DAVID JOHN SHORT
Brooklyn,MI
Summary
Construction leader with 30+ years of experience managing large-scale residential developments. Expert in supervising crews, coordinating trades, vendor negotiation, cost reduction, and delivering high-quality projects on schedule.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Sherr Development Corp.
01.2008 - Current
- Manage the full life cycle of construction for homes, condos, and apartment buildings.
- Supervise up to four crews (24–28 workers).
- Coordinate all trades: framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, concrete, roofing, and finish carpentry.
- Oversee inspections, permitting, sequencing, and site safety.
- Negotiate vendor pricing, and implement cost-saving solutions.
- Maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships.
- Project budgeting and cost control.
- Led project planning and execution for diverse construction initiatives, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgets.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration among architects, engineers, and subcontractors to achieve project goals.
Construction Superintendent
Sherr Development Corp
1996 - 01.2008
- Led site operations for multi-phase residential developments.
- Supervised subcontractors, and ensured code compliance.
- Review plans with homeowners.
- Managing weekly sales and construction meetings.
- Managed finishing work, punch lists, and buyer walk-throughs.
- Oversaw daily construction operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.
- Coordinated subcontractor schedules, optimizing workflow and minimizing downtime on site.
Skills
- Project Management
- Subcontractor management
- Preconstruction planning
- Estimating
- Project closeout
- Building, demolition, and renovation
- Labor management
- Codes compliance
- Scheduling expertise
- Building site supervision
Certification
- Residential Builders License (Maintenance & Alteration)
- Storm Water Management – Construction Site
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Sherr Development Corp.
01.2008 - Current
Construction Superintendent
Sherr Development Corp
1996 - 01.2008
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Full-Cycle Residential Construction
- Subcontractor & Crew Leadership
- Vendor Pricing Negotiation
- Budgeting & Estimating
- Site Safety / OSHA Compliance
- Scheduling & Inspections
- Quality Control & Punch-List Management
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Marine Corps | 1992–2000 (Reserve)