To productively apply my management, operations, analysis, and field experience; to successfully employ my leadership and communications skills in pursuit of worthwhile objectives; and to effectively share my experience and abilities with others
WILLIAM R. CORDLE
Objective:
To productively apply my management, operations, analysis, and field experience; to successfully employ my leadership and communications skills in pursuit of worthwhile objectives; and to effectively share my experience and abilities with others.
Summarized Expertise:
• Management: Performed Project Management on various Government and Commercial Projects. Managed the Special Projects Estimating Department, in the bidding of multifamily and hospitality projects of a major regional panelized home manufacturer. As a Virginia Class A licensed contractor and business owner managed all areas relative to the operation of a single-family homebuilding business, including financing, sales, marketing, design, human resources and field operations. Managed Construction, Purchasing and Estimating personnel for the development and construction of multiple multifamily apartment projects.
• Purchasing & Estimating: Served as Corporate Purchasing analyst for a major US Homebuilder, analyzing division purchasing operations, providing training, conducting project feasibility analysis, and developing a bid solicitation web solution. Served as a Division Purchasing Manager for a Regional production homebuilder, negotiating and purchasing all construction-related goods and services. Served as Director of Purchasing & Estimating for a Regional Multifamily Developer / Builder.
• Scheduling: Experienced in Critical Path Scheduling, having performed scheduling for various military and industrial projects. Performed CPM schedule analysis and prepared technical documentation resulting in a successful legal settlement and recovery of retained liquidated damages on a multi-million dollar military project.
• Business Technology Development: Developed and designed a bid solicitation website, (www.bidmercedes.com), along with an associated on-site promotion program for divisions.
• Software: Experienced in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Project, Timberline, New Star, and Dream weaver-4 Web design software.
• Field Experience: Hands on experience in Land Development, Earthmoving Equipment Operation, Sitework Field Supervision, Homebuilding Supervision, Framing Carpentry, Interior Trim Carpentry, Concrete Masonry, Shingle Roofing, and Vinyl Siding.
• Personal attributes: Principled leadership; Perseverance in the pursuit of a goal; the ability to “think outside of the boxâ€; Concise communication skills, Effective analytical skills, A commitment to excellence, and the desire to see others realize their potential.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Corande Publishing, LLC
President / Founder
• I founded this Internet-based project in 2008 for the purpose of providing nonprofit organizations with the ability to raise funds on an ongoing basis, improve communications, build support and control costs through the use of an organizational email newsletter. I design and customize email newsletters, develop websites, create and edit copy, perform marketing functions, and other entrepreneurial duties.
H & H Homes, Fayetteville, NC
Director of Purchasing
• As Director of Purchasing I directly supervised Purchasing and Accounts Payable personnel, directed the revision and updating of Timberline Estimates, performed sales and profit analysis enabling a successful reduction in the number of models offered. I also designed a system allowing for homes to be offered in 5 distinct specification levels in lieu of 26 separate subdivision specifications, expanded the manufacturer rebates program, and facilitated the revision of house plans to define field adopted plan-changes and plan options for vendor and subcontractor bidding. I created and implemented a new trade-contractor agreement, a trade contractor application, and was in the process of creating phase specifications when my employment ended due to the prevailing economic conditions.
Mercedes Homes
• Division Purchasing Manager – Fort Myers, FL. As part of corporate downsizing, I accepted the position of Division Purchasing Manager for the Southwest Florida Division, directly supervising all division purchasing staff and overseeing all division purchasing operations. Duties included training divisional personnel in purchasing and negotiation procedures and methodology; conducting training of staff in the use of current (NewStar) purchasing software, and writing specifications. The division was closed due to the economic climate in Florida
Corporate Purchasing Analyst – Melbourne, FL
• Reviewed all Division purchasing procedures, identifying problems, and recommending corrective actions to Division Management and Corporate Operations. Reviewed monthly purchasing, sales, and closing data, identified areas for improvement, and made recommendations to the appropriate Regional President. Visited divisions to review and verify compliance with corporate procedures, Corporate Vendor Agreements, and Contract documentation requirements. Conceived and developed corporate bid-site (www.bidmercedes.com).
