Name : Ivan Dembny
Industry Type : Home Builders
City & State : Las Vegas, NV
Job Title Chief Estimator
Relocation Preferences : All
Objective : To obtain a position within a progressive, forward thinking organization utilizing my project management and estimating skills.
Resume :  
Ivan L. Dembny



EXECUTIVE CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL

PROFILE A seasoned professional and effectual leader with a proven ability to exceed:

Owner/operator residential construction company
Extensive project management and estimating experience
Strong and effective management skills
Passion for gaining personal relationships with clients


EMPLOYMENT

2009 Chief Estimator Pace Construction, Las Vegas, NV

A medium sized commercial contractor specializing in the construction of schools and public works projects.

Primary duties were to select and successfully bid public work projects which included schools, libraries, fire stations and other public facilities.

The estimating departments main goal was to produce profitable jobs for the company and to maintain Pace Contracting as a top competitive contractor in Las Vegas.


2005 2009 Vice-President of Operations LND Construction, Las Vegas, NV

A medium sized, diverse commercial contractor successfully providing project excellence in Nevada for over 30 years.

Achievements: Successfully bid and managed the following projects:
$2.3M expansion of GLVAR (Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors)
$7M Jim Marsh Chrysler Jeep Auto Body Shop (44 bays) worlds largest wedge clamp facility
$800K Visicon Office Facility Tenant Improvement
$50K to $800K Multiple Tenant finishes

Responsibilities:
Organize and manage the Estimating Department
Train Project Managers/Field Superintendents when required
Provide construction project progress to President
Initiate contracts, change orders, etc.
Provide Controller with financial information to ensure timely billing/payment schedules
Update bid practices and systems

2002 2005 Vice President of Operations MKK Technologies, Inc., Livonia, MI

A medium sized commercial construction company providing services primarily to government sponsored senior living facilities.
Achievements:
$10M plus retirement centers
Industrial projects in Michigan and Kansas City
Responsibilities:
Organize and manage estimation activities working with chief estimator and sales personnel.
Oversee all project managers and activities. Project manager of all projects over $10M.
Provide Administration and Accounting Departments with the required project financial and administrative information.

Organize and manage meetings with subcontractors and other MKK employees to optimize the operations. Such meetings include Start-Up meetings, by which all information including budgets, contract provisions, construction design documents, Owner criteria, Sales
information and related Corporate Policy as it affects specific projects.
Attend weekly management meetings and provide accurate information of construction projects regarding construction schedules, job cost reports, performance and quality of work, compliance with requirements and provisions of Construction Contracts.
Review all subcontracts, change orders and related construction documents prior to issuance.
Assign project staffing, obtain/dismiss personnel as required.
Attend Design Build meetings with Owner/Architect.

1998 2002 Vice President LND Construction, Las Vegas, NV

Achievements:
$9M Fiber Optic Repeater Stations
$8M Apartment Complex
$7M Jim Marsh Auto Dealership
$4M Enron Communication Systems
$2.5M Las Vegas Golf & Tennis Corporate Headquarters
$2M Consumer Pipe & Supply
$1.5M Johnson, Jacobs, Wilcox Accounting Offices

Responsibilities:
Construction Manager for School Districts
Hire and manage project managers
Provide Controller with financial information to ensure timely billing/payment schedules
Update bid practices and systems
Personally responsible for initiating all contracts, change orders, etc., and correspondence with clients

1997 1998 Project Manager/Chief Estimator Pumford Construction, Saginaw, MI

Achievements:
$32M Saginaw Valley State University Professional Building
$25M Saginaw General North Hospital
$15M Midland Renaissance Center
$10M Bad Axe Hospital
$8M A.C.C. Learning Center
$8M Wastewater Treatment Plants
$3M Valenite Carbon/Tungsten Plant
$3M Carrolton Village Senior Housing Complex
$3M Blue Cross/Blue Shield Headquarters

Responsibilities:
Organize and manage the Estimating Department
Train new Project Managers
Provide construction project progress to upper management
Review and initiate contracts, change orders, etc.
1996 1997 Project Manager/Chief Estimator LND Construction, Las Vegas, NV

Achievements:
$1.5M Losee Industrial Park
$1.2M 70,000 esq. Warehouse/Office (Concrete Tilt Up)
$1.3M Arville Office/Warehouse (Concrete Tilt Up)
$250K - $1M Tenant Finishes

Responsibilities:
Organize and manage the Estimating Department
Train Project Managers/Field Superintendents when required
Provide construction project progress to President
Initiate contracts, change orders, etc.

1995 1996 Project Manager/Estimator Carson Construction, Las Vegas, NV

Achievements:
$6.2M Breyer Good Humor Plant

Responsibilities:
Organize and manage the Estimating Department
Initiate contracts, change orders, etc.
Review and manage personnel involved in project

1990 1995 General Superintendent/Project Manager Pumford Construction, Saginaw, MI

Achievements:
$2.5M Auto Parts Die Casting Plant
$1.5M Senior Citizen High Rise
$1.5M C.E.I.S.I.N Office Complex for NASA
$1.5M Bullock Creek School Addition
$1.3M Dialysis Clinic
$1.2M Knights of Columbus Club House
$1M Leath Furniture Retail Outlet Store
$1M Moose Lodge
$1M Victorian Style rowing Facility
$800K Rite Aid
$750K Arbor Drugs
$600K NAPA Auto Parts

Responsibilities:
Assign staffing for each project
Manage multiple projects
Provide construction project progress reports to upper management
Review and initiate contracts, change orders, etc.
Organize and manage projects meetings with subcontractors and Pumford employees.


1983 1990 Project Manager/General Superintendent Elgin Builders, Inc., Southfield, MI

Achievements:
$22M Northville High School Additions/Renovations
$4M Selfridge ANG Base C-9 Aircraft Hanger
$4M Medical Office Building Renovation
$3M Selfridge ANG Base F-16 Aircraft Hanger
$2.6M School District Retrofit Program
$2.5M Office Complex
$2M Office Complex

Responsibilities:
Assign staffing
Manage multiple projects
Oversee construction progress, schedule/coordinate trades
Review and initiate contracts, change orders, etc.
Organize and manage project meetings

1971 1983 Owner/Operator Dembny Construction

Achievements:
$2M Posen High School Additions/Renovations
$1M Kadrich Furniture and Carpet Store
$1M Phelps Collins Air Force Base Additions/Renovations
$50K - $1M Various Residential and Commercial Projects

Responsibilities:
Assign staffing, hire and fire personnel as required.
Manage multiple projects from start-up to completion
Initiate contracts
Prepare and monitor all financial information and contract obligations


Education

St. Thomas Aquinas College, Liberal Arts Curriculum
Ferris State College, Construction Engineering
State of Michigan, Real Estate License (lapsed)
Lou Tice Self Motivational Seminars

Associates Degree













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