construction experience

Michael Kaucher Cumming, GA (770) 205-1910 – home (404) 229-9584 – mobile mdkaucher@bellsouth.net

G O A L

Accounting

10+ years

Construction

Transition my career across the “bridge” from to

Who am I?

Passionate and dedicated Construction Project Management / Estimating apprentice who brings over 10 years of Accounting experience, excellent problem-solving skills, unmatched attention to detail, unending quest for learning and knowledge, excellent communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines

Transferable Skills

Accounting Skills Construction Skills

Problems gathering required data, formatting issues

Problem Solving Problems arise on every project with material, labor, or means of construction

Successfully met all deadlines for month end and year end closings

Ability to meet deadlines Never late on any bid whether in person, on phone, fax, or online

Designed and implemented a credit policy that successfully reduced time for processing applications

Process Improvement, attention to detail

Cost savings approaches:

water at Cass High

equipment at Emory

Always learning about new concepts, business models, industries

Eager to learn new things Complete change of career path’s – worked full time in accounting while completing B.S. degree in Construction Management

What do others say? Chris Lynn, Sr. Project Manager, A.L. Grading Contractors, Inc.

“…What I like about you is you never ask the same question twice” "Michael is a dedicated and motivated worker. I thoroughly enjoyed

working with him. His strengths lie in his communication skills and ability to prioritize and solve issues before they become problems."

Josh Tighe, Project Manger, A.L. Grading Contractors, Inc. “… you represent the company well in the field. You are able to

communicate effectively with the contractors, owners, and Inspectors.”

Porter Brownlee, Owner, Brownlee Construction Consultants "Michael was a very "hands on" representative of the company for

whom we were working. He is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and anxious to learn more about his chosen profession. He is quick to ask questions and engages in seminars and certification education opportunities."

P R O J E C T S

Following are some projects worked on as an Assistant PM/ Assistant Superintendent…

Emory Conference Center

Cass High School

Gwinnett Braves Baseball Stadium

Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta, GA

$1.1M contract amount LEED Silver

Certification Recycled all concrete

and asphalt demolition 2 acres

18,000 cu yds earth removal – coordinated 44 trucks daily

Multiple mobilizations

Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta, GA cont’d

1,900 l.f. storm sewer pipe 15 storm structures

– 124 v.f. 2 KriStar units to

clean storm water 700 l.f. domestic water 300 l.f. sanitary sewer

Depths excess of 20 ft.

6 structures – 45 v.f.

Cass High School Replacement, White, GA

$2.3M contract amount

105 Acres Supervised 1

Grading Crew and 3 pipe crews – 20 employees

Started 5/12/08

Cass High School Replacement, White, GA cont’d

Milestones and Accomplishments

All Phase I and II Erosion Control Measures completed, Rough Grading, and Building Pad completed within 30 days

Cass High School Replacement, White, GA cont’d

Grading – 347,000 c.y.

11,700 l.f. storm sewer 45 structures 281 v.f.

4,800 l.f. sanitary sewer 11 structures 141 v.f.

8,400 l.f. domestic water

Gwinnett Braves Stadium, Buford, GA

$11M contract amount 500,000 c.y. earthwork 15,500 l.f. storm sewer

2 underground detention ponds

12 ft. dia. CMP 106 structures 782 v.f.

2,200 l.f. sanitary sewer 16 structures 300 v.f.

4,700 l.f. domestic waterPhoto: Barton Malow

Other Projects / Experience

Owners Rep – Arkansas Teachers Retirement System $18.5M expansion and renovation of Retirement Center in

Little Rock, AR Worked with General Contractor, A/E, and Construction

Consultant to ensure project success Administrative duties of owner including processing of all

payments related to project Machine Operator – Afco Steel

Operated saws, drill press, punch press, shear, plasma cutter for structural steel fabricator

Received and identified inventory by job, phase, piece #, and size – distributed to different shops according to schedule

General Labor – Kinco Constructors

CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 30 HOUR SAFETY LEVEL 1A EROSION CONTROL

GEORGIA SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION

CPR/FIRST AID AMERICAN RED CROSS

CDT CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

INSTITUTE ASSOCIATE CONSTRUCTOR

HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

Bring a level of dedication, customer service, enthusiasm, and loyalty never seen before to your organization

A firm & stable “foundation” of civil/site work experience on which to continue building

An excellent learning capacity and eagerness to learn new things associated with construction

A “Do Whatever It Takes to Get the Job Done” attitude and desire

Want to know more? Contact me…

Michael Kaucher Phone

770.205.1910 (home) 404.229.9584 (mobile)

Email mdkaucher@bellsouth.net

Mail PO Box 2092, Cumming, GA 30028