John E. Mills
PROJECT MANAGER
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
High-performing project-manager with expertise in directing highly complex projects that build/optimize or¬ganizational processes, measurement systems, and infrastructure to maximize business results in manufacturing and service organizations, including commercial/residential development, manufacturing, . Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions. An effective leader, with result orientated due diligence and knowledge of safety requirements as well as local/national building codes and how they relate to the construc¬tion process. (O.S.H.A., E.P.A., A.D.A, T.R.C.C. and T.N.R.C.C.)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• End-to-End Project Management ♦ Organizational/Team Design and Development
• Multi-Site, Multi-Project Operations ♦ Productivity and Efficiency Improvement
• Project Planning/Execution ♦ Leadership Development and Training
• Strategic Planning/Leadership ♦ Total Quality Management
• Process Design/Redesign ♦ Change Management
• Management of Measurable Business-Performance ♦ Problem Solving Improvement Outcomes ♦ Decision Making
• Cross-Functional Project Team ♦ Vendor Management
• Negotiation, Persuasion, and Communication ♦ MS Project
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager, Jolly Properties II, Houston, TX, 2005 to Present
• Oversee 7 employees and $7.5 million budget in improving operating performance of construction process¬ing, policy issuance, billing, commissions, and customer service.
• Orchestrated three project teams in improving process components; manage each project team while initiat¬ing planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects.
• Provide ongoing project analysis, mitigated “scope creep,†communicate project status, and identify and re¬solve project issues and constraints.
• Manage project resources, completion timeframes, and budget.
Project Manager, L.A. Homes, LP, Houston, TX, 2002 to 2005
• Oversaw completion of 2 custom homes in Pearland & Conroe, as well as the development and construction of 54 lot community (Lexington Woods Section 9).
• Handled all estimating, management of crews and subcontractors, owner and vendor relations, contract ne¬gotiations, purchasing, and warranty issues.
• Communicated with company owners to evaluate, and develop design criteria for specific target market. Cre¬ated prioritized and implemented company goals into a sellable product based on property location and sur¬rounding influences.
Construction Manager, Stature Construction, Inc., Houston, TX, 1998 to 2002
• Set goals to meet all closing deadlines, identified where possible problems would arise. Set up and imple¬mented a “244 Punch list†program, which streamlined the closing process while keeping all projects on/ under budget.
• Informed and identified to the company key EPA, TECQ, and OSHA areas of non-compliance. Prioritized corrections based on severity, and implemented new company standards based on guidelines. Trained and advised employees on maintaining standards.
• I spearheaded the construction of a $2.5 Million dollar project. Analyzed and devised a game plan to cut con¬struction time by 16 weeks. Coordinated with Vendors and sub-contractors, prioritized their roles and imple¬mented the new schedule.
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FF&E Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent MBK Construction, LTD, Irvine, CA, 1997 to 1998
• Oversaw and directed the build out of over $4 million dollars worth of theater & concession equipment.
• Created and implemented receiving/installation schedule based on the turn over date.
• Coordinated with the owners, architects and project team, to assure that all construction was completed as per scheduled.
• Communicated and scheduled with out of state contractors to prevent any delays or idle time while materials were in route, maintaining budget and completion date.
Department Manager The Home Depot, Atlanta, GA, 1992 to 1997
• Supervised opening of retail stores: Phoenix, AZ & Houston, TX.
• Developed and motivated team delegated tasks and empowered individuals, monitored and validated indi¬vidual successes.
• Trained associates in merchandising techniques. Fashioned a routine of lecture and hands-on execution to direct and evaluate associates, coached and adopted plan to individual needs as required.
Designer/Outside Sales Anthony Pools, Escondido, CA, 1990 to 1992
EDUCATION
MIRA COSTA COLLEGE Oceanside, CA 1987 – 1990
Architectural Drafting and Business Management
REGIONAL OCCUPATION PROGRAM; Oceanside, CA 1985 - 1987
Architectural,& Mechanical Drafting, Electronic Assembly
EL CAMINO HIGH SCHOOL; Oceanside, CA
Graduate
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Greater Houston Builders Association
• Greater Houston Builders Association, Custom Builder Council
• Texas Association of Builders
• National Home Builders Association
• Texas Residential Construction Commission
Lewis Brown Owner Jennie Kahanek Owner
REFERENCES
Brown’s Inspection Service Marble and Granite Resources
(281) 364-0736 (713) 957-2646
Chris Creel Logistics Coordinator Jeff Baumgart Owner
Bronco Creek Exploration, Inc. Cinco Cooling and Heating
(713) 539-0001
(281) 578-2665
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