J.D. Lee Thompson

Professional Summary

Successful construction management of residential construction projects including Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) apartments, and affordable single family homes. Consistently ahead of schedule and under budget, with more than 9 years of experience in the construction management of over 6,000 apartments and single family homes, including mixed-use, rehab, and podium construction. Effectively managed over 25 projects concurrently, for the west half of the US from Hawaii to Missouri, with LIHTC developers and acquisition partners. Trusted to think outside of the box and create solutions for the most difficult projects by analyzing schedules, value engineering plans, scopes, and budgets. Researched and implemented new construction technologies and green building practices to obtain over $150K in project funding, energy rebates, and increased cash flow. Raised company profits over $600K through expert contract and change order negotiations.


Education

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Major: Civil EngineeringMinor: Construction Management
Bachelor of Science Degree conferred: June 12, 1999


Experience

Payne Development, LLC, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Director of Construction(July 06- January 09)
LIHTC Apartments
Prepare Construction Status Reports and forecasts of project turnover and lease-up durations for comparison to benefit schedules
Review environmental and geotechnical reports to determine project constraints
Coordinate construction document design between the Developer, Architect (and their consultants such as Structural, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers), Civil Engineer, Landscape Architect, dry utility consultant, public utility companies, and city/county plan check process to obtain permits, insurance, and bond requirements
Negotiate, write, and award contracts with General Contractors, Architects, Civil Engineers, Acoustical Engineers, and testing/inspection companies
Manage and monitor General Contractor and construction documents (change orders, RFIs and submittals) for conformance with budget, schedule, and approved plans
Analyze and approve loan draws based on actual percentage of completion from site inspections, appropriate invoices, and receipt of required lien releases
Obtain project closeout documentation (Certificates of Occupancy, warranty/operation manuals, as-built drawings, Notice of Completion, and Certificate of Substantial Completion, bond releases/exonerations) and coordinated construction punch lists and project turnover to Property Management
Perform punch and warranty walks and assisted legal department with defect claims
Research and implement new construction technologies to reduce costs and increase profits
Research and implement Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards and green building practices such as LEED and GreenPoint


The Olson Company, Seal Beach, CA
Director of Operations, Los Angeles In-Town Communities(March 05- July 06)
Single Family Homes
Coordinated plan design and construction document process
Coordinated value engineering and constructability with Operations
Obtained all requisite construction/building permits
Coordinated Yellow books, including budgets, schedules, and pro formas
Coordinated the internal Architecture Review with Director of Development
Reviewed environmental, geotechnical, and asbestos/lead based paint surveys
Managed Enterprise schedule as it relates to design, plan/permit processing, and construction progress with General Superintendent, Subcontractors, and Suppliers
Processed Tentative Tract Maps and Final Tract Maps for LA County recordation
Coordinated with the Department of Real Estate for HOA preparation and budgets


Simpson Housing Solutions, LLC, Long Beach, CA
(Formerly Kaufman & Broad Multi-Housing Group, Inc.)
Senior Construction Manager, Acquisitions(June 99- January 05)
LIHTC Apartments
Prepared reports and forecasts for owners and assisted in developing new business including approval of investment committee packages
Reviewed environmental, geotechnical, and seismic reports
Coordinated construction document design between the Developer, Architect (and their consultants such as Structural, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers), Civil Engineer, Landscape Architect, and city/county plan check process to obtain permits, insurance, and bond requirements
Negotiated, wrote, and awarded contracts with Architects, Civil Engineers, General Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and testing/inspection companies
Managed and monitored General Contractor and construction documents (change orders, RFIs and submittals) for conformance with budget, schedule, and approved plans
Analyzed and approved loan draws based on actual percentage of completion from site inspections, appropriate invoices, and receipt of required lien releases
Obtained project closeout documentation (Certificates of Occupancy, warranty/operation manuals, as-built drawings, Notice of Completion, and Certificate of Substantial Completion) and coordinated construction punch lists and project turnover to Property Management
Performed warranty walks and assisted legal department with defect claims


Kaufman & Broad Multi-Housing Group, Inc., Long Beach, CA
Construction Management Intern(June 98- September 98)
LIHTC Apartments
Produced operations manual for construction management division
Examined and verified construction document revisions
Conducted project site-visits with a Construction Project Manager
Produced construction status reports and packaged bid documents




Computer Applications

AutoCAD
Primavera
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Project
Timberline Estimating
AdobePhotoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat
PSA Stress Analysis