Richard W. Martin
Vice President Development & Construction
Team Leadership Client Relations Profit Optimization

Highly accomplished and results-oriented Vice President with 30+ years of success leading multimillion-dollar construction / renovation projects. Vast experience in all aspects of development and construction working from the perspective of an owner, owners agent, construction manager, and general contractor. Practical hands-on field experience with solid background in design management. Dynamic communication and negotiation strengths, confidently interfacing with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and city agencies. Natural business acumen, anticipating and reacting to evolving needs with sound judgment and shrewd decision-making. Technologically proficient in management and scheduling software and programs.
Core Competencies
Motivational Leadership
Operational Efficiency
Contract Administration
Cost / Schedule Management
Reporting & Tracking
High-stakes Negotiations
Risk Analysis / Due Diligence
Team Building & Training
Verbal / Written Communication
Professional Experience
LENNAR URBAN Valencia, CA2007 to August 2009
Vice President, Development & Construction
Full responsibility for development and construction of multimillion-dollar projects for prominent NYSE company. Drive bottom-line profitability throughout all phases of diverse projects, including condominiums, lofts, and business space. Oversee market study, pro forma, and due diligence. Hire architects, engineers, general contractors, and consultants. Manage RFP process. Direct design management decisions; steer process to promote minimal field changes. Ensure implementation and adherence to policies / procedures. Implement and coordinate employee training programs. Collaborate with Marketing and Sales departments to effectively promote high-stakes projects. Accountable for 100+ team members consisting of general contractors, consultants, interns, and employees.
Key Achievements:
Built strong, cohesive team resulting in high-level productivity and repeated project success.
Initiated LEED certification requirements for all Project / Field Engineers.
Created Customer Care Manual for all multifamily developments with program ultimately integrated across all company divisions with multifamily communities.
Trimmed expenses and advanced future recruiting possibilities by hiring high-quality interns from local colleges and universities.
Selected Projects:
Astoria (Irvine, CA): Completed two 12-story concrete structures consisting of 240 condominium units at a construction cost of $130M.
Breeza (San Diego, CA): Oversaw $63M construction of concrete structure consisting of 210 mid-rise condominium units, including an historical building renovation / conversion and loft buildings.
Pier Pointe (Marina Del Rey Diego, CA): Retrofitted and upgraded existing 9-story concrete office building into 45 luxury condo units; transformed adjacent 3-story wood frame Podium into 27 high-end condo units, 8 buildings, and 50-unit townhomes at a construction cost of $130M.
Bellevue Towers (Bellevue, WA): Led construction of two 42-story concrete and glass structures consisting of 525 units; construction cost approximately $316M.
WHITE RESIDENTIAL Kirkland, WA2005 to 2007
Project Executive
Served in leadership role for General Contracting company specializing in rental units of Type III Modified and Type V construction. Oversaw pre-construction, design management, budgeting, buyout, contract award, contract administration, scheduling, and field operations consisting of more than 35 crew members, subcontractors, and consultants. Liaised between owner and local government agencies, advancing project by fostering positive, cooperative relations. Oversaw employee / new hire training; promoted efforts to ensure rapid integration of new employees into company culture and team ranks.
Key Achievements:
Successfully spearheaded multiple projects throughout every phaseconsistently delivering on time and on budget.
Cut costs without sacrificing quality through aggressive negotiations with subcontractors.
Initiated value engineering and subsequent cost savings by constructability and feasibility review of documents.
Achieved increased profitability through active design management and pre-construction strategy meetings with consultants and team members.
Selected Projects:
Wilshire Court (Downtown Los Angeles, CA): Two 4- and 5-story wood frame, Type III modified apartment buildings with 165 units on Podium and subterranean garages with buildings connected to one another by 150 steel bridge over an active and operational residential street; cost approximately $23M.
Bella Vista (Woodland Hills, CA): Oversaw construction on six 3- and 4-story Type V apartment buildings at a cost of approximately $29M.
Kelvin Apartment (Irvine, CA): Managed 3-story, 145-unit Type V apartment construction at an estimated cost of $13M.
SUMMIT BUILDERS Newport Beach, CA1999 to 2005
Regional Manager / Construction Director
Commanded all operations impacting business development, business planning, client relations, pre-construction, design management, budgeting and cost control, contract management / administration, and close out. Directed up to 65 support professionals, crew members, subcontractors, and consultants throughout all phases of design and construction on hotels, condominiums, timeshares, retail complexes, medical office buildings, and self-storage complexes and facilities.
