Blake Rodgers
Fort Worth
Summary
Award-winning Construction Manager with 6+ years of residential construction experience spanning production and custom homebuilding. Experienced in managing projects from pre-construction through homeowner closing, with expertise in scheduling, quality control, cost management, safety compliance, subcontractor coordination, and customer relations. Recognized as LGI Homes Construction Manager of the Quarter (Q3 2025) after delivering 28 consecutive homes with zero defects while maintaining an average 75-day construction cycle. Proven ability to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and successfully deliver high-quality residential projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
LGI Homes
Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Managed residential construction projects from site start to homeowner closing, ensuring schedule adherence, quality standards, safety compliance, budget management, and subcontractor performance.
- Maintained average 75-calendar-day construction cycle, delivering homes that consistently met company quality standards and production goals.
- Delivered 28 consecutive homes with zero defects identified during final inspections and homeowner walkthroughs.
- Oversaw construction operations in Vista West, one of LGI Homes’ largest DFW communities, driving project efficiency and quality.
- Successfully completed the Shaw Creek Ranch community closeout by managing the final 30 homes and coordinating the conversion of the remaining office space.
- Led construction of the Vista West sales office, the first in the DFW market and second nationwide for LGI Homes.
- Improved cost efficiency by optimizing material takeoffs, saving the company approximately $750 per home while maintaining construction quality.
- Conduct weekly safety inspections, develop corrective action plans, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
- Awarded Construction Manager of the Quarter (Q3 2025) for outstanding performance, leadership, quality, and operational results.
Construction Management Intern
LGI Homes
San Marcos, TX
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported Construction Managers in daily residential construction operations, enhancing scheduling, quality control, budgeting, and safety compliance.
- Assisted Construction Managers with daily residential construction operations, including scheduling, quality control, budgeting, and safety compliance.
- Coordinated with trade partners to meet construction milestones aligned with company standards.
- Performed field inspections to ensure adherence to company safety requirements and federal regulations.
Summer Construction Management Intern
DoubleRock Homes
Godley, TX
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Supported construction of custom homes through multiple phases, gaining experience in high-end residential construction and client-focused project delivery.
- Supported Superintendents in quality assurance inspections, punch lists, and final home preparation to ensure high standards in project delivery.
- Assisted Superintendents with quality assurance inspections, punch lists, and final home preparation.
- Developed 3D home models using Autodesk Revit and created Matterport virtual tours, enhancing customer engagement and understanding of home features.
- Collaborated with accounting, marketing, and design teams to understand residential construction operations, fostering cross-functional communication and project alignment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Science & Management
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2024
Skills
- Construction Management
- Production Homebuilding
- Custom Homebuilding
- Project Scheduling
- Cost Control
- Material Takeoffs
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Homeowner Relations
- Warranty Management
- Jobsite Safety Management
- Software: BuildPro
- Hyphen Solutions
- Microsoft Excel
- Autodesk Revit
- AutoCAD
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
- Storm Water Compliance Inspector Training
AWARDS
Construction Manager of the Quarter — LGI Homes Q3 2025
Timeline
Construction Manager
LGI Homes
06.2024 - Current
Construction Management Intern
LGI Homes
05.2023 - 07.2023
Summer Construction Management Intern
DoubleRock Homes
05.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Construction Science & Management
Texas State University