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Shawn Cheever

Platte City,MO

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Division ManagerDirector of ConstructionVice President of OperationsDivision PresidentOperations Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Platte City, MO, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Summary

Strategic Division Operations Executive with a strong record in residential construction growth. Led initiatives to increase annual closings from 54 to over 300 through process improvements and team development. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, project delivery on time and within budget, and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and problem-solving.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Manager

Lennar Homes
Kansas City
01.2021 - Current
  • Lead all aspects of division operations and growth for the Kansas City market, including Sales, Marketing, Construction, Trade Procurement, Contracts, Land, and Customer Satisfaction.
  • Accountable for division P&L, strategic planning, and execution to grow the market from 54 closings in 2021 to a target of 300+ closings annually within four years.
  • Achieved 65% growth over the last two years by enforcing Lennar's operating procedures, strengthening trade relationships, and optimizing construction and sales processes.
  • Secured top builder status for Lennar in Kansas City Metro by executing market strategies that enhanced competitive positioning.
  • Acted as primary city and municipal liaison, leading land evaluation and entitlement coordination while fostering relationships with local jurisdictions and stakeholders.
  • Built the Kansas City team from the ground up, hiring all division team members and establishing performance expectations, culture, and operating standards.
  • Oversee trade partner procurement and contract negotiations to ensure capacity, cost control, and quality standards align with division growth goals.
  • Champion a culture of customer satisfaction, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and warranty performance support Lennar's brand and reputation in the marketplace.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
  • Analyzed business performance data and forecasted results for upper management to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies that meet organizational objectives.
  • Built strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
  • Monitored division performance against goals, objectives, budgets, plans, programs and initiatives.
  • Facilitated enhancements in cost controls, quality assurance, and waste reduction.
  • Set and monitored division-wide policies, procedures and cultural standards.
  • Managed budgets and resource allocation for various residential development initiatives.

Director of Construction

Corvias Military Living
Fort Riley, Kansas
01.2006 - 10.2021
  • Advanced into a key leadership role overseeing construction operations across 6 installations totaling over $500M in assets, including projects in Alaska, California, Kansas, and Florida.
  • Directed all construction activities from concept to completion, including concept plan development, final construction documents, plan review, value engineering, scopes of work, RFP development, quality control, and contractor procurement.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects with average annual construction budget of $35M across multiple states, ensuring alignment with overall strategic objectives.
  • Led forecasting and budgeting processes, participating in feasibility analysis and cost curve development to inform executive leadership decisions.
  • Ensured adherence to a guaranteed closing schedule three years in advance for the U.S. Army and other stakeholders, consistently meeting delivery and performance commitments.
  • Built, led, and developed field staff, including creating job descriptions, SOPs, QC programs, superintendent training programs, and safety initiatives to support a large, complex program.
  • Navigated significant market and regulatory challenges (code changes, supply shortages, housing crisis) while sustaining production, quality, and financial performance over 14 years.
  • Successfully delivered 2,200+ single-family and multi-family homes, all under strict two-year warranty requirements and government oversight.
  • Completed 500+ home renovations, 100 historic home renovations, and two historic commercial building renovations.
  • Oversaw full land development for new communities, including streets, wet and dry utilities, and parks in master-planned communities and commercial sites.
  • Managed demolition of 800+ existing homes, ensuring compliance with KDHE standards and hazardous material guidelines (Chlordane, Lead, Asbestos).
  • Managed project schedules and budgets to ensure timely completion.
  • Collaborated with contractors and suppliers to maintain quality standards.
  • Developed safety protocols and ensured compliance on job sites.
  • Led team meetings to align project goals and address challenges.
  • Reviewed architectural plans and specifications for accuracy and feasibility.
  • Identified potential problems or delays in project completion times and developed strategies to address them.
  • Developed construction budgets to align with project goals and financial constraints.
  • Reviewed documents such as blueprints, drawings, bids, change orders, invoices, purchase orders. related to construction projects.
  • Coordinated with architects and engineers to develop plans for construction projects.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.

Project Manager

Ryan Homes
Cleveland, Ohio
10.2004 - 12.2006
  • Managed $20M+ per year in residential construction across multiple sites, including scheduling, budget control, forecasting, and staffing.
  • Led project planning for new home construction initiatives.
  • Ensured projects met company goals for cycle time, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated subcontractor efforts to achieve on-time project completions and maintain project schedules.
  • Led contractor negotiations and customer liaison efforts while onboarding and training new superintendents to enhance community-level operations.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and construction teams.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to assess project status and address issues.
  • Established strong partnerships with teams, vendors, and contractors to foster collaboration and support project objectives.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Managed budgets and resource allocation for multiple housing developments.

Project Manager

Kimball Hill Homes
Twinsburg, Ohio
07.2000 - 10.2004
  • Managed budgets and resource allocation for multiple housing developments.
  • Managed budgets, construction, service, and sales coordination for five communities.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Directly managed 18 employees, including coaching, performance management, and professional development.
  • Oversaw contracts with vendors and suppliers, assigning tasks and clarifying deliverables.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and construction teams.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to assess project status and address issues.
  • Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Developed company systems and training processes, contributing to annual business plans with sales and settlement projections.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Building Construction Management

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
05-1994

Associate of Applied Science - Architecture Technology

Lansing Community College
Lansing, Michigan
05-1992

Skills

  • P&L management
  • Budget management
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Strategic planning
  • Project oversight
  • Sales management
  • Operations management
  • Market analysis
  • Contract negotiation
  • Quality control
  • Team building
  • Employee development
  • Client relations
  • Schedule oversight
  • Business development

Additional Information

division leadership, operations management, large-scale program delivery, process improvement, team development, golf, kayaking, hunting

Awards Affiliations

  • Alumni, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Alumni, Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society
  • Recipient, Division of Technology and Applied Science Award
  • Employee of the Year - Division-wide recognition
  • Planning Commission Chair, City of St. George, Kansas
  • 2012 Top RCI Plan of the Year Nomination - United States Army

Timeline

Division Manager

Lennar Homes
01.2021 - Current

Director of Construction

Corvias Military Living
01.2006 - 10.2021

Project Manager

Ryan Homes
10.2004 - 12.2006

Project Manager

Kimball Hill Homes
07.2000 - 10.2004

Bachelor of Science - Building Construction Management

Michigan State University

Associate of Applied Science - Architecture Technology

Lansing Community College

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