Gregory J. Wilkins
Raleigh
Summary
Dynamic Senior Project Manager with a proven track record at Glenwood Homes, LLC, excelling in vendor management and relationship building. Spearheaded construction projects, achieving significant cost reductions and maintaining a 100% accident-free tenure. Recognized for outstanding workmanship, resulting in multiple 'Builder of the Quarter' awards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Glenwood homes, LLC
Raleigh
09.2019 - 11.2024
- Plan and direct construction activities using trade partners and assistant project managers.
- Interface with municipal governing bodies, public utilities, and developers to achieve company goals.
- Share in the responsibility for the profitability of homes being built, while stressing the minimization of variance purchase orders.
- Train and develop junior managers with senior management.
- Enforce quality control in all assigned neighborhoods and projects.
- Ensure that assigned communities meet all safety standards by OSHA and state regulations, while holding trade partners accountable.
- Handle escalated issues with contractors and homebuyers.
- Monitor electronic scheduling, making sure schedules remain current, and trade partners are paid on time.
- Work with municipal inspection departments to resolve issues with permits, and gain approvals.
- Monitor sites for erosion control issues, take corrective actions as needed, and promptly respond to municipal and state requests.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations during all stages of a project's lifecycle.
- Visited locations to observe operations and determine opportunities to streamline processes and achieve cost reductions.
- Successfully managed relationships with all stakeholders.
- Established and maintained relationships with third parties and vendors.
- Measured project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
Project Manager
DAN RYAN BUILDERs
Rockville
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Maintain job site safety, community.
- Manages the construction and delivery of residential homes in southern Maryland and the surrounding area.
- Develop and communicate construction schedules to vendors through BuildPro software, as well as verbal and electronic correspondence.
- Schedule and obtain required inspections from the local jurisdiction
- Review site features for approval
- Hold contractors responsible for timely, high-quality work that adheres to DRB standards.
- Conduct preconstruction and pre-drywall meetings with homeowners to verify contracts and options.
- Also, conduct pre-settlement demonstrations to explain features and warranties, and identify any homeowner concerns.
- Assist warranty personnel when needed to resolve issues.
- Monitor erosion control on the job site.
- Inspect the site and maintain the SWPPP logbook.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
Project Manager
WMJ Property Resources
Raleigh
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Implemented remodels for commercial and residential projects
- Also provided Project Management services in the Solar Energy sector
- Estimated material needs for all jobs while communicating with customers, employees, and subcontractors to facilitate workflow
- Made all staffing decisions to meet business requirements
- The trained staff as necessary to deliver a quality product
- Presented sales proposals to prospective customers
- Negotiated prices to stay within budget and ensure company profitability
- Addressed customer concerns to deliver high customer satisfaction
Site Mechanical Superintendent
STRATA SOLAR, LLC.
Warsaw
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervised project field activities of utility solar farm with contractors and crew leaders
- Coached and trained team members
- Valued and promoted diversity while building a strong environment of teamwork
- Partnered with Construction Manager and Project Manager to optimize processes
- Promoted a strong safety environment of zero tolerance for unsafe work practices.
- Updated project tracking and forecasted upcoming needs daily.
- Diagnosed problems with machinery or equipment using technical manuals or diagnostic tools.
- Planned and coordinated projects to ensure successful completion on time and within budget.
- Oversaw predictive and preventive maintenance of equipment.
Builder
KB Home
Raleigh
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Supervised quality building activities of assigned homes in the new Martha Stewart Collection community
- Motivated contractors during stressful product launches that drew national exposure to ensure opening deadlines were met with superior homes
- Responsible for the construction of over 50 home sites
- Managed obstacles to keep the project within budget and on time
- Effectively resolved customer concerns to ensure a top-rated buying experience
- Subject matter expert on new home designs
- Maintained safety training for the entire job site
- Trained employees and contractors on company and OSHA guidelines to prevent accidents
- Resulted in 100% accident-free tenure
Community Construction Manager
K. Hovnanian Homes
Raleigh
01.1999 - 12.2005
- Handled construction activities of the job site with an average inventory of $7.5 million while maintaining a net profit margin
- Eliminated recurring construction issues
- Coached and trained Assistant Community Construction Managers to instill proper building techniques
- Built three 'Parade of Homes' houses that received ribbons
- All were built under intense time constraints
- Received four corporate Safety Awards for maintaining safe job sites and proper documentation and training
- Awarded 'Builder of the Quarter' three times for improving the quality of homes by emphasizing excellent workmanship by subcontractors
Education
Bachelor of Arts. - Psychology
The University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NCCertificate in Renewable Energy Management -
NC State University
Raleigh, NCICC/NC Building Code Standard Inspection -
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCOSHA 10 & 30 Hour Certifications -
Skills
- Business Management
- Contract negotiation
- Construction Safety
- Vendor Management
- Civil Construction
- Relationship Building
- Solar Energy
- Project planning
- Recruiting
- Quality Assurance
- Consensus building
- Supply chain
- Specification review
- Project scheduling
- Client liaison
- Documentation management
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Glenwood homes, LLC
09.2019 - 11.2024
Project Manager
DAN RYAN BUILDERs
06.2018 - 07.2019
Site Mechanical Superintendent
STRATA SOLAR, LLC.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Project Manager
WMJ Property Resources
01.2007 - 01.2017
Builder
KB Home
01.2006 - 12.2006
Community Construction Manager
K. Hovnanian Homes
01.1999 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Arts. - Psychology
The University of North Carolina
Certificate in Renewable Energy Management -
NC State University
ICC/NC Building Code Standard Inspection -
Wake Technical Community College
OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Certifications -
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