DAVID HEINKE

QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished and dedicated Commercial and Home Building Construction Professional offering 30 years of experience with a proven track record of achieving consistent and dynamic results impacting a company's growth and success. Results-oriented leader highly skilled in hillside, multi-level dwelling and multi-family unit construction as well as project management, customer service, and dispute resolution. Effective communicator able to motivate workers and manage projects efficiently and effectively on time and within budget. Dependable and accountable team player with the ability to evaluate situations, identify key concerns, and develop appropriate conclusions in a collaborative effort.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BROOKFIELD BAY AREA BUILDERS INC., Danville, CA, 1998-2009
Superintendent (2003-2009)

* Supervised multi-phased, multi-year building projects which produced over 600 new homes.
* Managed over 50 sub-contractors; scheduled all work and administered corrective actions.
* Opened three separate model complexes and closed out nine different communities; monitored acceptance from city/county; maintained positive business relations with Subs and City Inspectors.
* Maintained construction budget through monitoring project expenditures and identifying variances.
* Utilized key knowledge of safety practices/procedures and of current building systems which included fire sprinkler, fire alarm, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical aspects; established protocols.
* Completed finished structures based on architects' blueprint diagrams and instructions.
* Played key role in resolving a lawsuit from San Bruno Mountain Watch in Erosion control for Landmark at the Ridge Brookfield Homes Development.
* Resolved building or homeowner issues as well as customer service problems for large, complex projects; handled design problems and implemented change orders.
* Supervised underground utilities and infrastructure, raising iron and paving.
* Managed all of the front and back end work from grading to finish.

Assistant Superintendent, Acting Superintendent (1998-2003)

* Promoted to Superintendent in 2003.
* Turned around troubled sites; wrote purchase orders and ordered finished products.
* Accomplished consistency in being able to walk houses in 95-100 days while the construction schedule was set at 130 days.
* Ensured proper installation by reviewing homeowner options for errors.
* Achieved perfect record of avoiding walk date delays; minimized walk-through issues.

Customer Service Representative (1998)

* Promoted to Assistant Superintendent after two months; prepared houses for homeowner walks.
* Resolved issues with angry customers; oversaw warranty concerns for existing homeowners.

CONSTRUCTION CRAFT TRAINING CENTER, Hayward, CA1997-Present
Instructor

* Educate students seeking advancement from Apprentice status to Journeyman Carpentry in the building trade.
* Taught the final 2 years of the advanced course prior to graduation and was responsible for 60-70 student completions that went on to graduate.
* Teach classes with a strict curriculum including new and old building techniques on a weekly basis.

THE HOME DEPOT, Union City, CA, 1993-1998
Department Supervisor

* Coordinated special events as well as home and business projects from conception to completion.
* Oversaw product ordering and produced scheduling graphs for the staff.
* Completed special orders, job bids, take-offs, and in-stock sales throughout the store.
* Trained new and existing employees as well as customers on product uses and applications.

SELF-EMPLOYED, Fremont, CA, 1982-1993
General Contractor

* Built custom homes from underground and grading to completion working with clients and designers.
* Developed new tract homes and custom homes ranging in size from 1,200 to 6,000 square feet.
* Managed an ongoing working crew of 8-10 people.
* Ensured jobs were completed in a timely manner by utilizing Subs when necessary.
* Commercial remodeling experience includes medical office, business office and a fire station extension.

CERTIFICATIONS

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
*To teach construction trade to Apprentice Carpenters
Certification, 1997-Present

NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
*"NCCER National Registry." Affiliated with the University of Florida
Certification, 1997-Present

MACLELLAN WOLFSON ASSOCIATES for THE BUILDING STANDARDS INSTITUTE
*Customer Service and Field Superintendent's Training Program
Certification, 2005

AMERICAN RED CROSS
CPR Certification, 2005

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER PROGRAM
* Provided all phases of framing construction
Certification, 1979