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SCOTT ELDON SWAPP, P.E.

Las Vegas

Summary

Dynamic leader with a track record of success in executive team leadership across all departments, focusing on land development and acquisition at Woodside Homes. Expertise in strategic planning and negotiation has driven operational efficiency and market growth. Proficient in budgeting and cross-functional collaboration, leading to significant project outcomes and enhanced team performance. Active member of the Executive Team, fostering effective collaboration for successful business plan execution.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President Land Development & Acquisition

Woodside Homes
Las Vegas
09.2023 - Current
  • Led land development and acquisition initiatives for division, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Focused business plan performance on RONA, operating income, and IRR metrics.
  • Collaborated with executive team across home building operations to drive division success.
  • Directed strategic planning efforts that met short-term goals while securing long-term viability.
  • Revamped processes to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Provided leadership in formulating corporate vision, mission, values, and culture.
  • Negotiated partnerships with vendors and suppliers to optimize resource utilization.
  • Identified key targets to develop growth plans that expanded market presence.

Private Consultant

Taylor Morrison (William Lyon Homes)
Las Vegas
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Offering legal, political, and Master Plan Development consultancy focused on water rights, development planning & entitlements.

Vice President

Taylor Morrison (William Lyon Homes)
Las Vegas
11.2004 - 10.2022
  • Oversaw all operations of land department for Nevada Division of Taylor Morrison.
  • Served as executive team member, collaborating across all division departments.
  • Developed and managed budgets, cash flows, contracting, and engineering for residential divisions, including a 1,000-acre master plan.
  • Managed land team and agency submittals for Nevada Division while overseeing 3,000 ac-ft of water rights.
  • Directed design and construction of Mountain Falls' self-sufficient water and wastewater utility system.
  • Executed land acquisition and sales exceeding $500 million through negotiations and contract preparations.
  • Represented projects at Planning Commission, City Council, and neighborhood meetings to ensure compliance.
  • Value engineered civil designs for projects to achieve cost savings and enhance community aesthetics.

Civil Engineering Senior Designer

Stantec Consulting
Las Vegas
05.2002 - 11.2004
  • Served as Lead Civil Designer for multiple large home builders in Las Vegas Valley.
  • Prepared comprehensive designs and submittals for civil, hydrology, hydraulic, and traffic components.
  • Consulted on engineering projects to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Civil Engineering Senior Designer

Primas & Associates
Scottsdale
10.1999 - 05.2002
  • Acted as Lead Civil Designer for major production home builders across Scottsdale, Cave Creek, and Phoenix, AZ.
  • Conceived civil designs for Westin Kierland Resort and Hyatt Regency in Lake Las Vegas, NV.

Designer & Construction Management

Thebeau Consulting
Kanab
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Civil and Architectural Design for custom homes, commercial, municipality projects.
  • Custom home construction, construction crew management and participation.
  • Survey team, nuclear density gauge certified for geotechnical testing.
  • Percolation tests and full design for septic wastewater and infiltration systems.

Designer/CAD Technician

Bulloch Brothers Engineering
Mesquite
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Various Mesquite Vistas master plan golf course and clubhouse projects design.
  • Subdivision design and custom lot design and plans.
  • The Falls condominium civil design and Improvement Plans.
  • Virgin River Hotel and Casino expansion.
  • Players Island (Casablanca) Hotel Civil Design.

CAD Design (Architectural) Contractor

Hunter Homes
Orem
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Custom home builder contract work - design and customize residential plans with buyers.
  • US Navy contractor - CAD design for Naval battleship components.

Education

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Construction Management

Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah
05.1995

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Negotiation and deal-making
  • Master plan engineering
  • Design and optimization
  • Budgeting and financial oversight
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Asset valuation
  • Consultant supervision
  • Legal document preparation
  • Financial management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Client relationship management
  • Attention to detail
  • Industry expertise
  • Organizational development strategies
  • Business analysis techniques
  • Process improvement methodologies
  • Strategic planning initiatives
  • Effective communication skills
  • Time management strategies
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Adaptability skills
  • Decision-making abilities
  • Creative problem-solving approaches
  • Change management practices
  • Emotional intelligence competencies
  • Performance measurement systems
  • Technical proficiency in engineering

Certification

  • Registered Professional Civil Engineer (P.E. AZ, UT, NV)
  • William Lyon Homes, Inc. Executive Leadership Training Graduate
  • 20+ years of inter company formal and online executive training programs within various platforms

Timeline

Vice President Land Development & Acquisition

Woodside Homes
09.2023 - Current

Private Consultant

Taylor Morrison (William Lyon Homes)
10.2022 - 09.2023

Vice President

Taylor Morrison (William Lyon Homes)
11.2004 - 10.2022

Civil Engineering Senior Designer

Stantec Consulting
05.2002 - 11.2004

Civil Engineering Senior Designer

Primas & Associates
10.1999 - 05.2002

Designer & Construction Management

Thebeau Consulting
01.1997 - 01.1999

Designer/CAD Technician

Bulloch Brothers Engineering
01.1995 - 01.1997

CAD Design (Architectural) Contractor

Hunter Homes
01.1993 - 01.1994

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Construction Management

Utah Valley University

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