KENNETH R. HOLMES_________________________________________________
Profile 35 + years experience in residential and commercial construction. Skilled in
managing multi tasked projects. Adept in handling challenges, with a proven
history of continuous increased production. Consistently meets budget
constraints and construction deadlines. Proven ability to lead others in high
demand situations. 25+ years extensive hands-on experience in conflict resolution
and problem solving. Confident and articulate with excellent communication skills
combined with common sense, superior judgment and proven decision making
capabilities. Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. Experienced in
effectively interacting with diverse groups of people. Ability to grasp new
ideas and integrate them into desired results. Proven team builder and leader.
Works efficiently under pressure. Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient.
Experience 2005-2008 Chesapeake Homes
Vice President of Production. Directed $80M plus in single family and
multi family residential development projects through Hampton Roads, North
Carolina and Williamsburg. Directed and managed three single family and
thirteen multi-family sites totaling 300 homes annually. Achieved 100% completion
rate on homes as scheduled. Directed and managed construction operations,
scheduling, quality control and warranty services operations. Key participant
in coordinating with principals and vice president of purchasing on origination
of new residential projects in Virginia and North Carolina. Collaborated with
principals, vice president of purchasing and president of company, architects,
designers, engineers, land planners, municipal plan review administrators,
building code compliance officials, trade subcontractors, and material vendors.
Interviewed, hired, and trained superintendents, project managers and support
office staff. Managed approximately 60 people at any given time. Resolved
inquiries and problems for buyers/owners.
*Chesapeake Homes received their highest quality ratings throughout
my three years of management of the production division. Created company
motto of Simply the Best
Decreased production time from 145 to 120 day cycles
*Implemented OSHA and safety programs for Company
*Elevated standards of quality by establishing up to date construction
scheduling
*Maintained high level of customer satisfaction
*Increased quality of construction consistently with less than five items on
homeowner walkthroughs
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Experience 2004-2005 Villa Development, LLC
Vice President of Construction. Directed $45M plus in multi family,
age restricted residential development projects throughout Hampton Roads
and Williamsburg. Directed and managed four home sites totaling 320 homes.
Achieved 95% completion rate on homes as scheduled. Managed all aspects
of construction from raw land site development and permitting to closing.
Directed and managed construction operations, estimating, purchasing,
cost control, scheduling, quality control and warranty service operations.
Implemented construction budgets for homes. Calculated and finalized job
costs. Key participant in coordinating with principals and director of finance on
origination of new residential multifamily projects in Hampton Roads and
Williamsburg markets. Collaborated with principals, director of finance,
architects, designers, engineers, land planners, municipal plan review administrators,
building code compliance officials, trade subcontractors and material
vendors. Supported real estate marketing director in sales activities. Interviewed,
hired and trained team of estimator, superintendents and support office staff.
Managed approximately 15 people at any given time. Located subcontractors,
negotiated contracts, payment terms and conditions; established work completion
dates. Resolved inquiries and problems for buyers/owners.
*Consistently met construction expectations
*Elevated standards of quality by establishing up to date construction scheduling
*Maintained high level of customer satisfaction
1984-2001 D.H. Horton, Inc. (1998-2001) formerly
C.R. Dobson Builders (1984-1998)
Area Project Manager Directed $12M plus in residential development
projects throughout the Hampton Roads and Richmond areas. Managed
construction of an average of 23 single family and multi family home sites per year.
Successfully completed the construction of 400+ units annually. Achieved 99%
completion rate on homes as scheduled and budgeted. During employment under
Dobson Builders, managed the construction of an addition to Epps Elementary
School. Key participant in decision making process of land acquisition and
development for future projects. Selected plans and implemented construction
budgets for homes appropriate to the site. Calculated and finalized job costs.
Interviewed, hired and trained team of estimators, superintendents and support
office staff. Managed approximately 40 people at any given time. Located
subcontractors, negotiated contracts, payment terms and conditions; established
work completion dates. Collaborated with architects, brokers and attorneys.
Supported real estate brokers in sales activities. Resolved inquiries and problems
for buyers/owners.
*Consistently met or exceeded construction expectations
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*Elevated standards of quality by establishing up to date construction scheduling
*Maintained high level of customer satisfaction
Experience 1978-1984 Beacon Construction Company
Construction Superintendent Supervised site development and
construction of HUD and Farmers Home multi family projects. Project
managed a $14M luxury condominium development in Chesterfield County
(Richmond), VA. Collaborated with the VP of company in all phases of
bidding, planning and design of project development.
*Successfully completed over 1000 apartment units for company
*Directed site development of 15+ projects, including roads, curb, gutters
and utilities
Licensing Class A Contractors License
Skills MS Office (Proficient)
Microsoft Project (Proficient)
Timberline (Proficient)
FAST System (Proficient)
Education 1972 Bullardhaven Technical School,
Milford, CT
Construction Management
GPA: 3.2
1972-2008
Construction Management, estimating, miscellaneous workshops and
education courses associated with construction and project
management. Participated in OSHA and safety courses.
References Available upon request