Chris Craft
Kalispell,MT
Summary
Seasoned Home Builder, with a successful track record in business and construction. A career in construction has honed a strong set of skills in project management, team leadership and business development that make him uniquely well rounded among his peers. Along with these skills, Chris has developed the disciplines to consistently succeed in an increasingly competitive industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Dayspring Restoration
04.2023 - Current
- Increased revenue and overall profitability by more than 30% year over year.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for increased productivity, profitability, and overall business growth.
- Drove revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and forging strategic partnerships.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Superintendent
Starter Homes Of Texas
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed homebuilding construction through all phases to ensure the delivery of quality homes that met both company and customer expectations on time and on budget.
- Scheduled and supervised all construction activities on 12 - 24 homes at a time from start to finish in assigned community.
- Inspected and ensured that work was in compliance with City/County/State requirements and building codes.
- Reviewed and approved start packages prior to beginning construction of homes.
- Acted proactively to resolve homebuyer or homeowner issues.
- Recruited, actively communicated with and trained business partners on safety, quality requirements and payment procedures, to assure a solid vendor base.
- Maintained a current working knowledge of all applicable building codes and OSHA job safety regulations.
Construction Manager
LGI Homes
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed homebuilding construction through all phases to ensure the delivery of quality homes that met both company and customer expectations on time and on budget.
- Consistently completed homes on a 60 day build schedule, while meeting quality standards and passing all engineering and local municipality inspections.
- Scheduled and supervised all construction activities on up to 36 homes at a time from start to finish in assigned community.
- Reviewed and approved start packages prior to beginning construction of homes.
- Acted proactively to resolve homebuyer or homeowner issues.
- Recruited, actively communicated with and trained business partners on safety, quality requirements and payment procedures, to assure a solid vendor base.
- Inspected and ensured that work was in compliance with City/County/State requirements and building codes.
- Maintained a current working knowledge of all applicable building codes and OSHA job safety regulations.
Business Owner/Operations Manager
Crafted Carpentry LLC
07.2014 - 08.2019
- Operated as a general contractor for both residential and commercial projects ranging from remodels, commercial installations, residential additions and ground up new home construction.
- Grew business to $2.1 million in revenue per year.
- Built strategic partnerships with other contractors, subcontractors and trades.
- Efficiently produced project estimates and bids on a daily basis.
- Developed and managed daily, weekly and monthly schedules to efficiently carry multiple simultaneous projects.
Warehouse & Inventory Manager
Cornelius Contracting LLC
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Estimated and developed material takeoffs for new residential construction.
- Managed the receiving and staging of building material inventory.
- Scheduled the pick up and delivery of staged materials to job sites.
Site Supervisor/Lead Craftsman
Texas Woodsmiths Remodeling
05.2008 - 12.2011
- Oversaw day to day progress of construction on each jobsite.
- Exercised skill sets of many trades involved in residential construction.
- Built casitas, patios and other home additions.
- Frequently remodeled kitchens, bathrooms and occasionally entire homes.
Education
Associate of Science - Architectural And Building Sciences
Lone Star College
Houston, TX05.2012
Skills
- Proficient with both BuildPro and BuilderTrend project management softwares
- OSHA 30 certified
- SWPPP certified
- WRT Certified
- Forklift certified
- First Aid & CPR certified
- Estimating Experience with Xactimate
- Highly detail oriented
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication
- Well versed in construction protocols and standards
- Familiar with permitting processes and management
- Proficient at reading blueprints and project plans
- Excellent in cost management, project planning and scheduling
Timeline
General Manager
Dayspring Restoration
04.2023 - Current
Superintendent
Starter Homes Of Texas
09.2021 - 09.2022
Construction Manager
LGI Homes
08.2019 - 09.2021
Business Owner/Operations Manager
Crafted Carpentry LLC
07.2014 - 08.2019
Warehouse & Inventory Manager
Cornelius Contracting LLC
01.2012 - 07.2014
Site Supervisor/Lead Craftsman
Texas Woodsmiths Remodeling
05.2008 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Architectural And Building Sciences
Lone Star College
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