RICHARD ALLEN GOVEIA
New River, Arizona





SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

An accomplished senior level professional with a demonstrated track record of
success for constructing multiple complex multi-family projects. Very strong analytical, organizational, negotiating, problem solving skills, and the
ability to bring a project in on time and within budget. A team leader, providing motivation, feedback, and training by example. Excellent communication skills at all levels. Extremely proficient at utilizing hardware
and software to reduce expenditures and maximize efficiencies.


AREAS OF STRENGTH

PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEGOTIATIONS - WORK PROCEDURE DESIGNS-PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS BUDGETING TEAM BUILDING - PRODUCTION PLAN ANALYSIS SCHEDULING

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN OPENINGS, INC. TEMPE, AZ2009 2010
Vice President of Marketing
Phoenix Metro Sale Representative for a subcontractor in the window and door industry. Hired to introduce and promote the company by developing and managing
key clients in the single family market. Successful at securing a client base during an extreme market down turn.
Increased market share from zero to 4 national builders and 1 local builder.
Evaluated builder needs providing estimates and proposals to secure and sign contracts.
Established and maintained a high level of customer service.


TRAMMELL CROW RESIDENTIAL SCOTTSDALE, AZ2006 2009
Vice President
Executive Manager of the Construction Division for a national highend multi-family
developer in the Phoenix Metro Area. Monitoring the activities of two to three Project Managers and the construction team to achieve company goals. Introduced new operating procedures to improve performance.
Worked with existing and new staff to complete four struggling projects.
Shored up the Department staff by cutting out the dead wood and hiring the best staff available to form a productive team of twenty.
Controlled expenditures and increased productivity through diligent plan review.
Responsible for employee development utilizing seminars, AGC training opportunities and online education.


AXIOM INSPECTION SERVICES LLC New River, AZ2001 2006
Owner-Inspector
Residential and Commercial Building Inspections consisting of the following; Resale Inspections, Pre-sale Inspections, Course of Construction, Walk-thru and Warranty Inspections. Inspected properties, prepare reports, marketing, sales, budgeting,
accounting, negotiating, and procurement.
Developed inspection templates for both commercial and residential inspections,
utilizing PDA technology.
Built a customer base using superior customer service and thorough inspection techniques.
Created accounting spreadsheets to control and manage expenditures.



WESTERN LEGACY COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS LLC - Scottsdale, AZ2000 2001
Construction Manager
Apartment Division Manager for a young, up and coming company. Analyzed blue prints
for coordination, consistency and value engineering. Prepared loan documents on two HUD projects to assist in the loan closings. Coordinated estimating, buyout,
negotiated contracts and prepared contracts.
Developed scheduling templates using Microsoft Project, which the company adopted for progress reporting.
Reduced project cost and increased productivity through diligent plan review,project analysis, and planning.
Trained personnel to successfully promote from within the Company.

GRAY OLSON MEYER CONSTRUCTION LLC Phoenix, AZ1996 - 2000
Vice President
Executive Manager of the Construction Division for a highend, infill apartment developer in the Phoenix Metro Area. Oversaw the activities of two senior Project Managers and one Estimator to achieve company goals. Design and implement new operating procedures to consistently improve business performance.
Developed the Department from a single project with five million annual sales to a Department producing three to four projects a year with annual sales of thirty-five million.
Built the Department staff from three employees to a productive team of sixteen.
Introduced the concept of master contracts to increase productivity and profitability.
Instituted a Company wide safety program and trained Department personnel,reducing the Companys safety risk.


EVANS WITHYCOMBE RESIDENTIAL, INC. Scottsdale, AZ1988 1996
Project Manager
Full charge Project Manager responsible for the construction of new apartment complexes, apartment renovations and a 250 acre Master Planned Community.
Directed and supported three project teams to successfully construct and remodel multi-family projects in the Phoenix, Tucson and Southern California markets. Developed and implemented new procedures and processes
for the evolving refurbishment construction division.
Introduced post-tension slabs to the Department, increasing profitability and productivity.
Developed, implemented and managed a brand new Division within the Construction Department to renovate apartment complexes.
Involved in the construction management or refurbishment of 7,300 units.
Built a 276 unit apartment complex in seven months from grading to certification of occupancy to head off federal accessibility mandates.
While building the project above, oversaw the building of the infrastructure for a 250-acre Master Plan Community.


ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Prior to my multi-family experience I worked in the single family and custom home
industry for about 7 years.

TECHNOLOGLY
Hardware IBM PC PDA
Software MS Office Suite
Project Management and Prolog

EDUCATION
Illinois State University - B. S. in Political Science, 1976
Rio Salado Community College Techniques of Supervision
Western Safety Corporation OSHA Ten Hour Certification
SWPPP Erosion Control Coordinator Certification
Maricopa County Dust Control Compliance Coordinator Certification


Project list, Salary History, References, and Microsft Word Resume
available upon request