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John Platevoet

Shelby,MI

Summary

Dedicated and focused Project Management Specialist with over 30 years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements. I am a Results-driven Construction Manager with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager/Owner/Operator

Creekstone Building Company
Shelby, MI
11.2009 - Current
  • Designed custom homes. Worked with architect
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
  • Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.

Project Manager/ Licensed Builder

Sable Homes
Shelby, MI
02.1997 - 11.2009
  • Licensed builder and land development manager. overseen 9 projects.
  • Managed 25 field employees and a 18 member sales team
  • Grew the company up to $35 million dollars
  • negotiated union contracts for project funding
  • worked with engineers and architects to create profitable product
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between union members when necessary.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with union, vendors and contractors.
  • Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
  • Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Education

Civil Engineering

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
01.1992

Skills

  • licensed builder August 1995
  • Project Development
  • Project Planning
  • Contract Management
  • Document Management
  • Team motivation
  • Schedule Management
  • Safety Protocol
  • Building Codes and Regulations
  • Multi-Unit Operations Management
  • Customer Relations Specialist
  • Client Relations
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Staff Training and Mentoring

Certification

  • Licensed Builder

Affiliations

  • Habitat for humanity Home

Timeline

Project Manager/Owner/Operator

Creekstone Building Company
11.2009 - Current

Project Manager/ Licensed Builder

Sable Homes
02.1997 - 11.2009

Civil Engineering

Wayne State University

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