Jonathan R. Henson
3967 WESTBURY WAY, EAGAN, MN 55123
(651) 587-8409 · jhenson7728[at]gmail.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Strategic Project Management leader with demonstrated record of exceeding company expectations and goals through turning around struggling communities, reducing company losses and process inefficiencies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Toll Brothers Inc. – Prior Lake and Eagan, Minnesota 2006 - 2009
Project Manager
· Managed Sales and Production teams responsible for $17 million in total luxury home sales over the last three years.
· Reduced direct building cost by 10% and variable expenses by 17% through continuous contract negotiations and profitability/cost analysis.
· Managed all aspects of the construction process to reduce the cycle time by 15% or 4 weeks off the building schedule, and ultimately reduced the cost of capital to carry the project.
· Exceeded 2008 sales projections by 12%.
· Developed and maintained, with profit & loss responsibilities; $1 million dollar overhead budgets, $15 million dollar site development budgets as well as direct building cost budgets.
· Maintained highest level of customer service for last three consecutive quarters by achieving 100% customers who would “recommend Toll Brothers.â€
· Superior Interpersonal Skills capable of resolving multiple and complex issues.
· Established and maintained relationships with local officials, real-estate professionals, vendors, contractors, and clients.
· Established field operations for Minnesota Division as the 21st state of operation.
· Led efforts for project staffing through recruitment, hiring and employee retention.
· Managed continuous improvement efforts.
· Exceeded company expectations on annual reviews with respect to teamwork, attitude, planning and organizing, dependability, budget maintenance and managerial effectiveness.
· 50 hours of OSHA training and certification.
· Completed eight month Project Manager training program consisting of training in each of the following areas: Sales, Marketing, Land Acquisition, Land Development, Accounting/Invoice Processing, Contracting and Budgeting.
· Worked with Sr. Management on Land Acquisition to see several projects through the final stages of approval.
· Conducted extensive market research of comparable builders and product in the area and consulted with Sr. Management on strategies for land acquisition.
· Managed production in final stages for community close out from previous position.
Toll Brothers Inc. – Newtown, Pennsylvania 2004 - 2005
Construction Manager
· Managed day-to-day production for single-family home community effectively maintaining a backlog of 25 homes and completing 2-4 closing per month.
· Responsible for mentoring and training of two Assistant Construction Managers.
· Developed and maintained customer satisfaction from sale through closing.
· Managed warranty process for settled homes.
· Developed relationships with city officials to work through dedication process of three communities for release of final bonds and letters of credit.
Toll Brothers Inc. – Newtown, Pennsylvania 2003 - 2004
Assistant Construction Manager
· Provided assistance to Construction Manager to create and maintain building schedules on highly customized $1 million dollar plus homes.
· Managed contractors and materials on a daily basis to ensure compliance with safety, quality assurance and production schedules.
· Managed site compliance with NPDES permit and erosion control measures.
Swanson Construction – Cedar Falls, Iowa 2001 - 2003
General Laborer
· Remodeled existing homes.
· Roofed commercial properties.
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls, IA
Bachelor of Science Degree, Construction Management 2003
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