Frank J. Pepe, Jr.
Vero Beach, FL 32967
561-441-8538 - 772-564-2084
frankladonna@bellsouth.net


OBJECTIVE

Seeking to join a development or contracting company that needs a seasoned professional in this new economy to attract new business and deliver a quality product at a reasonable price.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION 

• BA Degree in History and Business from University of Houston, TX
• OSHA - structural, labor and liability
• Green Advantage Environmental
• Site Environmental Requirements
  • Home inspections, Chinese Drywall

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE 

• Managed "Builder Blitz Construction" of two single family homes completed in 4.5 days.
• Procured subcontractor donations in excess of $15,000 for Habitat for Humanity homes.
• Reduced Habitat home budget and set up by 20% in the fiscal year 2007 - 2008.
• Budget responsibilities ranged from $2M to $20M for all phases of estimating, budgets and contracts of construction.
  • Empowered by being associated with Habitat to expand my knowledge of business, personnel leadership and finding the proper way to get the mission accomplished.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Indian River Habitat for Humanity - Vero Beach, Fl
Construction Manager, 10/07 - 05/09
Negotiated contracts, budgets, expedited permitting, estimating and warehouse supplies for new single family homes and remodels. Supervised construction crews at work sites. Successful in raising $15,000 for Builder's Blitz.  

Ironwood Properties - Delray Beach, FL
Project Construction Manager, 07/01 - 10/06
Negotiated contracts and supervised construction of 70 three story townhomes with price over $750K and retail storefronts/commercial in West Palm Beach and Vero Beach.  Budget responsibilities ranged from $2M - $20M for single family, townhomes and commercial properties. Responsible for all phases of estimating, budgeting, contracts at Magnolia Court and Antilles in the fiscal year of 2001-2006. Managed all phases of the $20M construction for Ironwood projects. All phases of the project were brought at or below budget and on time.

Toll Brothers - Philadelphia, PA
Construction Manager, 11/98 - 04/01
Supervised the construction of $550K - $1.2M single-family homes located at the Preserve in Boca Rotan and Mizner C.C. Worked with homeowners from contract to closing.

Glenridge/East Ocean Developers - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Reflections Development - Boca Rotan, FL
Project Superintendent, 10/93 - 11/98
Ft. Lauderdale - Supervised the construction of L'Heritage $550K - $1.2M complex (two 27 story custom high-rise buildings/240 units). Managed work from framing to completion which included inspections, punch-outs and final inspections.
Boca Rotan - Supervised building of 55 single-family, zero lot line homes with price of $250K plus. Negotiated contracts and expedited project schedules/inspections for the construction of high rise and single family dwellings.

Pepe Construction Company, Inc. - Lake Worth, FL
President, 04/82 - 10/93
Constructed single family homes priced up to $500K and commercial projects up to $750K.

REFERENCES

Andy Bowler, CEO Indian River Habitat for Humanity  772-562-9860 x208
Cary Gilckstein, President, Ironwood Properties   561-441-0220
Luis Martinez, Chief Planner, City of West Palm Beach  561-805-6710
John Newsome, Project Manager, East Ocean Developers  561-818-9933
Ernie Filakosky, Owner, SE Construction Services  561-719-6288
Tom Forbes, City Inspector, Fellsmere, Florida   386-804-9034
Bill Duabral, Assistant County Attorney, Indian River County 772-710-1762 
Jill Kimball, FPL Management     561-372-0564