Dennis Daas
New Brighton,MN
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Experienced [Job Title] accomplished in completing [Type] construction projects quickly and cost-effectively. Over [Number] years of progressive experience as knowledgeable and talented leader. Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with [Number]-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Habitat General Contracting
Minneapolis, MN
09.2010 - Current
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Championed innovative approaches when faced with complex problems or opportunities requiring non-traditional thinking.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Managed budgets exceeding $1 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
Project Manager
Corval Group
Saint Paul, MN
03.2007 - 10.2010
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of [Number]-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
- Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Established successful relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive referrals.
- Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
- Identified special circumstances and constraints in order to develop effective alternatives or solutions.
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
- Coordinated plans and specifications and mitigated risks with implementation of strict safety protocols.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and designers to develop innovative solutions for complex construction challenges.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of workmanship throughout all projects.
- Managed successful construction of multi-million dollar commercial building projects from concept to completion.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Managed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Put together estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Supervised team of [Number] construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Advised clients on design modifications that would improve functionality or reduce costs without compromising structural integrity or aesthetic appeal.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
Architectural Design -
Hennipen Technical College
Eden Prairie, MN05.1986
Skills
- Interpreting Blueprints
- Schedule Coordination
- Construction Administration
- Construction management
- Materials Procurement
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent customer relations
- Design and planning
- Job and Material Estimates
- Specifications Review
- Technical knowledge
- Value Engineering
- Design experience
- Walk-Down Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Subcontractor Management
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Habitat General Contracting
09.2010 - Current
Project Manager
Corval Group
03.2007 - 10.2010
Architectural Design -
Hennipen Technical College