John Michael Keller 8645 Alden Lane, Windsor, CA. 95492-9172 Home Phone: (707) 838-6901; jmichaelkel[at]comcast.net; Mobile: (707) 484-5019 _____________________________________________________________
Construction Project Management
Profile
*Results-oriented and hands-on construction and development professional with more than 25 years of expertise in all facets of the construction industry. *Verifiable track record for the successful and timely completion of multi-million dollar projects through coordinating trades, developing partnerships, and building positive rapport with architects, engineers, building officials, vendors, and clients, while maintaining costs. *Well-versed in contract negotiations, project estimating, impending design issues, document preparation, building code regulations, material procurement, and site management from ground breaking through occupancy. _____________________________________________________________
Employment History
Dave Bailey Construction, Inc.09/1987 01/2009 Santa Rosa, CA. Vice President & Construction Manager: Responsible for project administration and management of commercial developments, buildings, and tenant improvements. Duties included design review and analysis of projects, preparation of construction documents, bidding and subcontractor negotiations, shop drawing and submittal review, material procurement, scheduling, direct supervision, building code compliance, quality control, and approval for occupancy.
Lawrence Simons and James Brecht, Inc.01/1986 09/1987 Santa Rosa, CA. Project Superintendent: Supervised owners commercial building projects and tenant improvements, guaranteeing top levels of profitability, productivity, and quality. Ensured work compliance to blueprints and specifications. Directly supervised general labor, carpentry crew, and subcontractors to assure conformance with the owner/builders objectives and projected cost and time goals.
McCarthy Western Constructors01/1984 10/1985 Phoenix, AZ Project Engineer: Coordinated operations of job site field office for commercial and industrial projects. Estimated costs, performed material take-offs, and developed project schedules. Reviewed submittals and shop drawings; implemented safety program; prepared all project documentation. Acted as assistant to Project Manager.
Carpenters Union Local # 75109/1976 09/1983 Santa Rosa, CA. Journeyman Carpenter: Worked in all phases of residential and commercial construction. Performed both rough and finish carpentry for commercial building projects, including large concrete works.
California State University Fresno, CA Bachelors Degree Construction Management, December 1983 Honors graduated summa cum laude; recipient of Departmental Award of Excellence; nominated Outstanding Student in Construction, 1983 Deans Honor list, 1981-1983; Associated General Contractors of California Scholarship, 1982; Nominated to Phi Kappa Phi academic honorary, 1983.
Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA. Associate of Science Degree, June 1976 Honors graduated cum laude; Doyle Scholarship Award 1975, 1976.
Other: Contractors Testing School Santa Rosa, CA. California State Contractors License #B-563548, April 1989
Carpenters Union Local # 751 Santa Rosa, CA 4 year apprenticeship program Journeyman Certification, May 1981 _____________________________________________________________
Professional References
Del Starrett, Principal Architect DSA Architects 707-526-9645 del[at]archstarrett.com
Dave Bailey, Owner Dave Bailey Construction, Inc. 707-579-4334 dbconinc[at]aol.com
Robert Ost, Owner Principal and Structural Engineer - Ost Engineering 707-579-1509 robert[at]ostsite.com
