Willard Button
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Seasoned Construction Manager with a proven track record at Neal Communities Lakewood Ranch and American Village Builders, Portage Michaigaexcelling in project lifecycle management and cost containment. Demonstrated ability to enhance productivity and quality assurance, while fostering strong client relations. Skilled in Build Pro and Builder MT, adept at driving projects to completion on or before schedule, ensuring excellence in every facet.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Neal Communities Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch , FL
10.2021 - 02.2025
- Consistently in the top 10 for Avid Surveys regarding client satisfaction.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and subcontractor scope adherence.
- Addressed and resolved on-site conflicts or discrepancies, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
Project Manager, Residential Builder
American Village Builders
Portage, MI
06.2006 - 07.2021
- Excelled in building off-site custom homes from start to finish.
- Avid Ratings: Top Builder Customer Satisfaction in North America, 2010.
- American Village Builders provided excellent training opportunities, which I took advantage of.
Production Manager Residential Builder
Allen Edwin Homes
Portage, MI
05.2002 - 06.2006
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
Superintendent Residential Builder
American Village Builders
Portage, MI
05.1994 - 06.2002
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, quality and safety adherence.
- Developed a positive repour between subcontractors, municipalities, designers, employees, clients and my superiors
Education
National Builders Exchange Group
Chuck Shinn Consulting
Denver, CO05-2005
Front Line Management
Chuck Shinn Consulting
Denver, CO09-2002
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MIHigh School Diploma -
Madison High School
Madison, MESkills
- Completing projects within timelines and budgets
- Workflow planning
- Schedule management, well-versed in BuildPro and BuilderMT
- Quality assurance and control
- Root cause analysis and problem-solving
- Strong client relations and communications
Timeline
Construction Manager
Neal Communities Lakewood Ranch
10.2021 - 02.2025
Project Manager, Residential Builder
American Village Builders
06.2006 - 07.2021
Production Manager Residential Builder
Allen Edwin Homes
05.2002 - 06.2006
Superintendent Residential Builder
American Village Builders
05.1994 - 06.2002
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
National Builders Exchange Group
Chuck Shinn Consulting
Front Line Management
Chuck Shinn Consulting
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