David W. Scharff
3071 Dorchester Street East; Furlong, PA 18925
(267) 615-3087
d_scharff[at]hotmail.com


Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science, March 2003
Major: Accounting
Completed coursework in construction management.



Professional Experience
T.H. Properties, Inc.
Harleysville, PA; June 2005 April 2009
Construction Manager/Job Superintendent
Production homebuilder with single-family, town, twin, and carriage home communities located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Manage all on-site construction to ensure all vendors are working within the companys specifications and timeframe
Directly supervise assistant superintendent team, construction technicians, and laborers
Maintain budget responsibility for job site
Interface with sales and customer service teams to ensure client satisfaction
Direct communication with architects, draftsmen, geo-technicians, structural engineers and surveyors.
Obtain permitting and schedule community inspections
Maintain daily interaction with all contracted vendors
Resolve day-to-day issues on job site
Order construction materials
Inspect final product and schedule necessary repairs throughout construction process

Scharff Painting & Property Restoration
Norristown, PA; January 1998 June 2005
Owner/Operator
Self-started residential and commercial painting company, specializing in custom homes and new construction, interior and exterior painting, carpentry, deck maintenance, and pressure washing.
Acquired new business through proactive sales and marketing including print advertising, direct mail, and referral-based initiatives
Managed all financial aspects of the business, including profit & loss responsibility, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and payroll
Ensured top quality service including the completion of all scheduled work within the specified timeframe and budget
Procured and managed subcontractors in the following areas: electrical, plumbing, concrete, roofing, and tile work etc.
Represented primary point of contact for all clients
Supervised employees and delegated weekly work schedule
Hilger Flick & Company
Valley Forge/Philadelphia, PA; June 1998 January 2000
Accounting Cooperative
Certified public accounting firm that provides auditing, accounting, and tax-related management services to non-profit and professional organizations.
Performed external audits for non-profit and professional organizations in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
Managed client financial records including fixed asset and liability accounts, both current and long-term
Completed income tax statements for corporations, individuals, and charitable foundations


Skills
Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Internet, Email, QuickBooks
Outstanding leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
30 hours of OSHA Training