Matt Girard, PMP
1433 Hopson Downs Court • Holly Springs, NC 27540
919-285-2034 • mdgirard[at]yahoo.com
Qualifications Profile
PMI certified Project Manager with a proven record of Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, and Closing successful projects while demonstrating high level management and leadership skills to drive bottom line results. Dynamic, high energy leader offering highly effective communication skills, flexible management style, and a high attention to detail. Experienced in implementing cost reduction strategies while maintaining the highest levels of quality and superior customer satisfaction.
Core Competencies
Business Process Improvement • Employee Motivation & Performance Enhancement • Dispute Resolution • Time Management • Project Development • Change Management • Safety Management • Customer Relations • Project Initiation • Project Planning • Project Execution • Project Monitoring & Control • Project Closure
CENTEX HOMES- Raleigh, NC
Lead Field Project Manager 2004-2008
Led management of 6 new home product neighborhoods over the span of 4 years consisting of 8 product lines generating $54 million in gross product revenue. Developed and implemented scheduling templates, policies and procedures in collaboration with both internal and external business segments. Maintained high degree of quality while raising efficiency levels through subcontractor and vendor schedule coordination and task accountability.
Reduced overall new home product cost across product lines by 10% by implementing and refining trade partnering initiative and recordable processes.
Enhanced overall profitability by 5% by reducing vendor pricing through detailed use of scheduled vs. real time task duration metrics.
Administered proven customer service skills and techniques in earning the Raleigh division the J.D. Power and associates customer service award for new home construction in the Triangle 5 years in a row while building over 180 entry level, multi-family, and luxury homes.
Demonstrated solid problem solving skills by continuously being moved to faltering project sites, diagnosing root cause of failing processes, and re-structuring project site performance protocols and metrics to achieve optimum efficiency and product profit margins.
Geo. Raper & Son Commercial Construction- Raleigh, NC
Site Superintendent 2002-2004
Joined leading regional utility contractor to manage newly created construction division of business model. Designed and implemented scheduling template and task performance criteria to optimize resources while performing within rigid time and budget allocations while generating over $ 4 million in gross revenue.
Continued…
Reduced project cycle times by 5% by developing and implementing vendor schedule adherence metrics.
Created and maintained a company wide safety program and protocol process with vendor and sub-contractor safety officers to provide a safe and accident free work place.
Enhanced company and vendor profitability through detailed contract completion inspections.
Negotiated contract pricing and scope of work performance standards while staying within individual site budget requirements
CENTEX HOMES- Dallas, TX
Field Manager Level II 2000-2002
Planned, implemented and directed construction and construction processes, along side senior team members, of an 1800 unit single family neighborhood project. Directed site wide daily quality inspections for performance tasks, material deliveries, and safety protocol adherence while managing all sub contractor and vendor activity on site.
Managed construction of over 20 mid-level product homes generating over $ 4 million in gross revenue over a two year span while adhering to strict schedule and budget requirements.
Drove out inefficiencies within sub/vendor trade base through a PAR (Problem Area Report) program designed to increase overall profitability.
Achieved 9.7/10 customer satisfaction rating while establishing and maintaining an effective customer relations improvement program. Strengthened customer grievance procedures by working with internal warranty department managers to eliminate warranty problems during the construction process.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Arts in History
University of North Carolina at Wilmington- Wilmington, NC
Professional Development
OSHA 10 Certification • SWWP Storm water management Certification •
PMP Certification
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