CJ Heiselman
Lithia
Summary
Construction Manager with over 3 years of experience in residential homebuilding, specializing in both multi-family and single-family projects. Successfully managed multiple construction sites, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards while coordinating subcontractor activities. Expertise in warranty processes, inspections, and customer service, leading to enhanced build quality and increased homeowner satisfaction. Collaborated effectively with sales, purchasing, and municipal inspection teams in high-pressure production environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
Meritage Homes Corp
Tampa, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Manage construction of 20-30 single-family homes concurrently, ensuring adherence to quality standards, code requirements, and build schedules.
- Partner with purchasing and vendors to resolve material and trade issues.
- Conduct routine jobsite inspection and quality checkpoints at each phase of construction, decreasing post-close defects.
- Lead weekly community meetings with construction managers and sales team to align construction schedules with buyer contracts.
- Ensure compliance with local building codes and safety standards, maintaining zero major safety incidents.
- Drive customer satisfaction by addressing construction concerns and supporting smooth transitions to warranty and closing.
Assistant Construction Manager
Meritage Homes Corp
Tampa, FL
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Oversaw construction of multi-unit townhome community, coordinating schedules, subcontractors, and inspections.
- Performed quality inspections across framing, mechanical, and finish phases to ensure compliance with company standards and local codes.
- Collaborated with sales and warranty teams to maintain smooth handoffs between construction and closing.
Customer Care Associate
Meritage Homes Corp
Tampa, FL
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Supervised warranty service work across multiple communities, ensuring timely and quality repairs.
- Managed and resolved 100+ warranty claims per month.
- Conducted homeowner walk-through and scheduled inspections, identifying construction defects and coordinating corrective actions.
- Served as liaison between homeowners and subcontractors to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction.
Education
BHA in Health Administration -
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL08-2013
Skills
- Project management
- Construction management
- Problem-solving
- Site management
- Safety compliance
- Build-Pro
- SalesForce
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health
Timeline
Construction Manager
Meritage Homes Corp
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Construction Manager
Meritage Homes Corp
02.2023 - 04.2024
Customer Care Associate
Meritage Homes Corp
08.2021 - 02.2023
BHA in Health Administration -
University of North Florida