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Douglas E. Gauss

Katy,TX

Summary

Experienced Construction Manager specializing in residential building, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction. Expertise in blueprint analysis, cost estimation, project management, and city code compliance. Proven leader with a strong track record of completing projects on time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Rise Construction
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Manage project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with engineers and subcontractors.
  • Oversee procurement, inspections, safety, and compliance with regulations.
  • Ensure projects meet deadlines and budget goals, while addressing any scope changes.

Builder

DH Homes
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Successfully carried twelve custom homes in the range of 750-1.5m in the City of Houston.
  • Dealt with architects and engineers on many plan flaws to keep homes moving.
  • Heavily involved in problem solving on prototype plans being built.

Field Manager II

PulteGroup, Inc.
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Managed construction and quality assurance for single-family homes.
  • Ensured projects were completed on time and met customer satisfaction goals.

Construction Manager

Lennar Homes/Village Builders
05.2018 - 10.2021
  • Managed construction of subdivision homes, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion.
  • Earned “Builder of the Quarter” and achieved a 99.8% customer satisfaction score.

Construction Manager

MHI Partnership Ltd.
03.2015 - 04.2018
  • Managed all phases of home construction within $200K-$400K budgets.
  • Ensured city code compliance and managed build-on-lot projects.

Field Inspector

Burgess Construction Consultants
01.2013 - 02.2014
  • Conducted inspections across multiple trades and ensured compliance with industry standards.
  • Coordinated with local authorities to manage permits and inspections.

Project Manager

Milagro Builders
03.2008 - 10.2012
  • Led residential and commercial projects, managing procurement, planning, and scheduling.

Sr. Construction Manager

Meritage Homes
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Managed teams and ensured high-quality production for subdivision homes and model homes.
  • Recognized as “Builder of the Year” and earned multiple production awards.

Senior Recovery Specialist

United States Army
05.1992 - 05.1995
  • Led recovery operations and vehicle maintenance for headquarters, supervising 12 mechanics.
  • Conducted security and hazmat training.

Education

B.S. - Criminal Justice, Minor in Business Management

University of Houston

Skills

  • Construction Management: Project Planning, Budgeting, Scheduling
  • Technical: Blueprint Analysis, Cost Estimation, Code Compliance
  • Leadership: Team Management, Operational Efficiency, Performance Tracking
  • Quality Assurance: Inspections, Safety, Client Relations
  • Problem Solving: Issue Resolution, Corrective Actions, Process Improvement

Timeline

Project Manager

Rise Construction
08.2024 - 02.2025

Builder

DH Homes
08.2023 - 07.2024

Field Manager II

PulteGroup, Inc.
10.2021 - 01.2023

Construction Manager

Lennar Homes/Village Builders
05.2018 - 10.2021

Construction Manager

MHI Partnership Ltd.
03.2015 - 04.2018

Field Inspector

Burgess Construction Consultants
01.2013 - 02.2014

Project Manager

Milagro Builders
03.2008 - 10.2012

Sr. Construction Manager

Meritage Homes
01.2002 - 01.2008

Senior Recovery Specialist

United States Army
05.1992 - 05.1995

B.S. - Criminal Justice, Minor in Business Management

University of Houston

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