Joseph F. Mathieu, Jr.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Extensive experience in project development, regulatory approvals, and management. Ability to lead design and construction teams toward project goals. Adept at navigating governmental agencies and review processes. Detail-oriented development of contractual documents. Strong contract negotiation and execution skills. Experience in on-site construction management and supervision as well as direction of the design and construction administration professionals. Effective persuasive communication, both oral and written.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ellis Diversified, Inc. 2004-Present
Project Manager (2004-Present)
Eclipse - A Mixed Income Rental Facility, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This is Fort Lauderdale's first affordable housing tower with 101 units situated on 1 acres. Responsible to oversee the architects and engineers from the initial design concept phase through construction administration (CA) work. Shepherd the City of Fort Lauderdale?s Design Review Committee (DRC) process by meeting with various disciplines and Departments to obtain necessary approvals prior to presenting the project to the City's Board of Commissioners for consent. Collaborate with the environmental engineer in the development of specialized systems to be implemented both during construction and used in perpetuity due to environmental concerns found on site. Each of these systems required approvals from local and state environmental protection agencies prior to submitting application for the building permit.
Supervise the Designers efforts and General Contractor's input to comply with the approved DRC package, applicable codes, and State of Florida Affordable Housing Funding requirements to produce a permit set of documents. Submit and expedite plans through the City's strenuous permitting procedure.
Manage the preconstruction process of the General Contractor, evaluate pricing and direct revisions to maintain project budget, review project schedule to ensure compliance with funding deadlines. During construction, responsible for interpreting technical information and providing directive to the design consultants and contractors. Ensure quality product through selections and onsite oversight. Accountable for mitigating risk, minimizing costs, adhering to State Funding requirements, and overall product value.
Wilton Station - A Mixed Use Facility, Wilton Manors, Florida
Responsible for representing the owner's interest throughout the development process for a 272 unit condominium project with retail space on a 10 acre site in Wilton Manors. This project consists of six main residential buildings as well as an extensive amenities complex and parking garages at a construction cost of $89M. As the point person for the project responsible for coordinating plan information and overall management of design consultants and contractors. Liaison with prospective retail tenants to fulfill their program requirements.
Direct design team in construction document development continuing through supervision of the Contract Administration process. Manage acquisition of governmental regulatory approvals and permits.
Manage general contractor's preconstruction department and negotiated overall lump sum contract. Facilitate contractor's daily operations and coordination with design professionals through daily onsite interaction and directives.
Turner Construction Company 2001-2004
Project Manager
School of Law - Preconstruction Services, Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Lead team of estimators in review and estimating Design Development documents for the new 161,000 square foot School of Law facility at Florida International University. Work closely designers to develop plans and details for feasibility, cost containment and constructability. Challenges include very tight owner budget and an out-of-state architect.
West Lake Worth / Lantana Elementary School, School District of Palm Beach County
City of Greenacres, Florida
Responsible for daily management and processing of all technical and budgetary items for this 108,000 square foot fast-track elementary school. Prepared scope documents for all trades and negotiated with subcontractors through to final execution. Responsible for project budget, forecasting, expenditures and billing including the change order process.
Student Housing III, Phase 2, Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Managed all technical and budgetary aspects for this 387-bed student residence facility. Prepared scope documents for all trades and negotiated with subcontractors through to final execution. Responsible for project budget, forecasting and expenditures including the change order and project closeout processes. Facilitated a smooth student move-in through close coordination with university staff.
Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction Services 1994-2001
Turnpike District Construction, Pompano Beach, Florida

Office Manager (1999-2001)
Managed the operation, administration, and personnel of the Turnpike District Construction office staff and its facilities. Created and allocated annual budget of $9.3 million for professional engineering staff. Submitted annual work fiscal authorizations and long range resource allocation forecasts and funding requirements to government offices for budgetary approval. Negotiated with vendors and suppliers for project service contracts.
Senior Contract Administrator (1996-1999)
Responsible for consultant contractor acquisition including issuance of requests for proposals, analysis and audit of cost proposals, detailed negotiations, and execution of contracts. Created comparative cost studies between subcontractors and suppliers for use during negotiations. Processed pay estimates, invoices, and time extensions. Negotiated terms of supplemental agreements, change orders, and contract amendments.
Document Control Engineer (1994-1996)
Supervised document control department staff in organizing, tracking, distributing and archiving of project records. Directed design, development and use of an electronic document management and distribution system.

Chabli Design and Construction, Coconut Grove, Florida 1992-1994
Project Engineer/Manager
On-site management and supervision of various residential projects including single family homes and condominiums. Additional responsibilities included subcontractor and supplier acquisition, negotiation and buyout, scheduling, permitting, cost control and accounting.
EDUCATION
Florida International University, Miami, Florida - Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida - Associate of Arts