David W. Conner
E-Mail: dwc8587[at]comcast.net
404.694.9384

Seeking Leadership Opportunities in Project Management, Estimating, and Design

Core Strengths

ExperienceProfessionalismMotivationLeadershipBudgetingProject Planning

17+ years of experience in Construction Design, Estimating, and Project Management
Expertise across various sectors Planning, Administration, Cost Control, and Sales
A dependable and pragmatic professional who always puts results ahead of self
Proven success in combining strategic and tactical skills to achieve desired goals
An outstanding manager of people and projects a problem resolution specialist
Able to empower self and others to optimize productivity, efficiency, and control costs
Respected for making prompt, effective, and defensible decisions under pressure
A dynamic and polished, energetic, and team-spirited professional accurate and ethical
Unique ability to quickly adapt to a wide variety of challenges a Can Do professional
Outstanding communication skills used effectively across wide socio-economic backgrounds

Highlights of Professional Employment Experience

Chief of Engineering
Truss Tech Industries, Buford, GA 01/06 to 01/08
Supervised, scheduled, trained, and motivated eight designers and support staff
Managed the truss design and sales ($4,000,000 in personal annual sales)
Developed new and more effective design solutions resulting in cost savings
Implemented new business strategies and marketing directives to expand client base

Founder Owner Operator
StreetScapes, Inc., Cumming, GA 03/98 to 01/06
Founded & operated this residential design, consulting and construction firm
Provided design and estimating consulting service to various residential builders
Full P&L responsibility, business development, and client satisfaction functions
Always the final source for problem resolution

Director of Purchasing and Estimating
MDC Homes, Atlanta, GA12/95 to 03/98
Increased profit margin from 8% to 17% through strict estimating and purchasing tactics

Director of Operations
Jolly Homes, Inc., Norcross, GA 08/91 to 01/94
Supervised and motivated directly reporting project management staff
Responsible for coaching and training staff on how to increase revenues
Responsible for the design and cost analysis of entire product line
Increased production by 200% and profit margin from 6% to 18%

Formal Education, Continuing Professional Education, and Technical Skills

Undergraduate studies (147 hrs), Architectural Engineering, Southern Technical Institute
Extensive continuing education and special training in career field issues
Computer literacy includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, CADD (DataCAD), estimating (QuickEST) and presentation software details at the interview

References and additional information upon request