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JAMES J. BURKE

Senior Director of Construction
North Richland Hills,TX

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Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hours

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven leader with a proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives that drive business success across diverse sectors. Well-rounded manager with extensive experience in construction, customer service, hospitality, sales, warranty and office staff management. Known for fostering collaborative environments, achieving measurable milestones, and transforming underperforming departments into top revenue producers. Expertise in enhancing customer relationships and managing complex issues within residential construction is complemented by strong leadership and adaptability skills, ensuring effective collaboration with management teams and stakeholders to uphold company vision and drive growth.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director of Construction

Trinity Habitat for Humanity
Fort Worth, TX
07.2025 - Current

Implemented operational changes that grew bottom line from $300,000 in the red to $200,000 in the black, cut build times by 50%, and increased starts by 475%.
Drove strategic improvements to enhance efficiencies by reassigning departmental duties and metrics.
Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats and implementing mitigation strategies in line with business objectives.
Navigated complex regulatory environments to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
Grew talent pool by actively recruiting top-tier candidates.

Custom Home Builder/Superintendent

Classique Homes
Durango , Colorado
08.2023 - 05.2025

Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Meticulously reviewed architectural plans to ensure alignment with clients' vision, making recommendations for any necessary changes.
Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality custom homes tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Conducted regular site inspections during construction phases to monitor progress, identify potential issues early on, and maintain open communication channels with all stakeholders.
Oversaw quality control efforts during all stages of construction, addressing any issues promptly to maintain high standards of craftsmanship.

Project Manager

Integrity Groups
Fort Worth, TX
07.2022 - 07.2023

Supervised superintendents, customer service representatives, and maintenance staff. Responsible for all aspects of gated community to include facility upkeep, community safety and cleanliness, new builds, buyer satisfaction, COA meetings, liaisoning with development team and local municipality officials
93% annual Eliant customer satisfaction rating, highest in company.
Slashed annual non-budgeted costs from $340,000 to $20,000.
Awarded Project Manager of Quarter 2, 2023.
Coordinated construction, customer service, development, sales, subcontractor, and warranty staff.
Reduced average build time from 256 days to under 120 days. Set company record of home completion in 89 days.
Stringently applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget on-time home completions.

Construction Superintendent

Perry Homes
Houston, TX
08.1999 - 01.2005
  • 5 plus years with company, averaged $40-60 million annual revenue with average home completion time of under 75 days.
  • Scheduled subcontractors to coordinate completion of jobs.
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Maintained tight construction schedules while instructing 50+ contractors on quality control.
  • Ensured timely and positive inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets

Education

BBA - Business Management

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering Management

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY
05.2001 -

Skills

Superior communication skills with administration, vendors, subcontractors and buyers

Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations

In-depth understanding of construction processes and operations

Proficient in MS Office, spreadsheets, and P&L statements

Well-honed organizational and time-management skills

Refined ability to explain functions of new home, warranty policies and company standards

Strategic planning

Staff Management

Policies and procedures

Verbal and written communication

ECI MarkSystems, Bluebeam, ProCore

Affiliations

  • Mensa International

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Software

Builder Trend

ProCore

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Senior Director of Construction

Trinity Habitat for Humanity
07.2025 - Current

Custom Home Builder/Superintendent

Classique Homes
08.2023 - 05.2025

Project Manager

Integrity Groups
07.2022 - 07.2023

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering Management

United States Military Academy
05.2001 -

Construction Superintendent

Perry Homes
08.1999 - 01.2005

BBA - Business Management

Texas A&M University
JAMES J. BURKESenior Director of Construction