Michael Williams
Construction Management And Land Development
Holly Springs,NC
Summary
Veteran-Owned Business professional with over 30 years of experience in all facets of the construction industry. Demonstrated record of successfully completing multi-million dollar projects on schedule and within budget. Well-versed in leadership, team motivation and task delegation to drive project progress and success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner
Tallen Homes, LLC
Holly Springs, NC
01.2005 - Current
- Successfully manages all aspects of this company's day-to-day operations of speculative and custom home building.
- Expert knowledge in both residential and commercial building code, estimating, material acquisition, scheduling, quality control and project compliance.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Duties include land acquisition, financial planning, budgeting, construction supervision, sales, marketing and coordinating with local inspectors and municipalities
- Land Development- Projects include multiple subdivisions in Fayetteville, Hope Mills and Eastover, NC. Completed infrastructure, site design, financial qualification, easements acquisition, cost control, field supervision, erosion and sediment control, site work and vertical construction collaborating with all local and state regulatory agencies
- Completed projects developments include; Scotsdale at Eastover, Winbury, Cameron Creek and Carson Cove
End User Sales Consultant
Allegion
, North Carolina Region
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Developed and maintained relationships with end user clients through site visits, enhanced product training, value engineering and advising on new project specifications for commercial door hardware and access control systems
- Effectively managed 99 active end user accounts covering NC (from Raleigh-Durham area, south and to east coast)
- Consistently achieved and surpassed quarterly and annual sales goals
- Achieved yearly 8% increase in sales volume
- Worked with Carolina’s sales team to create detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data.
Land Development Superintendent/Project Controls Manager
Picerne Military Housing
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Participated in organization and management of all land development activities at Fort Bragg
- Responsibilities include reviewing plans, estimating, monthly billing, daily field supervision for plan compliance, budget tracking and forecasting, scheduling, safety, quality control, and coordination with local jurisdictions to identify and resolve any site concerns
- Delivered over 900 home sites to vertical construction on time and within budget
- Created template for projecting cash requirements and tracking actuals of approximately $1,000,000 monthly and $12,000,000 annual expenditures by Land Development department
- Responsible for development and implementation of cost loaded budgets and organization of resources for creation of yearly budgets.
Project Inspector
McDavid & Associates, Inc
Farmville, NC
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Responsible for multiple utility projects throughout Eastern NC as an inspector for an engineering firm with a total contract value of seven million dollars in 2003
- Daily activities included testing, inspection, plan compliance, monthly billing, generating as-builts, handling public affairs, collaborating with local municipalities, elected officials, and state agencies
- Successfully completed the inspection for the Cresent Road Water System Improvements to make way for the expansion of the GlobalTransPark centralized in Kinston, NC
- Successfully completed the inspection of the Beaufort County Water System Improvements, a two million dollar project including over 25 miles of pipeline providing water service to the Richland Township
Parachute Rigger
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
05.1998 - 05.2001
- Completed Advanced Individual Training and Junior Leadership Course at top of class as Distinguished Honor Graduate
- Maintained, operated and issued high altitude life support equipment and parachutes essential for completing airborne operations and training
- Selected to maintain, operate and issue equipment to support 82nd Long Range Patrol teams
- Efficiently performs under strict operating procedures and were also governed by mission deadlines
- Successfully prepared and packed over 2,000 static line parachutes in support of 82nd Airborne Divisions airborne operations
Estimating Assistant
Ratley Construction
Fayetteville, NC
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Executed material and quantity takeoffs, received and solicited bids from subcontractors, and performed cost analysis and value engineering as estimating assistant
- Placed competitive bids as general contractor on multiple projects with various owners
- Successfully awarded project after assisting in takeoff, buyout, and bidding of 1.2 million dollar bank project
- Contacted subcontractors to initiate project bid process-distributed plans, collected and evaluated bids to award projects based on cost, quality of work and scheduling
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 08.1993 - 05.1998
Skills
Industry Experience/Knowledge (30 years)
Structural Design
Risk Management
Value Engineering
Procurement
Proforma Development
Land Acquisition
Cost Tracking & Forecasting
Civil/Sitework Experience
Team Management
Communication
Accreditations
North Carolina General Contractors License (Residential and Commercial)
North Carolina Real Estate Broker License
National Association of Home Builders Member
Certified OSHA 30-hour card holder
Timeline
End User Sales Consultant
Allegion
01.2016 - 01.2021
Owner
Tallen Homes, LLC
01.2005 - Current
Land Development Superintendent/Project Controls Manager
Picerne Military Housing
01.2003 - 01.2007
Project Inspector
McDavid & Associates, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2003
Parachute Rigger
US Army
05.1998 - 05.2001
Estimating Assistant
Ratley Construction
01.1997 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
East Carolina University
08.1993 - 05.1998