The Sicash Companies / B & B Associates of VA, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA
Director of Purchasing & Estimating (with Project Management Duties)
• Performed all budgeting, estimating, purchasing, and traditional project management duties as needed. Supervised all purchasing & estimating staff; supervised project superintendents as directed. Responsibility for all budgeting, estimating and purchasing for multi-family projects in VA, NC, SC, and GA. Composed all project specifications, conducted pre-bid meetings, solicited and analyzed all vendor and subcontractor bids. Negotiated and prepared Subcontracts, Purchasing Agreements, Purchase Orders and Change Orders. Performed cost analysis on proposed project changes, negotiated and prepared all change-orders and contract addenda. Monitored job costs, and approved all major purchases. Performed site visits and resolved on-site problems as needed. Reviewed and approved all Subcontractor and Vendor payments.
• Apartment projects completed in Raleigh, NC; Apex, NC; Charlotte, NC; Columbia, SC; Charleston, SC; Goose Creek, SC; Summerville, SC; and Savannah, GA. Repair/Fire Rehab projects completed in Richmond, VA and Durham, NC.
C. Richard Dobson Builders, Inc. (Acquired by D. R. Horton Builders)
Division Estimator, Corporate Office, - Newport News, VA
• Reviewed and Revised Plans and prepared Purchase Orders for all homes built in divisions as assigned. Assisted in the development of Subdivision feature specifications and related documents. Prepared preliminary sketches and reviewed and approved drafting, and design work on custom changes to standard home models.
• Performed field inspections for quality and cost efficiency. Acted as the primary liaison between the corporate office and division offices in various Cities as assigned. Assigned Divisions included Newport News, VA; Greensboro, NC; Jacksonville, FL; Savannah, GA, Greenville, SC, and Richmond, VA.)
Contech Contracting, Inc., Smithfield, VA
Owner, President
• Provided General Management, Sales & Marketing, Estimating, Field Supervision, Contracts Administration, Purchasing, Personnel Administration, Drafting, Design, and Financing for new home construction, remodeling, and custom additions.
• During the last quarter of 1992 and first quarter of 1993, I rejoined Piland Corporation, a former employer, to explore the potential of merging the two businesses. During that period, I performed project management, estimating, and purchasing duties, for commercial, residential, and military/industrial projects using Timberline Estimating and CPM Software.
Piland Corporation, Newport News, VA
Chief Estimator, Scheduling Manager, and Project Manager
• Prepared Estimates and the Coordinated Bids on various Military, Industrial, Commercial and Residential Projects valued between $50,000 and $2,000,000. Prepared Contracts, Subcontracts, and Purchase Orders; Prepared project schedules using CPM Software. Performed full Project Management duties as assigned.
Kingsberry Homes, Emporia, VA
Chief-Estimator, Special Projects
• Established procedures, prepared estimates and created Proposals, Specifications, and Contract Documents for all Special Projects. (Condominiums, Apartment Projects, Motels, Etc.) Supervised and trained estimating personnel, including the preparation of training and instructional materials. Reviewed and prepared profit analysis on all special projects for Division Management.
WISCO Inc. Emporia, VA. (Family Business)
• (See description of duties below)
Virginia Department of Corrections
Building Superintendent – Grade A
• Served as General Superintendent for all facets of construction of a State Corrections Facility. Duties included all normal Project Superintendent duties as well as Estimating, Purchasing, Project Scheduling, and Field Engineering.
WISCO Inc. Emporia, VA. (Family Business)
Foreman, Supervisor, General Superintendent, Vice-President
• Provided General Management and supervision of personnel on site and roadway construction projects in both the government and private-sector. Scope of work on-site work included erosion control, clearing, grading, storm drainage, incidental concrete, miscellaneous paving, landscaping, and seeding. Management responsibilities included personnel administration, record keeping, estimating, bidding, and purchasing.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
B. A. University of Richmond – Studies in Speech Communications and Economics.
Formal Training in Computer Operation and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Commercial Metal Building Estimating Training
Critical Path Scheduling Training - AGC
Negotiation Training – Karrass Institute
Timberline Estimating Software Training
Constellation / New Star Purchasing Software Training
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