Results-oriented Construction Manager with more than 28 years of experience in Homebuilding and Restoration industries. Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver projects on time and within budget. Extensive knowledge of residential construction, restoration, financial operations and employee relations. Entrepreneurial mindset and skilled in developing trusting relationships.
Work History
Quality Construction Manager
Fischer Homes Inc.
Erlanger, KY
Managed homebuilding construction through all phases to coordinate delivery of quality homes exceeding both company and customer expectations.
Led transition team to integrate Inverness Homes to Fischer Homes during build out of Inverness Homes.
Directed the startup of the homebuilding construction of Fischer Homes into the Dayton Region with a new team.
Maintained 98.5% customer satisfaction during transition.
Trained Inverness Homes construction teams on Fischer Hones site-specific requirements, techniques and procedures.
Corporate Construction Coordinator
Inverness Homes
Cincinnati, OH
Remained up-to-date on best housing and building practices and negotiated pricing and schedules.
Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by revising value engineering for construction means and methods, resulting in cost reduction in excess of 9%.
Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
Developed on-site safety program to support team with risk mitigation.
Oversaw entire building turnover process, enhancing communication between all construction management to facilitate smooth completion.
Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce individual project duration by 62 days.
President/Owner/Operator
American Fire And Water Restoration
West Chester, OH
Led startup and opening of restoration business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
Founded and managed restoration business growing revenue from $0 to $250,000 in the first year.
Reviewed company software and business programs to determine value and assess viability in live environment.
Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Identified client business and operational needs and introduced services to provide solutions, including air duct cleaning, carpet cleaning, beg bug extermination and new construction/remodel structural drying.
Led the expansion into Dayton and Northern KY.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Regional Costing Manager
Ryan Homes
West Chester, OH
Oversaw $87,500,000 budget and all purchasing needs for homebuilding company.
Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
Maximized operational effectiveness across territory.
Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts, including suppliers and subcontractors.
Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste resulting in a net decrease of 7% reduction in house costs.
Reviewed profit and loss statements and metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
Reduced house cost variances and lot specific costs from 1.75% to .09% through various initiatives coordinated with management team, field, sales and administrative staff.