DAVID T. KUTZ


EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGER PROFESSIONAL

Talented professional with 18 years of progressive accomplishments leading construction management, operations, logistics, and project management initiatives for start-up and established communities. Strong strategic planner, problem solver, and persuasive leader. Committed to managing operations and projects flawlessly while consistently delivering desired results and contributing to revenue producing activities.

Cross-functional team building, communication, and interpersonal skills. Interact well with stakeholders, focus groups, and governmental agencies. Keen ability to see the big picture while staying abreast of business details and tight deadlines. Recognized for consistent success in customer satisfaction, developing systems, processes, and procedures to streamline corporate operations, increase revenues, and enhance profit performance.

Core Competencies

Strategic planning
Land acquisition Contract negotiations
Multi-site operations Fleet management & maintenance program
Time management
Team building Business development & turnaround Production control & reporting
Staff motivational goal setting & training Project management
Process improvements Continual improvement of business practices
Finance & budgeting responsibility Market forecasting & trend analysis Change management
Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NRDC, Purchase, New York 2007-Present
High-End Developer of Residential and Commercial Construction

Project Manager
Oversee all site and field operations for $75 million master planned community. Supervise staff of 12. Develop and implement corporate strategies and initiatives. Play active role in corporate operations management and development of new products and services. Consistent employee cross training .Land acquisition and influenced stakeholders with a written timeline to ensure profitability

Coordination of designs between Engineer and Architect.
Maintain active lines of communication with engineers, customers, internal resources, subcontractors, township officials and senior management.
Review of the design for function, value, aesthetics and sustainable construction (green building attributes).
Ensure quality through continuous inspections of work in progress.
Ensure that all subcontractors comply with OSHA regulations.
Continually evaluate the effectiveness of operating policies and procedures and make recommendations regarding any necessary improvements to upper management.
Research new products and materials and make recommendations for their incorporation in the companys homes including sustainable Green Building products and techniques.
Conduct Monthly Budget Variance Meetings with Operations, Sales & Marketing.
Negotiate lower prices from trade partners.
Maintain low staffing cost by streamlining processes to eliminate wasted or duplicate efforts.
Achieve and exceed customer satisfaction goals.
Monitor surveys and immediately address opportunities.
Deliver 100% complete homes at closing.
Ensure delivery of high quality product through continuous inspection of work in progress.

Toll Brothers, Inc. Horsham, PA 2004-2007
Luxury Homebuilder

Senior Project Manager
Managed two divisions with over $30 million in sales and 25 employees. Formulated annual operating plan and set budgets. Negotiated vendor contracts. Kept overhead low by streamlining processes and eliminating waste. Maintained overall customer satisfaction scores at 98% and was rated #1 by JD Powers three years in a row.

Oversaw River Crest Masters and Providence Chase.
Assigned building schedules and insured they were followed.
Responsible for all pre design, contracting, and construction of the Regency [at] Providence Clubhouse.
Produced and closed approximately 20 homes per month.
Developed and monitored job overhead budgets and house costs weekly.
Oversaw Sales & Marketing for all assigned communities.
Conducted performance reviews of all Construction & Sales personnel.
Corresponded with homebuyers to review any concerns they may have during the sales, construction, and warranty period of their home.
Facilitated weekly Sales, Construction, and Project Manager Meetings.
Responsible for the bidding process and trade contractor selections.
Involved with the acquisition of new land and the completed approvals process in Berks, Lebanon, and Montgomery Counties.
Maintained Customer Satisfaction scores of 95% or better.
Past Board Member of River Crest and Providence Chase HOA.
Selected all models and products to be used in new communities.
Assisted with the recruiting and selection of all new hires.

Pulte Homes, Las Vegas, NV 1990-2004
Residential Homebuilder

Construction Manager/General Superintendent/Project Manager
Oversaw field operations with over $100 million dollars in sales with over 30 employees. Kept overhead low by streamlining processes and eliminating waste. Maintained overall customer satisfaction scores at 98% and was rated #1 by JD Powers three years in a row.

Was responsible for Sun City Summerlin, MacDonald Ranch, Anthem, and Solera.
Former member of Southern Nevada Home Builders Association Codes Committee.
Produced and closed approximately 80-100 homes per month.
Completed of over 5 model parks with an average of 13 homes per park.
ARC member for the Sun City Anthem and Solera at Anthem HOA.
Supervised the completion of over 5,000 production houses.
Participated in the Adopt-a-School Program in 1996 & 1997.
Assigned all building schedules and insure they are followed.
Maintained overall customer satisfaction scores at 98% and was rated #1 by JD Power three years in a row.
Responsible for the value engineering on all Active Adult products.
Assisted with recruiting and selection of all new hires.
Conducted weekly staff meetings.


EDUCATION / TRAINING

Leadership Management Institute


TECHNICAL SKILLS

Experienced with Microsoft Office, XP, Vista, including Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint,

Lotus 123, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Blackberry, Pilot

PAST AFFILIATIONS

Member, American Institute of Architects

Consultant, Nevada State Contractors Board

Member, Southern Nevada Home Builders Association Codes Committee

Presented Motivational Seminars for The 7 habits of Highly Effective People