This letter is to express my interest in the position listed on Trade jobs online. Based on my skills in the construction industry and my vast knowledge of the industry I feel that I would qualify for this opportunity and would be of assistance to your organization and I have previous experience in construction and material takeoffs on the construction of major jobs in the Southern California market during the past 15 years, I am confident that I would be a great addition to your team.
My resume that highlights my ability/knowledge/expertise in the past 10 years does not specifically address the position that I am applying for but my past does include the expertise and knowledge of this magnitude. During my time at Meritage Homes LLC, I was able to lead a proven team that succeeded/saved money/saved time/increased sales/increased productivity in the new home luxury market. During my tenure a Daly Custom Homes and Development of California I handled the off-site construction and installation of the government required streets, storm drainage and bridge and overpass construction from March 1990 until April of 1992. At that time my family and I relocated to the DFW area.
I am excited about the position and the ability to help your company succeed. Thank you in advance for your time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I would appreciate the opportunity to review my qualifications and experience in more detail and would like to meet with you to discuss or answer any questions that you might have regarding my past experience.
Sincerely,
J. Michael Palmer
J. MICHAEL PALMER
OBJECTIVE
Senior Construction Management position with over 25 years experience utilizing strengths in leadership, planning, and result orientation that will assure optimal productivity and profitability.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Senior Construction Manager with extensive strategic planning and leadership experience with several fortune 500 companies. Strong focus on purchasing, budgets, cost analysis, reducing production time by implementing new programs. Identified problems and developed solutions utilizing participative management style. Streamlined and implemented new procedures to increase internal communication and customer satisfaction. Major strengths are:
• Purchasing
• Budgeting
• Quality Control
• Subcontractor Liaison
• Shipping Requirements • Production Timelines
• Training Personnel
• Environmental Criteria
• On-site and Off-site Requirements
• Acquiring Work Visa’s • Process Improvement
• Cost Analysis
• Customer Satisfaction
• City and County Compliance
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Reduced variances through comprehensive analysis and reconfiguration of the production process including implementation of new payroll system.
• Increased productivity, improved internal communications, assisted in streamlining daily operations.
• Increased customer satisfaction by 38% in a 12 month period using improved communication procedures.
• Developed, organized and managed over 20 communities with average sales price of $250,000 to $600,000 from start to finish with emphasis on product specifications. Instituted cost controls to assure maximum profitability.
• Designed and implemented new team building processes reducing production schedule by 15 days with a net cost reduction of 10% of initial budget.
• Developed, orchestrated, implemented strategic plan shipping materials to Grand Cayman for the restoration of properties devastated by Hurricane Ivan in September 2004.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MONTEREY LUXURY HOMES, Dallas, Texas 2006 - 2009
Senior Construction Manager
Managed daily operations involving the budgeting, purchasing, construction and quality control of high end luxury homes. Assisted in restructuring, organizing and implementing new policies and procedures to increase profitability and customer satisfaction.
J. MICHAEL PALMER
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KEBBELL HOMES LLC, Houston, Texas 2004 - 2006
Senior Construction Area Manager
Managed numerous communities from start to finish including sales, marketing, purchasing, operations, quality control and warranty of turn of the century style luxury homes. Managed restoration of custom residences devastated by hurricane.
CHOICE HOMES INC., Dallas / Houston, Texas 1997 - 2004
Senior Construction Area Manager
Conceptualized, developed, implemented and managed a new team building process for operations staff which led to production and profitability awards. Recognized and awarded for Management Procedures and Profitability for 4 consecutive years.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like me to expand on any of my previous experience prior to 1997
EDUCATION
Cypress College, AAS in Business Management, Cypress, California
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Texas Windstorm Certification Requirements for coastal and inland communities.
Licensed General Contractor Texas Residential Construction Commission TRCC# 41721
Professional Texas Residential Real Estate Inspector TREC#10185
Construction Engineering for Earthquake Resistance
Quality Control in Management
Creative Problem Solving
Modern Safety Management
Monitoring and Maintaining Southern California Air Quality Compliance (SCAQMD)
Implementing and Maintaining Environmental Protection Agency Requirements (EPA)
Maintaining and Monitoring Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Certification (SWPPP)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Certified in First Aid and CPR
Centennial High School Booster Club
Parent Teachers Association
Guild for Infant Survival (GIS)
Accredited Bereavement Instructor for victims of SIDS
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