Samuel David Thorne
San Diego,CA
Summary
Highly skilled construction professional with a proven track record of successfully managing complex construction projects. Strong ability to oversee multifaceted projects, ensuring they meet high quality standards and are completed within set deadlines. Promotes effective teamwork and communication among project stakeholders. Recognized for exceptional leadership qualities, adaptability, and expertise in project management and site supervision.
Experienced with project management, team leadership, and cost control. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to ensure project success. Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Construction Manager
Excel Hotel Group, Inc.
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the construction of more than 10 select service hotels, including Marriott Residence Inn, Springhill Suites, Hyatt Place, Hampton Inn, and Holiday Inn Express, throughout California in the last 6 years.
- Responsible for selecting Design Team, issuing guidance, project programming, managing entitlement process with local jurisdictions, prepare preliminary construction budgets for internal review, selecting General Contractors through bidding process oversight of on-going construction activities, bank draw review, update of SOV's, onsite quality control and coordination to ensure projects are being delivered on-time to operations team
- Supervised construction projects to ensure timely completion and adherence to safety standards.
- Coordinated with subcontractors for efficient allocation of resources.
- Managed project timelines, reducing delays and optimizing workflow.
- Evaluated construction plans to identify potential risks and mitigate issues.
- Developed budgets for projects, ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to refine project designs.
- Conducted regular site inspections to uphold quality and safety standards.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Vice President of Development
Hotel Investment Group, Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Hotel Investment Group is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry
- Responsible for the direct management of development activities, to include all ground up construction projects and change of use redevelopments, throughout the company
- Responsible for managing preliminary design process and building programming
- General contractor sourcing and negotiations
- Managing construction budget, estimate evaluations and overall cost management
- Overall project timeline, schedule control & feasibility studies relating to construction and implementation
- Assist owners to identify and tap sources of financing for hotel acquisition or construction
- Attend public hearings and meetings with regulatory agency officials to secure site plan, engineering and other approvals necessary for the project's successful development
- Hotel Investment Group is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry
Senior Project Manager
Sweig General Contracting, Inc.
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Sweig General Contracting is a high-end custom home construction company
- The company has been in business for 20 years and caters to high net worth clients who demand the highest level of quality
- Responsible for preparing budgets, manage bidding process with subcontractors, and manage project documentation throughout construction phase of multi-million-dollar custom homes in Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe
- Sweig General Contracting is a high-end custom home construction company
- The company has been in business for 20 years and caters to high net worth clients who demand the highest level of quality
Senior Project Manager
Pacifica Companies
04.2012 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Pacifica Companies is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate developer, owner, investor and investment manager
- As Senior Project Manager I was responsible for planning, design, and management of large scale, multimillion dollar residential and mixed use projects throughout United States and Mexico
- Highly experienced in project feasibility analysis of master planned communities, hospitality, mixed-use, and resort projects
- Pacifica Companies is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate developer, owner, investor and investment manager
Principal
DT&A Planning & Architecture
07.2009 - 04.2012
- Company Overview: Company engaged in providing planning and management services to Developers of Residential Subdivisions, Shopping Centers, Resort Hotels and Commercial Properties throughout Latin America and Mexico
- Lead Consultant providing full range of planning, management, and design and entitlement services for a Master Planned Resort in Mexico
- On-going Project Feasibility Analysis, to determine total investments, return on investments, risk analysis, and exit strategy for major Resort Development in Mexico
- Lead Consultant providing guidance in selecting appropriate Hotel Management Company, as well as negotiating Franchise License Agreement and Management Agreement for a Branded Hotel for a Resort Development Project in Mexico
- Highly experienced in providing Construction Cost Estimating and Scheduling
- Company engaged in providing planning and management services to Developers of Residential Subdivisions, Shopping Centers, Resort Hotels and Commercial Properties throughout Latin America and Mexico
Senior Project Manager
Pacifica Companies
02.2007 - 04.2009
- Company Overview: Pacifica Companies is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate developer, owner, investor and investment manager
- Responsible for acquisition and development efforts in Mexico, and Latin America
- Analyzed investment opportunities to develop multi-million dollar projects in Mexico and Costa Rica
- Successfully negotiated acquisition of beachfront properties in Los Cabos, Mexico to plan and design a high-end Resort, with Boutique Hotel, and Residential Fractional Villas
- Successfully acquired 7 acre site in Mexico to develop a $100 million mixed-use project, with a retail, hotel, commercial and high-end residential component
- Pacifica Companies is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate developer, owner, investor and investment manager
Vice President and City Manager Imperial County, CA
D.R. Horton, Inc.
