Aaron Colely Thompson
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
Energetic Construction Manager with 21+ years of comprehensive experience planning, budgeting, supervising and coordinating various aspects of construction projects. Advanced knowledge of construction management processes paired with years of on-the-job training on projects ranging from $85,000-$2 million+. Safety-conscious professional committed to exceeding expectations and maintaining high standards. Enjoys building teams and cohesive units to accomplish company goals and have a little fun along the way.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
Drees Custom Homes
Austin, TX
05.2013 - Current
- Supervise construction team of 6-10 builders in order to ensure completion of projects on time and within company standards.
- Train and oversee employees to teach daily habits and improve production performance and efficiency.
- Establish and enforce policies and procedures for work standards, promoting team performance, bonding, and safety.
- Recruit and hire builders, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance. Recruit and foster relationships with Texas State at Construction Science Career Fairs including classroom speaking engagements
- Monitor quality assurance processes throughout the duration of each project to help keep them on task and within company budgets.
- Oversee lot splits for future developments and submittals of lot abnormals to include shooting lot grades with compu-levels and procuring bids from dirt and concrete contractors to help set initial job budgets
- Provide technical guidance when needed regarding blueprint layouts, change orders, or plan modifications.
- Review invoices and field purchase orders daily/weekly prior to submitting to payroll for approval.
Area Manager
Buffalo Framing and Truss LP
Austin, TX
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Managed multiple frame, cornice, and decking crews on a variety construction projects for multiple home building companies including budgets and timelines.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, codes of practice, and quality standards on all projects.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress and identify potential issues or delays.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors, vendors, and building superintendents as they arose.
- Reviewed blueprints, architectural drawings and engineered documents to ensure accuracy of project plans.
- Scheduled material deliveries to meet builder timeline demands of each project.
- Supervised day-to-day operations of multiple teams working on different sites simultaneously.
- Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
Construction Manager
Driftwood Builder
Dripping Springs, TX
11.2006 - 10.2008
- Monitored construction progress, communicated project updates and identified potential problems or delays.
- Reviewed plans, blueprints and drawings for accuracy and specifications.
- Resolved disputes between contractors, suppliers, consultants and owners concerning contractual issues or financial matters.
- Inspected finished projects to guarantee quality control compliance.
- Reported to company owners with project updates and estimated completion dates, noting delay issues.
- ***New start-up company that went out of business with downturn in market in 2007-2008...did misc. contract work until market improved and went to work for Buffalo Framing***
Lead Superintendent
D.R. Horton
Austin, TX
04.2002 - 11.2006
- Coordinated with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and OSHA standards in the workplace.
- Managed day-to-day operations at job site, including overseeing personnel, scheduling resources, and resolving issues as they arise.
- Organized material deliveries from suppliers to ensure timely delivery for each phase of the project.
- Read and interpreted drawings and blueprints
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science And ARMY ROTC
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2001
Skills
- Interpreting Blueprints
- Site Management
- Construction Administration
- Hiring and Training
- New Construction
- Planning and design
- OSHA Compliance
- Management
- Environmental regulations
- Project Management
- Team Building and Leadership
- Quality Inspection
- Schedule Management
Affiliations
- Anything outdoors and spending time with my wife of 22+ years, my 2 daughters and my friends
- Enjoy fishing and fly-fishing and hunting
Accomplishments
- 2 year Management Development Program with Drees Custom Homes completed in 2019
Certification
- 10-hour OSHA
- First-Aid and BBP training certifications
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Manager
Drees Custom Homes
05.2013 - Current
Area Manager
Buffalo Framing and Truss LP
05.2010 - 05.2013
Construction Manager
Driftwood Builder
11.2006 - 10.2008
Lead Superintendent
D.R. Horton
04.2002 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science And ARMY ROTC
Texas State University
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