RESUME & QUALIFICATIONS
MICHAEL L. TAYLOR
5691 LITTLE LAKE AVE
LAS VEGAS, NV 89122
(702) 538-9558
Mtaylor5691[at]cox.net
OBJECTIVE:
A challenging and rewarding Senior Management Position as PROJECT MANAGER with a growth oriented Organization that offers diverse job responsibilities with the opportunity for advancement
ACHIEVEMENTS & ABILITIES:
Successful Hands-On experience in all phases of PROJECT MANAGEMENT, including Horizontal and Vertical Structures on Off-Site and On-Site Projects, spanning 25+ Years delivering Projects On Time and Budget
This experience includes Commercial, Office, Retail, Entertainment, Restaurant, T.I., Renovation and Residential Extensive experience in CODES, LEED, Title 24 and ADA, ability to communicate with Agencies and Inspectors
Estimates, Budgets, Schedules, Submittals, Contracts, Accounts Payable, Project Close-Out, Bond Exoneration
Extremely productive in a High Volume, High Stress Environment, Self Starter with Can Do Attitude
Proven ability to lead and motivate employees to become Schedule and Budget Conscientious, increasing Profits
Ability to gain Account/Client loyalty, with proven Long-Term Partnerships with Fortune 500 Companies
Efficient, Versatile, Results Driven, Team Oriented Manager, able to quickly identify problems and implement successful solutions maintaining Schedule and Budget
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
MT CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING SERVICE Las Vegas, NV (702) 538-9558 December 2007-Present
Owner-Principal
Created company to provide Consulting Services to the Construction and Architectural Industry
Develop Quantity Take-offs, Estimates, Budgets, Schedules and Scope of Work as requested by Client
Provide Value Engineering for the Contract Documents, to provide availability and reduce costs
Review and Qualify Bids per the Contract Documents prior to awarding Contract
Develop detailed Project Cost Breakdown for Bank Loan Submittal
Generate Red-Line and Written Narrative for Constructability Review of Documents
Prepare Scope for Project Close-Out, Punch Walk and Bond Exoneration Requirements
INNOVATIVE COMMUNITIES Las Vegas, NV (702) 564-2930 March 2007-November 2007
Project Manager, Estimator (Individual Vertical Project to $ 14.5 Million, Horizontal to $ 12.5 Million)
Selected by this Award Winning High End Developer to join their Office in Las Vegas, NV to Manage two existing Developments in Lake Las Vegas, NV consisting of Mid-Rise Podium Condo and Tri-Plex Town Home Complex. Develop Budgets and Schedules for two proposed Projects; 120-Lot Semi-Custom Single Family Development, the other, 120-AC Entry Level Development in Bull Head City, AZ.
Develop, Direct and Implement Systems, to bring Existing Projects, back into Schedule and Budget
Review existing proposals and re-negotiate pricing to Reduce existing Costs by 3%
Prepare Constructability Review of Documents and Scopes, to determine areas of error and/or information required, to complete the Projects per existing Schedule and Budget
Developed stringent Hiring and Training methods to ensure a highly efficient and skilled staff, to Fast
Track Projects and develop Lines of Communication with Governing Agencies to obtain Inspections
PARDEE HOMES Irvine, CA (949) 757-8444 March 2006-December 2006
Purchasing Manager, Estimator (Individual Vertical Project to $ 3.5 Million, Horizontal to $ 10.5 Million)
Selected to join this Award Winning Home Builder to come work for them, overseeing two Master Planned Communities in Southern CA., one a 1000-AC existing Development in Lake Elsinore and the other, a new 120-AC
Land Development in Chino, CA, including Blasting, Water Tank, Flood Channel, Mass Grade, Utilities, Streets
Review existing proposals and re-negotiate pricing, to Achieve Lower Construction Costs on existing Phases under Construction
Re-estimate and re-bid proposed future phases of Product Lines and Reduce Costs by 3%
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Estimate, Bid, Negotiate and Contract new Horizontal Infra-Structure, on proposed 500-AC Parcel and
Reduce Mass Grading Costs by $1.5 Million
Estimate, Bid, Negotiate and Contract new 120-AC Project in Chino, CA, for all Horizontal Infra-
Structure, to include Mass Grade, Wet/Dry Utilities, Street Improvements, Toxic Soil Remediation,
Development of adjacent parcel, for seller of this Property and Reduce Project Costs by $350K
WORLD PREMIER INVESTMENTS So Coast Metro, CA (714) 662-6900 January 2005-December 2005
Director of Construction, Estimating, Entitlements (Individual Vertical Projects to$ 41.8 Million)
Selected to join this Shopping Center Developer to oversee and manage all Projects in CA, NV and IL, both existing and proposed, including Design/Build, Build to Suit and Pad Ready, Land Development, Tenant Improvements
Develop, Direct and Implement Systems to deliver Projects on Schedule and within Budget
Develop Estimating and Bid Process systems to Qualify Bids, reduce costs by 4%
Prepare Constructability Review of Documents to determine areas of error and/or information
required to complete Projects on Schedule and Budget
Develop systems for Entitlements of new Projects to provide Governmental Agencies with required
Documents and Forms upfront, to achieve Fast Tracking of Projects
WD PARTNERS, INC Irvine, CA (949) 341-9371 March 2002-April 2004
Project / Client Manager, Construction Manager (Individual Project Document Fees to $ 125 Thousand)
Asked to join this Award Winning Architectural Firm, through referral from their new Client, The Home Depot,
to create and manage staff to produce Contract Documents for all Home Depots in the Western Region
Develop, Direct and Implements Schedules for producing Documents and Permits to adhere to the Clients
Construction Schedule and Grand Opening Dates
Developed stringent hiring and training methods to ensure a highly efficient and skilled staff
Conduct all Meetings with Government Agencies, Client, Pre-Bid, Pre-Construction, Punch Walk and Project Close Out.