07.2004 - 02.2007
- Company Overview: Largest Public Homebuilder in the U.S
- Responsible for an annual budget of $100 million in all areas of operations, from land acquisition and forward planning to product design, land development, onsite construction, sales and marketing
- Duties included daily overview of company's operations and goals, as well as managing a staff of 20+ employees in all departments, to ensure compliance with company's quarterly and yearly goals
- Continued expansion and market penetration of company in Imperial Valley Region
- Boosted revenue by 40% in less than 2 years
- Successfully led acquisition of new subdivisions to Position Company's long term growth
- Proven ability to motivate team and maintain high morale
- Largest Public Homebuilder in the U.S
Director of Operations
Armour Services California, Inc.
02.2003 - 05.2004
- Company Overview: Private Real Estate Development Company
- Supervised a team of 25 employees with overall responsibility for the construction and quality of houses being built
- Created and managed company and project budgets
- Recruited and hired new employees for all areas
- Contributed to the increase in home closings from 17 units in FY2003 to 450 units in FY2004 representing an increase in revenues of 20 times the previous year, and reductions in operating costs through the removal of non-value added activities and the introduction of lean processes
- Duties included site selection, prepare land acquisition proforma, land planning, and product design, and manage design consultants during construction document preparation; construction observation and field support; bid package management, and project schedule
- Private Real Estate Development Company
Senior Project Manager
Pardee Homes
08.2000 - 02.2003
- Company Overview: Largest Homebuilder in San Diego County
- Responsible for managing design consultants during construction document preparation, construction observation and field support; bid package management, and project schedule management
- Successfully completed nine model compounds and a total of nine hundred homes on schedule and on budget, also spearheaded Pardee's effort to become an energy efficient and green builder in San Diego
- Generally act as the leading individual contributor and coordinator of design problem solving
- As such, prepare and write construction documents, specifications and contracts for routine and complex construction projects
- Largest Homebuilder in San Diego County
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Architectural Engineering
UNIVA
01.1988
Engineering in Training courses - Finances
CSULB
Long Beach, CA01.1991
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Contract Negotiations
- Budget Management
- Blueprint Revisions
- Materials Management
- Purchasing/Estimating
- Team Building and Leadership
- Bidding Processes
- Vendor, Subcontractor, and Client Relations
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Budget oversight
- Construction scheduling
Accomplishments
- Managed construction of a 215,000-square foot building.
- Managed a construction budget of more than $50MM.
Licensing
Licensed Civil Engineer and Architect in Mexico
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Corporate Construction Manager
Excel Hotel Group, Inc.
01.2019 - Current
Vice President of Development
Hotel Investment Group, Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Project Manager
Sweig General Contracting, Inc.
08.2014 - 08.2017
Senior Project Manager
Pacifica Companies
04.2012 - 08.2014
Principal
DT&A Planning & Architecture
07.2009 - 04.2012
Senior Project Manager
Pacifica Companies
02.2007 - 04.2009
Vice President and City Manager Imperial County, CA
D.R. Horton, Inc.
07.2004 - 02.2007
Director of Operations
Armour Services California, Inc.
02.2003 - 05.2004
Senior Project Manager
Pardee Homes
08.2000 - 02.2003
Engineering in Training courses - Finances
CSULB
Bachelor's Degree - Architectural Engineering
UNIVA
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