My talents, experience and education have afforded me the interpersonal, technical and managerial skills necessary to lead a team to its successful completion according to the established requirements.
An excellent understanding of construction methods, building concepts, materials, scheduling, bidding, estimating, plan design and reading, great people skills and the ability to listen and understand at all levels of the organization. I strive for preparation and attention to detail, prevention and the relentless persistence in everything I do.
I wish to pursue my career in this endeavor.
More than 15 years in construction and General Management, including purchasing, inbound & outbound logistics, CPM scheduling, land acquisition & development, field management, design and drafting, takeoffs, estimating, bidding & negotiating, budgeting, contracting, purchasing and General Management.
Establishing relationships with clients, architects, engineers, developers, sub-contractors, inspectors, city officials, decorators and sales agents.
Experience:
Earthcore Industries, LLC, Phoenix, AZ
General Manager 6/07-1/09
Lead and manage all company strategic, operational, purchasing, logistics and sales functions of the Arizona branch for Earthcore Industries, the manufacturer of Isokern fireplaces and distributor of Lennox fireplaces and other hearth products. P & L responsibility for all facets of the branch, including sales, operations, warehouse and installation personnel and sub-contractors. Number one branch, out of 12 last year in sales revenue at $5 mil. Responsible for lead management, forecasting, training, risk- management and reporting. Assisted sales representatives and operations staff in preparing estimates / quotations.
Casas del Oso Luxury Homes, Scottsdale, AZ
Director of Operations 1/07-5/07
Lead and manage all company strategic, operational, purchasing, logistics and objective goals of a design - build operation. Responsibility over Architectural, Construction and Purchasing staff to design luxury homes in master planned golf communities ranging in price from $3 to $7 million, with typical square footages of 5,500 to 8,000, livable. Facilitated all senior and staff level meetings. Preconstruction responsibilities with the municipalities, clients, Architect, Engineer, Designer and staff. Resolved technical issues with clients, architects, engineers and interior designers. Developed and managed design and construction project schedules. Prepares project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications.
Purchasing Manager 7/06-1/07
Responsible for estimating all costs, bidding and awarding contracts, managing budgets. Implemented electronic bid process and purchase order system, established the use of cost codes for tracking and estimating, created a start order system and change order process. Established “Random Lengths†adjustments for tracking and adjusting lumber. Developed and maintained budgets. Through better processes, procedures and negotiating saved over 10% off original house budgets.
Meritage Homes, Phoenix, AZ 9/03-6/06
Vice President of Purchasing
Responsible for the management of onsite purchasing and supply chain for approx. 1,200 single-family, active adult and luxury homes in 8 to 10 communities per year throughout Maricopa county.
Estimating and budgets, competitive bid management, contract negotiations and award, price protection strategies, product revision coordination, base plan and option creation and maintenance within an AS400 environment. Coordination with the Design Center V.P.
Creation and maintenance of standard features, scopes of work, cost quotes, rebates.
Weekly budgets and reporting. Supply chain management. Facilitated sub-contractor meetings.
Responsible for daily activities of two Purchasing Agents, two Contract Administrators & responsibility over National Contracts, with division rebates up over $1 million in 2005.
Developed systems for adherence to the Sarbanes / Oxley act and 3rd party audits.
Reviewed, ensured accuracy and approval of field V.P.O.’s and ensured timely payment to sub-contractors.
Assisted architecture with “value engineering†of plans for cost savings.
Responsible for the design and construction of the division office and design center TI on Princess
Drive in Scottsdale.
Lentech Industrial, Phoenix, AZ 2/01-9/03
General Manager
Responsible for all activities relating to the operation of a small composites manufacturing business sub-contracting to the telecommunications and architectural fiberglass industries. Purchasing, logistics, sales and operations. Client interaction, site walks, takeoffs and estimating, design and drawings, scheduling, monitor and inspect all work from start to delivery. Travel throughout the southwestern states to interact with clients, architects, engineers and general contractors and coordinate construction activities on numerous commercial buildings and high end residences, including several Will Bruder Architect projects, including the Phoenix Teen Library, the Nokia building, near San Diego.
Centex Homes, Phoenix, AZ 1/94-1/01
Architectural Design and Drafting 2000 - 2001
Development of design, construction documents and details relating to single and multi-family homes. Coordinate with engineers, architects, municipalities, interior designers, artists, other departments and field staff. Worked with Purchasing to establish plan hard budgets.
Land Development Project Mgr. 1999 - 2000
Assisted the Land Development team in managing the site development process the land clearing through final paving and coordinating the acceptance by the governing agencies. Estimating and bid activities.
Hassayampa Commons in Prescott, Az., luxury condominiums.
Land Acquisitions Analyst 1997-1999
Assisted the acquisition and development team in the purchase of raw and developed land for the purpose of constructing single and multi-family homes, approx. 1,200 lots Evaluating, structuring and closing residential real estate transactions. Site identification, feasibility and due diligence activities, zoning, platting. Researching and evaluating economic, demographic and competitive market data. Creating pro forma for the purpose of obtaining financial support for each project. Entitlement process, annual plans and PowerPoint presentations.
Assistant to the V.P. of Construction 1996-1997
Brought into the main office to work directly with the V.P. of Construction to create documents vital to the division’s operations.
Developed the Scopes of Work for all trades. Created Division’s project schedules / master schedules utilizing MS Project software. Developed and implemented the Safety Manual. Created and implemented the “Field Operations Manual†and the “Homebuyer’s Manualâ€, including forms and checklists.
Field Manager / Superintendent 1994-1996
This position was primarily a front-line position within the residential construction operation with responsibilities for one to two neighborhoods simultaneously:
Keirland Greens, Scottsdale, AZ, luxury condominiums – 14, three level buildings with clubhouse and pool.
Scheduling of and monitoring home construction. Defect prevention process for delivering error-free homes. Maintaining an effective relationship with the municipal inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, sales associates and customers. Managing community, Model Park and spec home appearance. Material management, theft prevention, correcting quantity estimates and plan changes. Enforcing job safety compliance and ADEQ requirements. Warranty service activities, including homeowner appts., scheduling and surveys.
Sam’s Club, Phoenix, AZ
Business Account Representative 1991-1994
Meritage Homes, Las Vegas, NV August 2002
Military:
Supply Chain Management and National Contracts
United States Army
Fort Carson, CO (Active Duty) – Held a “Secret†clear. 1988-1990
Fort Huachuca, AZ (Active Reserves) 1990-1994
Skills:
Proficient in computer applications, AutoCAD 2000 (for drafting), Microsoft Excel (for budgeting and analysis), Microsoft Word (for word processing), Microsoft PowerPoint (for presentations), Microsoft Access (for database management), Microsoft Project (scheduling), Microsoft Outlook (e-mail, contact and task management), and internet skills. Civil and Architectural plan reading. Recently applied all of my knowledge and skills to build personal home from plan creation to
permit to building pad, vertical const and cert. of occupancy.
Awards:
Comm. of the Qtr., 2nd Qtr., 1994.
Top Field Manager (1996).
Key Performance Award Qtr. 3, 1996. (Quarterly)
Key Performance Award for F.Y. 1998. (Annual)
Organizations:
Troop 30, Boy Scouts of America
Pack 98, Cub Scouts of America
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