Key Achievements:
Successfully negotiated and secured tax credits from city agency to allow construction of hotel facility in Santa Ana, California.
Negotiated with city agency to attain conditions allowing for higher densities beyond FARs.
Secured approvals through peer reviews to allow use of IBC code before its adoption.
Selected Projects:
Crowne Plaza Hotel (Garden Grove, CA): Directed construction of 13-story, 235-room full service hotel; concrete and structural steel, EIFs system exterior, with construction cost near $24M.
Doubletree Hotel (Santa Ana, CA): Completed 7-story, 124-room full service hotel with concrete structure and EIFs exterior; construction cost approximately $13M.
Ocean Villas (Long Beach, CA): Oversaw two 19-story high-end condo project with 556 units, Type I tunnel form construction ; project included 3-story subterranean garage spanning two city blocks with total project cost of approximately $73M.
Miramonte Resort Spa (Indian Wells, CA): Renovated and expanded luxury spa facility with construction cost of approximately $14M.
Starwood Vacation Ownership Phase III, IV, V (Rancho Mirage, CA): Managed wood frame 2-story timeshare projects, Type V with construction cost approximately $11.5M.
Casitas Las Rosas Phase I, II, III (La Quinta, CA): Led Type V construction of seven 2-story timeshare buildings at an estimated cost of $17M.
Gaslamp Square (San Diego, CA): Constructed two 3-story, 125-unit condominiums with wood frame and brick veneer exterior and cost of approximately $19M.
Norwalk Self-storage (Norwalk, CA): Managed construction of seven 1- and 2-story metal and wood self-storage buildings and one 2-story rental office with upstairs residence and final cost of $7.9M.
TAKENAKA (USA) CORPORATION Los Angeles, CA1985 to 1999
Senior Project Manager / Director of Design / Development
Held pivotal management role in 390-year-old design, engineering, construction firm located in Tokyo, Japan with satellite offices around the globe. Promoted positive relations in client-focused environment while successfully managing wide-ranging construction projects, including tenant improvement build-outs, hotels, resorts, corporate headquarters, office buildings, and hi-tech facilities. Oversaw and coordinated design management, bid packages, RFPs, bidding / buyout, development of subcontractor scope of work, contract development, contract awards, schedule and cost control, budgeting, and closeout / completion. Managed owner change orders. Interfaced and coordinated work with city agencies. Supervised office staff and subcontractors.
Key Achievements:
Managed construction projects in various phases of completion with minimal loss and high-level productivity; consistently attained budget / schedule deadline.
Developed and implemented nationwide Operations Manual detailing policies and procedures for use in all branch offices.
Selected Projects:
Bandai Corporate Headquarters (Cypress, CA): Oversaw construction of 3-story glass and steel office building with 3-story full glass / 120 radius atrium; construction cost approximately $24.4M.
801 Tower (Los Angeles, CA): Directed construction of 24-story steel and granite exterior office tower with construction cost estimated near $67M.
Westin Mission Hills Resort (Rancho Mirage, CA): Renovated existing resort and expanded to include eight additional 2-story resort buildings and amenity spaces. Utilized combination steel frame and Type V construction to complete 380-room facility, including full service pools, bars, public areas, restaurants, and shops; construction cost of $72M.
Poipu Resort Hyatt Regency (Kauai, HI): Built 7-story concrete / steel resort development consisting of 500 rooms, extensive public area, and site work (water features and salt water lagoons) at an estimated $165M.
Hotel Nikko (San Francisco, CA): Constructed 17-story concrete / stone exterior high-rise hotel for an estimated $119M.
Sheraton Palace Hotel (San Francisco, CA): Renovated all public areas for approximately $126M.
Tanabe Research Laboratories (La Jolla, CA): Led construction of two 3-story concrete, steel, and block construction of new research lab with work incorporating all laboratories, equipment, clean rooms, and administrative offices; final construction cost approximately $15M.
Grammercy Plaza (Torrance, CA): Completed 5-story steel / granite exterior office building with separate precast concrete parking garage for approximately $15.5M.
** Additional experience with family-owned real estate development, investment, construction, and project management firm specializing in single and multi-tenant tilt-up office parks.
Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / UCLA Los Angeles, CA
Licensed B1 General Contractor / State of California