Conduct all field Inspections required per Construction Schedule
Process all RFI, COR, ASI and Submittals in a timely manner and in conjunction with Project Schedule
Prepare Bid Package and provide Bid Spreadsheet upon Return of Bids, for Client Approval
SPECIALTY RESTAURANTS CORP Anaheim, CA (714) 279-6100 September 2001-March 2002
Director of Construction, Estimating, Entitlements (Individual Vertical Projects to $ 3.5 Million)
Asked to come work for this Unique Quality Theme Restaurant, by former Employer, the Architect of Record for this Owner/Developer (Crawdaddys, Rusty Pelican, Whiskey Joes, Odyssey, Proud Bird, 94th Aero Squadron)
Develop, Direct and Implement Systems to deliver Projects on Schedule and Budget
Develop Estimating and Bid Process systems to Qualify Bids and reduce costs by 4%
Prepare Constructability Review of Documents to determine areas of error and/or information
required to complete Project on Schedule and Budget
Develop systems for Entitlements of new Projects to provide Governmental Agencies with required
Documents and Forms upfront, to achieve Fast Tracking of Projects
CASCO CORP Costa Mesa, CA ( 714) 751-9644 April 1998-September 2001
Project Manager (Individual Project Document Fee to $ 125 Thousand)
Contacted by former Employer to come work for this Award Winning Architect and relocate back to CA and oversee office staff in preparing Contract Documents and acquiring Permits for Clients (The Home Depot, Toy-R-Us, Regal Cinemas, Rite-Aid, Extended Stay America) and provide Construction Management for the Client
Develop, Direct and Implement Schedules for producing Documents and Permits to adhere to the Clients
Construction Schedule and Grand Opening Dates
Developed stringent hiring and training methods to ensure a highly efficient and skilled staff
Conduct all Meetings with Government Agencies, Client, Pre-Bid, Pre-Construction, Punch Walk and Project Close Out.
Conduct all field Inspections required per Construction Schedule
Process all RFI, COR, ASI and Submittals in a timely manner and in conjunction with Project Schedule
* Prepare Bid Package and provide Bid Spreadsheet upon Return of Bids, for Client Approval
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THE HELMER COMPANY Henderson, NV (702) 798-1667 January 1991-April 1998
Construction Manager, Estimator (Individual Vertical Project to $ 30 Million, Horizontal to $ 20 Million)
Selected to join this Residential Firm to manage their Construction Department and take them to the next level in increased Development and Master Planned Communities, including Townhomes, Apartments and Land Development, including Blasting, Flood Channel, Mass Grade, Utilities, Streets
Develop Guidelines and Systems to effectively deliver Projects on Schedule and within Budget
Develop Estimating and Bid Process systems to Qualify Bids and reduce costs by 5%
Prepare Constructability Review of Documents to determine areas of error and/or information
required to complete Project on Schedule and Budget
Develop systems for Entitlements of new Projects to provide Governmental Agencies with required
Documents and Forms upfront, to achieve Fast Tracking of Projects
Developed stringent Hiring and Training methods to ensure a highly efficient and skilled staff, to Fast
Track Projects and develop Lines of Communication with Governing Agencies to obtain Inspections
SUNLAND COMMUNITIES Las Vegas, NV (702) January 1989-January1991
General Superintendent, Estimator (Individual Vertical Project to $ 16.2 Million)
Asked to join this Prestigious High End Residential Developer, headquartered in Escondido, CA, to oversee all
Horizontal and Vertical Construction on their Development in Painted Desert, Las Vegas, NV
Prepare Bid Packages, Qualify Sub-Contractors and award Contracts for all Trades Required to Construct 120-Lot Development
Supervise Field Staff and maintain Schedule of Model Complex and first Phase of Construction
Determine Sub-Contractors to continue on second Phase of Construction, based on previous performance
Opened Model Complex on Schedule for Grand Opening
Developed stringent Hiring and Training methods to ensure a highly efficient and skilled staff, to Fast
Track Projects and develop Lines of Communication with Governing Agencies to obtain Inspections
MILAR BUILDERS, INC Las Vegas, NV (702) 362-3644 January 1986-December1989
President, Co-Owner, Contractor License Holder (Individual Vertical Project to $ 3.5 Million)
Design/Build Firm specializing in Storage Facilities, Apartments, Medical Office, TI and Land Development
Provide all Design, Permits, Estimating, Bidding, Contracting and Supervise Construction Operations
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSING
Los Angeles Trade Technical College Associates Degree in Architecture
B-2 General Contractor License, NV (Inactive)
OSHA Course #500 Instructor Certification
Lincoln Graduate Center - Master Senior Appraiser Certification
Southern Nevada School of Real Estate Completion Certification
Effective Negotiating Certification
Managing For Profit Certification
Liability I.Q. for Architects and Engineers Certification
Detailed Project List, References and Salary History are available upon Request
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