ROBERT G. HART
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Purchasing
Meritage Homes Corp
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices resulting in direct cost savings of over $22,000 per home.
- Increased Option Margins from 31% to 53%, while lowering directs and sales price to our customers.
- Work and Developed trades to meet needs of Meritage Homes (i.e. Turnkey Frame and Cornice and Next day C-top install)
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records for production of 1500 units in fiscal year 2022
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing order, duplicate commitments, accruals and vendor contract expirations
- Supply Chain Management Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Used JDE/E1, Salesforce and Hyphen Buildpro to authorize and monitor purchase orders
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in Power BI for senior management review and approval.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $38.5 million in direct costs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service to our employees and clients.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company. Using bid based unit costing analysis.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations. Built highly functioning team based on Project Pathfinder.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Hosted Lean Blitz and Pathfinder Savings projects, to overhaul entire Live.Now line in Houston.
- Established Trade Council to improve flow of feedback and help improve connection to field
Area Construction Manager
Meritage Homes Corp
04.2018 - 02.2022
- Trained and promoted continued education for onsite crew members. 3 of current area managers were brought up through my team and leadership.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays, issues ended with me.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational with over 400 homes under my leadership.
- Supervised team of 17 construction and warranty managers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates. Delivered 100% ready homes.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence. Frame and Pour Schedule, New Community Start Up meeting.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration while still delivering high customer satisfaction
- Led weekly/monthly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Consistently delivered over project amount of closings with highest customer satisfaction rating
Production Manager
Meritage Homes Corp
06.2015 - 04.2018
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines. Increased Stage 8 accuracy from 11% to 82% in 8 months
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements and closing commitments
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines in Starts and Scheduling departments
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals. Lowered cycle time from sold to start to under 35 days; start to complete to under 120 days.
Construction Manager
Meritage Homes Corp
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Moved Community to Top 3 performer from Bottom 3 performer within 7months,
- Increase AVID Survey results in Community to over 94% from 72%
- Worked as Lead CM (Project Manager) over 3 Communities that directly reported to me
- Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship
Superintendent
DR Horton Inc/Emerald Homes
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Run day-to-day operations of building houses for production in Lakes of Bella Terra/Marshall Oaks
- Build 46+ houses congruently
- Established Schedules and coordinate sub-contractors
- Communicate with customers throughout building process and preform walk troughs and new home orientations
- Top 2 performer over first 3 quarters with company
- Top performer during current 4th quarter with company
- Run PO’s for payment through multiple vendors
- Promoted to Emerald Home (DR Horton Elite) product within 10 months of employment
Vice President/Estimator/Project Manager
Hart Construction Corporation
01.2005 - 03.2013
- Prepare and steward budgets and schedules for commercial and residential projects
- Prepare company proposals / negotiate contract terms to secure commercial and residential projects
- Negotiate contracts and terms of engagement for all subcontractors
- Negotiate all procurement contracts for project materials
- Act as client liaison to discuss issues and change orders
- Coordinate subcontractors /employees to make informed field decisions
- Manage job superintendent activities to optimize project schedules and ensure corporate best practices and safety initiatives are maintained
- Manage projects and budgets up to $2.5M per project and $8M annually
- Managed Project/Negotiated Contracts and Sub Contracts/Pay Applications for installation of 2.5 miles of Pressure Sewer Line and Wet Well Lift Station (including PLC controls and SCADA systems) for Pagosa Area Water & Sanitation District (PAWSD) with funding secured through Federal Government American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
- Prepared Bid/Managed Project/Negotiated Contracts and Sub Contracts for new Fixed Base Operations (FBO) Airport Building at Steven’s Field (Archuleta County Airport)
- Secured the Annual District Contract for Pagosa Area Water & Sanitation District (PAWSD), managed all related projects in such a manner that the contract was extended for an additional three (3) years.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX12.2004
Completed Business and Management Courses – 100+ hours - Business Administration And Management;
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX01.2001
Skills
- Subcontractor Relations & Contracts
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Sourcing Planning
- Purchasing Management
- Data Analysis Understanding
- Supplier Performance Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Workflow Processes
- Leadership, Staff Training and Vision
- Construction Management
- Process Improvement Initiatives
Affiliations
2x Area Manager of the Year; 6x Area Manager of the Quarter; Selected as 1 of 13 to Advanced Leadership Program 2015; Mid Level Manager of the Year 2015;Construction Manager of the Year 2014; Superintendent of the Quarter for the 2nd Quarter of 2013 for Lakes of Bella Terra; Builders Association of Pagosa Springs Board Member, 2005 - 2010; Vice Chair Town of Pagosa Springs Planning Commission, 2008 - 2013; Chairman Archuleta County Planning Commission, 2010 – 2013
Timeline
Director of Purchasing
Meritage Homes Corp
02.2022 - 08.2023
Area Construction Manager
Meritage Homes Corp
04.2018 - 02.2022
Production Manager
Meritage Homes Corp
06.2015 - 04.2018
Construction Manager
Meritage Homes Corp
05.2014 - 06.2015
Superintendent
DR Horton Inc/Emerald Homes
03.2013 - 05.2014
Vice President/Estimator/Project Manager
Hart Construction Corporation
01.2005 - 03.2013
Associate of Arts -
Lone Star College System
Completed Business and Management Courses – 100+ hours - Business Administration And Management;
Sam Houston State University
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