Scott A. Walker
20427 Scenic Wood Drive, Cypress, TX 77433 • (281) 642-8014 • saw409[at]aol.com
MULTISITE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER & SALES PROFESSIONAL
Project Management, Customer Relationship Management & New Business Development
Performance driven construction manager and sales professional with strong qualifications in project management, in identifying and capturing market opportunities to accelerate expansion, increase revenues, improve profit contributions and maximize customer satisfaction. Successful in developing strong business relationships, surpassing goals and cultivating and securing new business. Excellent communication, management, presentation and leadership qualifications. Proficient in the latest software and hardware technologies.
INDEPENDENT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Contracted by companies such as Flair Builders, Dominion Custom Homes
& Remodeling and Texas Home Rebuilders 2009– Present
Hired as an independent contractor by several different construction companies to help manage and give expertise to residential and commercial projects.
• Helped manage the new construction of four different custom homes in the subdivisions of Park Lake Village and in Wood Creek Reserve (Katy, TX area), homes valued from $650,000 - $800, 000.
• Involved with the remodeling of the Holiday Inn in Killeen, TX and the Cypress Bend Resort in Many, LA.
• Managed the new construction of Fred Fincher Motors in the northwest side of Houston. A used car dealership with a 180 vehicle capacity
INSIDE SALES/OPERATIONS
United Rentals Aerial Division, Houston, Texas 2009 – 2009
Retained by the largest equipment rental company in the world to increase branch revenue and profitability, while providing superior customer service. Rented equipment such as scissor lifts, forklifts and boom lifts to meet customer's aerial equipment needs.
• Expanded the client base by developing new accounts and reactivating dormant client relations.
• Managed strategic accounts consisting of waterproofing, glass & window, fire restraint and electrical companies.
• Worked closely with customers to identify their needs and challenges and provide solutions-oriented options.
• Responsibly worked with service and equipment dispatch to make sure that customers were handled with a sense of urgency.
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Butler Development Group, Desoto and Bryan, TX 2008 - 2009
Worked as a general contractor to build distribution centers for Flowers Bakery in Desoto and Bryan, TX. Challenged to restore a positive customer relationship, restructure production scheduling and complete the projects in an expedited time period.
• Met extremely tight deadlines on production in order to meet customer requirements.
• Located and hired trades and vendors in different cities to complete needed work.
• Learned different municipal codes and requirements and put emphasis on ADA requirements and implementation. Made sure job sites were EPA and OSHA compliant.
• Responsibly performed accurate take-offs and bidding for the different phases of the projects.
REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Westin Homes and Properties, Houston, TX 2005 - 2008
Three-year award winning career orchestrating the startup and/or build out of four different neighborhoods - Stone Gate, Canyon Gate at Legends Ranch, Northcrest Village & Canyon Gate at Park Lakes with homes priced up to $400,000.
• Held responsibility for the entire construction process to include budgeting, forecasting, subcontractor coordination, inventory management, quality control, inspection and permitting, customer relations and customer satisfaction.
• Completed and / or closed over 130 homes in three years with an approximate value of over $25,000,000.
• Consistently ranked as one of the top performers (out of 12) for three consecutive years for the most units closed. Completed more stage moves in 2007 than anyone else in the company while having the highest homeowner satisfaction rate.
• Delivered cost variances of less than 2% which was far less than the company average of 7%.
• Worked with management to implement a production program that significantly decreased production time and improved the customer's buying experience. Program was adopted for companywide use.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Brighton Homes/Parkwood Builders - K. Hovnanian, Houston, TX 2002 - 2005
Starting as a customer service representative and was promoted to a construction manager within six months. Managed neighborhoods such as Park Lake Village, Lakes of Buckingham, Copper Grove and River Park West with homes priced up to $450,000.
• Started the first thirty homes in River Park West with an approximate value of over $6,000,000.
• Assumed management responsibility for the entire construction process, to include production planning and scheduling. subcontractor sourcing, selection and supervision, budgeting and cost control, EPA and OSHA procedures, customer management and satisfaction.
• Sustained a production rate of well over 100% while in River Park West for almost 2 years while retaining an excellent customer satisfaction score.
ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER
Fastenal Company, Houston, TX 2000 - 2002
Recruited from college by this publicly traded-company industrial and construction supplier as an inside sales person. Was promoted to an assistant sales manager within the first year of employment.
• Developed sales and marketing strategy, led cold-calling and canvassing effort, facilitated sales presentations and secured new business opportunities.
• Exceeded sales goals, captured new accounts and grew existing business.
• Managed three warehouse employees to make sure of timely deliveries of product and accurate inventories.
EDUCATION & CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, BBA, Management Information Systems, 2000
Currently Obtaining a Texas Real Estate Salesperson License
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