You will find me to be a highly conscientious, detail minded construction professional, which has built a reputation as a confident leader, with quality and an in-depth knowledge of all facets in the construction industry. I have strong vendor relationships within the community with the ability to schedule and coordinate subcontractors for timely completion of all projects while ensuring quality workmanship and staying within the project budget, as well as developing bidding procedures and strategies, permitting and executing all project contracts.
My motivation is to completely utilize my accumulated experience and knowledge to the fullest extent possible, becoming a valuable asset for the right company
CRAIG D. MOST
4032 Dover Drive East • Bradenton • Florida • 34203
(941) 756-3878 • Most624[at]aol.com
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a managerial position with a progressive and stable company, providing leadership in all activities on a project and/or division wide basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
A highly conscientious, detail minded construction professional, which has built a reputation as a confident leader, with quality and an in-depth knowledge of all facets of the construction field. Strong field supervisory experience in the commercial and residential industries, in progressively responsible positions.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE / MANAGEMENT SKILLS
• Supervise and direct subcontractors to assure specifications and code compliance.
• Knowledge in bid procedures, contract documents, specifications and blueprint reading.
• Scheduling and coordination of subcontractors and material deliveries for timely completion of projects.
• Effectively communicate and tactfully negotiate to resolve conflicts and achieve desired goals.
• Strong relationship, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in planning, forecasting, and monitoring budgets and staffing.
• Ability to direct and effectively coach a team of employees with motivation and leadership to achieve division goals.
• Effectively communicate with senior level executives.
• Strong negotiating skills with the vendor community.
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish.
CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
PROBUILD, INC. – Sarasota, Florida 2008 to Present
Operations Manager (LBM Company)
Responsible for supervising, coordinating and establishing departmental goals. Confer with management and customers to coordinate work activities and resolve problems. Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders and lay out reference points for employees. Monitor operations, inspect, test and measure completed work to verify conformance to standards and specifications. Establish or adjust work methods and procedures to meet company objectives, using knowledge of machine capacity, equipment and personnel. Train employees in methods and procedures that comply with the companies goals and mission statement. Directly responsible for purchasing, pricing, inventory control and customer service. Monthly review of company P & L reports with management. Establish and update job descriptions and responsibilities. Update employees on new product knowledge. Complete and administer a yearly merit review with quarterly update meetings. Stimulate and develop positive morale and team spirit that leads to high productivity. Uphold all corporate policies.
NDC Construction – Bradenton, Florida 2007 to 2008
Project Manager (Commercial Projects)
Developed bidding strategies and contract formats. Review, approve and execute all project contracts, purchase orders and change orders for compliance with corporate policies and objectives. Assist architects, structural engineers and MEP engineers for design development. Direct the development and submission of applications and permits through the use of internal and external resources. Development of construction budgets and schedules.
Kimball Hill – Sarasota / Ft. Myers, Florida 2005 to 2007
Area Manager (Commercial and Residential Projects)
Manage and maintain all field personnel; conducting weekly meetings while overseeing, planning, coaching and administering day-to-day activities for the entire Division. Responsible for providing the leadership and training for the Construction Division. Coordinate schedules, construction staff and production with Division President and senior management to accomplish goals and objectives of the business plan. Implemented, built and maintained build schedules through company web-based program Airwavz. Ensure all construction positions are well staffed with competent individuals in cost control measures, technical abilities, administrative and customer service skills. Monitor construction budgets while ensuring that the schedule is met on each project along with 100% complete customer satisfaction. Recruit and evaluate all subcontractors for quality, production and contract negotiations. Ensure jobsites are using correct quality material per plans and specifications; coordinate supplies and material handling. Developed and established safety program for job sites while enforcing OSHA rules and regulations through established safety program. Conducted weekly safety meetings with associates and trade partners.
Pulte Homes – Tampa / Sarasota, Florida 2002 to 2005
Project Manager (Residential and Commercial Projects)
Direct the activities of the field superintendents’ daily activities, pre-key workers and trade contractors. Technical expert coordinating the activities of new home construction according to company standards and processes. Ensured quality assurance and customer satisfaction is maintained throughout the construction process. Inspect houses during all phases of construction acting as a troubleshooter and monitoring quality standards of building practices of trade contractor. Verify the completion of change orders, contract options and special changes from work tickets. Interview prospective superintendents and vendors, advising Construction Manager of hiring needs. Coordinate workflow and activities of multiple trade contractors in a high-production environment. Continuous contact with the homebuyer in regard to custom options and buyer concerns, building rapport and maintaining customer satisfaction during the building process. Accurately implemented exception reports and production schedule, generating, daily, weekly and monthly production reports. Conduct pre-key walk through and final inspection on a timely basis. Inspect and maintain standing inventory units. Accompany building inspectors on compliance inspections. Responsible for verifying installation of underground gas and electric services, as well as coordination of final grade for flood control inspection.
Facilitator of the following classes:
• BQR Class (Building Quality Relationships)
• HOFL Class (Homeowner For Life)
• Construction 101 Class – Training for new superintendents, construction standards
Wyler Construction – Mundelein, Illinois 1994 to 2002
Construction Manager (Commercial and Residential)
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the trades and vendors while assuring quality control and customer satisfaction are maintained throughout the construction process. Position included project scheduling, coordination, maintaining field records, meeting all construction specifications.
Albin I. Anderson Construction – Arlington Heights, Illinois 1988 to 1994
Working Foreman (Commercial and Residential)
Blueprint reading and layout. Managed multiple projects from hotels and libraries to high end residential single / multi-family homes.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
OSHA Certified – 30 Hour Managing Human Performance (MHP)
Recruiting, Selecting and Developing (RSD) World Class Purchasing
Foundations of Management Negotiation and Influencing
Environments for Living The Masters Program
Kimball Hill University Program Builder IQ
Total Training Network Showtime Sales Training
Top Gun Training – reserved for top 3% of Pulte Homes nationwide
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