CHAD A YOUNG
6139 E. Southport Road • Indianapolis, IN 46237
chadyoung[at]comcast.net • h. 317-887-4824 | c. 317-538-5767
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Project Management • Scheduling, Estimating, Bids • Sales and Marketing
Over sixteen years of experience in the construction industry specializing in the building and development of residential, multi family, commercial, business and medical offices, and remodeling projects. Technical expertise in project management, scheduling, negotiations, estimates, bids, and contracts. Develop trust and rapport with subcontractors, suppliers, and government officials enabling long-term relationships. Proficient computer skills in all Microsoft Office programs and estimating software such as Timberline and Microsoft Project.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Scheduling
• Negotiations & Contracts
• Estimating • Resource Management
• Training and QC
• Efficient People Mngt • Cost Reductions
• Customer Service
• Excellent communication skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Young Custom Homes & Remodeling, LLC. Indianapolis, IN (2008 – currently)
ï® General contractor performing work such as new custom homes, remodeling interior and exterior, accessibility needs, restoration, and renovations.
Community Development, Inc. Indianapolis, IN (1992 – 2008)
President 2004 - 2008
Responsibilities included the day-to-day leadership of the company. Oversaw the planning, coordination, and direction of the following divisions: Construction, Development, Sales and Marketing, Administration, Public Relations, and Finance.
ï® Reviewed and established elevations along with bids / estimates and scheduled all multi family and commercial endeavors.
ï® Researched, designed, and implemented six new residential floor plans along with numerous options which allowed buyers to customize their new homes. As a result, profit margin increased by 12% and sales by 43% in first two years.
ï® Developed and marketed a remodeling division which sustained the work load and revenue when the market was down. Performed contract negotiations, estimates, bids, scheduling, and obtained necessary permits.
ï® Managed 35 full-time employees, 10 part-time employees, and over one hundred subcontractors and suppliers. Including all training, hiring interviews, and dismissals.
ï® Established service request and tracking processes that ensured the timely completion of all requests. Maintained constant communication with home buyers regarding the status of their requests.
ï® Analyzed market to focus sales and marketing efforts to the most efficiently use resources resulting in increased traffic and sales with increasing overhead.
Vice President, Construction 1998 - 2004
Oversaw and managed all construction activities for multi family and high end residential communities as well as commercial projects and land development.
ï® Scheduled, estimated, and bid all remodel, residential, multi family, and commercial work ensuring a minimum 30% profit margin.
ï® Obtained bids for special option requests ensuring a 40% profit margin.
ï® Completed 1,227 out of 1,229 homes on or ahead of schedule.
ï® Estimates, bids, scheduling, and over saw all commercial professional center construction through completion and service afterwards.
ï® Mediated conflicts with home buyers/owners regarding construction, construction practices, and warranty obligations resulting in complete customer satisfaction.
ï® Managed all construction for communities and projects with a value in excess of $10M.
ï® Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked additional hours to insure project completion on schedule.
Project Manager/Superintendent 1992 - 1998
ï® Completed and executed all scheduling
ï® Managed quality control manuals according to the Builders Association standards.
ï® Met local and federal building codes on all construction.
ï® Conducted all pre-closing walk throughs with customers and resolved issues as they arose.
ï® Handled all service requests in a timely manner.
ï® Maintained an excellent working relationship with all subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and customers.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
ï® Diploma, Franklin Central High School
ï® Completed coursework toward computer certification, Professional Careers Institute, 1994
ï® Certified Aging in Place Specialist, National Association of Home Builders, 2004
ï® Additional coursework in construction management, sales, and public speaking
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ï® National Association of Home Builders, Member
ï® Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis. Member
ï® General Contractor License, City of Indianapolis
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