ROBERT GAITAN

EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION
Specializing in Residential Property Development

Solutions Oriented and Quality-driven Construction Manager with a Bachelors Degree and more than 2 years experience managing the building of residential properties in Texas. Committed to customer service and solutions-driven by nature; with the determination and vigor to effectively coordinate the construction of homes from beginning to end.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Inspections & Management Engineering & Technology experience
Customer Support Administration & Management knowledge
Public Safety & Security Compliance Effective Communicator Spanish & English
Contract Reviews & Negotiations Good Judgment & Decision-making skills

CAPABILITIES AND RECORD OF SUCCESS
Solid track record in home production, with a strong emphasis quality control, sound leadership, safety and passing inspections.
Possess strong technical aptitude in managing multiple vendors, sub-contractors & contractors throughout the building process. Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Consistently ranked among the top throughout company in production; received the Most Outstanding Performance Award for the least amount of defects through third-party inspections.
Coordinated work activities and managed scheduling, payroll, invoicing, customer service and warranty requests. Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Monitor Processes, Materials, and Surroundings and review information from materials, events, and the environment, to proactively detect or assess problems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MCGUYER HOMEBUILDERS INC., Katy, TXNovember 2006 January 2009
Construction Manager
Managed a staff of 22 employees at a residential construction job site. Assisted in the building of moderate single-family homes from the ground up; with values that ranged from $100,000 to $300,000.
Scheduled construction projects in logical steps and effectively budgeted time required to meet deadlines. Maintain a zero record for finishing projects after deadline.
Determined labor requirements, appropriated workflow assignments and dispatched workers to construction sites.
Inspected and reviewed projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
Interpreted and explained plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
Obtained all necessary permits and licenses.
Carefully studied job specifications to determine the most appropriate construction methods.
Requisitioned supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
Prepared and submitted budget estimates, progress and cost tracking reports.
Develop and implement quality control programs.
Maintained a stellar record of safety and compliance. Investigated damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures were being carried out.


STEWART & STEVENSON, Sealy, TXMay 2004 August 2004
Electro-Coating Laborer (Temporary)
Collaboratively fulfilled expectations to paint & re-paint vehicle parts.
Consistently loaded and unloaded vehicle parts for sandblast & painting.
Inspected and ensured vehicle parts were sandblasted correctly.


STEWART & STEVENSON, Sealy, TXJune 2003 August 2003
Maintenance Laborer (Temporary)
Assisted supervisor in completing various work orders throughout the plan which included removing and replacing furniture and relocating an entire department into a new facility.
Supported the supervisor with ground maintenance around the plant.

EDUCATION
Bachelors of Art, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 2003 - 2006
Blinn Junior College, Brenham, TX 2001 2003

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access