Henry Kaufman, Vice-President of Art Construction Co.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
1983 - PRESENT ART CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Miami, Florida
VICE-PRESIDENT of this general contracting company, which constructs
diversified structures, both negotiated and competitively bid,
where superior craftsmanship and attention for detail are requirements.
The company's long list of accomplishments include some of the
finest shopping centers, restaurants, recreational facilities,
showrooms, residential subdivisions, and one-of-a-kind multi-million
dollar custom private residences in South Florida. Responsibilities
included: client identification and marketing, estimating for
new projects; negotiating subcontracts; scheduling construction;
supervising field personnel; supervision of accounting and data
processing departments; and overall monitoring of construction
from start to completion.
1992 - 1993 JAVELIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION of this general contracting company,
comprised a joint venture of the Spear Group and myself, doing
both commercial and residential construction, insurance repair,
remodeling, and land development. Specialized responsibilities
include project management, estimating, planning, and construction
supervision.
1987 - 1992 MATRIX CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Miami, Florida
GENERAL MANAGER/CHIEF ESTIMATOR of this general contracting company
building automobile dealerships, shopping centers, restaurants,
gas stations, apartment buildings, and custom homes. Responsibilities
included: estimating for new projects; negotiating subcontracts;
scheduling construction; and supervising field personnel.
1986 - 1987 GOTHAM CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Miami, Florida
PRESIDENT of this construction company, which built in excess
of seven hundred units, spread over five projects. Projects consisted
of new construction of multi-family rental apartments, both market
rate and government subsidized; condominiums; rehabilitation of
low, mid, and high-rise apartments under the HUD Section 8 Mod-Rehab
program; and historic restoration.
1982 - 1986 LENNAR HOMES, INC.
Miami, Florida
VICE-PRESIDENT for multi-family construction and joint venture
activities in the Dade County area. Responsibilities on multiple
projects in the four to sixteen million dollar range included:
the management and performance of planning, estimating, purchasing,
and scheduling; the supervision of field and office personnel;
and future planning to establish production and marketing goals.
Corporate responsibilities included code interpretation, overseeing
compliance of Florida projects with the State Energy Code, as
well as architectural and engineering planning for various new
projects.
1979 - 1982 THE CONSOLIDATED CAPITAL COMPANIES
Emeryville, California
VICE-PRESIDENT with direct bottom line responsibility for development
including: planning, budgeting, and construction activities; dealing
with governmental agencies; and administering draw downs on credit
lines. Projects nationally, both new construction and renovation,
included low, mid, and high-rise residential, retail, and commercial
facilities, as well as condominium conversions. Additionally,
inspected existing properties prior to acquisition, and performed
due diligence for public offerings, including a one hundred million
dollar construction lending trust.
1977 - 1979 CENTURY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
Cedarhurst, New York
PROJECT MANAGER in charge of completing construction of abandoned
and foreclosed condominium buildings.
1973 - 1976 HOW SHUG CORPORATION, ETAL
Garden City, New York
FIELD SUPERINTENDENT for land development and construction of
various projects including townhouse condominiums, a motel, and
recreational properties.
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND:
Grew up in the construction and real estate field, a family interest
for over fifty years. Prior to commencing the above formal career
path, with own company constructed single family homes and warehouse
facilities, as well as renovated commercial and office space.
As acquisitions inspector for private clients, has traveled to
existing projects, both residential and commercial, and evaluated
for purchase.
EDUCATION:
SOUTHAMPTON COLLEGE, Southampton, New York
Completed all coursework for Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
with concentration in Marketing.
Additional study at Suffolk County Community College, C.W. Post
College, and The Ohio State University.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Past Director National Association Of Home Builders (NAHB)
Past Director Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)
Past Director Builders Association of South Florida (BASF)
Past Chairman FHBA Costs and Codes Committee
Past Chairman BASF Legislative Committee and Code Committee
Past Member Florida Solar Energy Center Advisory Committee
