Mike Schaef

Vice President of Capital Management at MAXX Properties
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(386) 825-5501
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Littleton, Colorado, United States, US

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Edward Jon Semo

Mike is the consumate professional with excellent skills managing sub-ordinates, trades and and internal and external customers alike. He excells in regards to customer service and is always willing to make sure that his customers are 100% satisfied regardless of the issue. His knowledge of the construction industry is very broad and he understands how to manage budgets, schedules, safety, storm water compliance, dust control, quality and customer service. Mike can properly trouble shoot when problems arise and he can make the right decision the first time with out guideance. Mike understands how to function and lead in a team atmospere and is well respected by his co-workers, trades and customers.

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Credentials

  • CPO
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  • EPA
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  • OSHA 10 Hour
    Camden Property Trust
  • SWIPP
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Experience

  • MAXX Properties
    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Vice President of Capital Management
      • Mar 2021 - Present

      VP of Capital Management VP of Capital Management

  • OpenPath Investments
    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director Of Construction
      • Sep 2019 - Mar 2021

      • Serve in a director role for Colorado, Arizona, California, Texas, Wyoming, Utah, Washington, Indiana, and Nevada for 32 communities with 11,000+ units, coordinating all maintenance and capital project execution. • Lead a high-performing team of 3 directly reporting employees and 32 maintenance technicians. • Hire and oversee all contractors, develop scopes of work, and lead contract negotiations and approval. • Work in collaboration with Operations, Risk Management, and Accounting with respect to facilities and capital improvement projects. • Manage all due diligence related to the acquisitions and dispositions of properties, oversee all inspections, and facilitate all insurance claims processing. • Oversee all financial reporting, management, trend identification, and the Interior Renovation program in addition to capital, maintenance, design upgrades, and new construction projects. • Maintain open lines of communication and consult with Operations on replacement, repair, and preventative maintenance issues. • Generate and manage high-dollar budgets for each property, research new Green Up opportunities, and evaluate insurance-related claims while working in collaboration with adjusters and 3rd parties. Notable achievements while in the position have included: - Created and implemented the company Renovation program, a new Capital 360 budgeting tool, company standard operating procedures (SOPs) for renovations, capital process, insurance, and due diligence, and a tracking system for all insurance claims. Show less

  • Camden Property Trust
    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Capital Improvement Director
      • Feb 2013 - Sep 2019

      • Served in a leadership role for Colorado, Arizona, California, North Carolina, and Nevada for 28 communities with 8,000+ units while leading employees and the hiring and management of contractors. • Coordinated all maintenance and capital project execution, developed the scope of work, and led contract negations and approval. • Worked in collaboration with Operation, Risk Management, and Accounting on facilities and capital improvements. • Led in terms of financial reporting, management, and trend identification and audits and inspections for each property related to project completion and capital needs. • Managed a high performing team comprised of 25 employees, including Facility Project Managers, Coordinators, and Maintenance Supervisors while overseeing capital, maintenance, and design upgrades and new construction projects. • Performed due diligence for all new acquisitions and dispositions, created budgets, managed properties, and evaluated insurance-related claims while working with adjusters and 3rd parties. • Maintained open lines of communication with operations on replacement, repair, and preventative maintenance issues and led weekly update calls of repositions and capital projects. • Maintained open lines of communication with operations on replacement, repair, and preventative maintenance issues and led weekly update calls of repositions and capital projects. Notable achievements while in the position included: - Created and implemented the company’s highly effective reposition program. - Developed the insurance Request for Proposal (RFP) for the organization and the bi-annual property audit. - Initiated the lighting upgrade project that delivered an 80% decrease in annual expenditures. - Played a key role in the creation of a highly effective financial tracking tool for capital projects. Show less

  • Archstone
    • Real Estate
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Regional Manager
      • Oct 2008 - Feb 2013

