Ambitious and detail-oriented construction management professional with extensive overseas experience seeks opportunity with a well-structured and visionary enterprise in a fast-paced environment. Ideally, this role would utilize my skills and experience in the operations management, customer relations, sales of services, and project management.
DAVID P. HODGES
CAREER GOAL
Ambitious and detail-oriented construction management professional with extensive overseas experience seeks opportunity with a well-structured and visionary enterprise in a fast-paced environment. Ideally, this role would utilize my skills and experience in the operations management, customer relations, sales of services, and project management.
EXPERIENCE
LAPOLLA/EMC, Doha, Qatar Feb 09-Present
Head of Operations
Currently directing all operations and sales of a Petrochemical application system of waterproof coatings for roofing, concrete floors, and foundations. Managed and presided over all meetings and presentation with clients including architects, consultants, and engineers for product and specification approval. Reviewed all plans and shop drawings for Tenders. Involved in the yearly budget development and business strategy planning for new company. Responsible for all tender review and bid accuracy from sales team. Created and implemented marketing plan for organization including the development of advertisements.
LAPOLLA INDUSTRIES, Houston, TX Oct 08-Feb 09
Business Account Manager
Developed new market in the US for Petrochemical based product. Key responsibilities were developing, maintaining and servicing all clientele; involving both customer service and technical based problems. Guided clients in dealing and dealt directly with municipalities for approvals and permitting of projects. Assisted in developing marketing campaigns for clients based upon various budgets. Was offered promotional opportunity in Doha as an international extension of the existing company.
SIERRA NEVADA INSULATION, Reno, NV Jan 08-Oct 08
Head of Operations
Directed the development of a new petrochemical application division within the construction industry. Managed all operational aspects of the division. P&L responsibility that lead to doubling company’s revenue. Oversaw multiple construction crews concurrently on various projects while being responsible for all tender review and award processes. Responsible for all project scheduling including personnel allotment. Frequently delivered multiple 1 on 1 and group presentations to Owners and General Contractors.
LAKMONT HOMES, Reno, NV 2005-2007
Superintendent/PM
Led and guided the overall completion of company’s highest end products ahead of schedule and under budget on project size of 50 million USD. Directly managed and coordinated 15 sub companies that were involved in completion of the overall project. Extensive plan reading both interior and exterior as well as redlining drawings. Proper communication between architect and engineer on new plans to ensure correct overlay of both disciplines. Developed and maintained project schedule. Reduced project duration by 20 percent and decreased variances up to 2,500 USD per unit. Co designed project software to track key elements.
EMPIRE COMPANIES, Ontario, CA May 05-Nov 05
Superintendent/PM
Responsible for the commencement of a 100+ million USD project. Duties included decision making for building revisions, blueprint redlining, controlling the daily progress and quality of 15 subcontractors.
OKLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Salt Lake City, UT Oct. 04-April 05
Assistant Project Engineer (Internship)
Worked alongside Director of Special Projects in organizing and streamlining both the bid process and all construction correspondence between GC, clients, subcontractors, and field personnel. Assisted Project Managers in job commencement meetings and the review of contract docs. Responsibilities consisted of updating and redlining working drawings, assisting in project takeoffs, acquiring bidders for projects, and organizing submittal processes.
AMERICAS HOME PLACE, Jackson, TN May 04-Sept 04
Asst. Superintendent/Building Consultant (Internship)
Assisted and educated new clients through the financial steps of purchasing each villa through the payment schedule, present value, and future value calculations. Assisted the Superintendent in scheduling various subcontractors and organizing the construction process. Supervised the quality of all finished work performed by other companies.
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CASTLE ROCK FINANCIAL, Orem, UT May 03-Sept 03
Loan Officer
Performed loan refinancing for clients with high rate mortgages under the supervision of a certified broker. Duties were finding qualified accounts and informing each party of the suitable loan programs available that would fit their needs. Prepared and coached each applicant through loan application process.
WESTOVER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Estes Park, CO 2002
Carpenter
Assisted team in building high-end custom villas for clients, often times ensuring proper intercompany communication between field and office personnel.
VOLUNTEER REPRESENTATIVE, Hermosillo, Mexico 1998-2000
Assistant to the President
Trained and oversaw the goals and progress of 150 volunteers in a “sales†environment.
Managed the health and safety of each individual while holding motivational meetings to boost
daily results. Delivered multiple presentations for large groups that involved the combined effort
of multiple parties.
EDUCATION
B.S. Degree, Construction Management/Project Management, Brigham Young University Business Minor, Brigham Young University
SKILLS
Computer: College courses in: Primavera, SureTrak, Timberline, Onscreen Takeoff, Prolog, AutoCAD. Extensive use in MS Office, Photoshop
Language: Spanish, fluent oral and written. 4 years (2 years in Mexico).
Strengths: Driven with a passion to succeed. Team player that will get the job done. Ambitious. Honest. Full of integrity. Versatile. Hard-working. Desire to work. Courageous.
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