Superintendent
Over 20 years of success consistently deliver projects on time and budget while providing the highest in client service

Versatile construction management professional offering more than 20 years of experience securing deliverables on time and to specification, generating repeat business, and expanding client base.
Proven ability to manage large teams of field personnel and subcontractors ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, quality standards, plans, and specifications.
Promote a high level of job site safety by enforcing operating procedures and safe work practices in compliance with OSHA and other internal/external guidelines.
Excellent organizational, supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse, multi cultural teams.
Practiced in providing work activities and production targets to subcontractors with the ability to quickly and creatively resolve issues as they occur.

Areas of expertise include:

Team Leadership & Building Job Costing / Estimating
Construction Planning & SchedulingPermitting and Building Code
Safety and Compliance ManagementCritical Path Project Management
Quality Control / Quality AssuranceBudget Analysis
Scope of Work Analysis & DevelopmentSubcontractor Management

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

SUPERINTENDENT OF CONSTRUCTION 2009-
Express Employment Services
Directed and scheduled subcontractors in demolition and remodeling of Chase Manhattan Banks over from Washington Mutual. Met with bank representatives and worked closely with City, and local inspectors insuring quality control while meeting strict guidelines in scheduling dates.

SUPERINTENDENT OF CONSTRUCTION 2004 2005
BEAZER HOMES TEMPE, AZ

Guided and directed the work of Assistant Superintendents, building crews, and subcontractors throughout the entire construction and completion of sites under my supervision. My work load was anything from 25 to 70 homes under construction at any given time.

Provided each homeowner with a through a pre-construction orientation meeting to ensure all upgrades and concerns were addressed before actual construction began, and pre-drywall.
Maintained meticulous construction records of building progress and documented any issues that arose, and reported to project supervisors on a weekly and monthly basis.
Proactively managed all back charges and other financial matters with subcontractors and the corporate office.
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Coordinated-scheduled and supervised the work of subcontractors including two Assistants Builders.
Conducted daily inspections with City and State Officials to ensure each home met strict quality standards and specific time schedules.
I personally addressed all homeowner concerns and complaints through the Sales Department, and followed up with subcontractors to schedule the appropriate and necessary repairs in a timely manner.

Selected Accomplishments:
Promoted to Superintendent of Construction from Assistant Builder two weeks after hire date.
Received numerous letters of appreciation from home buyers.
Increased customer satisfaction to 94% from 77%.
Only Superintendent to receive double bonuses (200%) in all areas for a straight five quarters.
Recognized by my peers for my determination and efforts at The Belmonte.
Completed project 27 days ahead of schedule.

SUPERINTENDENT OF CONSTRUCTION / CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 1999 2002
ROYAL CONSTRUCTION LAS VEGAS, NV

Promoted to Superintendent from Customer Service Representative within 14 months.
Managed subcontractor scheduling. Monitored and appropriately adjusted timelines for any deviations, shortages, changes, through the completion of each building phase.
Developed and implemented a walk-through checklist for all subcontractors to guarantee all building code requirements were met.
Hired to address pending loss of State Contractors Board License. Removed all issues from the State Licensing Board in under six months.

Selected Accomplishments:
Increased company profit level to 16% from 6% monthly within 2 months of promotion.
Organized and prioritized project work for time and cost control without sacrificing quality of workmanship.
Increased productivity on each home from a 4% monthly bank draw to just over 16% monthly.
Decreased homeowner warranty issues 95% by increasing quality standards.
Cut the overall days of construction by 12% by implementing a more effective scheduling system.
Ranked among the top two Superintendents in the Reno/Las Vegas region.
Increased homeowner satisfaction 100%.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Performed missionary work in Jerusalem, The Philippines, Cyprus, and the Middle East from 2002 2009
Spent 7 years in a Public Speaking courses with Reno Spokesmans Club 1995-2002

EDUCATION

University of Reno, Reno, NV Actively pursuing
Bachelor of Science in Engineering

TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language