with every construction assignment delivered on time and with profitability.

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Key Areas of Expertise

Creating a Shared Construction Vision Proposal Development & Bidding Forming & Leveraging Subcontractor Alliances Project Leadership by Example Managing All Aspects of a Commercial Project from Preconstruction to Completion Blue Print & Design Analysis Instituting Quality Controls Management of Construction Personnel Strict Adherence to Budgeting Requirements.

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Professional Experience & Accomplishments

C.C. Young Senior Construction, Inc.
Rocklin, California(Left due to father closing company because of economic conditions) 1980 to 2009
(A private company that specializes in construction of private, public, federal and industrial projects)

Project Executive Charged with managing all phases of commercial construction activities while implementing cost reduction techniques that consistently reduced project cost while increasing net profits.

Constructed on time and on budget a 30,000 square foot concrete (self performed) masonry, steel structure office building valued at $6 million. Subsequently, developer leased 100% of the building after completion of all tenant improvements.



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Remodeled (4) 3-story United States Air Force dormitories with approximately 240,000 square feet. Charged with demolishing entire buildings to shell condition and rebuilt entirely with all systems and materials. As a result, completed on time and scheduled all aspects of the contract valued at $12 million and achieved a profit of $750,000.

Constructed 11 new media centers within a 27 mile radius for 11 different schools in the Rio Linda Union School District with only 150 construction personnel for a profit of $650,000.

Constructed a 25,000 square foot commercial bank building with formed concrete walls, steel roof structure, masonry veneer, as well as all interior improvements. The contract was valued at $4.5 million and resulted in a profit of $200,000.

Built concurrently in 13 months, 2 public schools with a combined 110,000 square feet of capacity, including all carpentry and foundation work, lath/plaster, and thin brick exteriors. Value of 2 contract was $20 million and realized $1.3 million in profits.

Constructed on time 3 industrial projects for the United States Air Force that focused on asbestos abatement, as well as demolishing and rebuilding all mechanical systems, chillers, boilers/steam piping, electrical systems, steel structure frames and finishes. Competitive bid contract valued at $ 7.5 million and resulting in a profit of $700,000.

Provided all rough carpentry labor for a new high school, with 200 employees. Achieved project completion in 6 months, with a contract value of $2.5 million and $800,000 of net profits.
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Prior 1980 Professional Experience

Daru Development, Project Manager & ContractorProject Manager & Contractor1978 to 1980

Continental Heller, Sacramento, CaliforniaProject Engineer1977 to 1978

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Education & Testimonials

Bachelor of Science Degree, Construction Engineering, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, California, 1977

The purpose of this testimonial is to provide the reader with an introduction to Charles Young and to attest to the quality of his character. I have had the pleasure of knowing and doing business with Mr. Young for more than 24 years. Mr. Young has always conducted himself in his business and personal dealings in an exemplary manner. Mr Young is forthright, honest, and always lives up to his word. In business he always has fulfilled his commitments. He is extremely dedicated and is the type of individual who sets goals and pushes himself to meet those goals. Mr. Young has been a pleasure to deal with during this long period and I can freely state that he would be a positive and valuable addition to any organization.
Mr. William J. Martin, President/CEO, Bank of Sacramento

I highly recommend Mr. Young to anyone looking to hire someone who is experienced in both field and administrative operations. His excellent interpersonal and management skills have earned him a solid reputation with his clients, colleagues, and employees. He has maintained a high level of customer satisfaction and has an excellent reputation for quality work which has resulted in many public project clients seeking his skills. His long standing relationships with banks, bonding companies, attorneys, and claim issues. In addition, his supervisory skills and long-term relationships with employees have gained him a reputation for fairness that has contributed to his ability to maintain a low staff turn-over rate.
Mr. Jack Bosley, CPA/Partner, Gallina, LLP

Charles understands and interprets specifications and contract documents better than most individuals that I have dealt with in my 25 years of providing insurance and bonds to contractors. He also has very good negotiating skills and always exhibits a high degree of professionalism.
Mr. Wayne Lamb, Area Vice President, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services

Over the course of my commercial relationship with Mr. Young, approximately 12 years, all matters were handled in compliance with deposit agreements and loan agreements. During this period I became very impressed with Mr. Young involvement in the bidding, estimating, project management and leadership qualities that made his firm stand-out among competing contractors.
Mr. Bill Badham, Senior Vice President, Umpqua Bank