MATTHEW WRIGHT
211 Nantucket Dr. Summerville, SC 29485
Phone 843-821-1752 e-mail, echo[at]sc.rr.com

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Aggressive, persistent, hard working, and highly motivated management professional, who thrives on new challenges and strives for continuous improvement and professional growth, dedicated to teamwork, professionalism, integrity, and excellent customer service.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AUGUST 2003 FEBRUARY 2009RYLAND HOMES CHARLESTON, SC

AREA PRODUCTION MANAGER
Responsible for the successful timely delivery of 200-250 quality homes per year.

Improved customer satisfaction from 69% to 86% for the Charleston Area.
Led a production team of 12 superintendents in 6 communities. Management responsibilities include; monitoring superintendents schedules to meet closing deadlines; ensuring subcontractor conformance to product specifications; ensuring home readiness; construction process and product analysis and improvement; construction budgeting and cost control; land development issue resolution; erosion control methods management and community appearance; superintendent hiring, training and monitoring; and maintaining positive working relationships with marketing, purchasing and sales teams.
Improved Division safety standards as Safety Manager for the Charleston Division by personally conducting safety training and regular safety inspections which enabled OSHA compliance for all Ryland Communities.

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Developed subcontractor base and standardized construction practices for the Division which resulted in improved quality and build out times of 70-90 days. Evaluated, recruited, trained and replaced subcontractors to ensure conformance to product specifications.
Led development of new scheduling software (Hyphen Solutions Buildpro) which Ryland tested in the Charleston division before being introduced to the Southeast Region.
Recognized for exceptional customer relations skills and chosen to represent Division in regional competition for pre-settlement walk thru presentation.

JAN 2002 JULY 2003AMERICAS HOME PLACE - AUGUSTA, GA

LOCATION MANAGER
Responsible for building 30 + homes per year within a 75-mile radius for one of the largest scattered lot builders in the southeast.

Led customer satisfaction improvement efforts, which resulted in the overall customer satisfaction-rating going from 6.8 to 9.5 (out of 10).
Built new production team, which resulted in improved quality, reduced build out times by 70 days, and reduced final completion punch lists from 40+ items requiring 3 weeks completion, to 10 or less items and 2 days completion.
Led cross functional process improvement by implementing project scheduling using Microsoft Project and a detailed, visual job scheduling board which resulted in reduced build out times and improved coordination between production and sales.
Led improvement of construction management process that resulted in over 500% more referrals and sales, which has increased production of homes from 7 in 2001 to 18 in 2002 and on track to complete 38 by end of 2003.


SEPT 1996 DEC 2001ECHO BUILDERS - LEHI, UTAH

ENTREPRENEUR CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS OWNER
Sole owner and General Contractor responsible for all phases of sales and construction for custom home and remodeling business.
Built and executed complete business plan covering sales, operations, and marketing, which resulted in viable stand alone business in a very competitive region.
Built strong relationships with key suppliers enabling competitive advantage by having a lower cost structure than competitors.
Hired and managed diverse multicultural work force of subcontractors and employees, and through frequent communication and improved scheduling decreased build out times by 50 %.
Oversaw financial operations of company resulting in consistent profitability and predictable cash flow.
Secured competitive interest rates for both, long term and construction financing, further reducing building costs and adding to business competitive advantage.
Developed solid relationships with customers throughout sales cycle, change requests, contract negotiations, loan acquisition, schedules, punch lists, and final settlements, which developed unmatched customer loyalty and referrals.
Oversaw land acquisition, engineering and approval of house plans by city/county governments, obtaining of building permits and inspections, to insure minimal lag time between signing of contracts and commencement of building.


APRIL 1994 - AUG 1996OKLAND CONSTRUCTION SLC, UTAH

PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR
Led projects and prepared estimates for commercial contractor specializing in projects in size from $10 to $100 MM including office buildings, schools, jail facilities, and several Olympic venues.
Managed construction of $25MM high school project upon graduation, which resulted in rapid establishment of solid reputation with both county authorities and company veterans.
Implemented a project control methodology involving the lead architect, engineer, school district representative and subcontractors, which resulted in the project being completed on time and under budget.
Estimated bids for commercial projects from $5MM to $100MM for concrete and interior finish work takeoffs which resulted in accurate, comprehensive and profitable bids being won.

EDUCATION

CENTER FOR CREATIVE LEADERSHIP, Ryland Leadership Development Program

ROCKY MOUNTAIN EDUCATION CENTER, OSHA Certified Outreach Trainer authorized to conduct 10 and 30 hour OSHA training.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Science, Construction Management 1994
One of two candidates selected by faculty to compete for position with top commercial contactor in Salt Lake Area. Awarded position six months prior to graduation.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Enjoy exercising and outdoor activities, run marathons yearly.
Speak fluent Spanish; Served two years in Peru on church mission.