Chris Townsend
270 Parc View Lane
Woodstock, GA 30188
C: 417-894-7339 cmt2980[at]gmail.com
Construction Management
PROFILE
• Experienced assistant project manager who was responsible for managing the estimating, scheduling, and building responsibilities for up to four single family and multi-family communities at one time.
• Well versed in all aspects of profitable construction project management and estimating including material take-off, contractor coordination, and the detailed presentation of costs including shop and field labor, equipment, trucking and overhead.
• Superior communication skills with subcontractors, suppliers, and sales teams.
• Experience in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Power Point, Project, FAST Estimating, Fast Sales, Primavera, Photo Shop, and Auto CAD Light.
• A skilled manager and team leader adept in managing the efforts of cross functional teams comprised of office personnel, project managers, subcontractors, and field superintendents.
• Experienced in reading blueprints, site plans, and interpreting specifications of construction documents.
• Very capable of working in a team environment to accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
EXPERIENCE
McBride & Son Homes, Woodstock, GA 2006 - 2009
A multi-family and detached single family homebuilder with the Atlanta division building up to 250 homes per year.
Assistant Project Manager / Estimating Manager / Superintendent
• Overseeing all aspects of the construction process form start to finish.
• Scheduling subcontractors, inspections, and closings for each project.
• Processing estimate takeoffs on new product lines, options, change orders, and variances.
• Examining cash flow and gross profit reports for all subdivisions.
• Helped to enable individual home construction savings between $5000 and $10,000 by aggressively cutting costs through tough negotiations and effective vendor and supply management.
• Responsible for making sure closings are happening on time through resolving financial deals and issues prior to the closing date.
• Survived every round of cuts that McBride made to survive the downturn until the company decided to stop operations indefinitely. (one of the three final managers)
Image Builders & Associates, Nixa, MO, 2005
Assistant Project Manager Intern
• Working closely with the senior estimator performing commercial job take-offs and reading blueprints.
• Responsible for locating subcontractors from various parts of the country to bid on jobs and perform their scope of work.
• Developing social skills needed to effectively communicate in the industry.
• Working closely with the project manager on cutting cost and maximizing profitability.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, & CERTIFICATION
• Bachelor of Science, Building Construction Management, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 2006
• Completed Builder Licensing Exam Prep course, Greater Atlanta HBA, Tucker GA 2008
• Completed Georgia MLS Real Estate Pre-License Course, GA MLS Training Institute, Marietta GA 2007
• Certified Level 1B Inspector, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, Woodstock GA through 2010
• IRC Building Code Certification, International Code Council, Kennesaw GA 2006
ACTIVITIES
• Member of the Construction Club at Missouri State University
• Volunteered over 40 hours to Habitat for Humanity houses in Springfield MO
• Team member in softball and flag football leagues
• Hobbies include golf, working out, and boating
REFERENCES
• Charles Heiser, Retired Division President – Atlanta Division
McBride & Son Homes
Woodstock, GA 30188
(314) 303-4994
• Tim Bauer, Estimator
NGG Ltd. Limited Inc.
St. Louis, MO 63146
(314) 346-6429 or (314) 336-2515 ext. 24
• Nick Reuter, Director of Estimating
Jim Chapman Communities
Atlanta, GA 30339
(678) 923-6981
• Andrew Hewett, Project Manager
McBride & Son Homes
Woodstock, GA 30188
(404) 512-4681
• Mark Bruffett, General Manager – Atlanta Division
McBride & Son Homes
Woodstock, GA 30188
(678) 445-8520 Ext. 14
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