DAVID M. ANDREWS

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL
MULTI-DISCIPLINE EXPERIENCE

AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts Degree

HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL WITH OVER 15 YEARS OF LAND ACQUISITION, DESIGN MANAGEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE. RESULTS ORIENTED, EFFECTIVE LEADER WITH PROVEN ABILITY TO MANAGE COMPLEX ACQUISITIONS, ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. ABILITY TO PROACTIVELY IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS, CONTROL COSTS, MAXIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY, AND DELIVER PROJECT PROFIT INCREASES. STRENGTHS IN:


Profitability Improvement
Deal Negotiation
Investor Relations
Productivity Enhancement
Cost Control Programs
Market analysis and strategy
Construction Management

Team Building
Governmental Agency Processing
Strategic Initiative Development
Business Development
Community Outreach
Branding
Strategic Partnership Evaluation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDIFICE LLC, DENVER, COLORADO
Principal, 2005 to Present

Direct and manage clients assets providing acquisition assistance, due diligence support, contract negotiation, market analysis and product positioning, financial analysis, planning and engineering coordination, governmental interface, as well as, all facets of subsequent land development.

Selected Results:
Profitably manage an independent land use consulting firm specializing in complex program management.
Routinely develop strategies for clients to increase product/project efficiencies allowing for enhanced scheduling and profitability.
Successfully managed the Falcon Point development at the former Lowry Air Force Base for a quasi governmental authority resulting in an accelerated project schedule and significant project savings.

DR HORTON, DENVER, COLORADO
Director of Community Development, 2003 to 2004

Managed and directed due diligence, planning, engineering design and community entitlements for 2000+/- residential lots.

Selected Results:
Developed detailed project tracking systems for upcoming communities that allowed for efficient updating by project managers and real time tracking by senior staff. This led to a more streamlined development process saving untold dollars and man-hours.
Successfully managed strategic plans for entitlement and acquisitions totaling more than 10mm.

JOHN LAING HOMES, DENVER, COLORADO
Vice President Land Acquisition and Development, 1999 to 2001

Responsible for land acquisition, investor relations, budget development, product identification, municipality processing and approval, sub-consultant selection and management, construction bidding, contractor selection, contracting and bonding.

Selected Results:
Developed new land relationships that supported a new market direction for the Colorado division resulting in a successful division repositioning.
Part of senior management team that successfully re-branded Colorado division to compete in higher and more diverse market segments.
Implemented standardized practices resulting in more efficient budgeting, scheduling and overall project profitability.



LOWRY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, DENVER, COLORADO
Director of Residential Development, 1996 to 1999

Responsible for residential real estate transactions, planning and design coordination, budget development, municipality processing and approval, sub-consultant selection and management, construction bidding, contractor selection, contracting and bonding.

Selected Results:
Successfully negotiated several contracts with local and national builders for completed lots on the former air force base.
Created and managed the residential lot development team effectively delivering product to the builders on time and on budget.

WESTERN STATES CONSULTANTS, DENVER, COLORADO
Project Manager, 1993 to February 1996

Responsible for managing the construction of 800 to 1000 lots annually for various clients along Colorados front range from Ft. Collins to The Pinery.

Selected Results:
Managed all budgeting, invoice processing and scheduling
Successfully negotiated with municipalities for the release of over 2mm in letters of credit for clients.


Skills


Experienced in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
Budget and proforma development and investor relations.
Public speaking




Organizations and Activities


Member of the Local and National Home Builders Association
Board of Directors Longmont Christian School
Golf, travel, guitar, surfing, and fishing.