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Trent Samford

Liberty Hill,TX

Summary

  • My 20 year plus professional background and positive can-do attitude has given me a unique perspective and has enabled me to excel at building efficient and successful project teams. I have initiated and implemented controls and processes that would ensure goals were met or exceeded in an unforgiving deadline driven industry. I have succeeded at every endeavor I have undertaken. Other value propositions would include, but are not limited to:
  • Strong leader, successful at recruiting, building and leading diverse teams.
  • Commitment to quality: maintains and never sacrifices the highest quality standards;
  • Strong customer service orientation: natural ability to relate to people and promote satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Exceptional Organizational & Multi-tasking skills: proven success at managing multiple teams and completing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Business Development: proven ability to source and acquire new business.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills: ability to identify solutions, and implement an enhanced result.
  • 100% Safety record.
  • Fluent in English and moderate Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Manager

Starlight Homes
04.2022 - Current
  • Streamlined field operations for increased efficiency through regular process evaluations and adjustments.
  • Performed quality control inspections on phases of field operations.
  • Ensured consistent quality control by implementing and enforcing safety protocols across all field operations.
  • Established strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and contractors to facilitate smooth project progressions.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
  • Facilitated field operations through supervision and direction of field personnel.
  • Monitored daily site activities to mitigate risks associated with construction projects while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with multiple departments to meet operational deadlines.
  • Predicted and resolved operational bottlenecks, supply and tool shortages.
  • Optimized team performance through ongoing coaching, training, and development initiatives.

Construction Manager

Masonwood Homes
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Behave with Integrity, do the right thing, even when no one is watching
  • Always early and always be prepared as possible so as to not waste time
  • Aptitude for problem solving and working with trades and vendors
  • Persistent with excellent follow up skills
  • Detail oriented and extremely organized
  • Ability to change directions with changing priorities and adapt quickly
  • Talent for learning new skills and responsibilities
  • Capacity to take ownership of one's work
  • Treat company assets as if they were your own
  • Proactive planning to keep jobs on schedule
  • Capability of building a team to produce a very high quality home
  • Control variances to stay within budget
  • Walk every home every day rain or shine
  • Conduct formalized home buyer meetings
  • Provide excellent warranty service for our homeowners
  • Superb communication with management and sales
  • Promote a team spirit and a safe work site
  • Take on new assignments.

Senior Project Manager

Bridgeway Contracting
04.2007 - 04.2021
  • Managed and maintained a positive working relationship with construction managers, crew members and subcontractors, responsible for building high end custom homes
  • Oversaw all aspects of build schedule, work schedules, resource allocation, and working with city officials on building permits, code specification, and more
  • Effectively worked with the design and sales teams on developing successful solutions and strategies and assisted with insight on cost saving opportunities
  • As a asset for this firm, I was involved with identifying, sourcing, and acquiring new customers.

Construction Manager/Building Superintendent

Highland Homes
03.2006 - 04.2007
  • Overseeing the day to day construction operation, scheduling, and leadership to multiple crews, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Successfully worked with clients on customized request and changes to the original home design
  • Collaborated with Community Water Company Representatives to find cleaner building solutions
  • Identified opportunities to implement cost saving strategies
  • Worked with project manager to determine house placements on new subdivision
  • Developed processes and procedures that would provide a clean and safe working environment.

Construction Manager/Building Superintendent

Lennar Homes
06.2005 - 03.2006
  • Overseeing the day to day construction operation, scheduling, and leadership to multiple crews, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Become adept at facilitating conflict resolution between crew members, and even between subcontractors
  • Effectively worked with city officials regarding building permits, zoning, and other regulatory and building code requirements when needed
  • Working in conjunction with sales
  • Was regarded highly because of my focus on quality and attention to detail, which resulted in continually being placed on critical projects, and being asked to assist other managers.

Building Superintendent

Calidad Builders
02.2002 - 06.2005
  • Successfully performed specified construction work in accordance with architectural design/plan, blueprints, codes and other specifications
  • Oversaw day to day operation of each project, which included but was not limited to; leading construction crew, work and construction schedules, purchasing material, negotiating and hiring of subcontractors (electrical, structural steel, concrete and plumbing, etc.), equipment allocation and maintenance
  • Worked closely with clients and company on terms of the contract and future change orders
  • Ensured adherence to company systems and specifications
  • Compiled records of labor and material costs for operating budget.

Bid Coordinator, Estimator

Benchmark Contracting
12.2000 - 12.2002
  • Reviewed blueprints, plan specifications and other documents in order to develop proposals for clients, which included pertinent information on costs and construction details
  • Responsible for preparing sales and service contracts upon acceptance of proposals
  • When necessary or appropriate, would facilitate questions regarding work under construction.

Job Foreman

Benchmark Contracting
06.1997 - 12.2000
  • Supervised 12 employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, negotiated employee compensation
  • Responsible for project setup, and conformity with specifications and plans, to insure all stakes, forms, lines, were properly situated
  • Coordinated, and worked closely with equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications
  • Smoothed and finished freshly poured cement and concrete, along with mop, brush, and spread paint and bituminous compounds over finished surfaces for protection.

Education

Associate in Kinesiology -

Austin Community College
Austin, TX

Associate in Kinesiology -

Blinn College Bryan

High School Diploma -

Liberty Hill High School
Liberty Hill, TX

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Project Management
  • Budgeting
  • Microsoft office
  • Conflict Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Coordination
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Product Development
  • Negotiation
  • Construction management
  • Multilingual
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Field Manager

Starlight Homes
04.2022 - Current

Construction Manager

Masonwood Homes
04.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Project Manager

Bridgeway Contracting
04.2007 - 04.2021

Construction Manager/Building Superintendent

Highland Homes
03.2006 - 04.2007

Construction Manager/Building Superintendent

Lennar Homes
06.2005 - 03.2006

Building Superintendent

Calidad Builders
02.2002 - 06.2005

Bid Coordinator, Estimator

Benchmark Contracting
12.2000 - 12.2002

Job Foreman

Benchmark Contracting
06.1997 - 12.2000

Associate in Kinesiology -

Austin Community College

Associate in Kinesiology -

Blinn College Bryan

High School Diploma -

Liberty Hill High School

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