Bill Majors
Pleasant Hope,MO
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 25+ years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Bill Majors Construction
06.2017 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors.
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Put together realistic project budgets based upon costs and fees.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
- Total "hands on" owner in building custom "barndominium" homes for clients.
- Increased sales to 1.5 million dollars in revenue.
- Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives
President
Baker-Clouse Construction Services, LLC
03.2003 - 02.2017
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Supported and supervised team of 12 office staff, 30 + field crew and 6-8 man fabrication shop.
- Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals.
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
- Initiated on-time, under-budget project management to optimize performance.
- Increased workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.
- Initiated operational improvements using lean methodologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
- Fostered new business through participation in trade shows and initiating communications with prospective clients via phone and email .
- Diminished regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations across projects.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce work site complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents to improve overall OSHA scores and expand bid opportunities.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
- Annual sales between 6.5-10 million dollars per year.
- Multi-state operational area.
President
Central Missouri Contracting Group, LLC
01.2000 - 03.2003
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Supported and supervised team of 3 office employees, 12 field crew and 3 man fabrication shop.
- Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals.
- Initiated on-time, under-budget project management to optimize performance.
- Increased workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.
- Initiated operational improvements using lean methodologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
- Fostered new business through participation in trade shows and initiating communications with prospective clients via phone and email .
- Diminished regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations across projects.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce work site complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents to improve overall OSHA scores and expand bid opportunities.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
- Annual sales of 3 million.
- Multi state work region.
- Prepared shop drawings and submittals.
Project Manager/Project Estimator
FGI Glass, Inc.
04.1998 - 12.1999
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing projects and growing inventory diversity.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
- Managed project from $50,000.00 to $3,000,000.00.
- Prepared shop drawings for select projects.
Major Projects Estimator
Kawneer Company
03.1996 - 02.1998
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for major glass and glazing projects.
- Communicated with builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
- Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Number one in estimating volume per month.
- Top two in closing ratio of quoted projects.
- Top two in profit margins for quoted projects.
- Major projects estimating in several territories.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jersey Village High School
Houston, TX06.1986
Skills
- Proficient in Autodesk Autocad 2022
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Self Starter
- Industry Expertise With Glazing Systems
- Fabrication Experience
- Field Installation Experience
- Excellent Communications Skills
- 20 Years Glazing Industry Experience
Affiliations
- Freemason
- Shriner/Shrine Clown
- Elks Lodge
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Bill Majors Construction
06.2017 - Current
President
Baker-Clouse Construction Services, LLC
03.2003 - 02.2017
President
Central Missouri Contracting Group, LLC
01.2000 - 03.2003
Project Manager/Project Estimator
FGI Glass, Inc.
04.1998 - 12.1999
Major Projects Estimator
Kawneer Company
03.1996 - 02.1998
High School Diploma -
Jersey Village High School
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