To apply my expertise in construction management and purchasing to improve the overall efficiency, success and profitability of a quality-focused residential or commercial construction company.
GREGORY J. TRAPANI
946 Litchfield Circle â–ª Westminster, Maryland 21158 â–ª 410-751-7554 â–ª 410-977-3113 (cell)
Construction Management Executive
Broadly experienced leader with successful 20+ year career in residential construction. Focused and highly organized, with proven strengths in increasing revenues and income through expertise in vendor relations and responding to homebuyers’ needs. Outstanding qualifications in team leadership, multi-site management, and innovative cost-control/cost reduction initiatives.
Key Areas of Expertise
• Material purchasing management
• Arbitration and conflict resolution
• Vendor/supplier negotiations
• Subcontractor coordination
• Contract negotiations and review
• Quality assurance and inspection
• Blueprint reading and scaling
• Team building and leadership
Professional History
Pulte Homes Inc.
Purchasing Manager – Maryland/Virginia 8/07 – 12/08
Managed the negotiation and award of all contracts to vendors and suppliers for 10+ communities
• Prepared and maintained house cost budgets on a quarterly and annual basis
• Reduced base house costs by 3% to 5% annually
o Total reductions in base house costs for 2007: $300,000; for 2008: $500,000
• Performed itemized take-offs from architectural plans
• Implemented innovative cost reduction strategy for loose lumber, wall panels and roof trusses through cost transparency
• Supervised and trained two Purchasing Agents
Area Construction Manager – Maryland 9/06 – 8/07
Managed the operations of six communities in Frederick, Carroll, Prince George’s and Howard Counties
• Responsible for the Construction teams which generated over $91 million in revenue for closings of 236 units
• Achieved Customer Satisfaction Measurement Survey (CSMS) composite scores of 268 or higher (Platinum) in four communities; one community composite score of 260 or higher (Silver)
• Coordinated the reduction of building cycle by 10% at Carroll Vista community
• Managed staff of 17 employees in six communities, contributing to JD Powers ranking of #1 for Maryland Division
• Awarded Community of the Year at Carroll Vista for 2007
Project Manager – Baltimore 1/04 – 9/06
Managed operations of five communities in Frederick, Carroll and Howard Counties
• Responsible for the Construction teams that generated over $133 million in revenue for closings of 271 units
• Reduced building cycle time by 22% at Paddocks East, 28% at Whispering Creek and 19% at Galyn Manor through subcontractor participation
• Managed Galyn Manor, resulting in the community receiving the highest CSMS score in its division and contributing to JD Powers ranking the division #1 in 2006
• Awarded Community of the Year (Galyn Manor) for two consecutive years (2005 and 2006)
Contracts Manager – Baltimore 4/97 – 1/04
Negotiated, awarded and administered construction vendor and supplier contracts for communities in Frederick, Carroll and Howard Counties
• Developed and maintained all house cost budgets
• Collaborated with Sales and Marketing in selecting specifications and available options
• Coordinated all architectural needs for communities
• Drafted unit cost templates for purchasing department for bidding
• Performed feasibility house costs for construction costs on all potential new subdivisions
Construction Manager – Baltimore 1/93 – 10/94
Served as Construction Manager for one of Pulte's fastest growing divisions
• Managed the overall operation of seven communities in Anne Arundel, Howard and Baltimore Counties
• Forecasted the yearly product flow and coordinated completion of more than 250 homes annually with a budget of $1.3 million in construction costs and $31 million in sales
• Coordinated the division's training program for employee and contractor safety to comply with OSHA/MOSHA standards and regulations
• Managed all architectural plan reviews with county officials to ensure that plans complied with applicable codes
Assistant Construction Manager – Baltimore 1/92 – 1/93
Managed the overall construction process of four communities with a job-site supervisor at each job
• Coordinated the completion dates of 152 of the 409 homes closed, with an excess of $25 million in sales
• Assisted with the quarterly budgets that were directly related to overhead costs for each community
• Performed inspections on jobs with each supervisor to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications
• Monitored building schedules on a weekly basis with each superintendent to ensure a consistent and proper production sequence
Supervisor – Baltimore 10/89 – 1/92
Managed the start-up and completion of five new communities
• Completed the models within 45 days vs. the standard 58-day schedule
• Scheduled and supervised contractors from excavation to completion of both single family homes and townhomes
• Ensured completion and delivery of units to homebuyers on schedule and within budget
• Performed customer orientations and completed items within company standard of five days
Madison Homes – Contracts Manager – Virginia 4/96 – 4/97
Maintained costing and purchasing for 10 communities in Maryland and Virginia
• Prepared bid packages for new communities, maintained bid lists and provided spreadsheet books for field managers
• Bid out and awarded contracts for building supplies and contractors
• Reviewed and approved all standard and non-standard options for payment to contractors
• Ensured that standard contract documents and insurance for contractors were in compliance
Richmond American Homes – Construction Manager – Maryland 11/95 – 4/96
Managed four communities in Prince George’s County
• Prepared and maintained budgets on a quarterly and annual basis
• Monitored weekly job schedules with field superintendents
• Approved all payments to vendors and suppliers
• Approved all sales changes
Craftmark Homes – Construction Supervisor – Maryland 11/94 – 11/95
Managed custom-built single family community in Montgomery County
• Responsible for completion of five homes with an average sales price of $700,000+
• Scheduled contractors and material delivery from excavation stakeout through completion of home
• Performed pre-settlement demonstration with homebuyers and performed their customer service for first year
Construction Services Inc. – Supervisor – Waldorf, Maryland 2/89 – 10/89
Coordinated the sale of rough lumber, roof trusses, panels, and exterior and interior trim to established builders in Southern Maryland
• Quoted and negotiated prices for new jobs with new clients in both framing and interior trim
• Scheduled delivery of materials to meet builders' schedules and demands
• Coordinated the scheduling of framing and trim crews for the builders
Ryan Homes
Supervisor – Silver Spring, Maryland 1/88 – 2/89
Responsible for all aspects of the building of approximately 120 units, from excavation to final completion, in both single family homes and townhomes
• Scheduled all contractors and coordinated all delivery of material from various suppliers
• Performed customer orientations and completed any items
• Handled all customer service issues on all closed homes for the first 60 days of homeowner occupancy
• Directly responsible for the payment to all contractors on a weekly basis and for the direct budget for these jobs
Assistant Supervisor – Silver Spring, Maryland 7/87 – 1/88
• Responsible for completion of approximately 110 units from insulation to customer walk-through
• Scheduled contractors and ensured adherence to schedule set by the job supervisor
• Ensured that all homes met quality standards
• Responsible for warranty service for the first 60 days of homeowner occupancy
Construction Technician – Silver Spring, Maryland 1/87 – 7/87
• Responsible for finish-end construction from vinyl installation to completion of unit
• Completed all items listed at the customer orientation walk-through
Self-Employed – Construction Punch-Out 1/86 – 1/87
• Responsible for preparing homes according to Ryan Homes' requirements pre- and post-customer orientations
Education
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 8/79 - 7/84
Recent Awards and Recognitions
2008: Top Gun Council – Pulte Homes Inc. – Mid-Atlantic Division
2007: Top Gun Council – Pulte Homes Inc. – Vice President – Maryland Division
2006: President’s Award – Pulte Homes Inc. – Maryland Division
2005: Top Gun Council – Pulte Homes Inc. – Maryland Division and National Division
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