1. Don Schuett
11142 Aberdeen St UnitF, Blaine, MN 55449
Phone:763-767-0477
donschuett@gmail.com
Executive Summary
Accomplished Construction Manager with demonstrated expertise in the areas of operations, finance, and staff
management within the residential, commercial, industrial, and retail construction sectors. Results -oriented with the
ability to coordinate multiple projects and teams simultaneously, coupled with the skill to effectively manage staff of all
levels and diverse backgrounds. Technical proficiency utilizing AIA construction documents, Microsoft Office Word,
Excel, Power Point, Outlook and The Microsoft Suite, Xactimate, Virtual Boss scheduling software; utilizing Gantt and
CPM Scheduling principals, CAD software, and the UDA construction management application. Expertise in reading
and interpreting architectural and engineering blueprints and plans.
Key Skills
• Problem Identification • Budget development
• Problem solving • P&L Management
• Contract Negotiation • Land Procurement
• Background in all sectors of construction • State and Local Policy & Compliance
• Finance Planning & Strategy • Employee scheduling
• Vendor Sourcing & Negotiation • Consistently meet goals
• Strong Business development • Cross-functional team management
Career Highlights
• Structural Buildings had its record breaking year
under the direction of me as its General Manager
• Employee of the Year for Structural Buildings, Inc.
a Multimillion Dollar Company.
• Estimated, Bid, and Managed Crosstech
Manufacturing Multimillion Dollar Expansion.
• Estimated, Bid, and Managed Kaseman Machine
Multimillion Dollard Expansion.
• Estimated, Bid and Negotiated the Open Bid
Contract for Spooner Fire Department a
Multimillion Dollar Expansion. This Bid was won by
less than ¾%
• Design and Build Appleseed Office Park a
multimillion dollar acquisition and design build.
• Awarded a 3 year- $43 million dollar project to
develop 102 high end units known as Garden
Wood.
• HOM Furniture, Coon Rapids warehouse
expansion.
• $2.2 million dollar complex Luxury estate renovation
on Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka MN
• Acquire design and build Valencia Town Homes,
Coon Rapids. a multimillion dollar endeavor.
• Build and Balance Chiropractic Clinic; design
build
• Minnesota Interventional Pain Associates; design
build.
• Green Dragon Acupuncture; design build.
• One of the exclusive Luxury Home Builders in the
TPC of the Twin Cities a luxury golf community in the
Minneapolis Ma

2. Professional Experience
General Manager
March 2012 to July 2103
Structural Buildings, Inc.– Becker, MN
• Implemented and integrated Automated Project Management Cycle from Sales to final Punch list. A major factor
in Structural Buildings, having a record breaking year.
• Developed Sales Forecasts and Goals for the sales department and each individual sales person. Worked with
the Sales Manager to make sure we stayed on track of our projections.
• Reorganized the production department to streamline the construction cycle from sales to completion.
• Worked with purchasing department to assure that we were buying product and utilizing sub-contractors at the
best possible prices and terms.
Project Manager
June 2009 to 2012
State Adjusters, LLC – Minneapolis, MN
• Oversee complete project lifecycle working with architects, engineers and clients; obtain permits and serve as
liaison to inspectors and other local and state government representatives.
• Develop professional accurate construction budgets for residential, mixed use, industrial, and commercial
construction projects.
• Negotiate construction contracts; with contractors, insurance adjusters, and building owners.
Principal, Project Manager
April 1999 to June 2009
Schuett General Contractors Incorporated – Minneapolis, MN
• Oversee all operations and management responsibilities for Schuett General Contractors Incorporated and
subsidiary independent entities Schuett Properties LLC and Schuett Homes Inc. providing land and planned-
unit development services.
• Design and develop professional office parks from site plan through design and build out ensuring
compliance with all government policies and regulations; manage all aspects of commercial and office
building renovations and build-outs.
• Design and build residential neighborhoods from site plan through final city approval.
• Manage a staff of 50+ subcontractors and 16 employees; perform scheduling, estimating, materials
procurement, vendor management, and on site supervision.
• Oversee complete project life cycle working with architects and engineers; obtain permits and serve as iaison to
inspectors and other local and state government representatives.
• Consult with Civil Engineers, Architects, Mechanical Engineers, Watershed Districts, and other land
professionals; in order to design a successful project.
Laborer/Laborer Foreman
June 1989 to October 1996
C.F. Haglin & Sons General Contractors Incorporated – Edina, MN
• Oversaw staff of laborers ensuring successful project completion on-time and within budget.
• Performed basic construction-related tasks for large scale commercial projects, including US West
Communications, Southdale Retail Mall, North Star Steel, Northtown Mall, Rosedale Mall, Brookdale Mall,
Ridgedale Mall, Alliant Technologies, Pillsbury, and Williams Arena at the University of Minnesota.
Senior Loan Officer
December 1997 to March 1999
MidAmerica Mortgage – Minneapolis, MN

3. Loan Officer
October 1996 to December 1997
Bank of America – Roseville, MN
Education
Boston University Corporate Education Center
Chelmsford, MA, USA
Project Management
Project Management Certificate
In process of completing the requirements for Professional Project Management Certification (PMP) and sit for the
Exam administered by Project Management Institute (PMI).
Moorhead State University 1992
Moorhead, Minnesota, USA
Manufacturing & Construction Management
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology and Management
Summary
Experienced construction manager with excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented with strong
ability to complete projects on time and within budget. Ability to manage projects from the initial design phases to
final project completion and turnover.
Certifications
• Certified: State Certified Insurance Adjuster in Minnesota, 2009-2012
• Certified: State Certified Building Contractor in Minnesota, 2000-2007.
• Licensed: Minnesota State Real Estate License, 2000-2007.
• Certified: Real Estate Broker, 2005-2007.
Affiliations
• Member: Property Adjustment National Association, 2009-Current.
• Member: Central Minnesota Builders Association, 2004-2006.
• Member: Association of Realtors, 1998-2007.
• Member: Builders Association of the Twin Cities
• Member: Local 563 1988-2000