To Whom It May Concern,

I am a seasoned Construction Executive and Certified General Contractor, CGC-026

730, with 28 years of construction management experience. I have a 4-year degree
in construction management and 2 years in business administration.
I am used to managing large workforces on multiple projects in multiple location
s. Having worked my up through the construction & development industry, I am uni
quely familiar with all aspects of the business, including high-tech projects an
d complex renovations. -- Strong, hands-on leadership and organizational skills
are strengths of mine.
I am a proven self-starter who is also a good team player. I have excellent comm
unication skills, both verbal and written, including public speaking. I am very
good at creating, negotiating and executing: Bids / Bid Solicitations / RFP's, C
ontracts, Procurements, Change Orders, Personnel Hiring & Training, Processing P
ayment Tenders, Generating Reports, RFI's and other forms of project-related pap
erwork. I am also very adept at identifying and solving problems. -- Persuasive
diplomacy is a strength of mine.
Liaison work and business development work are also strengths of mine, be it wit
h Clients, Investors, Donors, Banks, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Subcont
ractors, Suppliers, Vendors, Institutions, Military (Army Corps of Engineers), L
ocal Community Leaders & Government Officials, etc. I am equally familiar with c
ommercial, industrial, institutional & residential work.
My resume is attached below for your review & consideration. I also have letters
of reference that I can send you, upon request. I have a recently renewed U.S.
Passport that is now active until July 8, 2019... plus I have a current U.S. Dri
ver's License and a current (IDL) International Driver's License.
I have a recently updated profile and photo posted on my Linked-in networking we
bpage which can be seen at:
I am willing to relocate... and I am willing to travel as needed. I am available
for work within 2 weeks of date of hire.
Sincerely,
David R. Hill
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RESUME:
David R. Hill
251 Northampton, Bldg. M,
(c/o Claude Ratte)
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Phone: 561-596-3585
Email:
SENIOR CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE CERTIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR
(with 28 yrs exp) SEEKS SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT POSITION
* Accomplished Regional Construction Manager & Certified General Contractor wit
h a diverse range of clients and projects in since 1981, i.e: infrastructure, si
te work, banks, retail, offices, shopping centers, office complexes, manufacturi
ng, industrial, parks, warehouses, medical, government projects, residential com
munities, apartment complexes, luxury homes & condos, commercial tenant improvem
ents / fit-outs, etc.
* Flawless reputation -- combined with excellent communication skills and manag
ement abilities. Writing & negotiating contracts -- a strength.
* Strong negotiator who knows how to build lasting business relationships. Prov
en ability to manage multiple tasks, contracts, people & projects.
* Experienced in Purchasing, Warehousing & Supply Chain Management.
* Identifying & solving problems with personnel & projects -- a strength.
* Familiar with laws related to contracts and implementation of same.
* Use of computers & software, e.g. Word; Excel; Outlook; office equip.
* Licensed USA ‘Certified General Contractor’, CGC-026730, since 1983.
* Familiar with AIA & FIDIC contracts, OSHA, FAR & business practices.
Longtime member of the CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE (CSI)
which focuses on the education and interaction of buyers, suppliers,
contractors, factory reps, architects & engineers.
Professional Experience:
HILLMAN CONSTRUCTION CORP, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 1988 to June 2010
Senior Exec. VP / General Manager Certified General Contractor ~
I helped created and manage this full service General Contracting business for a
group of private investors in 1988. -- I hired all Dept. Mgrs; -- Provided: Lea
dership, Business strategies, Business Development; -- Oversaw: Bid solicitation
s, Contract Negotiations, Purchasing, Logistics, Change Orders, Operations, Fit-
outs & schedules; Processed payment tenders; Never missed a completion deadline,
including fast-track projects -- I liaise very well with: Clients, Investors, B
anks, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Architects; Engineers; Landlords; Tenants; Comm
unity Leaders & various Government Officials, including Military. I am an experi
enced contracts negotiator & construction manager, as well as a respected “Constru
ction Consultant * and Property Manager for banks, property owners, realtors & t
enants regarding: Budgets, Costs, Work Quality, Damages, Schedules & disputes fo
r a wide range of projects & clients.
-- (Reference letters available.)
FLORIDA BUSINESS CENTERS, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - 1984 to 1987
Director of Construction & Development ~
Managed the development & construction a variety of large commercial projects &
housing communities throughout the entire State of Florida totaling over $100,00
0,000 worth of construction hard costs per year.... (exclusive of land costs.) F
BC’s flagship project, “The Exchange * , was a $30,000,000 (in 1980’s dollars) / 200,0
00 sq. ft. Class A office complex located at 3343 W. Commercial Blvd., Ft. Laude
rdale, FL.
-- (Letter of ref. avail.)
RUDDER CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, NW OH & SE MI , 1981 to 1983
Vice President of Construction & Development ~
Managed day to day operations of the construction division of this large real es
tate and community development company in NW Ohio & SE Michigan... residential &
commercial.
The company finally closed due to 22% interest rates during the bad economic rec
ession of the early 1980’s.
-- (Owner deceased.)
WAITE HIGH SCHOOL, Toledo, OH - 1979 to 1981
Teacher ~
As an educator, I taught basic carpentry and “construction sciences * to high scho
ol juniors & seniors, 11th & 12th grades. I took a troubled vocational education
program, created a new curriculum and totally revitalized a dysfunctional progr
am... for which the school was very appreciative... as their parting letter of a
ppreciation indicates.
-- (Ref. letter available.)
Honors:
In SE Florida I was awarded a seat as an Honorary Adviser ... (Industry Member)
... on the Broward County Joint Apprenticeship Committee for 5 years... a busine
ss community honor.
Education:
Bowsher High School (college prep curriculum), Toledo, OH
University of Toledo (major - Business Administration), Toledo, OH
Cotter School of Construction Sciences (major * Construction Management), Toledo
, OH
Goals:
I am seeking a construction management position that will utilize the knowledge
& abilities I have acquired as: Senior Executive Vice President; Certified Gener
al Contractor; General Manager; Sr. Construction Manager; Director of Operations
/ COO; Business Development Mgr.; Professional “Construction Consultant * .
References:
Available upon requests from architects, banks, former employers, clients and sc
hools, etc.
Travel:
Willing to travel as needed...
Willing to relocate as described herein...
Have current U.S. Passport current FL Driver’s License International Driver’s Licens
e...
Have security forms (SF-85, SF-85P & SF-85P-S) filled out for any LEVEL OF milit
ary clearance needed...
Can handle long hours, emergencies & adverse working conditions...
Available immediately.