      • Served in a regional management role for 4 states, including California, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas, 6 cities, and 18 multi-family properties. • Set capital budgets for each property, maintained the calendar year's budgets, and assisted in community acquisitions and dispositions. • Hired and proactively evaluated to ensure capital projects were completed within the given schedule on budget, defined the scope of the projects, and drew up contracts for each project. • Assumed a proactive approach to the training of new and existing associates on company standards and procedures to ensure quality control. • Provided emergency assistance as a consultant and coordinator in disaster situations, including natural and man-made situations. • Played a key role in the new developments in product selection, plan design, and the final product turnover from construction by leading the final inspections. • Interviewed and hired new Service Associates and Property Managers as needed. • Selected to participate in the military recruiting for new hires. Notable achievements while in the position included: - Recognized for performance with the “Regional Manager Team” award and selected out of 12 Regional Managers join a New Development Design team. - Developed a highly effective unit rehab program for 11 communities. Show less

  • KB Home
    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Aug 2004 - Jul 2008

      • Planned, organized, and managed multiple communities and led a high performing team of superintendents and crews with as many as 10 subcontractors for a company recognized as 1 of the top 5 builders nationwide. • Led in terms of plan reviews, sub-contractor selection, scheduling project budgeting, building code compliance, quality control, and safety. • Facilitated multiple client meetings to provide education on the comprehensive construction process. Notable achievements while in the position included: - Led a high performing team that was rewarded with the “Community of the Year” award. - Implemented change that improved operational efficiency, including reducing cycle time by 5% per standard build time. - Closed out all communities under the planned budget. Show less

  • PulteGroup
    • United States
    • Construction
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Oct 2000 - Jan 2004

      Responsibilities included; run and update daily schedules for multi- family and single family homes. Inspect and document all phases of building process. Run weekly safety meetings. Ensure customer satisfaction to all clients. ➢ Ran Largest Residential construction project in Northeast Ohio ➢ In Charge of Red Line Committee ➢ Train Superintendents, Mentor Interns Responsibilities included; run and update daily schedules for multi- family and single family homes. Inspect and document all phases of building process. Run weekly safety meetings. Ensure customer satisfaction to all clients. ➢ Ran Largest Residential construction project in Northeast Ohio ➢ In Charge of Red Line Committee ➢ Train Superintendents, Mentor Interns

  • Fortney & Weygandt, Inc.
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Superintendent
      • Aug 1998 - Sep 2000

      As the supervisor for numerous commercial projects my duties included but not limited to; running schedules for retail build-outs, restaurants, schools, bank conversions, parking structures and assisted living communities. My position involved in the assistance of planning and estimating these projects. ➢ Assisted in CVS drug store conversions in North East Ohio was in charge of evaluating sub-contractors, man hours, and over all time line of the project ➢ In Charge of schedule and over- all project of 5 tier parking structure ➢ Completed 3 level 5 building Assisted Living Community under budget and supervised over 60 trade partners and vendors ➢ Completed Applebees restaurant under the scheduled build time ➢ Approved all Submittals, RFI”s, and Change Orders Show less

  • US Navy
    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Builder First Clas
      • Sep 1990 - Jun 1998

      I Spent 8 years active in the Navy Seabees with hands on construction experience; performing multiple builder duties such as rough framing, heavy timber construction, steel reinforcing, rapid runway repair, bridge construction, concrete, and many carpentry duties. I would also plan and estimate all projects. I spent 2 years in the Naval reserves in Spec War group 2, for SEAL team 1 support. ➢ Crew leader for Field Hospital Unit in Desert Storm ➢ Planned and estimated all projects in homeport than executed projects as the unit went overseas to construct the projects ➢ Constructed fire training tower for the Marines in Iwakuni, Japan. Tower consisted of Poured concrete walls bond beams and columns. Awarded Navy Achievement Medal for completing project under build time and under duress. ➢ Quality Control and Safety Officer while stationed Andros, Bahamas ➢ Lead Builder on 48,000 sq ft warehouse ➢ Crew Leader on 210 unit Barracks rehab project for Mayport, Florida Navy Base Show less

Education

  • Cuyahoga Community College
    Construction Management
  • ITT Technical Institute
    Computer Aided Drafting

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