Dennis A. Wheelin
Jacksonville Beach,FL
Summary
Land/Project Manager with over 20 years of proven leadership in land development, heavy construction, underground utilities, and marine construction. Excel at delivering complex, high-value infrastructure projects from pre-construction through closeout — consistently meeting or exceeding budget, schedule, and safety objectives. Recognized for strong client coordination, rigorous cost control, meeting schedule objectives, and technical expertise in engineering design.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Land Development Manager
GL Homes of Florida Inc
Port St Lucie, FL
07.2019 - Current
- Managed full land development cycle: Conceptual Plans, Preliminary/Final Plats, obtaining local permits.
- Directed civil engineers on improvement plans, final plats, permit achievement, and infrastructure schedules; prepared bids and evaluated contractor proposals.
- Coordinated dry utilities, easements, and service agreements while overseeing contractors and trades to meet project timelines.
- Led site operations, wetland mitigation, erosion control, inspections, and initial/one-year punch lists.
- Coordinated with Sales, Construction, and municipalities
- Planned initial budgets for work from estimates and periodically updated budgets
Project Manager – Heavy Construction
Johnson-Davis Inc.
Lantana, USA
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Manage daily operations for underground utility and heavy construction projects.
- Oversee budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and material procurement.
- Monitor project costs and maintain budget performance.
- Lead client meetings, preconstruction planning, and project coordination.
Project Manager – Heavy Marine Construction
The Murphy Construction Co.
West Palm Beach, USA
08.2009 - 05.2015
- Directed marine and bridge construction operations.
- Managed budgets, subcontractors, schedules, procurement, and change orders.
- Led coordination meetings with clients and stakeholders.
- Managed three major FDOT bridge construction projects.
Design Engineer – Land Development & Roadway Construction
Wantman Group, Inc.
West Palm Beach, USA
05.2005 - 08.2009
- Designed land development and roadway projects throughout South Florida.
- Prepared engineering plans and construction documents.
Design Engineer – Land Development
Gale Associates, Inc.
Weymouth, USA
03.2003 - 04.2005
Design Engineer – Structural, Mechanical & Land Development
Ganteaume & McMullen, Inc.
Boston, USA
08.1999 - 02.2003
Education
Associate Degree - Architectural Engineering Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Skills
- Project Management
- Budget & Cost Control
- Primavera Scheduling
- Resource Allocation
- Client & Stakeholder Relations
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- FDOT MOT Advanced Certification
Timeline
Land Development Manager
GL Homes of Florida Inc
07.2019 - Current
Project Manager – Heavy Construction
Johnson-Davis Inc.
06.2015 - 07.2019
Project Manager – Heavy Marine Construction
The Murphy Construction Co.
08.2009 - 05.2015
Design Engineer – Land Development & Roadway Construction
Wantman Group, Inc.
05.2005 - 08.2009
Design Engineer – Land Development
Gale Associates, Inc.
03.2003 - 04.2005
Design Engineer – Structural, Mechanical & Land Development
Ganteaume & McMullen, Inc.
08.1999 - 02.2003
Associate Degree - Architectural Engineering Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology